

William Smith Group 1832 wins best place to work at the North East Business Awards
Print Solutions William Smith Group 1832 has won best place to work at the 2026 North East Business Awards, collecting the title at the Grand Final on Thursday 1 October at Hardwick Hall Hotel in Sedgefield, County Durham. The win follows the Barnard Castle film supplier's listing as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 earlier this year. That earlier recognition carries particular weight because it is based entirely on feedback from William Smith's own employee
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Konica Minolta strengthens UK partnership with Epson
Print Solutions Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd has reinforced its two‑ ecade partnership with Epson by expanding the range of Epson wide format print technologies now available for live demonstration at its UK Client Engagement Centre (CEC) in Dunstable. The move reflects Konica Minolta’s commitment to supporting the UK commercial print sector with a broader, more versatile portfolio and giving customers hands‑on access to leading solutions. The enhanced showcas
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Understand carbon in the context of packaging
Packaging Solutions How confident are you in understanding the carbon impact of your packaging decisions? ThePackHub’s new Carbon Literacy Training for the Packaging Sector will help you understand climate change, carbon footprints, net zero and emissions scopes – and consider what these mean for packaging and your own role. Developed by Ecosurety and delivered by ThePackHub under licence, this accredited course combines essential carbon knowledge with practical examples
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Conference programme to tackle sustainability, regulation and innovation at UKPackaging Expo
Packaging Solutions UKPackaging Expo will put insight, regulation and real world best practice centre stage this November with a strengthened conference programme designed to help packaging teams navigate one of the most transformative periods the sector has ever faced. Returning to the Exhibition Centre, Liverpool on 10 and 11 November 2026, the show’s Future Packaging Conference will run across both days of the event, bringing together industry leaders, major brands and t
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Signs Display investment doubles capacity
Print Solutions Signs Display has strengthened its large format production capability with the installation of an Agfa Tauro H2500, building on a technology partnership that began 15 years ago. The new hybrid system has been added alongside the company’s two existing Titan printers and have bolstered its capacity while opening new opportunities in roll media, white ink, and specialist applications. Operating since 1993, Signs Display has grown from its origins in estate age
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Print Scotland celebrates industry’s rising stars at 2026 Apprentice of the Year Awards
Print Solutions Scotland’s next generation of print professionals have been recognised at the 2026 Print Scotland Apprentice of the Year Awards, with Aidan McQuade of JJR Print in Dumbarton crowned Overall Apprentice of the Year. The awards were presented at an event last Friday (2 October 2026) in Glasgow, where apprentices, employers, suppliers and industry leaders gathered to celebrate talent and innovation across the sector. The annual awards recognise excellence acro
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Neil Fletcher to join Heidelberg UK as sales and product director and interim managing director
Print Solutions Heidelberg UK has announced the appointment of Neil Fletcher as its new sales and product director effective 2 November 2026. In addition, Neil will also assume the role of interim managing director of Heidelberg UK, ensuring continuity of leadership. Neil Fletcher brings extensive industry knowledge and leadership experience to the role, having previously served Heidelberg UK for 23 years in a variety of senior sales and management positions. Neil will
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Registration deadline for drupa 2008 exhibitors approaching
Print Solutions The registration deadline for exhibitors at drupa 2028 is approaching. If you would like to showcase your innovations, technologies and solutions on the world’s leading platform for the print and packaging industry, you should secure your participation now. From 9 to 17 May 2028, Düsseldorf will become the global stage for printing solutions. Use drupa to explore new market and business opportunities: meet decision makers with concrete investment plans, gain i
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FINAT Printer to Printer Seminar 2026 puts industry dialogue and best practice centre stage
Packaging Solutions The European label industry is facing no shortage of challenges and opportunities, from sustainability and automation to workforce development, brand expectations and operational excellence. The question is not whether change is happening, but how label companies can learn from one another to respond successfully. That is the thinking behind FINAT’s Printer to Printer (P2P) Seminar 2026, taking place in Milan from 4 to 6 November. Positioned as a practic
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UFabrik appoints Igepa Hungária as Hungarian distributor
Print Solutions UFabrik has added Igepa Hungária to its expanding European distribution network, bringing its digital textile portfolio to customers across Hungary through one of the country’s leading print and visual communications suppliers. The agreement will see Igepa Hungária introduce the UFabrik range to customers from its operations in Budapest and Nyíregyháza, with local stockholding, technical support, and wide format availability up to five metres. The appointm
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Konica Minolta launches AccurioPress C8100 Series launch
Print Solutions Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe has launched the new AccurioPress C8100 Series – the Intelligent Press. Representing a new dimension and category in mid production print, it moves far beyond conventional automation by combining AI, real time sensing and autonomous optimisation to sense, decide and adapt while production is running. Built for commercial printers, in-plants, print rooms, and offset users moving into digital production, the AccurioPres
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Gallus announces leadership transition
Print Solutions Gallus Group has announced a planned evolution of its leadership team to support the company’s next phase of growth, innovation and customer partnership. Effective 1 November 2026, Dario Urbinati will transition from his role as CEO of Gallus Group and join the board of directors of Gallus Ferd Rüesch AG, before assuming the role of president of the board on 1 January 2027. Michael Bsirske, current Gallus Group chief financial officer and key member of the Gal
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Kodak launches Prosper Plus 5 Imprinting System
Print Solutions Kodak has launched the Prosper Plus 5 Imprinting System, expanding its portfolio with a 152 metres per minute solution that adds Kodak Stream Inkjet Technology to existing presses and finishing lines. Designed for printers and converters, the Prosper Plus 5 enables variable data printing, coding, serialisation, personalisation and versioning without replacing current equipment, giving them the flexibility to expand into higher margin applications, respond fas
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Elite Sign Solutions unlocks growth with VeloBlade Nexus 3032
Print Solutions Manchester based signage business Elite Sign Solutions (ESS) recently invested in a VeloBlade Nexus 3032 large format digital die cutting machine from Soyang Europe to increase finishing capacity, remove production bottlenecks and support its expansion into new markets. Established in 2009, ESS designs, manufactures and installs signage for customers across the UK, serving a diverse range of sectors including commercial, construction, education, healthcare a
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Antalis Packaging gives customers the data to make more informed packaging choices
Packaging Solutions Antalis Packaging is helping businesses make better informed decisions about their packaging by giving them access to detailed lifecycle assessment (LCA) data and analysis. Through access to Sphera’s LCA software and global environmental database, Antalis Packaging can compare the environmental impact of different packaging solutions across their lifecycle. The technology provides access to extensive LCA datasets covering different materials, industries
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Color-Logic certifies ColorByte ImagePrint UV RIP
Print Solutions Color-Logic has certified the ColorByte ImagePrint UV RIP for use with its metallic colour system. The intuitive RIP integration and white ink linearisation of the ColorByte RIP vastly simplifies the production of Color-Logic metallic colours and embellishments. For the certification, ColorByte submitted the official Color-Logic test form, produced on a Fluid Color UV inkjet printer using white plus CMYK inks on metallic stock. Testing confirmed that all th
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EyeC strengthens in line inspection business in Benelux with new distribution partner
Print Solutions EyeC is expanding its European sales network with Induvido BV as a new distribution partner covering the Benelux region. Going forward, Induvido will represent EyeC's in line inspection systems ProofRunner Web and ProofRunner Carton in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. With Induvido on board, EyeC gains a strong partner for the Benelux market. The young, Brussels based company, founded by Kenny Dom, combines technical expertise with deep experience
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E-commerce, Packaging & Labelling Expo returns to London this November
Packaging Solutions The E-commerce, Packaging & Labelling Expo returns to London on 11 and 12 November 2026, bringing together the suppliers and solutions shaping the future of packaging and fulfilment. The E-commerce, Packaging & Labelling Expo is a UK's leading event for e-commerce packaging, labelling, fulfilment, and supply chain solutions, connecting suppliers with thousands of retailers, e-commerce brands, online sellers, and logistics professionals. As a premier pack
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Antalis signs binding agreement to acquire Papyrus paper distribution activities in Eastern Europe, Switzerland and Germany
Print Solutions Antalis has signed a binding agreement to acquire the distribution activities of Papyrus in Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Germany. The closing of the deal is subject to customary closing conditions and competition authorities’ approval in some European countries. All entities will remain independent until the closing. This acquisition would further strengthen Antalis’ distribution network and custo
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Hayley Jonas joins the Westbury Packaging team
Packaging Solutions Westbury Packaging has announced that Hayley Jonas has joined the team as a packaging designer. Hayley’s role is a new position created to accommodate the company’s continued growth and will involve the design, development and sample requirements of the business, as well as liaising with the wider team to ensure continued excellent customer support at all times. Hayley previously worked as a carton packaging designer and pre-press operator, where she gain
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New platform developed for print companies to sell print on AI platforms
Digital Ink, a technical marketing collective, and Smart Elephant, an AI software development house, have announced the launch of GEO Rank: a platform designed to help businesses be found, cited, and ultimately chosen by AI large language models (LLMs), including Claude, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Perplexity and more. GEO Rank was born from a clear and growing market signal. Print companies have reported Google search referrals dropping by as much as 50%, as buyers increasingly
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