

Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 puts sustainability and circular solutions in the spotlight
Packaging Solutions Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 reinforced the UK packaging industry’s sense of momentum, marking a record breaking edition that attracted hundreds of leading brands and generated overwhelmingly positive feedback from exhibitors and visitors alike. Sustainability took centre stage, with circular design innovations, data driven recyclability solutions, and creative packaging approaches on full display. From peel and reveal labels to marine-recovered
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Tecnau and Meccanotecnica strengthen continuous feed sewn book production
Print Solutions Tecnau has announced the integration of its roll fed cutting solutions with Meccanotecnica’s Universe Web continuous feed book sewing system, expanding finishing options for high quality digital book production. The collaboration ensures seamless mechanical compatibility, stable web handling, and efficient transfer from roll to sewn book blocks. ‘We are very excited to bring this collaboration forward,’ said Stefano De Marco, chief executive officer at Tecna
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Zeus Packaging Group acquires Koex Packaging Solutions to complete Europe wide packaging platform
Packaging Solutions Zeus Packaging Group has announced the strategic acquisition of Koex Packaging Solutions, a premium packaging business headquartered in Spain. This acquisition reinforces the group’s position as a European packaging leader and strengthens its capabilities in specialty, luxury retail, and sustainable packaging solutions across Ireland, the UK, and Europe. This acquisition follows Zeus Packaging Group’s successful expansion through key strategic acquisitio
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Polytag, Saica Flex, and Paragon Inks announce strategic partnership to transform waste journey traceability
Packaging Solutions Polytag, Saica Flex, and Paragon have announced a strategic partnership to deliver innovative UV tagged packaging labels, designed to provide brands with real time, actionable environmental data. This collaboration combines Polytag’s cutting edge detection technology and expertise, Saica Flex’s high quality packaging production, and Paragon Inks specialist UV inks. The collaboration is already having tangible impact, with labels produced for Waitrose mil
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Print image inspection reimagined: EyeC presents the new Proofiler Graphic Connect
Print Solutions From May 7 to 13, 2026, EyeC GmbH will present the new Proofiler Graphic Connect as a key innovation for pre-press at Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf. At booth D01 in hall 11, visitors can explore the latest generation of cloud based artwork proofreading software, along with a comprehensive portfolio of in line and off line inspection systems. These solutions help packaging manufacturers, label printers, and brand owners automate, accelerate, and sustainably sec
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Sewoo certifies conventional thermal paper and sustainable Blue4est alternative
Print Solutions Koehler Paper has taken the next step towards futureproof point of sale printing solutions together with Sewoo, a well established provider of point of sale and label printers. Both conventional KT 48 PF white thermal paper and environmentally friendly Blue4est N Lite have been certified for Sewoo’s SLK T12/T20/T21/T32 printer models and the bestselling SLK TS400 series. Before this official approval, the two paper products, KT 48 PF and Blue4est N Lite, wer
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From colour consistency to sustainability: Siegwerk and the Revere Group deepen partnership
Packaging Solutions Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has strengthened its long standing partnership with US based premium food packaging manufacturer The Revere Group, helping the company to achieve a more efficient, reliable and sustainable production. By switching to Siegwerk’s low migration Sicura Nutriflex Orbis DC inks, faster press speeds, improved uptime, and consistent Expanded Color Gam
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Purple Global Events Invests in Jwei digital cutting technology from CMYUK
Print Solutions Purple Global Events has installed a Jwei Jcut 2131 digital cutting table from CMYUK. The investment has been transformational from the get go, enabling this Bedford based custom exhibits, events, and immersive experience business to deliver results that are underpinning further growth. Prior to this acquisition, Purple Global Events balanced a combination of in-house manual and subcontracted cutting. This approach, however, was vulnerable to bottlenecks, hu
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drupa 2028 exhibitor registration now open
Print Solutions drupa is now accepting exhibitor registrations for its next edition: from 9 May to 17 May 2028, Düsseldorf will once again become the global stage for integrated printing technologies, automated production processes and industrial applications. Companies from all over the world can now register for drupa 2028 at www.drupa.com . The registration deadline is 31 October 2026. drupa 2028 brings together the international print and packaging community across a
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