Packaging Solutions hubergroup Chemicals is introducing UHVPI-222200, an amine modified Polyether Acrylate Oligomer designed to significantly improve curing performance, process efficiency, and surface quality in modern UV curing coatings.   A key characteristic of UHVPI-222200 is its very high reactivity, even at low addition levels. This enables faster curing, supports shorter production cycles, and contributes to reduced energy consumption in UV curing processes. At the sa

Print Solutions Color-Logic, the exclusive distributor of the Visualis3R platform, has introduced a new educational video highlighting the seamless integration of Fujifilm Revoria silver toner using Visualis3R. This instructional resource, the Ink Trap Engine, enables graphic designers, brands, and printers to leverage metallic color visualisation directly on their monitors, streamlining their workflow and reducing costly trial and error.     With the new video , users can ac

Print Solutions Siegwerk has launched Formula 2030, its strategic agenda guiding the company’s development for the next five years. It builds on the achievements of the previous strategy New Horizons 2025+ while setting new priorities for the next phase of sustainable and profitable growth. The strategy is designed to further strengthen its support for customers in addressing evolving market, regulatory and sustainability requirements.   Economic volatility, geopolitical deve

Packaging Solutions UPM Specialty Materials is expanding its proprietary UPM Forte pre-coating technology into its UPM SCK release base paper portfolio to better support silicone coaters and labelstock manufacturers seeking to boost coating speeds, optimise silicone formulation costs and improve overall production efficiency.   Forte technology helps labelstock manufacturers and silicone coaters optimise silicone curing and anchoring in release liner production, while managin

Packaging Solutions hangov Group’s biotech pre-drink supplement has been announced as the winner of Pitch the Co-Packers 2026, a fast paced, Dragons’ Den style competition connecting innovative start ups with leading UK contract manufacturers.   Formulated with science backed ingredients to support energy, hydration, gut balance, and liver health before and after alcohol consumption, hangov empowers users to enjoy life fully without compromising performance the next day.   Th

Packaging Solutions MM Board & Paper is expanding production of GD2 grade MCM Smart to a third European mill. The move gives customers greater supply security, shorter delivery distances, and more flexible production planning.   In addition to the established production sites MM Gernsbach (Germany) and MM Količevo (Slovenia), the GD2 recycled cartonboard grade is now also produced at MM Frohnleiten (Austria).   This expansion further enhances supply security for customers acr

Print Solutions Fastsigns Sheffield and Chesterfield has invested in a new HP Latex R530 printer, with the aim of expanding its services and taking on more work from environmentally minded clients.   Based just outside Sheffield city centre, Fastsigns Sheffield and Chesterfield is part of the UK franchise network, working with customers in the local area on a range of projects. The company specialises in custom printing and graphics and recently took on the new HP hybrid prin

Packaging Solutions Flexo pre-press specialist MPH Ltd is among the latest UK trade shops to take the fast, affordable, straightforward route into LED plate exposure with the Shine LED lamp kit, innovated by Miraclon.   The Shine LED lamp kit was fitted to a Vianord flexo plate exposure unit, supplied by Clarkson Services, which MPH director Ian Runacres said, ‘is delivering all the benefits we anticipated. Exposures are on average 30% faster, consistent, and plate behaviour

Print Solutions Green Solutions The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has launched the 2026 edition of its ‘Roadmap to Net Zero’, unveiling a strengthened evidence base, revised emissions trajectory, and an urgent call to action for government and industry members as the sector accelerates progress toward net zero by 2050.   Since publishing the first roadmap in 2023, BCF has expanded and refined its emissions dataset. Enhanced industry participation and improved historical