Print Solutions The Ghent Workgroup (GWG) has announced that Pragmeta, the Belgian automation expert specialising in PDF, standardisation, automation, and connectivity for print oriented businesses, has rejoined the Ghent Workgroup. The GWG was founded with a strong focus on the immediate usability of the best practices and specifications it creates, and members such as Pragmeta are essential to that vision. Peter Claes, owner of Pragmeta, has been involved with the GWG sinc

Print Solutions Esko has announced the appointment of Amy Senew as chief revenue officer (CRO). Reporting directly to Esko president Joël Depernet, Amy will lead the global software commercial organisation, with responsibility for worldwide sales, pre-sales, and sales enablement. Her appointment reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering customer value while accelerating sustainable growth across its software portfolio. Amy brings more than 25 years of experience leadi

Print Solutions Printware has announced the launch of the iJetColor 1175 Pro+PXG, the next evolution of its high speed envelope and short run packaging press. Building upon the proven success of the iJetColor 1175 Pro platform, first introduced in 2020, the new 1175 Pro+PXG combines envelope production with the flexibility to print and personalise a wide range of packaging applications – all from a single production system. Printware recently acquired the Straight Shooter

Packaging Solutions Siegwerk, one of the world’s leading suppliers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, is advancing its long term growth strategy ‘Formula 2030’ with a significantly increased investment programme. In 2025, the company more than doubled its usual annual investment volume to expand its global presence, enhance technical capabilities and optimise processes through automation and digitalisation. Over the next five years, it plans

Packaging Solutions Hybrid Software has released Packz 12, the latest version of its PDF editor for packaging pre-press. The release introduces an AI powered assistant that helps users work more efficiently, along with support for Amazon Transparency codes for product serialisation and authentication.The multilingual AI assistant provides context aware guidance for Packz tools and workflows, giving new users quick access to relevant information and step by step assistance for

Print Solutions BCP Media Group is ramping up production thanks to the installation of its second refurbished flatbed printer from swissQprint. The investment comes at time of rapid growth for the business. Based in Poole, Dorset, BCP has opted for a six colour Nyala LED system to run alongside a refitted Impala machine installed five years ago. The new addition will help the firm take on more projects, with the company specialising in retail point of sale, large format pri

Print Solutions Horizon has announced the return of Horizon Smart Factory - Lights Out. Coexistence: The Automated Future. The event will explore the future of production and the concept of humans and robots working side by side. It will showcase how advanced automation can be implemented across every stage of the workflow. Across the exhibition space, automated and unmanned processes spanning printing, post processing, finishing, packaging, and transportation will be dem

Print Solutions Leicestershire based Advance Print Solutions has invested in an HP Latex 830W printer to support continued growth and expand its presence in the transport graphics market. Based in Lutterworth, near Rugby, the company specialises in wide format and small format print, as well as retail displays, point of sale materials and vinyl graphics. Having built a loyal and diverse customer base, the company sought to expand its service offering and enter new markets.

Packaging Solutions Herma is expanding the possibilities for reducing waste and disposal costs in silicone coated linerless labels. With the Linerless Plus label material (400), the company is using the multi-layer pressure sensitive adhesive 62Dps. The multi-layer structure enables excellent adhesion and optimised further processing. In the past, compromises often had to be made regarding these crucial properties, which came at the expense of process reliability. ‘Conven