Antalis Ltd acquires assets and trade of Ovenden Papers Ltd
Print Solutions Antalis Ltd has confirmed that on 18 September 2026, it acquired the assets and trade of Ovenden Papers Ltd from its administrators, strengthening its presence in the UK paper merchanting market and bringing the business and its customers into the Antalis network. Ovenden Papers will continue to operate under the family name, supported by Antalis in the UK and Ireland. The acquisition includes the business’s customer relationships, employees, premises and re
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ICScolor announces new strategic partnership with Portfolio DAM
Packaging Solutions ICScolor is to partner with Portfolio DAM, a leader in on-premise digital asset management systems, to provide new bundles for the consumer packaged goods (CPG) supply chains. The Remote Director solution allows CPGs and their supply chains to get to market more quickly by replacing their hard copy proofs being shipped around the globe with colour accurate display based proofs that arrive in minutes, not days. Both companies have been delivering best
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City Signs & Graphics joins The Big Print Network
Print Solutions City Signs & Graphics has become the latest member of The Big Print Network (TBPN), Innotech’s ambassador programme for wide and grand format print businesses. Membership provides the Leeds based business with early access to new products, exclusive promotions, VIP event invitations and marketing support, in exchange for championing Innotech materials to its customer base. Tom Pinder, director and co-owner at City Signs & Graphics, said: ‘As City Signs & Gra
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Multisigns brings growth into focus with VeloBlade Nexus from Soyang
Print Solutions Norfolk based graphics, signage and print business MultiSigns said its recent investment in a new Vivid VeloBlade Nexus digital cutting system from Soyang Europe has allowed the company to bring more production in-house and significantly reduce turnaround times for customers. Working out of its specialist Thetford facility for more than 25 years, Multisigns offers a wide range of products and services, including signage, large format print, vehicle graphics
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Printed.com launches 'Print Is Here To Stay' campaign
Print Solutions Print is dead? Someone should probably tell the local business with a queue out the door. Or the Etsy shop shipping out beautifully packaged orders every single day. Or the small business whose new business cards were the start of its biggest client yet. Every few years, a fresh voice pops up somewhere – an overstuffed keynote, a rage baiting LinkedIn post, a trend report with a slide deck to sell , all declaring ‘print is dead’. Newspapers, direct mail, pac
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Gecko CyclOne: New NC free ink range from hubergroup
Packaging Solutions hubergroup Print Solutions is expanding its portfolio with Gecko CyclOne, a new nitrocellulose free (NC free) liquid ink system for frontal, reverse, and lamination printing. The ink range is based on a proprietary polyurethane technology and helps printers meet the requirements of modern, recyclable packaging – without compromising on print quality or efficiency. In doing so, the company is strengthening its portfolio of recyclable packaging solutions and
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London Packaging Week 2026 comes to a close with insight packed final day
Packaging Solutions London Packaging Week 2026 has closed its doors for another year, but not before thousands of attendees enjoyed a blockbuster second day that included the Talking Rubbish podcast, a Women in Packaging networking event, and the Innovation Awards ceremony. The second day built on the event’s theme of ‘Discovery’. Combining four co-located events focused on luxury, drinks, beauty, and FMCG packaging, the event highlighted examples of excellence across all f
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Almost two-thirds of flexible plastic packaging received lowest recyclability rating in 2025, potentially exposing producers to higher pEPR fees
Packaging Solutions Analysis by Reconomy, the international circular economy specialist, of new Environment Agency packaging data shows that 61.8% of the flexible plastic assessed under the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) received a red rating, representing almost 245,000 tonnes of packaging. RAM forms part of extended producer responsibility for packaging (pEPR), under which large producers contribute towards the cost of collecting and recycling packaging waste.
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The Birmingham Paper Trade Social Society Charity Lunch 2026
This year's Birmingham Paper Trade Social Society Charity Lunch will take place on Friday 16 October 2026 at the Bank Restaurant, Brindley Place, Birmingham, B1 2JB. The guest speaker this year will be world number 13 snooker player Chris Wakelin. The lunch will support this year’s charity, which is the Neo Natal Department at University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire. The event will begin with a drinks’ reception, followed by the three course lunch. There is a st
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Konica Minolta launches AccurioLabel 231 to keep label production ready to roll
Packaging Solutions Konica Minolta has announced a new addition to the AccurioLabel Series. Available now, the AccurioLabel 231 is designed to help small and medium sized label converters increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve profitability through a powerful combination of digital versatility, advanced automation, and reliable high quality output. Positioned for the entry to mid level label market, the AccurioLabel 231 gives businesses a clear path to profitable
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Stora Enso appoints Niclas Rosenlew deputy CEO in addition to his role as CFO
Print Solutions Stora Enso has appointed Niclas Rosenlew, currently chief financial officer, as deputy CEO. Alongside his current responsibilities as a member of Stora Enso’s group leadership team, Niclas will serve as deputy to president and CEO Hans Sohlström. ‘Niclas Rosenlew contributes to Stora Enso’s performance through strong leadership, business acumen and a consistent focus on delivering results. As a global company, we engage with a broad range of stakeholders eve
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Thousands flock to Excel London as London Packaging Week 2026 opens its doors
Packaging Solutions London Packaging Week 2026 has officially begun, with the theme of Discovery acting as a beacon of inspiration and drawing together thousands of visitors from around the world. The first day demonstrated the power of in-person connection in a world of online meetings and AI chats. As London Packaging Week returns to Excel London, its theme of ‘Discovery’ has struck a chord with thousands of attendees from across the packaging and brand worlds. Its first
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Summa scales F Series Vantage to high volume production and industrial applications
Print Solutions Summa has announced the expansion of its F Series Vantage platform into large format production environments with the introduction of the F1832, F3220 and F3232. Designed for high volume signage, packaging, textile, and industrial applications, the new models extend the philosophy behind the F Series Vantage: delivering productivity gains across the entire workflow. Alongside the new large format models, Summa also introduces the F1625CF, a dedicated configu
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Durst Group to acquire MPS
Packaging Solutions Durst Group has announced that MPS Printing BV, the Netherlands based specialist in flexographic printing systems for the label and flexible packaging industry, will become part of the group on January 1, 2027 – through the acquisition of its holding company – and will operate under the name MPS – A Durst Group Company. The acquisition will represent a further strategic step in Durst’s long term commitment to the labels and flexible packaging market. The
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Hoenle Group’s Business Unit Curing in the Americas appoints Craig Greenwood to lead sheetfed sales
Packaging Solutions The Americas’ subsidiary of Hoenle Group has appointed Craig Greenwood to lead the sheetfed sales activities. Craig brings more than 30 years of commercial and sales experience in the graphic arts industry, to the new role. Most recently, he served in a senior role promoting press automation solutions. ‘We are delighted to welcome Craig to our successful team at Hoenle Americas, we know he will be an excellent addition to our sales line up and bring a
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Soyang promotes Damien Martin to the role of wide format manager for UK and Ireland
Print Solutions Soyang Europe has promoted Damien Martin to the position of wide format manager for the UK and Ireland. In his new role, Damien assumes responsibility for the sales of Soyang’s 1.6 metre wide printing equipment portfolio, which includes Mimaki printers and cutters, Graphtec cutting plotters and the VeloBlade range of die cutting systems from Vivid Laminating Technologies. Damien will work closely with print companies across the UK and Ireland, helping them
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Mark Andy launches Color Smart programme to improve pressroom repeatability
Packaging Solutions Mark Andy has introduced the Print Products Color Smart programme, a pressroom initiative created to help label and printed packaging converters achieve more consistent colour across jobs, presses, shifts, and operators. Available immediately, the Color Smart Pprogramm turns Mark Andy Print Products’ technical expertise into a defined, repeatable process. Through on-site evaluation, press fingerprinting, calibration, product recommendations, and doc
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DataLase launches new website to showcase the future of product identification
Print Solutions DataLase has launched a new global website, providing manufacturers, brand owners, converters and technology partners with a comprehensive resource for exploring the latest developments in laser reactive product identification. The new website reflects the evolution of DataLase and its technology, with a stronger focus on how laser reactive solutions can simplify coding and marking, improve traceability and production efficiency, and support the move towards
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New addition to swissQprint sales team bolsters UK division
Print Solutions swissQprint UK has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of Dave Cull as sales manager for the south east region. The move reflects the company's continued investment in the UK market. Dave brings more than 45 years of experience in the print industry, having started his career as a screen printer in 1981 before moving into training, technical and sales positions. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with print businesses to identify oppor
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Esko unpacks ‘what’s next’ for packaging and labelling professionals as Unboxing Live returns
Packaging Solutions Esko is inviting packaging and label professionals from around the world to join the second edition of its free global virtual summit, Unboxing Live, taking place October 13 and 14, 2026. Following the success of its inaugural event in 2025, this year’s Unboxing Live has been designed to make it even easier for attendees to find the content most relevant to their role and challenges. ‘Packaging is going through an unprecedented pace of change,’ said Ja
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London Packaging Week set for busiest edition yet as leading brands converge on the capital
Packaging Solutions M&S, Amazon, Diageo, L’Oréal, Harrods and Charlotte Tilbury will be joined by challenger and fast growth names including Blank Street Coffee, Trip and Oatly at Excel London this week, as London Packaging Week prepares for what is expected to be its busiest edition yet. Thousands of packaging professionals are expected to descend on Excel London on 16 and17 September, with advance registrations putting London Packaging Week on course for one of its busies
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