Print Solutions An interview with photographer Susan Castillo. ‘Paper. Texture, form, colour – true materiality.’ Susan Castillo’s words arrive like a note pinned to the start of a thought rather than the end of one. A reminder. A fixation. Something half formed that refuses to sit still. When she visited the James Cropper mill earlier this year, that instinct only intensified. ‘It s incredible how a simple sheet of paper can captivate the imagination so completely,’

Print Solutions Bradford based Mailway Packaging Group has expanded its retail display and packaging capabilities with the acquisition of Derbyshire point of sale display manufacturer Derwent Displays, securing the future of the business and safeguarding 33 jobs. The acquisition, completed on 9 July 2026 following the appointment of joint administrators from BTG at Derwent Packaging Limited, sees the Denby based business continue trading as Mailway Displays from its current

Print Solutions The 2026’s Rising Star Awards winners gathered at the annual celebration at the House of Lords. Printing Charity president emeritus and long standing Rising Star Award supporter Lord Black of Brentwood hosted the ceremony for 82 winners, who between them represent the range and diversity of career paths and roles available within the print sector. Some 59% are working in the charity’s core sectors: print, paper and packaging. The Printing Charity is invest

Print Solutions Durst Group and TUM Venture Labs, a joint initiative of the Technical University of Munich and UnternehmerTUM, are launching a multi-year collaboration in the field of robotics, AI and automation for industrial production. As a platinum partner, Durst becomes part of the TUM Venture Labs ecosystem and the first Italian partner in this network. At the centre of the collaboration is the Robotics/AI Lab in Munich, one of Europe’s leading deep tech ecosystems fo

Print Solutions Mail and print marketing's effectiveness and sustainability credentials took centre stage at the world's most influential celebration of creativity, as The Strategic Mailing Partnership (SMP), Marketreach and PrintGreen, championed the enduring value of the channel before the global advertising and marketing community. The team ensured it was not just part of the conversation at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity ­– it helped to shape it.

Print Solutions Ian Leggett, a former non executive director of Dennis Maps Limited, was elected master of The Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers on 7 July and was installed at a traditional ceremony in Stationers’ Hall in front of 180 of his fellow stationers, friends and family. He succeeds Doug Wills and Ian recognised the achievements of his predecessor during his year in office. Ian retired in 2020 but remains a strategic consultant to a number of

Print Solutions Leeds based print specialist Zebra Print Group has helped bring local history to life by producing a new visitor guide and map for Friends of Chapel Street Cemetery in Bradford ahead of a community open day. The project saw Zebra Print Group print 250 copies of a bespoke A4 gatefold leaflet designed to help visitors navigate the historic cemetery while learning more about its heritage, notable features and ongoing preservation efforts. Printed on 120 g/m2

Packaging Solutions Label printers are increasingly facing extreme pressure on price and efficiency, especially standard applications. To give them greater cost effectiveness for particularly price sensitive projects, Herma has expanded its product portfolio of self-adhesive materials to include the new Essential Line. It offers various label self-adhesive materials made from paper and film for common label applications such as food packaging, cosmetic products, shipping ca

Print Solutions In the wake of Genesis Marketing Services turning 30 years old in January 2026, owner Russ Hicks has been celebrating a full 50 years in the wonderful world of print, as of July 4, 2026. Well known across the industry, Russ and Genesis Marketing have carved out a considerable niche in the public relations sector over those 30 years. Frequently seen at printing and packaging events, Russ has enjoyed freelance PR roles with both small and large equipment suppl