Siegwerk and X-Rite Pantone advance colour management in label and packaging printing with Colorwerk FastMatch Cloud
Packaging Solutions Siegwerk has announced the availability of Colorwerk FastMatch Cloud, its next generation, cloud based colour management solution developed in collaboration with X-Rite Pantone. Designed to meet the evolving demands of modern packaging production, the digital solution combines ink formulation, colour correction, and quality control in one integrated system to help printers and converters achieve fast, accurate, and consistent colour results across multiple
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The Stationers’ Company unveils shortlist for 2026 Innovation Excellence Awards
Print Solutions The Stationers’ Company has unveiled the shortlist for its 2026 Innovation Excellence Awards, recognising outstanding innovation, creativity and business excellence across the communications, content, publishing, packaging, manufacturing and technology sectors. Winners will be announced at a special awards lunch on Friday 23 October 2026 at Stationers’ Hall, London, where industry leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs will come together to celebrate groundbr
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Empack Advisory Board calls for greater focus on implementation as packaging industry prepares for its next transformation
Packaging Solutions Leading figures from Haleon, Tata Consumer Products, McCormick and GS1 have called for a greater focus on practical implementation, real world production challenges and end to end packaging solutions as they helped shape the future of Empack, the UK’s event for packaging machinery and processing technology. Meeting at Walpole's headquarters in London, the Empack Advisory Board brought together experts spanning packaging engineering, manufacturing, proces
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UKPackaging Expo to spotlight food and beverage packaging
Packaging Solutions The second edition of UKPackaging Expo will place the food and beverage packaging sector firmly in the spotlight when the second edition of the show runs at the Convention Centre at KingsDock, Liverpool, on 10 and 11 November 2026. With regulatory reform, sustainability targets, retail competition and changing consumer expectations transforming packaging strategies across the UK, Republic of Ireland and wider Europe, the event will bring together packagi
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Don't miss out: offer closes Friday 31 July – The Sustainability Blueprint
Print Solutions Green Solutions The Sustainability Blueprint, authored by Veronica Heaven of The Heaven Company, is a ‘practical guide to mastering sustainability', currently in production at Bristol University Press. Pre-order of the book is live now with a 50% discount running until Friday 31 July. This book shows businesses and individuals how to take practical steps on sustainability, breaking down key sustainability concepts and connecting them to real world practice.
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Color-Logic appoints Ricoh Europe as official dealer for Visualis3R
Print Solutions Color-Logic has announced that Ricoh Europe is now an official dealer for Visualis3R software. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Ricoh C7500 series and predecessor models, enabling users across EMEA territories to maximise the full potential of the specialty toners – including silver, white, gold, clear, neon pink, neon yellow, and invisible toners. With Visualis3R, C7500 series and predecessor models users can now visualise print files wi
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Join the print community to celebrate our sector
Print Solutions Tickets are now on sale for a staple celebration in the print sector calendar, the Printing Charity’s Annual Luncheon. This year, the event is playing a particularly important role as the first milestone that marks the start of the charity' s 200th year. Keynote speaker at the event is the charity’s 2026 honorary president, actress, singer, presenter, author, businesswoman, independent producer, philanthropist and politician Baroness Floella Benjamin. Fo
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Arden Software showcases AI driven vision for the future of packaging software
Packaging Solutions Global software company Arden Software has unveiled its AI driven vision for the future of packaging design software at its recent user conference, where attendees were given an exclusive first look. Held in Park City, Utah, last month (June), the Arden Software Peak Performance Conference (APPC) brought together customers, partners and resellers from across the packaging industry for four days of hands on training, networking and product innovation, inc
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The Sustainability Blueprint: a practical guide to mastering sustainability
Print Solutions Green Solutions The Sustainability Blueprint, authored by Veronica Heaven of The Heaven Company, is a ‘practical guide to mastering sustainability', currently in production at Bristol University Press. Pre-order of the book is live now with a 50% discount running until Friday 31 July. This book shows businesses and individuals how to take practical steps on sustainability, breaking down key sustainability concepts and connecting them to real world practice.
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Zenith Print Group invests in a Speedmaster XL 106-5-P+L
Print Solutions Zenith Print Group has invested in a five colour combination perfecting press, the new Heidelberg XL 106-5-P+L. The new press will join the company’s existing fleet, which already includes two Speedmaster XL 106 presses, to further enhance production capacity and flexibility across its operations. Together with other recent investments, Zenith anticipates that this new press will deliver a production capacity increase of approximately 35%. This will enable t
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Belgian automation expert Pragmeta rejoins Ghent Workgroup
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
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Esko appoints Amy Senew as chief revenue officer
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
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Printware launches new inkjet commercial model of iJetColor 1175 Pro + PXG
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
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Siegwerk accelerates investment programme to strengthen global capabilities and customer support
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
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Hybrid Software releases Packz 12 with AI powered assistant and Amazon Transparency support
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
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Refurbished swissQprint Nyala boosts BCP Media Group
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
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Horizon Smart Factory 2026: the automated future
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
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Advance Print Solutions targets transport graphics growth
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.
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Linerless labels with strong adhesion
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
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More than 40 commercial printers take advantage of Xitron's ‘same as cash’ financing programme
Print Solutions Xitron has announced that more than 40 commercial printers have taken advantage of the company's interest free, ‘same as cash’ financing programme since its launch, highlighting sustained demand for technologies that enhance productivity while maintaining cashflow. The programme allows customers to finance purchases over six, 12, 18, or 24 months with no interest, making it easier to invest in production technology without delaying critical business improvem
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Konica Minolta and Color-Logic shine in premium metallic label production partnership
Packaging Solutions Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) has expanded its partnership with Color-Logic to bring powerful new metallic and decorative effects to the label market, enabling label converters and commercial printers to differentiate their offerings using the company’s AccurioLabel 400 press with white toner. Building on Konica Minolta’s successful introduction of Color-Logic’s design and embellishment tools for cut sheet production, the extended collaboration
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