Packaging Solutions Aptar Closures has launched Harmonic, a new liner-less flip top sport cap for hot fill beverage applications. The closure helps beverage brands improve the consumer experience while reinforcing product security in a modern, customisable design. As beverage consumption continues to shift toward on the go occasions, sport closures have become an important way for brands to differentiate and create value. According to market research, increasing consumer pr

Packaging Solutions Every flexographic repro house faces similar challenges: customers expect premium print quality, but they also expect shorter lead times, greater flexibility and consistent delivery. Meeting these expectations requires continuous investment, not only in equipment, but also in technologies that improve everyday production. For MPH, one of the UK’s longest standing independent flexographic pre-press specialists with more than four decades of experience, AF

Print Solutions Skandacor has announced the Finishpro 3D 2436, a new spot UV varnish printer designed to make large format digital embellishment more accessible to print shops. Building on the success of the 3D 1623, the new 2436 expands the maximum sheet size to a larger format, which gives users more room to create dimensional spot UV, raised textures, and high gloss effects on packaging, point of purchase displays, and larger format print applications that are beyond the

Packaging Solutions SCA has announced that it is to increase prices for all Kraftliner grades in Europe by €100 per tonne. The new prices will apply from September 1, 2026.

Packaging Solutions Sitma introduces FlatPack, an automated paper based wrapping solution for furniture panels, designed as a primary packaging system to replace plastic packaging in industrial production environments. Developed in collaboration with a leading global furniture manufacturer, FlatPack combines sustainability with industrial performance, enabling furniture manufacturers to reduce plastic use without compromising packaging protection, operational continuity, or l

Print Solutions Fujifilm Ink has strengthened its partnership with China Print Supplies UK Ltd (CPS), becoming the recognised ink partner for the company's range of Dlican UV printing systems. Building on the successful rollout of Fujifilm Ink's thermoforming flexible ink technology, the agreement extends the company's supply of wide format UV inks across the Dlican portfolio, including UV flatbed, UV visual positioning, UV hybrid and UV cylindrical printers. Customers will

Print Solutions Ultimate Tech has announced the availability of its new white paper dedicated to helping wide format and signage producers improve production efficiency, reduce operational bottlenecks, and unlock more profitable growth through automation. The wide format and signage industry continues to evolve rapidly, driven by customer demand for faster turnaround, increasing job variability, tighter margins, and growing pressure to reduce material waste. From banners, dec

Packaging Solutions Progroup and Zeus Packaging have agreed a long term partnership at Progroup's Ellesmere Port site (PW12) in the United Kingdom. Production is scheduled to start in October 2026. At the Ellesmere Port site, Zeus Packaging will in future consolidate a significant share of its UK production volumes, using the existing production hall and converting machinery. A conveyor bridge directly links the converting operation to the corrugated sheetfeeder plant. Prod

Packaging Solutions Sonoco Products Company has announced it is aligning its global consumer packaging businesses under a single integrated leadership structure reporting to Ernest Haynes, president, global consumer packaging. ‘As leaders in metal and paper cans, closures and components, we are taking the next step to align our global consumer packaging businesses around our products, our customers and our people,’ said Howard Coker, Sonoco president and chief executive offic