Nestlé honours DS Smith with Supplier Award: A 35 year partnership that sets the standard
Print Solutions Packaging Solutions DS Smith has been honoured by Nestlé Germany with the ‘Lighthouse Award’ at the annual Supplier Awards, a special distinction recognising suppliers who set benchmarks and demonstrate role model qualities. Nestlé is one of the largest food companies in the world and every two years, Nestlé Germany evaluates around 5000 suppliers as part of the Supplier Awards. Among the top 20 suppliers, the best are honoured in the bronze, silver and gol
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Urban Design & Print enhances bindery with Horizon AFV-566FKT
Print Solutions Urban Design & Print has elevated its folding capabilities with investment in a Horizon AFV-566FKT Ice folder from IFS. The Southend-on-Sea print company specialised in the fast turnaround of quality flyers and posters when it was established in 1998. Since then, it has adapted its business model to meet the changing needs of customers and now produces a wide range of different products. It delivers lithographic, digital, and wide format printing services fo
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Herma self-adhesive division marks a breakthrough for wash off
Packaging Solutions Herma self-adhesive materials division has achieved another breakthrough in the recycling of plastic packaging: it is likely to be the first supplier to hold certificates confirming that seven PP and PE based self-adhesive materials can be completely released from rigid PP packaging even during energy efficient cold washing – an important prerequisite for achieving the purest possible recycled material. The certification is based on the CHI Recyclability
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Siegwerk advances deinking solutions to support high quality plastic recycling with a newly granted European patent
Print Solutions Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has secured a new European patent, marking another step in its development of deinking solutions for plastic packaging recycling (EP4107326). The patent protects a primer technology that enables printing inks not deinkable by commercially used conditions to be removed from plastic substrates during recycling, including more complex printed flex
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Premier announces availability of new PVC free Drytac PrintDuo
Print Solutions Premier, the exclusive distributor of Drytac products in the UK, has announced the availability of Drytac PrintDuo, an innovative non adhesive, double sided printable media designed to help print companies create impactful retail, promotional and window graphics with ease. PrintDuo is a premium 250 micron, matt white, wide format media featuring a multilayer polypropylene and polyester construction for exceptional lay flat performance, minimising curl and ro
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Konica Minolta to highlight next generation digital print at UK Packaging Expo 2026
Print Solutions Packaging Solutions Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd will be appearing at the UK Packaging Expo 2026, which is taking place from 10 to 11 November at Exhibition Centre Liverpool. On stand G8, the company will spotlight its digital print, workflow automation, labels and embellishment technologies and share insights into how commercial printers, packaging specialists and brand owners can unlock new growth through high quality, short run and quick turn
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OPRL responds to new deadline for EU’s labelling for PPWR
Packaging Solutions OPRL has welcomed European Commission confirmation that work on the labelling is ongoing with plans to include a public consultation prior to implementation. Originally intended to be published on 12 August 2026, the Implementing Act has now been pushed back to allow time for a consultation and is anticipated to be adopted in the second quarter of 2027. Jude Allan, managing director at OPRL, said: ‘With PPWR now underway, we are obviously keen to advise
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Holmen launches new Incada Duo
Packaging Solutions For more than 25 years, the Incada paperboard family has been trusted by brands and converters alike. It has now been expanded with a laminated folding box board in higher calipers, Incada Duo. The high quality Incada paperboard family, designed for versatile and demanding packaging applications, entered the market in October 2001. Made at Holmen's mill in Workington from fresh fibres of known and traceable origin, Incada is stiff and lightweight, with a
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Kurz recognised by EcoVadis for its commitment to sustainability
Print Solutions Green Solutions Thin film specialist Kurz has once again been awarded the EcoVadis Silver Medal in recognition of its sustainability performance in 2026. Despite stricter assessment criteria compared to the previous year, the company ranks among the top 15% of all companies assessed worldwide and among the top 10% in its industry. The award reflects the company's ongoing efforts to advance its sustainability initiatives. It achieved further improvements in it
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New Flint Group Packaging Solutions whitepaper examines strategic role of coatings in modern packaging
Packaging Solutions Flint Group Packaging Solutions has published a comprehensive whitepaper exploring how coatings have evolved from a finishing step into an increasingly important and strategic component of packaging design and performance. Beyond the Surface: The Strategic Role of Coatings in Modern Labels and Packaging examines how coating technology now influences how packaging looks, performs, and is recovered at end of life, and why coatings are increasingly specifie
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BPIF board appoints new non executive director
Print Solutions The BPIF has announced the appointment of Anthony Rowell, customer success and sustainability director at Tradeprint to its board of directors. Anthony has been the chair of the BPIF environmental forum and has actively engaged in driving insight, support and change for the organisation to deliver to members. Anthony brings a wealth of experience in print, sales and sustainability with an impressive drive for sustainable change across the industry. His kno
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Shift 2026: International printing industry discusses the use of AI, software, and robotics
Print Solutions Digitalisation is the key to the future of the printing industry. At Shift 2026, the international summit hosted by Heidelberg on process digitisation and hybrid print production using digital and offset technology, more than 300 specialists and executives, customers, technology partners, and industry experts from nearly 30 countries discussed the future of the industry through the use of artificial intelligence (AI), software solutions, automation, and roboti
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BCMPA launches Women in Leadership Programme with The Wellbeing Focus
Packaging Solutions The BCMPA – the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics – has partnered with The Wellbeing Focus to launch a Women in Leadership Programme designed to help women across its membership build practical leadership skills, strengthen confidence and progress their careers. The first session took place at Ashorne Hill Conference Centre in Warwickshire, bringing together participants under the leadership of The Wellbeing Focus fo
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Drytac announces global launch of PrintDuo double sided printable film
Print Solutions Drytac has announced the global launch of PrintDuo, a premium, adhesive free, double sided printable synthetic film designed to create high quality, two sided window graphics and displays. PrintDuo is a 10 mil (250µ) white matte, multi-layered polypropylene/polyester film that delivers exceptional lay flat performance, opacity, and print quality. Featuring 99.9% opacity, the film allows different designs or messages to be printed on each side without show th
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CELAB Europe makes label waste recycling solutions easier to find
Packaging Solutions CELAB Europe, the European association dedicated to advancing the circular economy for self-adhesive labels, has relaunched its website, featuring an enhanced platform that helps label users and other stakeholders access information and find practical recycling solutions. At the heart of the new website is an interactive map of recyclers handling release liner and label waste. This key service enables label users to search for recycling solutions close t
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New exhibitors complete the UKPackaging Expo 2026 line up
Packaging Solutions A surge of newly confirmed exhibitors has finalised the floor plan for the second edition of UKPackaging Expo, the destination for packaging, logistics and procurement specialists. Taking place from 10 to 11 November in hall C of the Exhibition Centre Liverpool, the event will bring together more than 120 suppliers and over 2000 industry professionals. This final round of new exhibitors introduces pivotal technologies and sustainable solutions spanning f
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New Propafilm CHBM: an ultra high barrier metallised BOPP film designed to replace aluminium foil
Packaging Solutions Innovia Films has launched Propafilm CHBM, an ultra high barrier metallised BOPP film engineered to deliver exceptional product protection while supporting the transition to more recyclable flexible packaging solutions. Developed to meet the growing demand for high performance mono material packaging, Propafilm CHBM combines outstanding oxygen and moisture barrier properties with excellent metal adhesion and thermal stability. The film is specifically de
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Soyang appoints Glen Nunkoo to business development manager role
Print Solutions Soyang Europe has appointed Glen Nunkoo as a business development manager. Focused on the media side of the Soyang business, Glen will work directly with new and existing customers across the Midlands and the north west of England. He will identify new business opportunities, develop customer relationships and support growth across these regions. He joins Soyang with more than 25 years of experience in the print industry, having started his career in 2000.
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Zebra Print Group launches Christmas toy appeal to support children across Yorkshire
Print Solutions Yorkshire based Zebra Print Group is supporting Leeds Children’s Charity at Lineham Farm’s Christmas Gift Appeal 2026, collecting new toys, games, books and essential items to help bring festive joy to children who need it most. As part of its annual festive charity initiative, the company is partnering with its accountants, Kirk Newsholme, to encourage colleagues, family, friends and the wider community to get involved by donating gifts for children of all
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UPM, Ingredion and Paramelt explore the potential of starch based barriers in recyclable paper packaging
Packaging Solutions UPM, Ingredion, a global ingredient solutions company, and Paramelt, a global producer of functional coatings, have joined forces to investigate how plant based starch barrier technologies can support the development of recyclable paper based food packaging. Starch based technologies offer new opportunities for paper packaging innovation, especially for grease barriers. The joint development work brings together complementary technologies from across t
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Strong start for drupa 2028 as exhibitors from 38 countries sign up
Print Solutions Around 18 months ahead of the event, the world's leading trade fair for printing solutions is already demonstrating its global appeal: companies from 38 countries have already registered for drupa 2028 – a strong signal from the international print and packaging industry. From 9 to 17 May 2028, Düsseldorf will once again be the place to feel the pulse of the industry, experience innovation first hand and explore new business opportunities. Exhibitor regist
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