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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FastPrint accelerates growth with Konica Minolta and SOS through high performance digital print transformation
Print Solutions FastPrint, the long established commercial printer in Hastings, has significantly accelerated production, halved turnaround times and boosted profitability following its investment in Konica Minolta’s AccurioPress C4070 and high performance AccurioPress C7090digital presses, supplied and supported by Service Offset Supplies (SOS). The upgrade has enabled the business to take on larger commercial volumes, deliver greater colour accuracy for fine art clients, an
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Route 1 Print invests in Canon varioPrint iX3200 to expand digital print capabilities
Print Solutions Route 1 Print has strengthened its digital print offering with the installation of a new Canon varioPrint iX3200 high speed inkjet press, as part of its major £12 million factory wide investment programme. Operating from its 300,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Rotherham, the installation represents the latest phase of the company’s ongoing investment strategy, designed to increase production capacity, improve efficiency and deliver even greater val
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Nico Rossi streamlines packaging operations with investment in IGS Cobalt SP800 single pass printer
Packaging Solutions Nico Rossi, the Sunderland based premier food wholesaler providing high quality food products, ingredients, and packaging solutions to restaurants, cafés, and pop up food venues throughout the northeast of England, has taken a major step forward in its operational efficiency with the installation of an IGS Cobalt SP800 single pass printer. As demand for fast, customised food packaging continues to grow across the regional hospitality sector, Nico Rossi s
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Micropress enhances its leaflet production with Horizon investment
Print Solutions Micropress has chosen Horizon AFV-566FKT Ice folder technology to enhance its leaflet production capabilities. The Suffolk business specialises in solutions for publishing, direct mail, and advertising media such as brochures and leaflets. It works with a range of clients including publishers, print managers, other printers, and end users producing books, catalogues, magazines and other commercial print work. It also offers warehousing and pick and pack serv
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Metsä Board Kemi strengthens product quality and supply chain reliability with investment in finishing operations
Packaging Solutions Metsä Board is investing in the finishing operations at its Kemi mill by modernising the board machine winder. The investment will be implemented during the annual maintenance shutdown in October to November 2026. The investment further strengthens Kemi’s position as a world leading supplier of coated white top kraftliners by improving product quality, supply chain reliability and production efficiency. ‘This winder modernisation strengthens our fini
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New TrueVis MG2 Series, helping print businesses unlock higher value applications
Print Solutions Roland DG has announced the launch of the TrueVis MG2 Series, a next generation UV printer/cutter range comprising the MG2-640 and MG2-300. Designed to help print businesses increase profitability, the new series combines significantly higher productivity, exceptional print quality, advanced application capabilities and lower running costs in a single integrated UV print and cut solution. As demand grows for more premium and customised print applications,
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Antalis launches premium printable wrap range from Arlon
Print Solutions Antalis has announced the launch of the Arlon printable wrap range, bringing customers a premium portfolio of printable wrap films and matching laminates for vehicle graphics, general signage and demanding specialist applications. Designed to support high quality output across a wide range of projects, the new Arlon range combines performance, flexibility and ease of application. From full vehicle wraps and fleet branding to intermediate signage and high tac
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Sabert Europe launches its largest ever product portfolio in new catalogue
Packaging Solutions Sabert Corporation Europe has released its new catalogue, showcasing the company’s most comprehensive portfolio to date, following the integration of Colpac, continued product development and ongoing investment in innovation. Featuring over 800 stock keeping units, Sabert Europe’s new catalogue helps customers explore solutions designed to meet the changing needs of foodservice operators, retailers, processors and food to go businesses. Available in prin
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Core strength without the bulk: Re-Board paperboard now available from Premier
Print Solutions Packaging Solutions Premier has expanded its growing portfolio to offer Re-Board – a versatile paperboard with lightweight construction but heavyweight strength. At the heart of Re-Board is a patented, ultra dense, tilted fluted core. This gives the paperboard exceptional strength, rigidity, crush resistance and cutting performance. Both Re-board’s liners and core are made from 100% paper and contain no plastics, creating a fully fibre based lightweight dis
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Hybrid Software Brandz releases Artflow 26.09
Packaging Solutions Hybrid Software Brandz has announced Artflow 26.09, the latest major release of its artwork management platform for brands and consumer packaged goods companies. The new release introduces significant advances in AI powered compliance validation, copy management, analytics, asset lifecycle management and workflow automation, helping brand teams to manage increasingly complex packaging and artwork processes with greater speed, control and confidence. A ma
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Mako Core 9, up to 30 time faster GPU native rasterisation and up to 10 times faster PDF output
Print Solutions Hybrid Software Helix has announced Mako Core 9, the latest release of its software development kit (SDK) for print OEMs and independent software vendors, introducing major performance improvements for complex PDF processing. Mako Core 9 accelerates two of the most time consuming stages in demanding PDF workflows. Its Apex GPU native renderer accelerates rasterisation by up to 30 times compared with traditional CPU based approaches, while the new Apex PDF Ou
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James Cropper opens Paper Portal to a world of creative possibility
Print Solutions James Cropper has launched the Paper Portal, a new paper sampling and specification experience housed within a distinctive presentation case that showcases the breadth of its paper portfolio, colour expertise, specialist manufacturing capabilities and creative partnerships. Created as a single destination for material discovery, the Paper Portal allows designers, printers and brands to explore the company’s papers, from stock supported ranges and established
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Be first to discover what’s next at London Packaging Week 2026
Packaging Solutions From the first commercial Cool>Can and a UK premiere from Coca-Cola to a packaging brief tackled live and an exclusive James Cropper screening, London Packaging Week will give visitors an early look at what’s coming next, alongside critical updates on the next phase of EPR and the countdown to DRS. On 16 and 17 September, London Packaging Week 2026 will open its doors at Excel London for two days of discovery. More than 5700 packaging professionals rep
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UPM and Sappi select management nominees for planned graphic paper Joint Venture
Print Solutions UPM and Sappi have conditionally selected nominees for the roles of chief executive officer and chief financial officer of the planned graphic paper joint venture. Gunnar Eberhardt has been nominated as chief executive officer of the joint venture. Stephen Blyth has been nominated as chief financial officer of the joint venture. The nominations are conditional on receipt of all regulatory approvals and completion of the transaction. Gunnar Eberhardt has su
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CMYUK launches refined Sign & Graphics Materials portfolio
Print Solutions CMYUK has launched its new Sign & Graphics Materials portfolio, bringing together a practical, commercially focused range of substrates for everyday display graphics, signage, décor and specialist print applications. The new collection has been developed with a clear objective: to give customers a focused, reliable range of materials that covers their everyday application requirements, while removing unnecessary complexity from the product portfolio. Acros
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Miraclon strengthens EAMER technical leadership with appointment of Frédéric Blieck as service manager
Packaging Solutions Miraclon has announced the appointment of Frédéric Blieck as service manager for Europe, Africa and the Middle East (EAMER), strengthening its commitment to providing customers across the region with the knowledge based services and applications expertise that help them maximise their investment in Flexcel Solutions and adopt modern flexo practices. Frédéric, who has been with Miraclon for almost three years, brings more than 21 years of industry experie
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Two Sides appoints Josh Birch as managing director
Print Solutions Two Sides Europe has announced the appointment of Josh Birch as managing director, effective 1 January 2027. Josh succeeds Jonathan Tame, who has led Two Sides since 2014. During Jonathan’s tenure, Two Sides has developed into a globally recognised initiative promoting the sustainable attributes of print, paper and paper based packaging, with activities across Europe and North and South America. Josh has worked with Two Sides for more than six years and,
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Micropress invests in Heidelberg TH82-P Stahlfolder and StackStar C to increase folding capacity
Print Solutions Micropress Printers has strengthened its post press capabilities with an investment in new Heidelberg equipment: a TH82-P Stahlfolder and a StackStar C. The investment follows a recent increase in press capacity and is designed to ensure that the company’s folding capabilities can keep pace with higher production output. ‘We have recently ramped up our press capacity, and folding had become our bottleneck,’ said Rob Cross, joint managing director at Micropress
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Infosource names Konica Minolta a leader in professional print markets
Print Solutions Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe has secured leading positions in strategically important professional print segments, according to latest European figures from Infosource. Despite challenging and highly competitive markets, the company strengthened its position in the first quarter of 2026 with standout results in strategically important segments. In Europe, in mid production printing and high production printing, the company’s market share has incr
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