Herma Labels expands its linerless range
Print Solutions Packaging Solutions With the European Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) coming into force, Herma’s Labels division is expanding its range with the new Linerless Plus, offering a linerless – and therefore resource efficient – labelling solution for logistics, dispatch or other industrial applications. Alongside the silicone free Herma InNo-Liner for automated print and apply applications, a classic linerless solution is now available that is suitable both fo
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Girls Who Print releases 2026 Industry Insights report revealing what women across the global print industry are saying
Print Solutions Girls Who Print has released its 2026 Industry Insights Report, examining the experiences, priorities, and perspectives of women working across the global print and graphic communications industry. The report draws on 210 responses to the 2025 to 2026 Girls Who Print Survey and recurring themes identified across 242 Girls Who Print Mentorship programme applications, providing a deeper understanding of the opportunities, challenges, and career priorities shapi
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Blister Pack Collective gains Papela’s converter business
Packaging Solutions Green Solutions PulPac has announced Papela’s participation in the Blister Pack Collective, the cross-industry initiative created by PA Consulting and PulPac to advance dry moulded fibre blister packaging. Papela will act as the collective’s first converter partner and will contribute converter expertise on the development of dry moulded fibre blister packaging for nutraceuticals, supplements, and healthcare related products. Blister packs remain one
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Polytag bolsters data and consumer engagement expertise as connected packaging platform scales
Packaging Solutions Polytag has appointed data led platform and consumer engagement expert Suzie Dekker as business development manager, as the business continues its rapid growth in the connected packaging space. Her appointment follows the recent arrival of chief strategy officer Alex Webster, with both additions strengthening the company's capabilities across data, platforms, strategy and commercial development as it supports more brands through the transition to connected
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Innotech launches its first black display hardware collection
Print Solutions Innotech has launched a black display hardware collection, the first of its kind offered to the UK print industry, with 12 products available now. Roller banners, pavement signs, lightboxes, a magnetic totem and a cafe barrier system all arrive in a powder coated black finish, built on the same hardware the company already supplies in silver. The new Black Collection range will be in addition to Innotech’s existing uncoated silver aluminium range. It is desi
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Westbury Packaging retains BRCGS AA accreditation following latest audit
Packaging Solutions Westbury Packaging has retained its BRCGS AA grade accreditation following its latest audit, reinforcing the company’s commitment to product safety, quality and operational excellence. The BRCGS Global Standard for Packaging Materials provides a framework for manufacturers to demonstrate that products are safe, legally compliant and quality assured. The accreditation is widely recognised by retailers, brand owners, manufacturers and food service organisa
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Specialty Papers Europe is almost here!
Print Solutions In just two weeks, Specialty Papers Europe will be bringing together professionals from across the entire supply chain to learn, network and explore the latest developments in specialty paper and packaging. Taking place in in Vienna on 8 to 9 September, as part of Smithers Paper Week 2026 the conference is dedicated to the specialty paper and packaging industry. Providing the latest updates on advancements and trends influencing specialty paper and packaging
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Shift 2026: Heidelberg showcases the future of the printing industry through use of AI and digital printing
Print Solutions Following last year’s successful premiere, Heidelberg is once again inviting the international printing industry to Shift 2026. The two day event will take place on October 6, 2026, at halle02 in the city of Heidelberg, and on October 7, 2026, at the company’s ‘Home of Print’ in Wiesloch-Walldorf, Germany. The focus will be on the digital transformation of the printing industry, automated production processes, robotics, end to end digital printing innovations
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UPM achieves a Platinum rating from EcoVadis and an A score from CDP for its supplier engagement
Green Solutions Packaging Solutions EcoVadis has once again awarded UPM its highest possible Platinum recognition. Among more than 150,000 companies assessed, only the top 1% achieved Platinum status. UPM has been part of this top 1% since 2020 and has now earned an outstanding score of 90/100 for the second consecutive year. Additionally, earlier this year, UPM received an A score in CDP’s 2025 Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA), which evaluates how companies engage the
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VPK Packaging launches StackIt to help customers simplify shelf ready packaging
Packaging Solutions VPK Packaging UK & Ireland has launched StackIt, a one piece stackable packaging solution designed to help customers reduce complexity across packing, supply chain and retail environments. Developed as an alternative to traditional two piece base and lid formats, StackIt combines product protection, stacking stability and shelf ready presentation in a single corrugated solution. Its integrated locking mechanism helps products remain secure through handli
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UKPackaging Expo welcomes wave of new exhibitors
Packaging Solutions UKPackaging Expo 2026 continues to gather pace, with a fresh cohort of exhibitors confirmed for the Liverpool event at Kingsdock Convention Centre on 10 and 11 November. Spanning materials, machinery, automation, coding, labelling and contract packing, these new additions further reinforce the show’s position as the north’s leading sourcing destination for packaging buyers, brands and manufacturers. The latest round of companies to join what is an alread
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KHS defends EcoVadis platinum
Packaging Solutions The KHS Group has won the highest EcoVadis award of platinum for the second time running. This rating confirms the outstanding achievements of the expert for filling and packaging lines with respect to sustainability and honours the progress it has made in this field. With 89 out of 100 points, KHS has further improved its score over the previous year and thus cemented its position among the world’s top rated companies. ‘Winning our second platinum award
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New packaging machine expands capabilities for reyclable packaging paper at Koehler Group Innovation Campus
Packaging Solutions Koehler Innovation & Technology recently put its first packaging machine into operation at the group’s Oberkirch site. The move was accompanied by a small celebration and represents a systematic expansion of the company’s development and testing capabilities for packaging paper. The new unit, a Rovema BVC 260 vertical form fill and seal machine, will make it possible to test packaging solutions under accurate real life conditions and get valuable insights
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Printed Packaging Summit to tackle compliance crisis facing Europe's packaging supply chain
Packaging Solutions Industry leaders will gather in Cologne this November for the Printed Packaging Summit, a new event confronting the regulatory pressures reshaping digital print for packaging across Europe. Digital print is no longer simply a technology choice it is fast becoming the compliance infrastructure of the modern packaging chain. With PPWR conformity declarations mandatory from August 2026, retailer QR code trials generating unreliable data, and digital product
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BakPac boosts spouted pouch capability with major Totani investment
Packaging Solutions BakPac at Bakers has taken another big step forward in flexible packaging with the installation of two new TotanI automatic spout inserters. The investment, worth more than half a million pounds, adds significant new capability for custom printed spouted pouches and strengthens BakPac’s position in the growing refill and liquid pouch market. The two machines arrived at Bakers’ Brentwood site on Thursday 6 August, with installation starting on Monday 10
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Progroup publishes new sustainability report
Packaging Solutions As a family run business, Progroup thinks in terms of cycles that extend beyond individual financial years – and this also applies to sustainability. Its latest sustainability report, which has now been published, highlights progress made towards key objectives whilst also transparently identifying new challenges. ‘We are very well positioned strategically, in terms of our workforce and financially to successfully overcome a wide range of challenges. T
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Markem-Imaje launches CoLos 2D Activate and CoLos 2D Engage
Packaging Solutions Markem-Imaje has announced the launch of CoLos 2D Activate and CoLos 2D Engage, supported by its expert consulting services, providing manufacturers with a complete solution to prepare for GS1 Sunrise 2027, meet evolving regulatory and retailer requirements and unlock the full value of connected packaging. The new tools are Software as a Service (SaaS) enterprise solutions that enable global CPG and FMCG brands to create, organise, activate and manage st
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The entry level DTF transfer printer that just got better
Print Solutions The Magic Transfer Company confirms further upgrades to its proven desktop entry level DTF transfer printer. With a growing number of DTF users opting for third party transfer fulfilment on volume orders the 30Pro model offers an affordable option for those customers demanding quick turnaround and short runs up to 50 transfers. The purpose built desktop 30Pro features a single high density original DX11-F1080-A Epson printhead producing vibrant transfers on
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Heidelberg systematically pressing ahead with strategic development
Print Solutions Heidelberg has started financial year 2026/2027 by systematically continuing its transition to a more broadly based technology company. The company is setting the course for future growth with a number of strategic initiatives. Besides expanding its core business by taking over manroland sheetfed lifecycle business and Polar production operations, the company is also tapping into additional potential by taking advantage of new market opportunities arising fr
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The importance of data in driving progress towards the circular packaging economy
Packaging Solutions Green Solutions Tom Giddings, executive director of Alupro, discusses how shifting legislation is disrupting the UK’s packaging recycling metrics. He highlights the complexities of current PRN data reporting and calls for urgent joined up thinking between industry and government to provide essential clarity for businesses across the supply chain. Prior to the roll out of extended producer responsibility for packaging (pEPR), the UK’s approach to capturi
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Sonoco names Francesco Giannolo as vice president/general manager consumer packaging, EMEA
Packaging Solutions Sonoco Products Company has announced Francesco Giannolo’s appointment to vice president and general manager of Sonoco Consumer Packaging, EMEA. He reports directly to Ernest Haynes, president of Sonoco’s Global Consumer Packaging segment. Francesco Giannolo joined Sonoco in 2019 and prior to this new appointment was vice president of commercial for Sonoco’s Consumer Packaging EMEA/APAC business. In 2022, he was appointed vice president and general manag
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