Esko and Linx announce leadership appointments to drive continued growth
Print Solutions Esko and Linx, both Veralto companies, have announced leadership appointments that reinforce their commitment to innovation, customer success and long term growth. Eddy Fadel has been appointed president of Linx, a leading provider of industrial inkjet printing and coding solutions, while Thomas Klein has been appointed interim general manager of the Esko Digital Flexo business, ensuring continuity and continued focus on innovation and customer success. Ed
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Packaging enters a new economic era as regulation reshapes competitive advantage
Packaging Solutions Smithers, in partnership with London Packaging Week 2026, reveals how PPWR, EPR and circularity are transforming packaging into a source of competitive advantage. The packaging industry is entering a new economic era, where decisions once driven by design, functionality and sustainability will determine cost, competitiveness and long term profitability, according to a major new report from Smithers, produced in association with London Packaging Week 2026
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Rotocon relocates to larger, modern headquarters and demo facility in Germany
Packaging Solutions As Rotocon continues to expand its delivery of high performance flexo printing and finishing equipment to customers worldwide, the company has relocated its European headquarters and demo centre to a significantly larger, customised modern facility in Ahrensburg, Germany (near Hamburg), with more than 3000 m² of production and office space. The new facility provides expanded capacity for machine assembly, testing, demonstrations, customer training, and sup
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OPRL welcomes UK Packaging Pro appointments
Packaging Solutions OPRL has sent congratulations on the appointment of new CEO Kerry Easter, and COO Karen Graley to the UK Packaging Pro. Jude Allan. Jude Allan, managing director at OPRL, said: ‘I would like to wish Kerry and Karen the best of luck in their new roles. It is exciting to see things move forward with strategic appointments in such a key organisation for the future of the packaging industry. ‘Karen Graley – head of UK Packaging Pro – is a non executive dir
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Aptar Closures introduces liner-less, hot fill capable sport cap
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
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How AFP-Revo HF Helps MPH deliver faster turnaround without compromising print quality
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
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Skandacor introduces the Finishpro 3D 2436
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
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SCA increases Kraftliner prices by €100 per tonne
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.
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Sitma launches FlatPack: redefining sustainable packaging for furniture
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
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Fujifilm Ink strengthens OEM partnership with China Print Supplies UK
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
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Ultimate Tech releases new white paper to help wide format and signage producers reduce production pain points
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
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Progroup and Zeus Packaging Seal Packaging Park Partnership in the UK
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
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Sonoco aligns global consumer businesses under single leadership structure
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
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New OneVision Software update 26.2
Print Solutions OneVision has released software version 26.2, further expanding intelligent print automation with new AI capabilities, enhanced Variable Data Printing (VDP) functionality and improved production transparency. This latest release introduces brand new AI modules for bleed generation, image upscaling, and background removal, as well as numerous enhancements across Workspace, Normalize, and Amendo AI, all to increase efficiency, flexibility, and output quality.
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Siemens backs global rollout of British paper bottle technology
Packaging Solutions Green Solutions Frugalpac, the British sustainable packaging innovator behind the paper bottle for wines, spirits and oils and the machines that make them, has entered into an agreement with Siemens Financial Services (SFS), part of Siemens AG, to support customer financing for its next generation Frugal Bottle Assembly Machine (FBAM-2). Under the agreement, Siemens Financial Services will offer qualifying customers a structured lease purchase scheme to
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Crown Labels upgrades digital label printing capabilities with Domino N730i
Packaging Solutions Crown Labels has increased production capacity with a Domino Printing Sciences N730i digital label press. The high performance press has replaced one of the company’s two Domino N610i digital label presses, enabling Crown Labels to respond to growing customer demand, enhancing production output and opening the doors to premium label opportunities. ‘When we saw the quality of the N730i, the higher resolution, and the faster speeds, it was a complete no-
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BoxWay to put corrugated innovation in the spotlight at London Packaging Week
Packaging Solutions BoxWay Packaging Group has revealed it will be exhibiting at London Packaging Week 2026, bringing corrugated packaging innovation to one of the glitziest shows in the industry calendar. The team will draw on market leading expertise to showcase the unlimited potential of corrugated materials across a vast range of applications, from high end gift sets to shelf ready packaging, point of sale displays, printed e-commerce solutions, functional packaging, an
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Aldi and Arla introduce smart packaging to milk bottles to track recycling
Packaging Solutions Green Solutions UK supermarket Aldi and dairy cooperative, Arla, are collaborating with recycling platform, Polytag, on an operational pilot to track milk bottle packaging through the recycling process using innovative UV tagging technology to get a better understanding of the product lifecycle. Building on their 2023 collaboration, the brands are working to improve packaging traceability and better understand how milk bottle packaging moves through th
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Antalis reinforces its growth in the European packaging sector with the acquisition of Speidel Verpackungen
Packaging Solutions Antalis has extended its presence in the European packaging market with the acquisition of Speidel Verpackungen, a German manufacturer of custom made packaging solutions. This new acquisition strengthens its commitment to a growing presence in the bespoke packaging sector, an important growth driver for the group. Founded in 1981, Speidel Verpackungen is based in Baden-Württemberg, employing 60 people and generating close to €17 million in revenue in 202
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Colordyne Technologies appointed as official North American distributor for Xaar Versatex Printbar
Packaging Solutions Xaar has appointed Colordyne Technologies as the official distributor for the Versatex Printbar in North America, expanding access to digital embellishment and specialty print capability for label, packaging and converting applications. Through the agreement, Colordyne Technologies will provide sales, service and support for Versatex across the region. The collaboration brings together Xaar’s printbar innovation and Colordyne Technologies’ expertise in i
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Scodix and Shutterfly expand strategic partnership with four new Scodix Ultra 2500 SHD presses
Print Solutions Scodix has announced that Shutterfly, one of the world’s leading web to print providers of personalised products and custom gifts, has made a significant investment in four new Scodix Ultra 2500 SHD presses, expected to be accompanied by a five year agreement for Scodix consumables and service. The new presses will be installed over the coming months to support Shutterfly’s 2026 peak production season. The investment builds on a successful partnership that
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