Fogra certification confirms production performance of Konica Minolta AccurioPress portfolio
Print Solutions Multiple Konica Minolta AccurioPress production printing systems have once again been awarded FograCert Validation Printing System (VPS) certification to ISO 12647-8:2021 standard, underlining the portfolio’s exceptional print quality, colour accuracy, repeatability, and production stability. Fogra, the independent German research institute for media technologies, recognises print production systems that demonstrate a verifiable commitment to ISO standards.
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Skandacor helps automate more of the finishing process
Skandacor is highlighting digital die cutting solutions designed to reduce manual handling throughout the finishing process. By automating steps such as sheet feeding, registration, and cutting, print providers can move jobs through production with fewer operator touchpoints and less repetitive handling. The shift toward automated finishing is about more than speed. Every time an operator has to manually load, align, reposition, or transfer a sheet, another step is added to
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Exquisite book design on premium recycled paper from greenium brand
Print Solutions The new Manufakturen Guide Baden-Württemberg is an indispensable reference book that covers artisan studios in the German state of Baden-Württemberg. It is a visual testament to the sheer diversity of handicraft workshops in the state, and includes around 300 historied and innovative workshops across 360 pages. The project, initiated by Pascal Johanssen from the Direktorenhaus exhibition house in Berlin and Matthias Vickermann, a custom shoemaker from Bade
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United Caps broadens closure sourcing options for carton packaging
Packaging Solutions Carton packaging is typically sourced as an integrated system, from the complex through to the capping line. As a result, many buyers assume that changing the closure means changing everything else. United Caps offers an alternative: carton packaging closures compatible with both legacy and alternative complexes and designed to run on existing tethered and non tethered lines without line modification or changes to machine settings. This allows buyers to ev
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Flint Group Packaging Solutions to publish full year 2025 Sustainability Report
Print Solutions Green Solutions Flint Group Packaging Solutions will publish its full year (FY) 2025 Sustainability Report, which provides an overview of its sustainability priorities, activities, and performance under its Prism framework. The report will cover environmental performance, people, and governance, outlining progress during FY2025, along with ongoing initiatives and priorities for further improvement. It will also highlight the company’s retention of its EcoVa
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Brother and Mutoh integration in EMEA update
Print Solutions Following Brother's acquisition of Mutoh, the company has shared an update on its integration activities in EMEA and some key principles that will guide how it operates the business going forward. As the group works towards building a stronger, more competitive organisation, it has established the following principles: It will continue to operate under both the Brother and Mutoh brands for the foreseeable future. It remains committed to developing and launch
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MM Board & Paper invests in new technology at Kwidzyn, cutting CO₂ emissions by around one-third
Print Solutions MM Board & Paper has completed its investment in continuous cooking technology at MM Kwidzyn, marking a further step in the site’s long term development. The new continuous digester, which has already commenced operations, is expected to reduce the integrated mill’s CO₂ emissions substantially by around one-third as well as the mill’s wood consumption. Located in northern Poland, MM Kwidzyn produces virgin fibre cartonboard, packaging kraft paper, uncoated f
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VistaPrint accelerates high volume apparel production with Kornit Apollo
Print Solutions Kornit Digital is highlighting how VistaPrint, the print and design partner to millions of SMEs worldwide, has used Kornit Apollo to increase high volume apparel production capacity, accelerate production and drive greater operational efficiency. A company serving customers across Europe, the United States, Canada and Australia, VistaPrint has evolved from a print platform into a one stop shop helping small businesses bring their brands and marketing to life
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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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