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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Mark Andy University: seats still available
Packaging Solutions Mark Andy University offers specialised, hands-on courses designed to help converters improve operator confidence and support proactive maintenance. Available course tracks: Flexo press operator training Helps operators build a complete understanding of flexographic fundamentals and modern servo driven press operation. Flexo press maintenance training Helps maintenance teams reduce unplanned interruptions, improve uptime, and extend long term press perform
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Dimense Surface brings leading international designers together for London Design Festival debut
Print Solutions London Design Festival 2026 marks the debut of Dimense Surface, a new premium interior wallcovering brand from Roland DG that combines striking visual design with tactile, dimensional surfaces. Launching with an exclusive collection developed alongside four international design studios, the brand aims to transform walls into immersive design experiences that engage both sight and touch. Presented during London Design Festival and as part of Shoreditch Desig
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Sandon Global strengthens global sales team as it enters new growth phase
Packaging Solutions British anilox manufacturer Sandon Global has strengthened its UK and international sales team with the appointment of Stuart Williams as regional sales manager – UK and Ireland and the move of Paul Mitchell into a new strategic business development manager role focused on the Americas. Stuart took up his position on 1 September 2026, while Paul assumed responsibility for developing and managing the company’s regional growth strategy. The changes form
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Xitron expands the K2 workflow family with new K2D-X for digital print production and K2 3.0
Print Solutions Xitron has announced the expansion of its K2 workflow family with the introduction of K2D-X, a workflow solution optimised for digital print production, alongside K2 3.0, the latest generation of its production workflow platform. The announcement reflects Xitron's continued commitment to open, vendor independent workflow solutions that allow print providers to build production environments around the equipment that best suits their business rather than the l
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Fenton Packaging Solutions achieves EcoVadis Gold rating
Packaging Solutions Leeds based Fenton Packaging Solutions has been awarded a Gold medal for sustainability by EcoVadis, only one year after achieving a Bronze rating. ‘We are thrilled to announce that Fenton Packaging Solutions has achieved the prestigious Gold medal accreditation from EcoVadis, the world’s most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings,’ said Fenton managing partner Chris Warren. ‘This award puts Fenton Packaging Solutions in the top 5% of com
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Training year kicks off at the Koehler Group
Print Solutions Koehler Group has welcomed 36 young individuals at the beginning of the training year on September 1, as they embark on the start of their careers. The family business’ mills in Oberkirch, Kehl, Weisenbach, and Greiz, as well as its site in Willstätt, will provide the newcomers with training for their apprenticeship or dual study programme in Germany and make them an integral part of the company’s activities from the very start. Whether it is production,
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BCMPA highlights how outsourcing provides the ‘magic ingredient’ for brands at London Packaging Week 2026
Packaging Solutions The BCMPA, the association for contract manufacturing, packing, fulfilment and logistics, will show how specialist outsourcing partners bring a ‘touch of magic’ to turn promising ideas into practical, scalable and market ready products when it returns to London Packaging Week at Excel London on 16 and 17 September 2026. Visitors to stand A64 will be able to meet the BCMPA team and learn how its members support businesses ranging from start ups and challe
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Zebra Print Group celebrates decade long partnership with Connect Flooring
Print Solutions Leeds based Zebra Print Group is celebrating a decade of working with commercial flooring specialist, Connect Flooring, marking a long standing partnership built on quality, reliability and trusted service. Over the past 10 years, Zebra Print Group has produced a wide range of printed materials for the flooring company, supporting its sales and marketing activity with everything from sample tiles and point of sale materials to branded marketing collateral.
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ABG Girona marks new chapter with flexible packaging centre of excellence
Packaging Solutions A B Graphic International (ABG) has announced the next stage in the development of its Girona operation, with Enprom Solutions becoming ABG Girona and taking on a strategic role as the group’s centre of excellence for flexible packaging. The rebrand marks a significant step in the Girona business's evolution following its acquisition by ABG and Kocher+Beck in 2019. As shareholders, both companies have continued to support its development, bringing the te
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Enfocus partners with PDFix to bring its PDFix Make Accessible app to the Enfocus Appstore
Print Solutions Pre-press software expert Enfocus has partnered with PDFix to bring its PDFix Make Accessible app to the Enfocus Appstore. The integration combines Enfocus Switch’s advanced workflow orchestration with PDFix’s PDF accessibility remediation engine, enabling print and document workflows to automatically convert incoming PDF jobs into tagged, accessible, PDF/UA ready output, with no manual handling required. PDFix Make Accessible is designed to make it easier
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Roland DG launches the TrueVis AG-640, redefining latex print quality, versatility and productivity
Print Solutions Roland DG has announced the launch of the TrueVis AG-640, a next generation 64 inch latex printer/cutter that expands what is possible with latex printing. Combining low running costs, high output quality, expanded colours, dense white ink, and integrated contour cutting, the AG-640 helps print professionals move beyond traditional latex limits to take on more profitable work with confidence. As demand grows for high quality, fast turnaround print applicatio
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Xerox enters strategic partnership with Flint Group Digital Xeikon to expand production print portfolio
Print Solutions Xerox has announced a strategic partnership with Flint Group Digital Xeikon to broaden its production print portfolio, strengthen its position in high growth segments, and create new opportunities in digital packaging, labels, and commercial print applications. As part of the agreement, Xerox will integrate Flint Group Digital Xeikon technology into its production print portfolio, combining fast, cost effective, high quality colour presses with the Xerox Pro
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PackUK delivers critical EPR updates at London Packaging Week 2026
Packaging Solutions PackUK, the official scheme administrator for the UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (p EPR) programme, is to deliver critical updates for everyone in the packaging supply chain in two separate sessions during London Packaging Week 2026. On both days of London Packaging Week 2026, the latest pEPR updates will be addressed by PackUK and UK Packaging PRO, the recently appointed official Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO). These ses
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Fujifilm Device Technology partners with Burke Systems & Solutions to strengthen presence in Northern Ireland
Print Solutions Fujifilm Europe has announced a new partnership with Burke Systems & Solutions, the Belfast based office print and technology provider, which will add Fujifilm’s Apeos range of multifunction printers (MFPs) to its managed print portfolio. Burke Systems will offer Fujifilm’s Apeos range, from the C2060 model to the C7070, and from October the new Apeos C3567 and C3061 range, to customers across multiple sectors, including education, healthcare, public sector,
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Stationers’ Company Liveryman celebrates 600 years of stationery in landmark book
Print Solutions Christopher Leonard-Morgan’s ‘Stationery Icons’ brings together 100 brands and makers, with contributions from the Stationers’ Company and a foreword by Theo Paphitis. Stationery Icons, a richly illustrated, 304 page hardback by Christopher Leonard-Morgan, celebrates the people, ideas and businesses behind the tools we use to write, draw, work and create. Published by Narrative Media and available as a limited first edition, the book traces 600 years of st
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