Articles

Major screen printing decorator adopts digital production solutions from Kornit Digital

27 Oct 2025
  • Kornit Digital; Promos Ink

Kornit Digital LTD., a global pioneer in sustainable, on-demand digital fashion and textile production technologies, announced another premier screen printing contractor is transitioning production volumes from its 60 analogue systems to Kornit Digit...

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Fiery and Esko announce Esko Color Engine now integrated with Fiery Impress

24 Oct 2025
  • Fiery; Esko

Esko, a leading provider of integrated software and hardware solutions that accelerate the go-to- market of packaged goods, and Fiery LLC, one of the print industry’s leading innovators of digital front ends (DFEs) and workflow software, have a...

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The deep roots of misconception about forestry, paper and print

24 Oct 2025
  • Two Sides; Toluna; PAMSA

By Samantha Choles, Communications Manager at the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) Asked to rate the environmental friendliness of eight materials, only 24% of consumers see paper as the most environmentally friendly, whereas ...

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Mondi launches Ad/Vantage smooth brown semi extensible

22 Oct 2025
  • Mondi

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has launched Ad/Vantage Smooth Brown Semi Extensible, an innovative kraft paper that combines exceptional strength, extensibility, high puncture resistance and a smooth surface. Designed for ...

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Epson strengthens commitment to climate action with renewable electricity milestone and decarbonised logistics

20 Oct 2025
  • Epson

Epson, a global technology leader, is reinforcing its commitment to environmental innovation and corporate responsibility through concrete sustainability actions, highlighted in the second phase of its "Our Actions" campaign. Among the initiatives hi...

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UPM and Royal Vaassen develop fibre-based alternative to plastic and aluminium packaging solutions

17 Oct 2025
  • UPM; Royal Vaassen

To meet the growing demand for recyclable packaging, Royal Vaassen, in collaboration with UPM Specialty Papers, has developed several recyclable* and food-safe barrier paper solutions for a variety of end-use applications. The Barryrwrap concept by R...

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hubergroup launches NC calculation service

15 Oct 2025
  • hubergroup

As the packaging industry faces increasing pressure to comply with future recycling regulations, hubergroup Print Solutions introduces a nitrocellulose (NC) calculation service to support printers in determining the NC content in their packaging.&nbs...

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Label industry leads the way in material innovation

14 Oct 2025
  • Labelexpo Europe

By Corey Reardon, President & CEO of AWA Alexander Watson Associates and Labelexpo’s Materials Ambassador  Labelexpo 2025 in Barcelona is set to be the most significant event of the year for the global labelling and packaging industry...

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Why inkjet drives innovation in commercial print

06 Oct 2025
  • Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa

Heidie-Mari Middel, Production Print Team Lead at Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa, believes the commercial printing industry is undergoing a profound transformation, with inkjet technology at the forefront of this evolution. Inkjet continues ...

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Did you know that rice bran waxes can replace carnauba waxes?

03 Oct 2025
  • Clariant

Carnauba wax, derived from palm leaves, has long been considered as the gold standard for delivering key properties like hardness, scratch resistance and gloss in coatings. However, with increasing supply constraints and sustainability concerns, form...

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New era in high-speed inkjet printing begins as Agfa’s SpeedSet Orca completes field test programme

30 Sep 2025
  • Agfa

Agfa is celebrating a major innovation milestone as its customer The Delta Group completed beta testing of the new SpeedSet Orca – a versatile single-pass water-based digital press that redefines inkjet printing as we know it.  The De...

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Around the globe: The Primera PRO saddle-stitcher is cherished as a “work horse”

26 Sep 2025
  • Müller Martini

Whether in the US, Europe or Asia, the Primera PRO convinces across the board with its versatility and efficiency. The highly automated system is not only a symbol of quality and reliability, but also the “work horse among saddle-stitchers&rdqu...

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Demystifying the alchemy of colour

25 Sep 2025
  • James Cropper

By Stephanie Walker, Head of Technical at James Cropper It’s easy to be mystified by colour management. Every individual perceives colour slightly differently. The human eye has roughly 126 million photoreceptor cells, creating 126 mi...

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Beyond labels: Why folding cartons are the natural next step for converters

23 Sep 2025
  • Labelexpo Europe

By Will Parker, Senior Packaging Executive and Labelexpo ambassador Labelexpo has long been the bellwether for change in our industry. From the digital disruption of narrow web to the transformation of mid-web and flexible packaging; the show has al...

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Beyond the printed page: The future is finishing

22 Sep 2025

In a world where print is evolving at lightning speed, driven by unprecedented levels of personalisation, the journey of a printed piece doesn't end when the ink dries. Instead, the art and science of print finishing is undergoing its own quiet yet p...

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A holistic approach to safe food packaging

11 Sep 2025
  • Xeikon

By Danny Mertens, Marketing Manager at Xeikon In the world of food and beverage production, packaging is more than just a protective layer or branding opportunity; it's a vital component of product safety. With strict regulations governing food cont...

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Sustainable pasta packaging: Don Quijote’s shift to flexographic printing

09 Sep 2025
  • Asahi Photoproducts

In response to growing concerns over the environmental impact of food packaging, Japanese companies are taking innovative steps to cut emissions without compromising quality. A new collaboration between Don Quijote Co., Ltd. (Pan Pacific Internationa...

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Packaging, packaging waste and printing inks: The impact of the PPWR

04 Sep 2025
  • Domino Printing Sciences

By Natasha Jeremic, Ink Development Manager of Domino Printing Sciences Last November, the European Parliament approved the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which affects the entire packaging lifecycle, with compliance impacting p...

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A champion of print resilience

01 Sep 2025
  • Two Sides UK

By Sam Upton, Two Sides UK Of all the tools in the marketing box, one is proving itself to be the most resilient, hard-working and effective. While social media and online have the flashy tech, and TV the biggest budgets, direct marketing continues ...

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hubergroup Print Solutions launches water-based inks and varnishes for direct food contact

29 Aug 2025
  • hubergroup Print Solutions

Modern packaging is more than just protection; it is a canvas for creative expression. With the modular HYDRO-X CONTACT system, hubergroup Print Solutions introduces a new generation of water-based inks and overprint varnishes that unlock exceptional...

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