Digital Labels & Packaging

UK print production drops in Q2

12 August 2026

Political uncertainties and conflict in the Middle East are to blame for the UK printing and printed packaging industry’s downturn in Q2 2026, according to the latest BPIF Printing Outlook survey.

PPWR, EPR, circularity – Smithers report assesses impacts

12 August 2026

A new report from Smithers, in partnership with London Packaging Week 2026, shows how PPWR, EPR and circularity are “transforming packaging into a source of…

E Labels sees lasting benefits from Domino

7 August 2026

E Labels has expanded its digital printing capacity over the past five years through investments in Domino digital printing technology, adding a second Domino N610i…

Surge in orders at KBA delivers improved H1 earnings

6 August 2026

Koenig & Bauer AG has seen an improvement in operating earnings in the second quarter of 2026, due in part to the company’s highest H1…

NextGen Label Group announces CTO succession plan

4 August 2026

Anton Ali has been appointed as vice president of technical services and will succeed Paul Roux as CTO following his retirement.

Esko takes packaging journey worldwide

4 August 2026

Esko's global webinar based on its "From Design to Production Line" experience, follows its debut at interpack 2026, and will take place on 10 September…

A4 Labels launches ocean-bound plastic label range

4 August 2026

The new label range uses plastic waste collected from coastal areas with poor or non-existent waste management systems where there is a high risk of…

Crown Labels presses ahead with Domino

4 August 2026

Crown Labels has expanded its production capacity following the installation of a Domino N730i digital label press.

Markem-Imaje’s software reduces errors for ADR

4 August 2026

Italian confectionary producer, ADR, has incorporated Markem-Imaje’s CoLOS software to manage its print production, resulting in a reduction of errors across its packaging lines.

Inkjet print engines for packaging launched by Riso

31 July 2026

Riso has launched an addition to its Integlide range of inkjet print engines for short-run package printing, the new sideways-type Integlide S3491/S3461.

PCC installs Vetaphone Corona treatment system

28 July 2026

UK manufacturer of self-adhesive label stock, Premier Coating & Converters (PCC) has installed a Vetaphone corona treating system at its headquarters in Andover.

Administrators called in at Focus Label Machinery

28 July 2026

Focus Label Machinery, the flexo and digital label press manufacturer based near Nottingham in the UK, has entered liquidation after more than 45 years in…

Features

Hot off the press

2 January 2026

The ability to add variable data to labels and packaging has become one of the most meaningful advantages of digital printing. Whether it’s serialisation, batch…

Building the right foundations

23 December 2025

Surface preparation and embellishments are proving crucial for converters looking to maximise quality, efficiency, and differentiation in today’s competitive label and packaging markets.

Forgotten Promises: Personalisation in labels and packaging

16 December 2025

In its first foray into the world of Podcasts, Digital Labels & Packaging hosted a discussion between three packaging printing experts shine a light on…

Labelnet found righteous with award-winning label

4 December 2025

Implementing both digital and flexo production to win the Digital Labels & Packaging Award for Excellence with Hybrid Printing, Labelnet brought together all the right…

Flexibility without the capital investment

25 November 2025

For many converters, investing in fully digital presses represents a substantial financial commitment that may not align with their current operations or business model.