The Label Makers acquires First Choice Labels
5 December 2025
The Label Makers has acquired Redcar-based First Choice Labels in a move that brings together two companies operating in the self-adhesive label sector.
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Industry leaders launch sustainable print manifesto
5 December 2025
A global working group has launched the Sustainable Print Manifesto, a collaboratively developed framework designed to unify sustainability efforts across all areas of print.
DS Smith appoints managing director for UK and Ireland packaging
4 December 2025
DS Smith has appointed James Lomax as its managing director for its UK and Ireland packaging division, succeeding Paul Clarke.
Marian Baker, co-founder of Baker Labels, passes
4 December 2025
Marian Baker, co-founder of the Brentwood-based printing company Baker Labels, has passed away, aged 89, the company has announced.
Heidelberg puts youth at the centre of new event
3 December 2025
Heidelberg and the Swiss Printing and Media Association have jointly hosted the first “Print Technology World Championship” for young printing professionals in November at Heidelberg’s…
User input drives Hybrid’s PDF editor features
3 December 2025
Hybrid Software has released version 11.5 of its Packz PDF editor for label and packaging prepress.
Hybrid press helps tackle surging mid-volume demand
2 December 2025
Impression Label, a label converter based in Colorado, USA, has installed a Mark Andy Digital Series iQ hybrid press to address mounting capacity constraints and…
Dantex eyes up Pico growth in Iberia
2 December 2025
Dantex Group is set to expand the market reach of its Pico digital press portfolio across Iberia, thanks to an increased collaboration with its Spanish partner, Dugopa.
Rob Brown becomes Edale’s sales and marketing director
2 December 2025
Edale has hired Rob Brown as sales and marketing director to help the company with the launch of its refreshed CartonLine and LabelLine ranges in 2026.
Print and packaging industry responds to Autumn Budget 2025
28 November 2025
The print and packaging sector has delivered a mixed response to the UK Government’s Autumn Budget, with businesses highlighting rising regulatory costs, ongoing labour pressures,…
ABG unveils inkjet system for ‘next-gen’ finishing
27 November 2025
A B Graphic International (ABG) has unveiled the ABG InkJet, a new single-colour print bar module designed for integration across the company’s finishing systems -…
Digital print powers Spain’s seasonal packaging hit
27 November 2025
Constantia Flexibles has partnered with its digital arm Smartflex and HP to deliver a large-scale seasonal packaging campaign for Mondelēz and the Spanish holiday brand…
New report highlights expanding role of AI in packaging
26 November 2025
Smithers estimates the global packaging market at $1.2 trillion (£912 billion) in 2025 and identifies generative AI (GenAI) as a significant force driving growth, creativity,…
HiFlow utilises AI to improve workflow
26 November 2025
HiFlow Solutions has introduced an AI-enabled logistics management suite aimed at automating supplier delivery registration, bill of lading (BOL) processing, and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) workflows for…
Durham Box produces laser-cut seasonal gift packaging for Ringtons
25 November 2025
Durham Box has partnered with long-standing customer Ringtons to produce a seasonal gift box featuring digitally printed graphics and advanced laser die-cutting.