The print and paper advocacy group, Two Sides, is pleased to announce its newest member, BagKraft, a UK-based supplier of sustainable paper packaging solutions. BagKraft specialises in the design and supply of high-quality paper bags and foodservice packaging, supporting businesses across retail, hospitality and takeaway sectors. With a strong focus on responsible sourcing and environmentally conscious production, BagKraft provides practical, paper-based alternatives to plastic packaging.

The Czech commercial printing specialist fronte s.r.o. is purposefully upgrading its machinery at the Sezemice site. By installing a new Rapida 106 from Koenig & Bauer, the company is responding to the enormous cost pressure and the growing demands for flexibility in commercial printing. The eight-colour perfecting press provides fronte with exactly the technology to massively accelerate job changes and ensure profitability for every single order, from magazines to catalogues.

At interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, IST METZ will be presenting a comprehensive portfolio of cutting-edge UV and LED curing systems in Hall 8, Stand B48, at the PrintCity joint stand. The focus is on energy-efficient technologies, maximum process stability and intelligent analysis tools that reduce energy consumption whilst ensuring consistently high quality, even as demands increase.

Miraclon has been named a recipient of the 2026 Technical Innovation Award by the Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) for its FLEXCEL Prime Plate, a next-generation flexographic plate technology designed to deliver greater consistency, predictability and efficiency in the pressroom.

French label converter LP2i Étiquettes has installed an innovative digital hybrid printing solution for extended content labels , combining Dominos N730i Integration Module andK600imonochrome inkjet printer with Grafotronic web handling and finishing technology.

WrapFest 2026 (19 22 May 2026, Gran Via, Fira de Barcelona) is set to provide a platform for experts and professionals across the wrapping industry to exchange knowledge, discover the latest innovations and explore the trends that are shaping the future of the industry. Co-located for the first time with FESPA Global Print Expo and its co-located events (European Sign Expo, Personalisation Experience, and the brand-new Corrugated and Textile), the event will offer attendees a comprehensive overview of cross-sector opportunities within print, signage, personalisation, and beyond.

Mutoh Europe nv announces the addition of the STS XPD-924D 24 Direct-to-Film (DTF) Printer to its portfolio, a high-performance solution engineered to address the growing demand for reliable, high-quality textile customisation.

Ultimate Tech announces the release of Ultimate Impostrip 2026.1 built for Next-Gen Print Operations and Focuses on fuelling Automation. With this new version, Ultimate Tech continues to push boundaries and including new functionality such as SmartRoll optimization, DXF Device-ready Output Control, Traceability, and enhancements to the XML+ automation interface with top-of-the-line configuration controls.

Hauke Liefferink, managing director of leading South African flexo premedia provider Acme Graphics, is a man on a mission to change how printers, converters and brand owners in the competitive local market think about ink consumption.

Scodix today announced the launch of the Scodix Ultra 7000 SHD. This first-of-its-kind digital embellishment press is engineered specifically for rigid and corrugated substrates, marking the first time the market can apply high-definition tactile finishes directly to heavy-duty media.

Xaar will highlight at interpack on 8th May at 12.00 how its technologies and printheads are enabling high-speed, high-quality variable data printing for modern coding and marking applications.

FESPA will be held in Barcelona from 19 to 22 May 2026, and Sihl will be presenting a strong line-up of pioneering printing media at Stand 2.1-B40. This years exhibition focus will be on both brand-new products and tried-and-tested highlights from the companys extensive portfolio, offering customers maximum flexibility, outstanding quality and sustainable alternatives.

Widespread adoption of Eidosmedias AI page automation is allowing publishers to produce thousands of print pages automatically, significantly boosting the productivity and profitability of print-media operations.