A cross-association meeting focused on addressing the print and packaging industrys growing workforce challenges was held on 19th February, bringing together senior trade association leaders from across the UK to drive a more unified approach to talent attraction, development, and retention.

Lake County Press (LCP), Waukegan, Illinois, recently enhanced its capabilities with the installation of new Heidelberg equipment across its production line. Looking to strengthen its position as a comprehensive solutions provider, the family-owned and operated company added a Suprasetter 106 CtP, an Easymatrix 106 CS die-cutter, and a Stahlfolder TH 82 with palamides bander. The new technology replaces several aging systems boosting the companys productivity and bolstering its competitive edge.

Hoenles Business Unit Curing will present its curing and drying systems at Gulf Print & Pack 2026 in Dubai. As a development and solution partner for the printing and packaging industry, the German UV Technology specialist Hoenle will showcase its latest innovative and smart curing systems alongside coating solutions expert Mondula from Switzerland.

Artelito S.p.A., a renowned Italian commercial and packagingfolding carton printer, has once again invested in an automated CTP solution from Kodak. The Castelraimondo-based company has opted for a KODAK MAGNUS Q800 Platesetter with a Single Cassette Unit (SCU).

Ricoh has been positioned for the third time to the Leaders Category in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide High-Speed Inkjet 2025 Vendor Assessment.

WrapFest 2026, FESPAs dedicated event for vehicle wrapping and surface detailing, will return from 19 22 May 2026 this time, for the first time, at the Fira de Barcelona, Spain. After two successful UK editions in 2023 and 2024, WrapFest will run as part FESPA 2026, which comprises co-located events: Global Print Expo, European Sign Expo, Personalisation Experience and the brand-new Corrugated and Textile.

Kornit Digital LTD. today announced that UK clothing manufacturer Basic Prints has expanded its digital production capacity with a second Kornit Apollo Direct-to-Garment (DTG) system. This marks a strategic shift supporting Basic Prints digital-first manufacturing model.

Esko and Scantrust have announced the completion of a new integration that connects Esko Automation Engine workflow automation and WebCenter packaging management solutions with Scantrust software, simplifying the addition of variable data to packaging artwork for companies that sell physical CPG products.

Barbieri electronics expands its successful Swing qb platform with the launch of the Spectro Swing qb 6 mm, designed to deliver enhanced stability and confidence in color measurement across increasingly diverse digital printing applications.

Superior, sharper, and highly defined creases are delivered by the next evolution in cutting and creasing - Plockmatics ColorCut SC7800 Pro-RS XL.

ROTOCON has launched its fourth annual student wine label design competition in partnership with the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). The competition is open to undergraduate students in TUTs Faculty of Arts & Design, Department of Visual Communication (Integrated Communication Design (ICD). A total of 57 students are participating this year.

The new BIOND range of next-generation sustainable films is the result of years of committed research and development efforts at Digidelta.

Through this collaboration with UNESCO, WAN-IFRA provides practical, high-impact training for news executives and editorial operations, helping news organisations make journalisms processes more visible, audience engagement more meaningful, and public trust more substantial.