Mercian Labels has debuted a single-layer recyclable paper packaging sachet for luxury retail and wholesale chocolate firm Whitakers, which it will show off at Packaging Innovations.

Central Mailing Services (CMS) has invested around £1m in total on a new bespoke continuous printer and solar panel setup, as it commits to be as close to net zero as possible by 2028.

Walstead Group’s Debbie Read has become CEO of its UK business, reinforcing her position as one of the most powerful women in UK print.

Screen has finalised the development of a new roll-fed digital inkjet press for the commercial printing, direct mail, and publishing printing markets.

FuturePrint has taken on a Horizon CRF-362 folder creaser to ensure its operations remain smooth and streamlined.

BakPac, the flexible packaging division of independent UK label printer Bakers, has invested in an HP Indigo 200K digital press as part of a broader £3m expansion strategy.

Komori has expanded its partnership with Swiss company Bograma, enhancing its finishing portfolio with comprehensive selling, service, and parts support in the UK and Ireland.

Pre-press service provider Reproflex3 has invested £500,000 in expanding its corrugated packaging pre-press capabilities, including the building of a 280sqm studio expansion.

A new law will ban the sale of disposable vapes, and restrict the flavours, packaging, and display options available to reusable vapes, disrupting a profitable market for some printers.

Fujifilm has used its Peak Performance Print event to host product launches and exclusive previews while making a raft of other announcements.