Companies & suppliers

Amazon to install automated packaging machines across Europe
Amazon is set to deploy advanced automated packing technology across its European network – including in the UK – to improve packaging for its customers and reduce waste.

Arden Software unveils first AI-powered features
Arden Software has unveiled the first-ever AI-powered features within its flagship packaging design software, Impact, during a showcase at the Hybrid Fusion Packaging Summit in Amsterdam last month.

Innovate signs for UK's first Durst P5 X
Innovate Signs will become the first UK installation for Durst's P5 X printer.

James Cropper releases full year trading update
In a trading update for the 2025 financial year, ending on 29 March, Cumbrian manufacturing group James Cropper reported marginally lower group revenue than last year.

Adobe launches PDF Print Engine 7
Adobe has brought in-RIP intelligence to pre-press workflows with the newly launched version 7 of its Adobe PDF Print Engine rendering technology.

PlastGrommet launches four new products
PlastGrommet has launched four new products for banner and textile finishing at Fespa Global Print Expo.

ePS reveals early details for next Connect event
eProductivity Software (ePS) has laid out details for its next Connect user conference and industry event, which is moving back to Q1 in 2026.

James Cropper sells some specialist IP
James Cropper has sold some of its non-core intellectual property in a deal that could eventually be worth as much as €4.2m (£3.8m).

Hybrid Software partners with Saueressig on AI product integration
The Saueressig Group has entered into a strategic partnership with Hybrid Software on a collaboration involving the integration of AI-powered image search product Matches into Hybrid Software’s...

Colourbridge enhances efficiency with new Duplo multi-finisher
Colourbridge South West has taken on a new Duplo DC-618 slitter, cutter, creaser with the DC-F100 integrated folder to boost its efficiency and take advantage of its automation features.