Brisk business in the halls at first LOUPE show
22 September 2026
LOUPE Americas, formerly Labelexpo Americas, took place over three days in Rosemont, Illinois, last week.
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LOUPE Americas opens with focus on costs, regulation and technology
16 September 2026
The show includes 112 new exhibitors and represents a broader remit covering labels, flexible packaging and in-line carton converting.
Cerm launches O2, a cloud-based MIS for labels and packaging
6 September 2026
A cloud-based management information system built for the label, flexible packaging and folding carton industries, O2, is set to be launched by Cerm.
Siegwerk and X-Rite combine for cloud-based FastMatch
31 July 2026
Colorwerk FastMatch Cloud is a colour management solution for label and packaging printing, combining ink formulation, colour correction and QC. The product combines Siegwerk’s ink…
Packz 12 released by Hybrid Software
22 July 2026
The release introduces an AI-powered assistant that helps users work more efficiently, along with support for Amazon Transparency codes for product serialisation and authentication.
Esko shows quick-change packaging workflows at US event
8 July 2026
“The Big Easy” project, with partner TraceGains, brought together AI and integrated production workflows to deliver updated packaging and labelling in just 48 hours.
Input on 2D barcode readiness sought in industry survey
8 July 2026
The UK Folding Carton Digital Readiness Index 2026 is intended to give a “clear, honest picture” of where the industry stands on the move to…
ePS updates software platform for packaging manufacturers
30 June 2026
The update focuses on helping manufacturers standardise operational processes, improve workflow efficiency and expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across production and business management.
Esko streamlines flexo platemaking workflows
25 June 2026
Esko has introduced Flexo Front End, a new software platform designed to simplify flexo platemaking workflows. The company said it makes achieving high-quality flexo achievable…
Mark Andy press program “cuts delivery time in half”
2 June 2026
Available on Mark Andy’s Pro Series, E5, and P7 platforms, SmartPress helps converters start capturing revenue earlier with configurations optimised for labels, film and labels,…
Hybrid Software adds to UK sales team
19 May 2026
Chris Carr joins as UK sales manager, with responsibility for the north of the UK, following a near 30-year career in the print industry.
Arden Software to preview next-gen platform
24 April 2026
Arden Software is set to offer attendees a first look at its next-generation software platform during its upcoming Arden Software Peak Performance Conference (APPC), taking…
XSYS and Hybrid Software announce workflow partnership
20 April 2026
Under the agreement, XSYS will introduce a digital flexo production workflow solution aimed at improving interoperability and streamlining plate layout operations, also referred to as…
Upgrades made to Hybrid’s Artflow and iC3D
9 April 2026
The updates introduce automation and enhanced compliance capabilities in Artflow, alongside expanded functionality in iC3D, helping packaging teams improve accuracy, reduce manual effort and accelerate time to market.
HiFlow launches new estimating software
30 March 2026
The new software is intended to operate as a standalone estimating system that can be implemented alongside existing enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms used by…