Flint Group Packaging Solutions received a gold award in the Technical Innovation (Supplier) category at the 2026 Flexographic Industry Association Awards for its TerraCode Bio range of inks.

Packaging produced by QLM Group’s flexibles division for confectionery brand The Australian Sweet Co has won the Packaging category at the 2026 National Print Awards.

Digital printing technologies moved decisively further into the mainstream packaging conversation at interpack 2026, with exhibitors demonstrating how print is becoming more tightly integrated.

Heidelberg is expanding its packaging and digital printing activities while progressing its shift towards a broader technology base, with developments in print and packaging positioned as a key driver.

As part of its development work on more sustainable printing technology, film manufacturer Sudpack has made a deliberate decision to put its focus on a standardised 7C flexo print process.

Koenig & Bauer brought industry leaders to an executive summit focused on the VariJET 106 hybrid printing system, with live production demos and case studies centred on folding carton applications.

At Fespa 2026, Kongsberg PCS will highlight how its best-in-class solutions can support sign, display and packaging producers to overcome unique business challenges.

Flint Group has rebranded to Flint Group Packaging Solutions, reflecting an important step in its strategic evolution, and reinforcing its commitment to the growing and diverse packaging sector.

ECO3 has launched Amfortis v4, the latest update to its prepress workflow software for packaging printers and converters, and is set to debut at the ExpoPrint & ConverFlexo trade show in Brazil.

Orora’s Helio direct-to-can digital printing technology has been deployed for Pirate Life Brewing’s latest limited-edition release, Mosaic Discotheque, delivering high-build, tactile finishes on aluminium cans.

Labelmakers has strengthened its flexible packaging capability through the acquisition of the majority of the flexible packaging assets operated by Perfection Packaging at its Dandenong South site in Victoria.

The centrepiece of Koenig & Bauer MetalPrint’s presence at MetPack will be the world premiere of its new solution for high-end coating and process automation, the MetalCoat 484.

Remedy Drinks and the McGrath Foundation have released a limited-edition Sodaly Raspberry can produced using Helio, Orora's high-speed, direct-to-shape digital print technology.

Ball & Doggett's new cartonboard swatch kits aim to help Australian printers, designers and brand owners assess board performance through real-world packaging applications.

From a small Brisbane trade finisher to Qld’s largest folding carton manufacturer, Platypus Print Packaging has grown through family passion, technological investment and a relentless drive for efficiency.

Smithers reports the global market for digitally printed packaging and labels in 2025 is worth $22 billion, with corrugated and flexibles driving that value that will see it rise to $36.9bn by 2030.