We’re incredibly proud to announce that Fast Printed Packaging has won Innovation of the Year Business Strategy (Investment) at the PrintWeek Awards 2026.
Members of the Fast Printed Packaging team travelled to London last week for the awards ceremony, joining some of the most respected businesses in the UK print industry for an evening celebrating innovation, progress and the future of print.
To be recognised on a national stage like this is a huge moment for our business and something we’re incredibly proud to share with our customers, partners and team.
Recognising Our Investment in Innovation
The award recognises our strategic investment in developing next-day printed water-activated tape, an innovation designed to challenge the traditional way custom printed tape is produced and supplied.
Historically, businesses looking for printed tape have faced high minimum order quantities, expensive setup costs and long lead times. This has meant that many brands, particularly smaller and fast-growing ecommerce businesses, simply haven’t had access to it. We saw an opportunity to change that.
By investing in and modifying specialist machinery for production in-house, we developed a solution that allows businesses to order custom printed water-activated tape with low minimum order quantities and next-day turnaround.
This approach removes the barriers that have traditionally existed in the tape market and allows brands to treat tape as an extension of their packaging and brand experience, rather than just a functional product.
Celebrating with the Team
The awards ceremony in London was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate this milestone with the people who made it possible. Several members of the Fast Printed Packaging team attended the event, representing the individuals across the business who contribute to everything we do, from production, to operations and customer support.
While the award recognises a specific innovation, it ultimately reflects the team effort behind building and delivering new ideas.
Innovation isn’t just about machinery or technology. It’s about the people who continuously look for ways to improve processes, challenge industry norms and deliver better solutions for customers.
Continuing to Push the Industry Forward
At Fast Printed Packaging, our mission has always been simple: to prove that businesses don’t have to accept slow lead times or high minimum order quantities when it comes to printed packaging.
Winning this award reinforces our belief that investing in the right technology can reshape the way packaging is produced and supplied.
From our FlexHold™ boxes with integrated void-fill alternatives to next-day printed packaging solutions and now printed tape, we remain focused on pushing the boundaries of speed, flexibility and accessibility within the packaging industry.
Looking Ahead
Winning Innovation of the Year - Business Strategy (Investment) is a huge honour, but it’s also a reminder that we’re only just getting started.
We’d like to thank Printweek and the judging panel for recognising our work, and extend a huge thank you to our incredible team for the effort, creativity and passion that made this innovation possible. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved and excited about what comes next.
