Premium chocolate deserves packaging that feels indulgent before the first bite. For this chocolate tuck box collaboration with GPA, we set out to create an experience rooted in richness, depth, and sensory appeal. Every surface, texture, and highlight works together to signal handcrafted quality and boutique luxury. This box is produced on GPA’s White C1S board at 18pt. The stock offers the rigidity and smooth surface required for high end folding cartons while maintaining c

We’re excited to announce that Harris & Bruno will be a featured exhibitor at the upcoming HP Masterclass event, in Lisbon . This gathering of print innovators, technology suppliers, and production thinkers offers an ideal stage for us to showcase how our coating and finishing platforms are driving real-world differentiation. The ExcelCoat ZRW for High Speed Web Production The ExcelCoat ZRW is designed for printers running HP PageWide Web Presses who need coating that can kee

Digital Embellishment on Uncoated Substrate For this year’s New Years celebration, we partnered with Neenah to create a card that brings together premium uncoated paper, rich color, and the full creative range of digital embellishment. Printed on an HP Indigo using Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 130DTC at 16pt, the piece delivers a clean, luxurious foundation with the weight and feel that only double thick stock can provide. Before any embellishment was applied, the Harris

A Celebration of Shine and Seasonal Craft For this year’s holiday season, we partnered with GPA to create a festive card that blends premium paper with the full creative range of digital embellishment. The result is a bright, joyful piece that showcases what is possible when high-quality substrates meet advanced finishing on the Harris & Bruno ZRX Digital Embellishment Press. Printed on GPA Pearl Starlight 110 pound cover, the card starts with a light grey pearl base that alr

A Strategic Move into High-Speed Digital Web Westcolour has taken a major step forward with its investment in the HP PageWide Advantage 2200 and the expansion into a new 15,000 sq ft facility in Bicester. The Interview with Printweek  couldn’t have said it better: This upgrade reflects a clear focus on growth, versatility, and delivering higher-value applications through digital web production. As more brands lean on personalization, shorter runs, and faster turnaround, Westc

As we close out the year, I want to express my sincere gratitude to our employees, customers, and suppliers for their continued trust and partnership. As a family-owned company supported by an exceptional management team, we remain committed to the same core values that have guided us for generations—honesty, transparency, and a deep respect for the people who make our success possible. These values are the foundation of our culture and the reason we continue to grow in a rap

A Celebration of Craft and Creativity In a recent PaperSpecs [unboxed] event, Sabine Lenz brought the print and design community together to celebrate tactile design and premium print. For this year’s event, Sabine partnered with Harris & Bruno  to create a holiday card that shows what is possible when uncoated paper meets advanced digital embellishment. The result is a festive keepsake that blends elegance, precision, and the unmistakable impact of tactile print. The card wa

In a recent Taktiful Tuesdays interview with Eric Vessels, Harris & Bruno’s Paul Furse explored how digital embellishment is redefining print by combining creativity, technology, and tactile impact. The discussion centered on one critical insight: digital embellishment is no longer a niche luxury process. It is becoming a standard part of modern print workflows, driven by accessibility, speed, and new opportunities for engagement. The Knowledge Gap Holding Back the Market Eve

A Fresh Take on Premium Packaging Premium packaging is the first impression, the handshake, and the promise of quality. To show what is possible when high-quality materials meet advanced digital embellishment, we partnered with GPA to create a premium Beard Oil tuck box that blends craftsmanship, texture, and visual pop in one compact design. Built on GPA’s White C1S board at 18pt, this box delivers both strength and elegance. Sharp to the eye and smooth in the hand, it creat

Joining Designers and Digital Embellishment Harris & Bruno is excited to invite designers to be part of a creative initiative that brings imagination, print, and advanced digital embellishment together. Out of This World Embellishments is built in partnership with Taktiful, DSCOOP, and HP to give designers early access to next generation embellishment technology along with guidance from leaders across the print industry. This program is an opportunity to explore how tactile f

In a DSCOOP webinar Paul Furse of Harris & Bruno shared how digital embellishments are evolving into one of the most exciting opportunities in print today. The focus was not on product pitches, but on educating printers, designers, and brands about why embellishment matters, how the technology is advancing, and where it is headed. The evolution of embellishment: from analog to digital For over a century, embellishment in print has meant hot stamping with metal dies and screen

There is an energy to the city that you feel before you see it. Neon reflections on wet pavement. Underground beats, and quiet cafés. For our collaboration with Kodak, we wanted to bottle that feeling and bring it to the world of premium print. This sample pack was printed on the Kodak Prosper Ultra 520 Press and coated using H&B’s Synergy Coating on the Harris & Bruno ZRW, the official web coater for Kodak . Billerud Productolith 12pt served as the foundation for the outer

A Place Where Partnerships Grow At Harris & Bruno, innovation is the foundation of everything we do, and more than just a buzz word. Our Innovation Center is where ideas take shape, technology evolves, and the future of print finishing and embellishment is pushed forward. It is a collaborative space where we work with customers to explore challenges, develop solutions, and industry leaders and creatives collaborate to share insights and shape what comes next. Our goal is to h

Printing United 2025 in Orlando was packed with energy, conversation, and innovation. For Harris & Bruno, it was a moment to connect with partners and customers while showcasing how coating and digital embellishment continue to redefine what print finishing can achieve. Industry Recognition with a Pinnacle Award for the ZRX This year at Printing United, Harris & Bruno was proud to be recognized as a winner of the 2025 Pinnacle Award from the PRINTING United Alliance for the Z

From Coating Roots to Digital Possibilities In a recent interview with WhatTheyThink , Nick Bruno discussed the evolution of Harris & Bruno and how coating continues to shape the future of print. With humble beginnings as a small machine shop in 1948, Harris & Bruno has grown into a global powerhouse and leading manufacturer of premium coating and embellishment technologies, helping printers deliver both protection and premium visual effects. Coating has always been about pro

Upgrading equipment is always a big decision, but it doesn't need to be difficult. Starting this November we’re introducing a limited-time ZR Gen2 Trade-In Program designed to make the move easier, more rewarding, and more future-focused for your business. Why Upgrade Now? The ExcelCoat ZR platform has been a trusted solution for years, delivering reliable coating performance and unmatched durability. With the launch of the new ZR30 Gen2, printers now have access to smarter a

Harris & Bruno International is excited to announce the addition of Adil Kabel as our new Sales Manager for the EMEA region. With a...

Print is no longer just about ink on paper. Today, embellishment is transforming the way brands connect with customers, creating tactile,...

Harris & Bruno is proud to sponsor the Printing Industries Association’s (PIA) 5th Executive Luncheon hosted by Publication Printers this...

The Original Tactile: Coating’s Role in Print Enhancement Before foils or raised varnishes, there was coating. It was one of the first...