Companies & suppliers

Kodak unveils “fastest inkjet on the market”
Kodak has launched a new full-colour perfecting press that it claims is “the fastest inkjet on the market”.

Granthams GT division acquired by Entwistle Group
The Graphic Technology (GT) division of wide-format kit reseller Granthams has been acquired by the Entwistle Group.

James Cropper unveils denim-blend packaging paper
The new paper from James Cropper is a 100% recycled and recyclable paper for packaging using pre-worn jeans in the fibre blend.

FuturePrint Leaders Summit to encourage change
FuturePrint Leaders Summit 2022, in Geneva later this month, will focus on the future of print technology and inspiring leaders in the print and packaging industries to promote change.

Picket lines out at Sun Chemical
Union members across Sun Chemical’s major UK ink plants are taking part in a second day of strikes.

Papergraphics joins Roland DG dealer network
UK wide-format specialist Papergraphics has signed an agreement with Roland DG to join its exclusive dealer channel, selling some of the manufacturer’s key products for the sign and graphics market.

Landa’s lab-grown diamond firm completes $90m investment round
Benny Landa’s Lusix venture, which produces lab-grown diamonds, has completed an investment round of $90m (£74.5m).

New lease of life for The Print Box
The Print Box, based in south Staffordshire, has breathed new life into the business, diversifying and adding new staff, with the help of new funding.

UPM and Stora Enso both raise outlooks
Two paper manufacturers have raised their guidance for 2022 due to strong market conditions.

White Rose Cutting Formes ups capacity with new bender
Die shop White Rose Cutting Formes has significantly expanded its production capacity with the installation of a Serviform LineA next-generation high-end bender.