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Durst to launch solvent-free Metallic Silver UV Ink at Chicago's Labelexpo
Durst claims its new solvent-free metallic silver UV Ink for digital label printing is a world first.

Paperlinx blames European closures for A$266m statutory loss
The loss posted in the paper merchant's 2011/2012 financial report was almost double the anticipated amount of A$171m predicted by the Paperlinx board prior to the publication of its annual review in...

Xeikon blames 'Drupa effect' for 10m drop in first half revenues
Xeikon has cited the 'Drupa effect' for a 1.1m (874,000) year-on-year decline in net profit and a 1.9m fall in pre-tax profit during the six months to June 2012.

Duraweld expands paper over board range
Stationery manufacturer Duraweld has dedicated an in-house team to its 'paper over board' range following a seven-fold increase in sales over the past year.

Agfa Graphics earnings dip in second quarter
Agfa Graphics has posted double-digit percentage falls in EBIT and EBITDA in its second quarter results despite a small increase in turnover.

Antalis launches CarbonNeutral certified papers
Antalis McNaughton has launched a new service that will enable customers to use a CarbonNeutral certified paper logo on their printed communications.

Elliott Baxter expands with new Scottish base
Elliott Baxter (EBB) has opened a site in Glasgow as part of a broader plan to ensure EBB's products and services are available throughout the UK.

International Paper launches new 350gsm paper
The latest addition to paper manufacturer International Paper's portfolio is designed for robust applications such as business cards, postcards, menus and folders.

James Cropper in Q1 speciality papers sales fall
At the paper company's AGM on 1 August chairman Mark Cropper voiced concern that the market conditions causing the decline were showing no sign of abating.

Price confident in Paperlinx future
New non-executive director Andrew Price said he had 'enthusiastically accepted' the invitation to the Paperlinx board following completion of the company's strategic review.