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Srinivas shows Digi Art paper

Srinivas Papers, the Mumbai-based paper distributor has launched Digi Art paper from ITC Paper and Board.

CTP: violet grabs 53% of market share

CTP sales are bullish, according to Samir Lukka and Ramu Ramanathan. And the total projection of new CTP platesetter sales in India by various vendors ranges from 900 to 1,200 units till 2015

Agfa launches Energy Elite Pro thermal plate

Agfa Graphics has launched a new no-bake thermal plate suitable for use on long runs under "agressive press conditions", such as UV printing, at Graph Expo.

TECHNICAL TUTORIAL: Abhiram Sathe talks about processing the plate

The plate processing method can be classified as 'pre-heat' and 'without pre-heat'.

Sun Chemical launches quick drying ink

Ink manufacturer Sun Chemical has launched SunLit Titan, a sheetfed ink system designed to increase printers' productivity.

Shree Refrigerations inks deal with Japan's ancillary kit manufacturer

Shree Refrigerations, the Karad-based manufacturer in Maharashtra, has tied up with Cosmotech Company, a Japanese manufacturer of ancillary equipment for sheetfed industry for making the exclusive...

Van Son launches alternative ink line to manufacturer's brands

Ink manufacturer Van Son has unveiled a new range of wide-format inkjet inks that the company is pitching as a cost-effective alternative to major manufacturers' own brand inks.

Special inks make a splash

While creating head-turning finishes on print products is often seen as the post-press department's job, more and more printers are discovering that specialist inks can be used to boost margins

Neschen launches anti-grafitti polypropylene film

Wide-format media firm Neschen has launched an anti-graffiti film for both indoor and outdoor applications, which it claims can maintain its glossy aesthetic after extensive cleaning.

Technical Tutorial: Pankaj Sharma, deputy manager business development at Siegwerk India talks about Emulsification

Emulsion is a mixture of ink and dampening solution. In this process, dampening solution is distributed evenly throughout the ink in small droplets.