Consumables
UPM marks opening of material recovery facility
Paper giant UPM has marked the official opening of its 17m materials recovery facility at its Shotton site in North Wales with a ceremony attended by 180 suppliers and partners.

Floor coverings offer printers greater value add, says CMYUK
CMYUK Digital has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Belgium-based carpet, vinyl and foil floor covering manufacturer Printing Carpets.

Paperlinx UK to enter consultation with staff over consolidation
Paper merchant Paperlinx is set to go into consultation with employees over a raft of back-office changes designed to reduce operating costs in the UK.
BSI launches new food packaging standard
The British Standards Institution has launched a new standard for food packaging safety amid fears that some commonly used materials could be a health risk.
Druckfarben launches European venture with AtC
UK based-ink manufacturer Druckfarben has joined forces with Dutch company AtC Graphic Products to launch a new consumables venture in the Netherlands.

Star Product: Sun Chemical SunCure QLM
New low-migration inks aim to end packaging food scares
UPM's David Telford passes away
UPM sales director David Telford has passed away following a brave and determined fight after the diagnosis of a glioblastoma last year.

Vibixa boosts efficiency with Fujifilm low-chemistry plate investment
Carton printing company Vibixa has purchased low-chemistry plates from Fujifilm in a bid to reduce its use of energy and chemicals.

Antalis McNaughton expands 3D range
Paper merchant Antalis McNaughton has expanded its 3D range of products with two additions to its iPrint Pure 3D polypropylene film range.

EBB expands into south west
Independent paper merchant Elliott Baxter (EBB) has boosted its presence in the UK after opening a Bristol sales and distribution centre.