Consumables

New films and inks from 3M
3M has launched a new cast vinyl film for vehicle wraps at Fespa, 3M Scotchcal Graphic Film IJ 170Cv3.

Verseidag-Indutex buys 3P InkJet
German substrate specialists Verseidag-Indutex and 3P InkJet Textiles and have merged.

Bordeaux unveils latest WF inks
Inkjet ink provider Bordeaux Digital PrintInk (A4/D38) is showcasing its range of wide- and superwide-format digital inks at the show.

Third-party inks: On the blink?
Compared with press manufacturers' own inks, those developed by independent outfits have generally had a mixed press, but is that reputation really deserved?

K&M Impressions installs Cron B2 CTP
Croydon-based K&M Impressions has installed a Cron TP36 platesetter bought through UK distributor HighWater CTP after problems with its Trendsetter predecessor.

West Coast ups paper capacity with a Rs 1,500 cr investment
Karnataka-based The West Coast Paper Mills has expanded their production capacity by five times since their massive expansion effort from May 2010.

HH India ups printing ante with new office and India operations
HH India has upped its ante in India celebrating its fourth year with the opening of a new 2,500 sq/ft office in Mumbai.

St Ives signs sole distributor deal for Motion Display's e-paper
St Ives has signed a three-year deal with e-paper (electronic paper) manufacturer Motion Display, making it the sole UK and Ireland distributor for the Swedish company's display technology.

Reel Paper ups capacity but not environmental footprint
Paper merchant PaperCo has increased capacity in its reel division, Reel Paper, without adding to its environmental footprint.

Raft of developments announced at Manroland sheetfed summit
Press manufacturer Manroland has announced a raft of new developments at its Sheetfed Summit.