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Micro Inks launches Maxxima and ups investments in mother plant
Micro Inks launched its new Maxxima process colour ink set for sheetfed offset. The announcement of launch which was done through a series of meeting hosted in Kolkata, New Delhi and Mumbai in which...

ITL invests 100,000 in LED UV-curing test centre
UV-curing specialist Integration Technology Limited (ITL) has invested 100,000 in extending its LED UV applications facility.

Surge in processless plate demand leads Agfa to begin Azura TS production in Leeds
Agfa has begun producing thermal Azura TS plates at its Leeds Seacroft factory following a surge in demand for its chemistry-free plates.

Arvia trials removal of colour from water at UPM Shotton
Water treatment start-up Arvia Technology has concluded trials of its Nyex process to remove colour from process water at UPM's Shotton recycled newsprint mill in Deeside, Wales.

Metallic ink launched by Mimaki
Mimaki's retro-fittable metallic ink for its eco-solvent printers will be available from October this year, the company has confirmed.

ITL eyes European expansion with latest appointment
Aftermarket ink manufacturer Ink Technologies Limited (ITL) is planning to expand its market share in Europe.

Neschen doubles digital wallpaper production to meet post-Fespa demand
Neschen has doubled the production of its digital wallpapers since Fespa in Munich last month in response to soaring demand for the specialist substrate.
PerfectProof opens UK sales office
PerfectProof, the Belgium-based digital proofing specialist, has opened an office in Manchester to spearhead its UK expansion plans.

Plaspro seals deal to become UK distributor for Hanita Coatings
Plaspro has been appointed the UK distributor for Hanita Coatings' plastics, which comprise products suitable for a range of digital printing processes.

Agfa's Pitman acquisition marks growing trend
Agfa Graphics has acquired the US distributor Pitman Company in a deal that will more than double its US turnover to upwards of $500m (326m).