Consumables
Mitsubishi to launch environmentally friendly platemaking system at Ipex
Mitsubishi Paper Mills will target SME print companies at next month's Ipex with the worldwide launch of its next-generation polymer plate, the Polymer DigiPlate (PDP).

Mitsu Inks makes expo participation count
PrintWeek India - Digital printing ink manufacturer, Mitsu Inks announced that it has made a good start to its new financial year after it added new customers from Guwahati, West Bengal, Calicut,...

Printers in North India protest against paper manufacturers and dealers for hike in paper cost
PrintWeek India - Printers from North India went on a one-day strike to protest against the increase in paper prices by the paper manufacturers and dealers on Saturday 10 April 2010.

Print CEOs from BMPA and MMS discuss paper price hike in Mumbai
Print companies and associations like the Bombay Master Printer's Association (BMPA) and Mumbai Mudrak Sangh (MMS) have been hosting a series of closed-door confabulations.

India faces a demand supply gap, as paper consumption is 9 million tons
The Indian paper industry ranks 15th, globally. Ashok Java analyses the impact of the hike in paper prices, shortage in pulp and emerging growth in the Indian printing industry

Neschen uses sticky spots to produce repositionable PVC
Neschen has launched a repositionable digitally printable vinyl, which uses dots of adhesive to eliminate bubbles and creases during application and to make repositioning easier.
Baldwin UK appoints Ultrachem as exclusive distributor
Ultrachem has been appointed as the exclusive distributor of Baldwin UK's full range of blanket-cleaning equipment.
Paperlinx fails to find buyer for Burnie operation
Paperlinx has failed to find a buyer for its Burnie mill in Tasmania and has announced it will close the site.

Avery to invest $30 million in India
PrintWeek India - Avery Dennison hosted a one-day seminar in Mumbai to announce the promotion of their products for graphic and reflective segments in India.

CPC Packaging moves into low migration with Komori spend
CPC Packaging has moved into low-migration printing with a 2m Komori Lithrone S40 and pre-press install.