Consumables

James Cropper posts first-half profit

UK paper manufacturer James Cropper has posted a pre-tax profit of 1.7m in its first-half results thanks to a strong performance from its Speciality Papers division.

Trelleborg Rollin Libix

Paul Morris, works manager at James Townsend & Sons, PrintWeek's Label Printer of the Year, says these blankets are highly durable, writes Philip Chadwick

Sihl adds two canvas media to its inkjet range

Sihl has launched two matt-coated canvases for signage, advertising and fine art printing.

Flint Group launches service centre

Consumables manufacturer Flint Group Narrow Web has improved its UK offering with a new service centre.

Sihl launches poster papers for HP latex printers

Substrate specialist Sihl has launched a range of three poster papers that are optimised for use with HP's latex print technology.

Durst launches ink recycling scheme

Durst has introduced larger ink containers and free collection and disposal of waste ink for its Rho printers to offer improved environmental credentials and to lower its customers' costs.

Sun Chemical signs 'taste advertising' deal

Consumables manufacturer Sun Chemical has signed a partnership deal with First Flavor that could see an innovative new advertising method brought to the UK.

ICS upgrade offers NexPress users 'lower consumables costs and higher quality'

Kodak has launched the Intelligent Calibration System (ICS) as an upgrade for installed NexPress machines.

HP takes on eco-solvent market with Designjet L25500 latex ink printer

HP has said it hopes to redefine the wide-format market with the launch of its latest latex ink machine, the Designjet L25500.

Mohawk Fine Papers boosts environmental paper range

Paper manufacturer Mohawk Fine Papers has expanded its environmental paper range at Print 09 with the relaunch of its Superfine grade, which is now FSC accredited.