Consumables

Epple boss: rising input costs 'destabilising entire printing value chain'
Ink maker Epple has become the latest supplier to announce that it will be forced to implement price increases early next year.

Antalis to exclusively distribute Cocoon Offset
Antalis has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement for Cocoon Offset 100% recycled papers.

Flint OPS flags further price increases
Flint Group has flagged that prices across its offset products for packaging will need to go up again early next year.

Drytac adds to ViziPrint portfolio
Drytac has expanded its portfolio of high quality printable medias with the launch of ViziPrint Deco +, a 50mic optically clear gloss PET film with a permanent acrylic adhesive.

Innotech expands recycled PVC-free banner range
Innotech Digital has expanded its Vertex Marine range of PVC-free fabric display products made from fully recycled PET yarns.

Fujifilm to implement additional surcharge
Fujifilm is set to add an additional surcharge of 39p/sqm to its aluminium offset printing plates from next month.

Denmaur launches new high white uncoated range
Denmaur Paper Media has launched a new FSC certified and World Land Trust Carbon Balanced high white uncoated paper range.

Heritage to absorb Eagle in envelopes deal
Heritage Envelopes is set to merge with Eagle Envelopes to enable the two Mayer-Kuvert-network owned companies to better serve their customers.

Hahnemühle launches first hemp paper for digital book printing
German paper manufacturer Hahnemühle has launched what it claims is the world’s first hybrid printing paper made from hemp fibres.

Fujifilm reports on first half
Fujifilm’s Materials division, which includes graphic communications, has posted sales up 13% in the first half of the financial year.