Consumables

Druckfarben buys historic ink supplier Shackell Edwards

Ink supplier Druckfarben has purchased the business and certain assets of Shackell Edwards & Co, after the UK ink manufacturer's fall into administration at the end of last month.

2009 will be difficult year for recovered paper, says CPI

Paper trade representative CPI has said 2009 will be a very difficult year for the UK recovered paper industry, with the generation of waste paper falling as the recession continues.

Star product Antalis Print Speed

This uncoated paper and board range is marketed for its "excellent whiteness, opacity, bulk and rigidity".

I swear by my Vega-Fast inks

We started using Hostmann Steinberg's Vega-Fast inks about six months ago.

Spandex expands film range

Consumables supplier Spandex has extended its ImagePerfect range of films.

Digidist to clear up Uniform inks 'confusion' after securing rights from B&P

Exclusive UK and Ireland rights to the inks previously sold under the B&P Lightbrigade Group's Uniform brand have now been granted to specialist large-format distributor Digidist.

Xaar plans to create 100 UK jobs with relocation of Swedish plant

Inkjet printhead manufacturer Xaar has said it plans to create 100 UK jobs with the relocation of its Swedish manufacturing plant.

CEPI to examine effect of transport on carbon footprint

The Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI) has organised a workshop to discuss the contributions of transport to a company's carbon footprint.

EBB to move to bigger Birmingham facilities

Independent paper merchant Elliott Baxter (EBB) has bolstered its nationwide capacity to 20,000 tonnes after it revealed plans to relocate its Birmingham branch to larger facilities.

Sappi says drop in paper demand will make for 'challenging' 2009

Paper manufacturer Sappi has warned of lower-than-expected demand for paper as global markets continue to deteriorate.