Consumables

Mitsubishi HiTec Paper to up all prices by 20%
Mitsubishi HiTec Paper Europe is set to roll out another steep price rise – this time for its entire portfolio.

Contact opens new site housing largest European still
Full scale platemaking is now underway at Contact Originators’ new circa-3,000sqm site, which offers four times the floor space of its previous facility and boasts what is claimed to be the largest...

Gloomy outlook for printing inks continues
The outlook for printing inks continues to be pessimistic after the sector experienced a sharp drop in sales in 2020.

Roland DG expands VersaUV LEC2 capabilities
Roland DG has extended the capabilities of its VersaUV LEC2 Series of UV roll-to-roll printer/cutters and VersaUV LEC2 S-Series UV flatbed printers.

MagnaColours acquired by Avient
Water-based textiles ink supplier MagnaColours has been acquired by US specialised and sustainable materials company Avient Corporation for $48m (£34.9m).

Sanderson joins G3S in new export role
Former CMA Imaging chief revenue officer Mark Sanderson has joined Gardiner Graphics Group in a new export role.

Premier adds Rochperle Grease Resistant boards to portfolio
Premier Paper Group has become a stockist of Rochperle Grease Resistant boards.

Agfa: plate prices must go up again
Agfa has announced a further increase in offset printing plate prices, which will involve an uplift in the current surcharge for UK customers.

Cards-x expands following biodegradable card holder launch
The recently launched UK operation of German ID card specialist Cards-x is continuing to grow following the launch of what it claims is the world’s first completely biodegradable card holder.

Supacolor turns to ASMR for chillax promo
Heat transfer manufacturer Supacolor has created what could be the industry’s first ASMR video as part of a promo campaign.