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There are 70 new hues of blue and 50 new shades of pink in the new Pantone palette

Pantone adds 315 colours to aid fashion designers

Pantone has launched 315 new colours as part of a redesign for its fashion, home and interiors ranges.

The patents were used in the formulation of Fujifilm's Uvijet inks

Fuji wins infringement claim against Nazdar over ink patents

Fujifilm’s claim that Nazdar infringed its patents in the creation of the 702 and 703 UV inkjet inks has been confirmed after an appeal was rejected.

Sun Chemical: surcharges will vary depending on product types

BCF warns on supplies, SunChem implements surcharge

Sun Chemical is increasing the price of solvent liquid inks due to the soaring cost of ethanol, while the British Coatings Federation has warned the government of potential issues with the production...

Flint Group is implementing safety protocols at all its main production facilities

Flint Group establishes safety protocols to maintain supply

Flint Group has taken steps to ensure the safety of its employees and maintain business continuity amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to a new statement.

Rootring can process paper rolls up to 3.7m wide

Texo Trade Services acquires specialist paper convertor

Texo Trade Services has acquired and rebranded paper reconditioner Rootring Papier.

Puts (right): "Our new facility has been designed to be as environmentally friendly as possible"

Canon opens European UVgel ink production facility

Canon has opened a new central production facility for its UVgel ink after production volumes doubled in the past year to keep up with demand.

GMG Color UK has started providing a remote proofing service

Suppliers roll out new initiatives to help coronavirus-hit printers

A number of industry suppliers have launched new initiatives to help their customers during the coronavirus pandemic, while others have updated on their current supply chain situations.

Coronavirus situation is affecting supply of printing industry chemicals

Intergraf calls for protection of crucial print supplies

Intergraf has warned that supplies of crucial printing industry consumables – including isopropanol and ethyl alcohol – must be maintained during the Covid-19 crisis in order to avoid issues with...

Contact Originators manufactures flexo plates

Contact Originators updates on fire recovery

Flexo plate manufacturer Contact Originators has said it has now recovered from the recent fire it suffered at its Bredbury, Stockport premises in January and is ready to begin its rebuild.

Feldmuehle is on schedule with its development of new products

Feldmuehle fulfils restructuring plan payments early

Independent German paper mill Feldmuehle has fulfilled its restructuring plan payments more than a year ahead of schedule.