Consumables
Spandex to distribute STEK films
Spandex has been appointed the exclusive distributor of STEK paint and light protection films in the UK.
Agfa claims stellar spec for new Eclipse plate
Agfa is targeting SME commercial printers with a new process-free plate described as a “drop-in” product that is as easy to use as conventional plates.
HP plans water-based push
HP has announced a major $200m investment in water-based ink technology for textile and corrugated packaging.
Aslan to be acquired by Poli-Tape Group
Self-adhesive substrates manufacturer Aslan is set to be acquired by textile transfer film specialist Poli-Tape.
Kodak Sonora estimator goes live; ASL appointed NexPress reseller
Kodak has launched a new online tool to help printers calculate the estimated savings they could make by switching to its Sonora process-free plates.
Imageco adds new bio-film to offering
Wide-format printer Imageco has started to offer its customers a new sustainable cellulose diacetate bio-film, produced from renewable and sustainably sourced wood pulp.
Antalis launches sustainable polypropylene sheet
Antalis has added a new sustainable extruded polypropylene sheet to its portfolio.
Spandex adds six new colours to Avery wrap portfolio
Spandex has expanded its portfolio with the addition of six new satin metallic colours from Avery Dennison’s Supreme Wrapping Film (SWF) range of colour change wrapping vinyls.
Heidelberg extends subs model options as user base expands
Heidelberg has now signed up more than 50 users to its subscription model and is targeting triple figures by the end of its fiscal year.
Sun Chemical inks Epple deal for food-safe know-how
Printing ink giant Sun Chemical has signed a deal with Epple Druckfarben aimed at taking Epple’s specialist sheetfed offset inks for direct food contact to a wider global market.