Consumables

Chinese chemical plant explosion kills 80, hits ink supply chain
Flint Group has warned that a deadly explosion at a Chinese chemical factory last month has led to the supply of raw materials for publication and UV inks tightening around the globe.

Kodak flexo division rebrands as sale completes
Kodak has now completed the sale of its flexo business to Montagu Private Equity in a deal ultimately valued at $340m (£260m).

MagnaColours launches new under base ink
Water-based textile inks supplier MagnaColours has developed a new under base ink to enable plastisol screen printers to take their first steps into water-based printing.

Ronald Britton in plastic free glitter first
Metal powders and glitters manufacturer Ronald Britton has launched what it claims is the world’s first plastic-free and certified biodegradable glitter.

Kodak sales slip as fresh boss lays out plans
Kodak expects to complete the sale of its Flexographic Packaging business as soon as next week, with new boss Jim Continenza pledging to return the business to financial health after it reported...

Resolute to manufacture new Kodak DTG inks in the UK
Resolute DTG has secured a contract to manufacture Kodak’s new water-based direct-to-garment (DTG) inks in the UK.

Heaven 42 production moves to Sappi
Igepa has moved the production of woodfree coated paper grade Heaven 42 to Sappi.

Agfa announces new structure
Agfa has revamped its divisional structure and created three separate divisions for its print-related activities, as the group seeks more partnerships for future growth.

Fujifilm to make job cuts in Europe; UK situation unclear
Dutch media has reported that Fujifilm is set to close one of its offset plate production lines in Tilburg at the end of the year, resulting in the loss of more than 100 jobs, with some UK jobs also...

Pressroom Plus assets sold
Huber Group has bought the stock and assets of Pressroom Plus in an effort to keep the collapsed consumable reseller's customers in continuous supply.