Consumables

Consumables supplier JAG quadruples footprint

Fledgling printing consumables company JAG has responded to significant growth since its foundation two years ago by moving to a warehouse almost four times the size of its previous premises.

Kernow to unveil new coatings at Fespa

Kernow Coatings is to show off new decorative coatings for floors, walls, glass, POS and displays at next month’s Fespa in Hamburg.

Inkjet: head to head

If you’re new to the industry or are looking to take on a new process, inkjet technology can look complicated. To address this we are publishing a quick, back-to-basics primer on printhead technology.

Boss Print launches new colour process

West London-based Boss Print has launched a new litho colour process that offers photographic, continuous tone-like image quality based on an expanded colour gamut with high definition screening.

MX puts London’s air pollution issue on the map

Air quality is a huge talking point in London at the moment, with mayor Sadiq Khan looking to follow through with one of his key manifesto pledges to reduce pollution levels in one of the...

Me & my: Kodak Electra Max

Mark Graham knew years ago that he had a problem. The pre-production manager at print and packaging giant Multi Packaging Solutions’ (MPS) Newcastle Upon Tyne site was using baked plates and the...

Flint Group raises ink prices amid rising raw material costs

Flint Group has announced price increases of between 4% and 7% for all its packaging, narrow web and sheetfed inks and varnishes.

Leycol Print signs three-year plate deal with Fujifilm

Leycol Print, the east London-based commercial printer, has switched plate suppliers and will use Fujifilm’s Superia LH-PJE plates until 2020.

Mimaki introduces hybrid Tx300P-1800 range

Mimaki has added the ability to simultaneously load textile pigment and dye-sub inks into its Tx300P-1800 direct-to-textile printers.

Killer app: Rocket lifts off to raise the roof (and floors client)

The recent Ice Totally Gaming event at the London Excel featured some 500 exhibitors, which meant companies had to compete for visitors’ attention by creating eye-popping stands. One of the most...