Consumables

Century old ink maker goes bust
Ink manufacturer Imex Inks has been declared bankrupt.

Spandex unveils webshop to boost online sales
Spandex has launched an online store and customer portal with a view to migrating customers online. The company hopes to drive up to a fifth of its business online in "the medium term".

Eastsign unveils flexible textiles press
Digital print kit manufacturer Eastsign has launched a flatbed transfer heat press that it said can complete a textile job in one minute.

Fuji platemaking facility goes wind-powered
Fujifilm has bolstered its eco credentials by making one of its production facilities 100% wind-powered.

CSL Digital bolsters substrates range
CSL Digital is adding several new materials in its pixelmedia range of digital print products, targeting printers looking to save money without sacrificing quality.

KBA RotaJet L-Series achieves Ingede certification
The RotaJet L-Series inkjet web press has achieved a top score from the International Association of the Deinking Industry for the deinkability of its print output.

Neschen launches chalkboard PVC
Neschen has expanded its range of easy dot products with chalkboard black, a decorative print media where information can be applied with dry or liquid chalk.

Rose rewards long-serving staff
B2B calendar manufacturer and publisher Rose Calendars has rewarded its long-serving staff for their loyalty to the company, which was founded more than 100 years ago.

Roland releases Fluor Ink colours
Roland DG has released a new fluorescent ink range for its wide-format Texart dye-sublimation printers suitable for sports and fashion textiles.

Several Drupa launches for Flint Group
Flint Group has launched two new offset inks, four LED and low-energy curing inks and two food-grade UV curing inks for food packaging printing on board and synthetics.