Consumables

Killer app: Lustalux applies graphic first aid at hospital unit

Brightening up dull hospital walls and giving patients, staff and visitors alike a beautiful vista to view can only help raise spirits. Preston-based company Lustalux, was commissioned to print and...

Leicester City FC sells out doubled print run of winning programme

To celebrate its inaugural Premier League title, footballing underdogs Leicester City FC more than doubled the print run of a special programme for its final home match of the season.

Jon Hutchins joins Druckfarben

Blanket and ink manufacturer and supplier Druckfarben has appointed industry expert Jon Hutchins as its technical director, as it continues to expand into the offset blanket market.

Company owner fined after apprentice loses finger

The owner of a supplier to the printing industry has been fined after a young apprentice lost his finger after it was caught in a rotary die press.

Jarrold looks forward to book design awards

BPIF chief executive Charles Jarrold expects to see even more entries than last year to the 2016 British Book Design & Production Awards (BBD&PAs).

Drupa stand highlights: presses, ancillaries & consumables

The second in a series of round-ups of all the launches attendees can take a closer look at at Drupa 2016.

Revamps outstrip new launches as market picks up

If you look back over the four years since the last Drupa, or even the past decade, you won’t see much that’s revolutionary happening in conventional printing presses. Yet they’ve steadily become more...

Avery launches overlaminate films

Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions is claiming to be the first company to market a coloured cast overlaminate film designed specifically for vehicle wraps.

Europoint boss joins Antalis

Former Paperlinx VTS and Europoint managing director Frank Moran has secured a senior position with Antalis UK.

Asahi launches two new plates at Drupa

Asahi Photoproducts is launching two new flexo plate products at Drupa, which will, the company said, improve both print quality and efficiency.