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Paperlinx opens Shanghai office and mulls China imports
Paperlinx has opened an office in Shanghai, China to serve as its Asia sales office and also offer a route to expand its European portfolio of products manufactured in Asia.
Agfa Graphics set to close European plate factory
Agfa Graphics plans to close down its printing plate factory in Manerbio, northern Italy with the loss of all 123 jobs.
STI orders Fuji Inca Onset S40i with new corrugated inks at Fespa
Specialist packaging and POS printer STI Line has scored a UK first with the order of a Fujifilm Inca Onset S40i supplied with Uvijet OC inks. The deal was finalised at Fespa.
Two Sides challenges rival NGO's paper claims
Industry lobbying group Two Sides has hit back at a rival paper NGO's "questionable claims" about the sustainability of paper.
Arjo launches clean water campaign
Arjowiggins Graphic is trying to secure clean drinking water for 3,000 people in Africa as part of a new campaign for its sustainable Cyclus paper.
Four new colours added to Foamalux foam PVC range
Brett Martin has added four new colours to its Foamalux Colour range, which the company claimed makes it the widest range of coloured foam PVC materials available.
International Paper extends distribution contract with Warren Board
US paper giant International Paper (IP) has renewed its exclusive UK and Ireland distribution contract with Warren Board Sales while increasing its stock range.
Pureprint upgrades to six colour Indigo 10000
Pureprint Group is to become the first user in Europe to upgrade its HP Indigo 10000 from four to six colours.
Drytac acquires US-based Multi-Tac
Bristol-based adhesive coatings manufacturer Drytac Europe has acquired Canadian firm Multi-Tac for an undisclosed sum.
Paperlinx rejigs management and Midlands operations
Paperlinx has expanded the remit of UK commercial print managing director Andy Buxton and separately proposed the closure of three branches, putting 80 jobs at risk.