Consumables

Chromolux 350gsm range launched
Metsa Board has launched six of its most popular Chromolux colours in 350gsm.

Paperlinx commercial print director steps down
Malcolm Lane-Ley is to leave Paperlinx today (31 July) after 27 years in the paper industry.

Star product: Luscher XDrum! UV
An easy-to-use UV CTP intended for high-volume users

ArtSystems takes on UK and Ireland Neschen sales
Wide-format distributor ArtSystems has taken on the sales responsibilities for media firm Neschen in the UK and Ireland.

Metsa Board enforces price increase
Metsa Board is to increase the cost of its papers by 6-8% from September 2012.

Wright's Printers backed by creditors
Wright's Printers is being supported by many of the trade creditors of predecessor Wright's (Sandbach), despite both sharing a director in Andrew Sehne.

Heidelberg launches online rewards scheme for consumables
Press manufacturer Heidelberg has launched a new rewards scheme for customers that use its UK online shop to purchase press consumables.

Contex launches new scanners for wide-format applications
Wide-format scanner manufacturer Contex has unveiled a series of new machines designed for fine art, poster and mapping applications.

GFSmith launches Takeo range in UK
Paper manufacturer GF Smith has partnered Japanese merchant Takeo to launch a new range of papers.

GFSmith celebrates Colorplan and launches new papers
Ranges showcased at GFSmith's Beauty in the Making event in April have been made available to printers and designers.