Consumables

Domestic newsprint manufacturers rise the price by 7-8%

Newsprint manufacturers in India have decided a price rise of 7-8% on domestic newsprint. It will come into effect from the quarter beginning July 1.

TechNova's premium sheetfed fount, AkronGold makes smooth entry into Indian print market

TechNova has said that since the launch of AkronGold, its latest premium plate safe fountain solution concentrate for sheetfed offset presses with alcohol and integrated dampening systems in the...

Simona extends Simopor range

Simona has extended its range of Simopor sheets to include a PVC foam sheet in brilliant white for flatbed printing.

Ultrachem buys RW Coatings to take fast track into exports

Ultrachem, one of the UK's biggest independent consumables suppliers, has bought RW Coatings' speciality manufacturing business.

Conformable PVC-free film launched for vehicle wrapping by Hexis

French substrate specialist Hexis launched HXL-300, a PVC-free flexible substrate and over laminate suitable for vehicle wrapping, and other applications that demand a conformable film, at Fespa.

BioMedia strikes deal with Epson and extends its biodegradable banners at Fespa

A UK-based green substrate specialist gained global interest when it showed a biodegradable media for banners and display graphics at Fespa.

Epson, Eckart and others add sparkle to inkjet at Fespa

New techniques to produce metallic printing effects were out in force at Fespa, with a raft of ink and substrate innovations.

Agfa declares Aquajet star of Fespa and reveals DuPont Artistri ink deal

Agfa closed a successful Fespa by announcing it had formed a partnership with DuPont to use its Artistri ink in the Jeti AquaJet direct to textile printer, which was the centrepiece of the firm's...

New Falk & Ross range adds 'hoodie' options

Clothing specialist Falk & Ross is showcasing its full 2010 collection on stand 220 in Hall A2.

Sun Chemical unveils colour-safe screen ink for multiple substrates

Sun Chemical (A1/240) has launched SunPromo Universal, a UV-cured screen ink that works on multiple substrates and closely matches offset printed results.