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Guandong to launch magnetic decor substrates

Guandong will premiere its new Digital Collection of substrates for wide-format printing at Fespa 2019.

Aslan to show new films at Fespa

Self-adhesive substrates specialist Aslan will show a raft of new speciality films at Fespa.

Spandex adds to wrap film range with Fusion Wrap

Spandex has expanded its wrap film range with the introduction of Arlon Fusion Wrap, a 60-micron white gloss high-performance polymeric film.

Chinese chemical plant explosion kills 80, hits ink supply chain

Flint Group has warned that a deadly explosion at a Chinese chemical factory last month has led to the supply of raw materials for publication and UV inks tightening around the globe.

Kodak flexo division rebrands as sale completes

Kodak has now completed the sale of its flexo business to Montagu Private Equity in a deal ultimately valued at $340m (£260m).

MagnaColours launches new under base ink

Water-based textile inks supplier MagnaColours has developed a new under base ink to enable plastisol screen printers to take their first steps into water-based printing.

Ronald Britton in plastic free glitter first

Metal powders and glitters manufacturer Ronald Britton has launched what it claims is the world’s first plastic-free and certified biodegradable glitter.

Kodak sales slip as fresh boss lays out plans

Kodak expects to complete the sale of its Flexographic Packaging business as soon as next week, with new boss Jim Continenza pledging to return the business to financial health after it reported...

Resolute to manufacture new Kodak DTG inks in the UK

Resolute DTG has secured a contract to manufacture Kodak’s new water-based direct-to-garment (DTG) inks in the UK.

Heaven 42 production moves to Sappi­

Igepa has moved the production of woodfree coated paper grade Heaven 42 to Sappi.