Consumables

Leycol Print signs three-year plate deal with Fujifilm
Leycol Print, the east London-based commercial printer, has switched plate suppliers and will use Fujifilm’s Superia LH-PJE plates until 2020.

Mimaki introduces hybrid Tx300P-1800 range
Mimaki has added the ability to simultaneously load textile pigment and dye-sub inks into its Tx300P-1800 direct-to-textile printers.

Killer app: Rocket lifts off to raise the roof (and floors client)
The recent Ice Totally Gaming event at the London Excel featured some 500 exhibitors, which meant companies had to compete for visitors’ attention by creating eye-popping stands. One of the most...

Change at the top of Agfa UK
Agfa UK boss Joergen Vad is stepping down and will hand over to Eddie Williams in the spring.

Landa sells Metallography tech to LDP investor
Landa Digital Printing (LDP) investor Altana has acquired the Landa Metallography technology that was previewed at Drupa last year; while LDP now expects to make its first Nanography press...

Which UV drying tech is winning the battle for the sheetfed litho market?
Over the past few years UV curing technology has become a major component in the sheetfed litho sector.

Huntsman fire hits European white ink supplies
A fire at ink manufacturer Huntsman Corporation’s titanium dioxide manufacturing facility at Pori in Finland could have severe ramifications for white pigment ink supplies to Europe.

More paper price rises on the way
A month after paper price increases of up to 10% were implemented across the board, a number of mills have now announced subsequent increases for coated and uncoated woodfree grades.

MagnaColours launches sustainability standard for textile industry
Ink manufacturer MagnaColours has launched a new eco-friendly standard for water-based inks used in textile printing that it expects to become the global standard within 12 months.

Star product: Arjowiggins Cyclus
A 100%-recycled grade said to offer high quality and texture.