Consumables

HSE found the risk assessments in place were not sufficient

Chemicals firm fined £2.5m after serious breaches

A firm that makes chemicals used by the paper industry has received a seven-figure fine after two uncontrolled releases of acid at a site in Essex.

UPDATED: Fujifilm wins German patent claim against Kodak

Europe’s Unified Patent Court has ordered Kodak to stop selling its Sonora XTRA-3 process-free plates in Germany in a ruling handed down on 2 April, which Kodak is appealing.

The Prosper 7000 Turbo boasts speeds of up to 410m/min

Kodak invests in innovation as print wing posts loss

Sales at Kodak’s print division fell and the unit made a loss last year, but the manufacturer is confident that printing plate tariffs and its growth agenda will lead to improved results in the...

West: "This film is ideal for creating stunning visual effects on glass surfaces"

Premier adds new Drytac grade

Premier has added Drytac’s new Polar Frost Air translucent polymeric film to its product portfolio.

Aluminium prices have soared and can no longer be absorbed

Fujifilm to increase consumables prices

Fujifilm has announced "double digit" price increases to a range of its consumables and services as the European market continues to experience cost pressures.

The WS Print manufacturing facility near Nuremberg

Langley expands print wing with consumables buy

Langley Holdings has expanded its Print Technologies division with the acquisition of a specialist printing chemicals manufacturer.

Aluminium coils at ECO3's Wiesbaden plate manufacturing site

Stephens & George and ECO3 seal fresh plates deal

Stephens & George Print Group, one of the biggest users of printing plates in the UK, has extended its relationship with ECO3 with a fresh contract for the supply of chemistry-free plates.

UK consumers are predicted to spend £7.5bn over Black Friday weekend this year

Bumper Black Friday predicted: who’s taking part?

A return to form for Black Friday’s e-commerce bonanza has been predicted for 2024, with home delivery firm Parcelhero predicting a £7.5bn weekend of sales across the long weekend.

The German printing inks and chemicals specialist employs around 3,000 people. Image: Hubergroup

Hubergroup acquired by Indian consortium

A consortium of Mavco Investments and Avenue Capital Group have signed a definitive agreement to acquire Hubergroup in a strategic move for global growth.

HeiQ could divest some product lines

Materials innovation and coatings firm HeiQ is set to delist from the stock market as part of a restructuring plan that includes selling off some of its product lines.