Consumables

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.

Memcon launches low-profile LED range and double-sided spacer tape

Memcon (A1/384) has launched a range of slim, low-profile LEDs suited for membrane switch applications.

INX & Eckart to develop metallic inkjet inks

INX and Eckart have formed a partnership to bring metallic inkjet ink to market.