Paper
Printable chrome vinyl launched by Ritrama
A printable mirror-finish chrome vinyl has been launched by self-adhesive film specialist Ritrama, extending its range of chrome finish materials.
Printable textile firm Heytex bought in PE-backed MBO
Heytex Bramsche (Heytex), the producer of printable textiles for large format printing has been sold to a management buyout backed by German private equity firm Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG).
Sihl launches soap-activated window film
A window film that can be applied with soapy water has been launched by Sihl Direct UK.
APP pledges to stop clearing Indonesian rainforest
Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) has pledged to halt its Indonesian deforestation projects with immediate effect, bringing 2012's anti-deforestation pledge forward by two years.
Arjowiggins preserves paper memory bank
Arjowiggins is creating memories for the future with its Blank Sheet Time Capsule scheme for paper-based nostalgia.
Paperlinx appoints commercial print sales directors
Andy Buxton has moved from his role as managing director of Howard Smith Paper Group to become sales director for Paperlinx's commercial print division.
Spandex simplifies ordering and admin with integrated catalogue and MIS
Spandex has launched a product catalogue called Essentials, to simplify selecting and ordering for the most commonly ordered consumables, and integrated them with its Worksmart MIS to streamline admin...
Antalis adds Orafol products for push into signage
Antalis has signed up to sell the Orafol range of substrates, including plotter vinyls, extending into the signage market.
Falling run lengths a challenge for paper sector, says Mohawk
The shift to short-run offset and digital jobs is not only changing the landscape for commercial printing, it's also triggering a shift in the paper industry, according to Mohawk Paper chairman/ceo...
Digital metallics get easier with HP approval of Mirri Pak
Mirri Pak metallic board has been granted HP Indigo certification, opening up a range of added-value applications for users of the digital press range.