Logistics & distribution

Antalis takes over exclusive rights to Polyart from Paperlinx
Antalis has been appointed as exclusive distributor for Polyart, the recyclable synthetic paper produced by sister company ArjoBex.

Canon teams up with 3D Systems to enter UK 3D printing market
Canon Europe has moved into 3D printing by announcing a distribution agreement with 3D Systems.

Mimaki launches small-format cutting table for small lot and prototype production
Mimaki has launched the CFL-605RT Compact Flatbed Cutting Plotter for the production of prototypes, samples and small lots of products and packaging.

Apex Digital Graphics to launch low-cost CTP offering
Apex Digital Graphics has signed an exclusive UK & Ireland CTP and plate distribution deal that managing director Bob Usher said could offer a 30% saving over the "big three".

Agfa expands wide-format range with OEM cutting table
Agfa Graphics has launched its first wide-format cutting table, the Acorta, following an OEM deal with Italian manufacturer Elitron.

Heidelberg launches first packaging post-press products since Masterwork deal
Heidelberg unveiled a new die-cutter and two new additions to its Diana folder-gluer range at its two-day Packaging Days open house in Wiesloch-Walldorf this week.

Chapelton to offer Smurfit Kappa’s Grease Guard Food cartonboard
Speciality paper and cartonboard supplier Chapelton Board will exclusively distribute Smurfit Kappa’s Grease Guard Food folding cartonboard to the UK packaging sector.

Nazdar inks distributor hands UK debut to Longier wide-format printers
Lancashire-based Quality Print Services (QPS) has launched Longier's range of UV LED wide-format printers in the UK.

Chapelton to offer Smurfit Kappa's Catcher Board MB12
Speciality and cartonboard supplier Chapelton Board will distribute Smurfit Kappa’s new packaging product, the Catcher Board MB12, into the UK packaging sector.

Chapelton Board and Warren to distribute IP Alaska Plus paper in the UK
US paper giant International Paper (IP) has announced that its new GC2 lightweight coated board product Alaska Plus will be stocked and distributed in the UK by Chapelton Board and Warren.