Paper
Color Alliance launches process control tools for wide-format print
A suite of quality assurance tools to help wide-format printers standardise their results was launched by The Color Alliance (CA) at Fespa last month.
Domestic newsprint manufacturers rise the price by 7-8%
Newsprint manufacturers in India have decided a price rise of 7-8% on domestic newsprint. It will come into effect from the quarter beginning July 1.
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.
Modern TransCopy releases self-weeding laser transfer paper
Modern TransCopy (A2/190) has launched its Free Style self-weeding laser transfer paper for producing textile prints using a toner-based digital printer and a heat press.
Igepa puts spotlight on Re-board material with innovative stand
Igepa is using Fespa to focus on its innovative Re-board laminated corrugated material, which it has used to construct its 7m-high booth on stand 320 in Hall B2.
Arjowiggins Graphic launches environmental audit service for printers
Arjowiggins Graphic has launched a free environmental audit service for printers after customers expressed a need for greater guidance on making their operations more environmentally friendly.
Tullis Russell improves balance sheet in 'challenging year'
Paper manufacturer Tullis Russell has said a relentless focus on cash management over the past year has enabled it to build "an extremely robust" balance sheet despite "exceptionally challenging"...
M-real to partially divest Reflex mill to Mets Tissue Corporation
M-real has said it plans to partially divest its Reflex mill to sister company Mets Tissue Corporation for 10m (8.3m), in a move that will save the jobs of 50 staff.