Consumables

Fujifilm to cease European plate production
Fujifilm is closing its offset plate production line in Tilburg, The Netherlands, with the production of plates currently made there to be transferred to factories in Japan and China.

Miraclon makes senior UK hire; increases consumables prices
Flexo plate supplier Miraclon has appointed David Parker as its new sales manager for UK and Ireland, while also rolling out a global price increase of 5% on all consumables.

Graphichem invests to expand
Pressroom chemicals specialist Graphichem is expanding into new premises on the back of strong trading.

Fujifilm reports on H1
Fujifilm has reported a strong performance at its industrial inkjet business and a recovery in digital press shipments in Europe and the US.

National Grid launches energy discount incentive for winter
The National Grid Energy Supply Operator (ESO) has announced a scheme to incentivise consumers and businesses to reduce their power consumption at certain times.

HeiQ sues over antiviral coatings
Materials science firm HeiQ is suing its printing industry partner for breach of contract.

Nazdar launches new inks for Mutoh ValueJet printers
Nazdar Ink Technologies has launched new Nazdar 2131 Series solvent inkjet inks for use with Mutoh ValueJet digital printers.

Flint flags price increases as it 'continues to underwrite the security of supply'
Flint Group has taken the unusual step of announcing global prices rises and energy surcharges for the beginning of next year, pointing to “a fundamental shift in global economic conditions” as it...

Domino shows off tech-forward ink development
Domino more than doubled its ink formulation capabilities during the pandemic after focusing on automation and data analysis.

Agfa trims violet plate portfolio
Agfa is poised to begin phasing out one of its old violet chemistry-free plate products.