Consumables

678 Media brings first Fogra-certified laser paper to the UK
Consumables supplier 678 Media has brought the world's first Fogra-certified laser substrate to the UK market.

Kodak creditors attempt to mitigate damage
A number of Kodak's creditors are attempting to reduce their exposure to the imaging giant by issuing "reclamation claims" for recently-shipped goods.

API Group's major shareholder calls for company to be sold
API Group's largest minority shareholder Steel Partner Holdings has called for the foil, holographics and laminates manufacturer to be put up for sale.
Flint Group announces global roll-out for Nyloflex FAM plate
Flint Group Flexographic Products has announced the global availability of its Nyloflex FAM digital plate following its successful launch in North America.

OEM or third-party? Now a new force joins the inks fray
Plastered onto the high-street window display is a poster of a stunning model gazing out and dressed in this season's garb. But something is wrong. The colours have faded under the glare of sunlight...

England's Phil Dowson juggles challenges of print and international rugby
England rugby international Phil Dowson, who is also a director of inkjet consumables business 678 Media, has declared the print sector the more challenging vocation following his first cap for the...

KBA drops spare parts delivery charge
KBA has introduced free delivery as standard for all spare parts "to help ease pressure on outgoings".

Manroland break-up to begin with Augsburg sale
Manroland's administrator has confirmed that the break-up of the German manufacturer will begin on Wednesday (1 February) with the sale of the Augsburg web offset facility.

Xaar staff in China resign over alleged "unfair treatment"
Xaar has confirmed that all staff at its China office have resigned over "unfair treatment" of themselves and customers, allegations the manufacturer refutes.

Mortons Print awards Palm Recycling waste collection contract
Newspaper printer Mortons Print has awarded Palm Recycling a collection contract for its waste newsprint.