Consumables

Paperlinx graphic consumables subsidiary Total Print Supplies (TPS) has introduced three fount solutions to the UK market.

While ink price rises may make many see red, suppliers are aiding printers with a whole gamut of ways of converting their blues into green, writes Jon Severs

While low-cost chemicals may appeal, they could increase costs in the long term, warns Noli Dinkovski

Press kit supplier Service Offset Supplies North West (SOS (NW)) has gone into administration.

Kodak's share price dropped 30% last week after it reported a fourth quarter pre-tax loss of $73m (46m), down 115% on last year's $486m profit.

Middlesex-based TUK Systems, an offshoot of the Indian pre-press and consumables manufacturer TechNova, has announced a 99 CtP product aimed at small printers.

Raw material shortages will continue to impact on the UK printing industry following further supply shortages and increases in demand.

Arets Graphics exhibited its range of UV inks, varnishes and UV printing technology at PrintPack.

Specialist packaging materials manufacturer API Group has announced a 20% price hike across its foil product range after it experienced "horrific" price inflation in the polyester market.