Consumables

Priplak escapes Arjowiggins following MBO

Polypropylene sheet manufacturer and distributor Priplak has untangled itself from Arjowiggins following a management buyout led by its chief executive Thomas Godey.

Edwardthompson set for re-hires after Lucky plate switch

Edwardthompson is looking to expand its team, partly thanks to an increase in productivity borne by switching plate providers.

Soyang Europe ramps up PVC recycling initiative

Soyang Europe has ramped up its new print waste recycling partnership with waste management specialist Blue Castle Group that it said it has initiated to pioneer the use of PVC banner material as an...

Sun Chemical releases 'class-leading' offset inks

Sun Chemical has launched a new range of high-performance UV/LED-curing sheetfed offset inks for the commercial print market.

Bank of England prepares for polymer £50

The Bank of England has awarded the substrate contract for the coming polymer £50 to CCL Secure and De La Rue.

Brand Imaging doubles size following PPP acquisition

Brand delivery agency Brand Imaging Solutions has doubled the size of its business and bolstered its capabilities after acquiring flexo reprographics and platemaking specialist PPP Digital.

Heidelberg makes subs option modular

Heidelberg is now offering a more modular way for customers to use its subscription package and expects its “digital eco system” for printing industry services to eventually outstrip traditional...

Wigston launches new paper matching tool

Wigston Paper has launched a new online paper matching tool to enable designers to identify the perfect paper match for brand identities and corporate colours.

Avery Dennison to launch recycled PE film

Avery Dennison is set to launch the industry’s first-ever facestock made from recycled polyethylene (rPE) following the completion of print and dispensing trials.

Spandex adds to Avery Dennison vehicle wrap range

Spandex has added three new colours to its portfolio of Avery Dennison Supreme Wrapping Film (SWF) products for UK customers.