Consumables

Mimaki focuses on futuristic prototypes

Mimaki (Hall 9, A04) is showcasing its work-in-progress at this Drupa, following its Fespa launch of its latest model, the 3.2m-wide UJV55-320.

CyanX to launch X-Coater at Drupa

Manufacturer and pressroom consumables supplier CyanX (12-B05) will launch its X-Coater offline coating system at Drupa.

Set up a sibling to assist a new endeavour

Peerless is almost peerless, and that was the challenge. The plastics and coatings company is one of the UK’s largest and best known specialists in creating UV-cured hard coatings for plastics that...

Cambrian Printers develops new business; signs Agfa deal

Burgeoning demand for glossy art brochures has prompted Cambrian Printers to sign a five-year contract with Agfa for Azura TU plates.

Spandex introduces new films

Spandex has added new products for vehicle wrap and interior decoration applications to its portfolio.

Killer app: Lustalux applies graphic first aid at hospital unit

Brightening up dull hospital walls and giving patients, staff and visitors alike a beautiful vista to view can only help raise spirits. Preston-based company Lustalux, was commissioned to print and...

Leicester City FC sells out doubled print run of winning programme

To celebrate its inaugural Premier League title, footballing underdogs Leicester City FC more than doubled the print run of a special programme for its final home match of the season.

Jon Hutchins joins Druckfarben

Blanket and ink manufacturer and supplier Druckfarben has appointed industry expert Jon Hutchins as its technical director, as it continues to expand into the offset blanket market.

Company owner fined after apprentice loses finger

The owner of a supplier to the printing industry has been fined after a young apprentice lost his finger after it was caught in a rotary die press.

Jarrold looks forward to book design awards

BPIF chief executive Charles Jarrold expects to see even more entries than last year to the 2016 British Book Design & Production Awards (BBD&PAs).