Consumables

Durst (7-K10) has made aqueous technology the key focus of its Fespa presence, part of its long-term strategy to provide a more eco-friendly alternative to UV-curable inks.

Finnish manufacturer Stafix (6-Q98) has added a toner-compatible option to its Stafix Grip range.

German manufacturer Katz is using Fespa to launch new, coloured versions – Black, Neon, Aqua-Ink and Fix – of its display boards.

UV ink curing equipment manufacturer GEW (6-P6) has launched new LED UV lamp heads for wide-format presses at Fespa.

Inkjet and coatings manufacturer Bordeaux Digital PrintInk (6-S70 and 7-G19) has launched new UV curable printer specific inks for Fujifilm Acuity and Canon Océ Arizona printers at Fespa.

Tullis Russell Papermakers looks almost certain to close after administrators to the Scottish paper mill received no offers for the business and assets by the 18 May deadline.

First time Fespa exhibitor GLM Digital Technology (6-P116) is using Fespa to unveil its repositionable Ever-tack adhesive and substrate range and secure a number of European distribution deals.

Media manufacturer Ikonos (6-S100) has launched a range of new substrates at Fespa.

Self-adhesive materials manufacturer Drytac Europe (6-T95) is showcasing its new Spot-On film with dot adhesive, alongside extensions to its ReTac peelable films range, at Fespa.

UV inkjet is undergoing a boom in applications, fuelled in part by advances in materials science that have enabled the development of speciality inks that can meet a variety of unique needs.