Consumables

Print’s tactile nature ensures other media can’t touch it

One clue of how important touch is as a sense, is in how closely the language of emotion is entwined with it. When we talk about emotional states, we talk about ‘feelings’.

Me & my: Derprosa Soft Touch

Pushing the boundaries of digital printing is second nature at 1st Byte. The Clerkenwell-based printer has specialised in fast-turnround digital printing for almost 20 years, mainly using a succession...

Drytac launches new mounting adhesive for outdoor use

Self-adhesive materials manufacturer Drytac Europe has launched SureTac, a new mounting adhesive for outdoor applications.

Sun Chemical launches new ink dispenser and ink

Sun Chemical is launching a new ink dispenser for the label market, which it says will be more efficient and drive down costs.

Heidelberg plots growth strategy

Heidelberg is pledging a “return to growth” in the future, despite posting sales down 4% for 2014/2015 including a 15-month contribution from Gallus.

Me & my: Kodak Sonora XP

Despite the fact the technology has been around since the mid-1990s, going processless is still, for many printers, a leap of faith. For Harrow-based Imega Print Group it was no different; joint...

Metsä Board’s foam forming technology to produce lighter paperboards

Folding boxboard and linerboard producer Metsä Board is testing foam forming technology at its Kyro mill in Finland, to produce lightweight paperboards.

Grafityp and Mutoh partner for world first

Grafityp (6-R30) has partnered with Mutoh (6-T30) to secure Eurofins Indoor Air Comfort (IAC) certification for a range of its films and Mutoh’s inks.

Durst focuses on eco-friendly ink

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.

Stafix presents new toner product

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