Consumables

New EU regs look set to stifle mercurial talents

There are on the horizon tougher EU regulations regarding the use of hazardous substances that are targeted at some of the more troublesome elements of the periodic table, among them lead (Pb),...

Me & my: Hubergroup’s NewV News UN-4000

The Barnsley Chronicle didn’t get to be more than 150 years old by staying behind the curve on technology.

Sonora boosts Kodak results

Kodak’s Sonora processless plate business grew by 212% year-on-year and the company is set to add 15 million square metres of manufacturing capacity for the plate in 2015.

Agfa books net profit for second year running

Agfa-Gevaert Group has cemented its return to profit with a positive net result for the second consecutive year in its full-year 2014 accounts.

Soyang Europe launches first rigid substrate

Soyang Europe has announced two new wide-format substrates, including its first rigid board as well as a latex, solvent and UV printable magnetic wallcovering system.

Heidelberg bolsters services and consumables ops with PSG buy

Heidelberg signed an agreement last week to acquire European Printing Systems Group (PSG), for an undisclosed sum.

Arjowiggins Graphic launches more customer-friendly website

Paper manufacturer Arjowiggins Graphic has launched its new website, which it said would enhance the customer experience.

Ultrachem launches Safe to Touch Print coatings

Independent manufacturer and supplier of coatings and pressroom consumables Ultrachem has launched Safe to Touch Print emulsion (water-based) coatings.

On Demand signs five-year contract for Azura TE Plate

Commercial printer On Demand has signed a five-year contract for Agfa’s new Azura TE direct-on-press plate in an agreement that also includes a new Avalon N4 platesetter.

Agfa acquires Filmtechnik

Agfa has increased the footprint of its UK distribution network with the acquisition of Filmtechnik.