Companies & suppliers

Quality vs cost-effective: spot the difference

When it comes to paper, the average print client is not necessarily the most educated of purchaser. It’s a difficult market to get your head around, with so many options and brands that even some...

Overmatter: Skype silliness

Being able to laugh at yourself is a key life skill, and Overmatter is happy to report that some of the industry’s big bosses are able to do just that.

Why did Timsons' digital dream go so wrong so quickly?

Launched less than three years ago at Drupa 2012, as of next month the Timsons T-Press, the 200m/min duplex, monochrome, inkjet book printing line, will become a collector’s item.

Star product: Arjowiggins Alive

A ‘digital’ paper that opens up a range of applications.

Speculation over likely EFI acquisition targets

EFI chief executive Guy Gecht has dismissed speculation that the company could mount a bid for Xaar using its $600m (£400m) war chest.

There's a lot to be learned from UNHAPPY customers

Jo Francis is refreshed and impressed to find a supplier willing to admit to having failed some of its customers

Atlantic relocates to larger premises to support growth

Wide-format specialist Atlantic Tech Services has moved to larger premises to support its continued growth.

Ultrachem to bring Actega Colorchemie water based inks to UK market

Independent manufacturer and supplier of coatings and pressroom consumables Ultrachem has partnered with water-based flexo ink manufacturer Actega and will now stock and distribute its water-based...

Ink manufacturer fined over worker’s death

Ink manufacturing company Gardiner Colours has been fined £66,000 over health and safety failings after a worker died when he was crushed by a varnish silo.

Ultrachem expands range and relocates to Enfield

Independent manufacturer and supplier of coatings and pressroom consumables Ultrachem has relocated to a new site in Enfield to consolidate its operations.