Substrates

While packaging print market growth will be limited this year, it will continue to expand over the next five years, according to new research from Smithers.

Stora Enso is set to commence a feasibility study and environmental permit application process on enhancing and expanding the pulp- and board-making capabilities at its Skoghall Mill in Sweden.

Gardiner Graphics Group has set up a new European sales team to support the roll-out of its Touchshield anti-microbial substrate and the takeover of Roland DG’s branded media business.

Arjowiggins has launched a new “revolutionary” translucent paper-based barrier material that outperforms the preservation properties of plastic in food packaging and is fully recyclable.

Promotional printed products specialist TheMagicTouch has expanded its range of garment transfer products with a soft-touch metallic transfer.

UK materials manufacturer G-Tec Paper & Film’s new range of TouchShield anti-microbial self-adhesive film has secured a 93% virus protection rating.

Ultima Displays has launched a self-sanitising stretch fabric which it hopes will provide a confidence boost to the events and exhibition industry.

Denmaur Paper Media has expanded its range of carbon balanced grades with the addition of its flagship Amadeus portfolio.

Ritrama has expanded its portfolio of floor graphics substrates with a new range of vinyls that require no lamination.

Two major European paper manufacturers have unveiled restructuring plans that will strip out almost 2 million tonnes of paper capacity and potentially cost well over 1,500 jobs.