Print industry news roundup: Sun Chemicals; Kodak; PBL; Paperlinx; Gmund

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02 July 2012

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Stay up to date with your procurement supply chain thanks to print industry news at your fingertips. This week: Sun Chemicals launches inks for wide-format print, licensees file objections to proposed sale of 1,100 Kodak digital imaging patents, PBL Print targets 1.8m sales after press investment; Paperlinx announces UK closures due to restructure and Gmund launches new lakepaper range.

Sun Chemical launches new inks for wide-format print production

Sun Chemical has launched two new inks designed for use in wide- and super-wide-format printers.

Licensees move to assert rights ahead of Kodak patent sale

Kodak's sale of some 1,100 digital imaging patents has hit another road bump after a slew of tech giants that license the US-based manufacturer's technology filed objections to the proposed sale.

PBL Print targeting £1.8m sales boost following press investment programme

PBL Print is targeting a near £2m boost in sales over the next five years after undertaking a comprehensive press investment programme and site move.

PaperlinX announces UK closures amidst ongoing restructuring

Paperlinx has announced its intention to restructure its UK trade following sales of its American and Italian businesses.

Gmund launches new lakepaper range

German paper manufacturer Gmund has introduced The Kiss, a new addition to its lakepaper range for applications such as letters, books, invitations and greetings cards.

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