Consumables

Company owner fined after apprentice loses finger

The owner of a supplier to the printing industry has been fined after a young apprentice lost his finger after it was caught in a rotary die press.

Avery launches overlaminate films

Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions is claiming to be the first company to market a coloured cast overlaminate film designed specifically for vehicle wraps.

Europoint boss joins Antalis

Former Paperlinx VTS and Europoint managing director Frank Moran has secured a senior position with Antalis UK.

Paper price rises due next month

Elliott Baxter (EBB) is primed to break the paper price stalemate that has existed since the collapse of Paperlinx UK, with other merchants expected to follow suit.

Magna launches new range of water-based inks

A supplier of water-based textile inks claims to be “addressing long-held, industry-wide frustrations” with the launch of a new range that it describes as environmentally friendly.

Spandex and Roland DG team up for open day

Spandex is hosting an 'innovation day' to try and woo signmakers, wrappers, printers and shopfitters with a range of Roland DG equipment and substrates suitable for the sign and display sector.

RotaDyne UK in administration

Printing roller manufacturer RotaDyne UK has gone into administration.

Kodak sales shrink

Kodak has reduced its losses on worldwide sales that fell 15% in 2015 to slip below the $2bn mark.

Hexis UK adds eco-friendly films to portfolio

Hexis UK is making a play for the environmentally conscious printer by adding new PVC-free eco-friendly films for digital printing and signage applications to its product portfolio.

EFI reveals more about Rialco acquisition

EFI has revealed more details about how it expects its acquisition of dye and colour products specialist Rialco to help expand its industrial inkjet business.

EFI hints at Drupa plans; acquires Bradford-based ink company

EFI combined a sneak peek at some of its Drupa plans with news of its latest acquisition – it has bought Bradford-based dye and colour products specialist Rialco.

Flint Group confirms Dundee closure

Flint Group has confirmed its plans to close its Dundee operation, saying it has “no alternative” to push ahead following a decline in the print media market.