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An antimicrobial coating previously only used on textiles has been rolled out to printed products, including hospital literature and inflight magazines.

Drytac Europe has launched a polyester film for solvent, eco-solvent and latex printers with ease of application in mind.

Sequana, the French paper group that owns Arjowiggins and Antalis, has reported a sales slump of 9% in the first half of 2013, citing a "sharp decline in demand for printing papers in Europe".

Only a few places remain on the National Association of Paper Merchants' (NAPM) annual Paper Appreciation Course, to be held on 12 September.

Paperlinx UK managing director Phil Carr has left the business "at the request of the board" just eight months after taking on the role.

Stehlin Hostag UK has entered the wide-format ink market by securing a distribution deal with third-party digital ink manufacturer Bordeaux Digital Printink.

Web-to-print firm Moo.com has added three new additions to its luxury business stationery line, Luxe.

Paperlinx has resigned from all European paper merchant trade associations, including the UK's National Association of Paper Merchants (NAPM), after describing them as a "waste of money".

Andrew Price became executive director of Paperlinx, the UK's largest paper merchanting group, last September after a very public spat with the global group's board.

Paperlinx is ramping up its Car Wrap Club initiative by targeting new members and developing a new website, all with a view to generating business for its customers.

Agfa Graphics plans to close down its printing plate factory in Manerbio, northern Italy with the loss of all 123 jobs.

Specialist packaging and POS printer STI Line has scored a UK first with the order of a Fujifilm Inca Onset S40i supplied with Uvijet OC inks. The deal was finalised at Fespa.