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Wood trade law set to shut down illegal logging
The government today passed a law that will obligate businesses dealing with timber products to keep diligent records of the supply chain in a bid to tackle illegal logging.
Pyramid Display Materials reveals enhanced Foamalite range
An enhanced range of Foamalite display boards has been launched by 3A Composites.
Atlas updates slitter rewinders
Atlas Converting Equipment has revamped its latest slitter rewinders targeting increased productivity and material waste reduction.
Printable chrome vinyl launched by Ritrama
A printable mirror-finish chrome vinyl has been launched by self-adhesive film specialist Ritrama, extending its range of chrome finish materials.
Printable textile firm Heytex bought in PE-backed MBO
Heytex Bramsche (Heytex), the producer of printable textiles for large format printing has been sold to a management buyout backed by German private equity firm Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG).
Landfill tax hike could hit printers, warns J&G
A hefty 12.5% hike in landfill tax due to come in this April could cost printers thousands of pounds a year, J&G Environmental has warned.
Josero promises to halve ink costs for Arizona and Acuity users
Triangle's aftermarket inks for the Oc Arizona and Fujifilm Acuity flatbed printers, promising inks cost savings of 50%, have been launched in the UK.
Sihl launches soap-activated window film
A window film that can be applied with soapy water has been launched by Sihl Direct UK.
Spandex simplifies ordering and admin with integrated catalogue and MIS
Spandex has launched a product catalogue called Essentials, to simplify selecting and ordering for the most commonly ordered consumables, and integrated them with its Worksmart MIS to streamline admin...
Falling run lengths a challenge for paper sector, says Mohawk
The shift to short-run offset and digital jobs is not only changing the landscape for commercial printing, it's also triggering a shift in the paper industry, according to Mohawk Paper chairman/ceo...
Fujifilm highlights importance of ink with £3m factory expansion
Fujifilm has invested £3m in additional UV inkjet manufacturing capacity at its Broadstairs, Kent factory.
Fujifilm launches corrugated onslaught with enhanced ink and Onset
Fujifilm plans to drive the digitisation of corrugated board print market by improving the productivity and cost effectiveness of digital print for higher volume work with new ink and hardware.