Consumables

International Paper announces environmental goals

International Paper has announced its plans to cuts its energy usage by 15% and its greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2020.

Flint increases solvent-, water-based and UV inks by 5% across Europe

Ink manufacturer Flint has announced a Europe-wide 5% increase in prices for its solvent- and water-based as well UV inks.

Korsns launches luxury packaging paper

Paper manufacturer Korsns has launched a new cartonboard grade for the luxury packaging market.

Image2output claims big savings for printers with 'value' ink range

Image2output has said its own range of "affordable" re-manufactured Epson inks and Fogra-certified back-printed proofing paper can help printers ride out the economic downturn.

Flint Group and Sun Chemical announce price rises

Ink, blanket and pressroom chemicals are all set to increase in price as consumables giants Flint Group and Sun Chemical said they were under pressure from rising raw material costs.

Post Script: Bog-standard toilet paper scrubs up well

The doom-mongers may whinge about the industry going down the pan, but now you can find out how to create paper art on the toilet thanks to a handy guide to origami illustrated using the humble loo...

Buyers' Guide: Gloss art papers

It may not be the trendiest stock, but when it comes to producing high-end magazines, you can't beat a bit of gloss, writes <i>Noli Dinkovski</i>

Analysis: Who will carry the cost of the CFP levy?

UK printers may have to pick up the bill for anti-dumping regulations, warns <i>Helen Morris</i>

Hedge your bets: pin paper prices down

As paper price rises continue to wreak havoc in the industry, <i>Helen Morris</i> asks if negotiating a fixed price could pay off in the long term

EU levy on CFP provokes angry response from UK print firms

Printers using coated fine paper (CFP) from China will be hit by price rises following the outcome of an anti-dumping investigation by the European Commission.

Buyers' Guide: Digital papers

Digital papers have performed strongly in a tough market, thanks to a broader uptake of digital technology, writes Noli Dinkovski

Help Line: Cards, waterproof grades & canvases

<b>Jo Francis tracks down the solutions to your technical troubles</b>