Consumables

I swear by my Vega-Fast inks

We started using Hostmann Steinberg's Vega-Fast inks about six months ago.

Spandex expands film range

Consumables supplier Spandex has extended its ImagePerfect range of films.

Digidist to clear up Uniform inks 'confusion' after securing rights from B&P

Exclusive UK and Ireland rights to the inks previously sold under the B&P Lightbrigade Group's Uniform brand have now been granted to specialist large-format distributor Digidist.

Xaar plans to create 100 UK jobs with relocation of Swedish plant

Inkjet printhead manufacturer Xaar has said it plans to create 100 UK jobs with the relocation of its Swedish manufacturing plant.

CEPI to examine effect of transport on carbon footprint

The Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI) has organised a workshop to discuss the contributions of transport to a company's carbon footprint.

Sappi says drop in paper demand will make for 'challenging' 2009

Paper manufacturer Sappi has warned of lower-than-expected demand for paper as global markets continue to deteriorate.

Sun Chemical champions colour-change ink for 'greener' printing

Sun Chemical has launched a colour-change ink range that it claims allows customers to improve output, efficiency and costs.

UPM launches investigation after worker is injured

UPM Shotton has launched an investigation over a serious incident that occurred at the plant on Monday, where a male operator received injuries to his head.

Litho Supplies cuts 10 staff and turns focus to online sales

Printing equipment Litho Supplies has made 10 staff redundant as the company focuses more attention on its online consumables sales.

Star product: Hello coated woodfree

The Hello range of gloss, silk, silk crme and matt papers and boards features coated woodfree grades available in weights between 90-400gsm.

I swear by my... UPM Cote

Cote is a lightweight coated paper, which is produced at UPM's Caledonian mill in Scotland.

Flint Group announces ink price rises

Flint Group has said it will increase the price of web offset inks by 15% with immediate effect.