Materials

LG.Philips to debut hi-res paper at CES 2008

LG.Philips is to unveil what it claims is the world's highest resolution 14.3-inch flexible colour e-paper display later this month.

BPIF warns over Chinese paper mill closures

The BPIF has said it is "entirely possible" that UK book publishers will be hit by rising paper prices following a major crackdown on small-scale, polluting paper mills in China.

Gandinnovations unveils suite of Jeti inks

Gandinnovations has announced a range of UV-curable inks for its Jeti stable of flatbed presses.

Star product: Solvoprint wallpaper

Solvoprint, a heavy-duty, scratch-resistant paper, is suitable for all solvent-based and UV-curable inks, and its special PVC coating gives brilliant colours and a high-definition print. Colours,...

I swear by my: Tullis Russell Trucard Ice

We use this substrate when printing report covers, cards and mailers. We print most of our work using stochastic screen, which gives an excellent level of detail and more photographic results.

Xerox solid ink capacity to rocket with US plant

Xerox has increased the production of its latest generation of solid ink tenfold after opening an 11.7m ($24m) manufacturing plant in the US.

CEPI organises final workshop on Reach regulation readiness

The Confederation of European Paper Industries is planning a new workshop on implementing the Reach regulations, which replace more than 40 existing directives and regulations on the use of chemicals...

Star product: EcoXtreme LT

Roland DG has launched what it describes as a low-cost high-quality ink that it claims offers outstanding colour density, a wide gamut and rugged durability for a variety of applications.

I swear by my: Howard Smith Consort

Quality was the overriding theme when producing Volt magazine as it features the latest couture fashion from Europes leading photographers.

Metallics in the waste stream

Clinic topics this month: Kevin Purdy on environmentally sound ink; Paul Sherfield on ISO and Fogra standards; and Karen Charlesworth on short-run bookbinding

Star product: PressMax Founts

Fujifilms PressMax Founts are part of the firms family of PressMax pressroom chemistry and press care range of founts, washes and auxiliary products. They aim to improve both press performance and...

I swear by my... Westland rollers

Following the installation of two new M600 Goss web presses earlier this year, we are now re-equipping the machines with Westland press rollers.