Paper and substrates

Sihl launches soap-activated window film

A window film that can be applied with soapy water has been launched by Sihl Direct UK.

APP pledges to stop clearing Indonesian rainforest

Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) has pledged to halt its Indonesian deforestation projects with immediate effect, bringing 2012's anti-deforestation pledge forward by two years.

Arjowiggins preserves paper memory bank

Arjowiggins is creating memories for the future with its Blank Sheet Time Capsule scheme for paper-based nostalgia.

Paperlinx appoints commercial print sales directors

Andy Buxton has moved from his role as managing director of Howard Smith Paper Group to become sales director for Paperlinx's commercial print division.

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...

Antalis adds Orafol products for push into signage

Antalis has signed up to sell the Orafol range of substrates, including plotter vinyls, extending into the signage market.

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...

Digital metallics get easier with HP approval of Mirri Pak

Mirri Pak metallic board has been granted HP Indigo certification, opening up a range of added-value applications for users of the digital press range.

Antalis invites Recycled and Creative Papers entries for Review

Paper manufacturer Antalis has added two new categories to its annual prize giving The Review for 2013.

Pro-Design changes to FSC

International Paper's Pro-Design entire digital paper range is changing to Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) accreditation.

Sihl Direct launches low cost backlit films

Wide-format media firm Sihl Direct has launched three backlit films for UV-cured, offset and Oc's ColorWave solid ink printers.

Mondi to launch pigmented paper for improved dye ink printing

Mondi will use the Hunkeler Innovationdays next month to spearhead a push into the continuous feed digital print market, and revealed that it is working on papers that match the properties of coated...