Consumables

CPI report finds paper industry fundamental to society though pandemic
The Confederation of Paper Industries' (CPI) third Economic Value Report (EVR) highlights the vital role played by the industry during 2020 and stresses the need to focus on growth and sustainability.

SunChem: 'unprecedented' situation means more price rises
Sun Chemical, the world’s largest ink maker, will put up prices again next month due to ongoing raw material shortages and “further significant inflationary pressures” affecting its costs.

Antalis relaunches Cyclus Offset
Antalis has exclusively relaunched the 100% recycled natural white uncoated paper range Cyclus Offset.

Hubergroup announces global price rise
Hubergroup has announced a worldwide price increase on its products citing a “massive rise” in raw material and transport costs.

Agfa's offset wing back in the black, Ipagsa to shut
Agfa’s Offset Solutions business is back in the black in Q2, with sales up 20% and a near-€11m (£9.4m) improvement in EBITDA compared to last year – but a fresh restructure will involve the closure of...

Day International: prices have to go up
Printing blankets are the latest industry consumable going up in price due to soaring input costs and the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Antalis launches first Carbon Trust verified label material
A self-adhesive range of sheets from UPM Raflatac that is the world’s first label material to be verified by the Carbon Trust has been launched exclusively in the UK by Antalis.

Nettl branch speeds young racer into pole position
Still only 15, Max Dodds started out racing karts at the age of four and this summer marked his first season in the Ginetta Junior Championship, a proven feeder series for GT, Touring Cars, Formula 1,...

Pulse unveils soft-touch UV varnish for labels
Pulse Roll Label Products has launched a new UV soft-touch varnish for labels that is food packaging compliant.

Papergraphics takes on B-Flex range
Wide-format specialist Papergraphics has secured an exclusive deal with Italian heat transfer vinyl films manufacturer B-Flex to supply its media range to the UK.