Consumables

Flint: supply chain issues could last all year
Flint Group has warned that the global supply chain issues are continuing to have “a direct impact” on supplies to Europe and North America, with further price increases likely as a result.

Kodak Sonora plate volumes up 84% in Q2
Kodak has reported “an improved performance in all businesses” in its Q2 results.

Nazdar rolls out new inks
Nazdar Ink Technologies has launched the 566 Series of digital imaging inks to the UK/EMEA markets.

Premier Paper joins Zaikio platform
Zaikio has added its first major partner in the UK to the Zaikio Procurement platform with a new agreement with Premier Paper.

Contact Originators strengthens team with new technical manager
Graphics origination and flexographic plate manufacturer Contact Originators has taken on a new technical manager to support its expansion.

Tributes paid to BFS co-founder John Hope
John Hope, the co-founder and former managing director of BFS Pressroom Solutions, has died aged 85.

Sappi and Flint flag more price rises
Paper maker Sappi and ink manufacturer Flint have both flagged the need for further price rises due to the ongoing raw materials crisis.

Mitsubishi HiTec Paper to up all prices by 20%
Mitsubishi HiTec Paper Europe is set to roll out another steep price rise – this time for its entire portfolio.

Contact opens new site housing largest European still
Full scale platemaking is now underway at Contact Originators’ new circa-3,000sqm site, which offers four times the floor space of its previous facility and boasts what is claimed to be the largest...

Gloomy outlook for printing inks continues
The outlook for printing inks continues to be pessimistic after the sector experienced a sharp drop in sales in 2020.