Consumables

Agfa reports on Q1
Agfa has reported encouraging results for “most” of its activities in Q1 as cost reductions and price increases begin to bear fruit.

April showered with price rises and exits
While the reopening of non-essential retail and outdoor hospitality was warmly received as a keystone in the industry’s ongoing recovery, April’s headlines were largely dominated by less welcome news.

Polyprint opens up DTF to TexJet users
Direct-to-garment printer manufacturer Polyprint has launched a consumables range that opens up direct-to-film transfer printing for DTG engines.

Suppliers’ perfect storm forecasts pain for printers
In March the eyes of the world turned to the drama unfolding on the Suez Canal, with megaship Ever Given blocking the crucial shipping artery for the best part of a week.

Our April and May 21 ‘jabs, jobs and inkjet' issue is out now and as usual it’s stuffed with thought-provoking insights, business critical info and all the latest news and views from the UK print industry...
As life and the economy take further faltering steps towards normality, the new issue of Printweek looks at two hot, post-pandemic topics: do you need a vaccine policy for your teams and how to update...

Fujifilm latest to increase prices
Fujifilm is set to roll out a global double-digit price increase across plates, chemicals and inks, although the impact on UK printers is set to be minimised with the introduction of a lower, variable...

Nutec adds fluorescent options to dye-sub range
South African digital ink manufacturer Nutec has strengthened its water-based dye-sub ink range with the launch of fluorescent options.

Fedrigoni launches new digital papers for HP Indigo printing
Fedrigoni has launched a new collection for its range of digital papers for HP Indigo presses.

MBO at North West Roller Services
A management buyout has been completed at print consumables manufacturer and distributor North West Roller Services (NWRS).

Graphichem to take on Druck Chemie sales in UK
Druck Chemie is closing its Burnley operation in the UK, with Graphichem set to take over sales and distribution for the firm’s products in the UK.