Consumables

CMYUK will reopen its demonstration and training centre next week.

Laminating consumables specialist Graphic Image Films (GIF) has expanded its range with a new, exclusive anti-bacterial laminate film developed specially for print that is handled multiple times.

Sun Chemical has expanded its water-based and digital printing inks business with the acquisition of Sensient Imaging Technologies (SIT).

UK specialist papermaker James Cropper is poised ready to ramp up its production of antimicrobial papers to meet an anticipated rise in demand as brands look to rise to the coronavirus challenges.

Flint Group could be put up for sale by its US owners, according to a Reuters report.

Dr Reinhard Ulbrich, who was instrumental in the success of DuPont’s Cyrel flexo plates in the European market, has died at the age of 89.

Flint Group has launched a new flexo plate that it claims offers the holy trinity of faster makereadies, improved quality and reduced costs.

Fujifilm will rename the former Fuji Xerox joint venture next year as it plans to “accelerate the expansion of document devices into the global market under a new brand”.

Ink manufacturer Siegwerk and recycling specialist APK have successfully completed de-inking trials of twofold printed low density polyethylene (LDPE) films.

Agfa has described its Q1 results as “solid” although its offset printing business had begun being affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, exacerbating “already tough conditions in this industry”.