Consumables

Busiest year yet for Two Sides’ anti-greenwash campaign
Two Sides’ anti-greenwash campaign experienced its busiest year to date in 2019, with 131 companies removing misleading anti-paper statements.

Sappi extends price increases to Europe
Sappi Europe is to increase woodfree coated and woodfree uncoated paper prices by 5%-8% from April.

Gemini lauded in Kodak green awards
Gemini Print has led the UK charge in this year’s Kodak Sonora Plate Green Leaf Awards, which recognise environmental and sustainability best practice, achieving the joint top score in Europe.

Antalis carbon balances Arjo Creative Papers range
Antalis has carbon balanced every product in its Arjowiggins Creative Papers range.

Consternation over EU titanium dioxide classification
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has urged the printing industry “not to be alarmed” by a new EU classification of titanium dioxide as a suspected carcinogen.

Coronavirus hits PPE supplies
Printers have been warned to keep a close eye on their stocks of personal protective equipment (PPE) with the coronavirus outbreak causing a global spike in demand for certain products.

Sappi Paper Machine 2 future under consultation
Sappi Europe has started a consultation process with employees at its Stockstadt mill to identify viable alternatives for its Paper Machine 2, as it aims to “adjust its capacity in line with market...

Finnish paper mill strikes over
The strikes at paper mills in Finland have come to an end after a collective bargaining agreement was reached yesterday afternoon.

Sun Chemical addresses supply chain concerns amid coronavirus outbreak
Sun Chemical has spoken of its preparations for handling potential supply chain issues amid the coronavirus outbreak.

CMYUK appointed as specialist on Canon Colorado 1650
CMYUK has been appointed as a specialist UK partner with Canon for the rollout of the manufacturer’s Colorado 1650 roll-to-roll system.