Consumables

Aslan to be acquired by Poli-Tape Group
Self-adhesive substrates manufacturer Aslan is set to be acquired by textile transfer film specialist Poli-Tape.

Kodak Sonora estimator goes live; ASL appointed NexPress reseller
Kodak has launched a new online tool to help printers calculate the estimated savings they could make by switching to its Sonora process-free plates.

Imageco adds new bio-film to offering
Wide-format printer Imageco has started to offer its customers a new sustainable cellulose diacetate bio-film, produced from renewable and sustainably sourced wood pulp.

Antalis launches sustainable polypropylene sheet
Antalis has added a new sustainable extruded polypropylene sheet to its portfolio.

Spandex adds six new colours to Avery wrap portfolio
Spandex has expanded its portfolio with the addition of six new satin metallic colours from Avery Dennison’s Supreme Wrapping Film (SWF) range of colour change wrapping vinyls.

Heidelberg extends subs model options as user base expands
Heidelberg has now signed up more than 50 users to its subscription model and is targeting triple figures by the end of its fiscal year.

Sun Chemical inks Epple deal for food-safe know-how
Printing ink giant Sun Chemical has signed a deal with Epple Druckfarben aimed at taking Epple’s specialist sheetfed offset inks for direct food contact to a wider global market.

Kernow adds new products to range
Kernow Coatings has expanded its portfolio with a range of new products.

Heat- and touch-sensitive book launched
An artist has launched a book that can only be read when warmed by human touch.

CPG rounds off Agfa pre-press investment drive
CPG has concluded its installation of a range of new pre-press kit and software from Agfa.