Consumables

A kinder blue

One of the theories on the origins of life on earth is that of the ‘primordial soup’, which posits that chemicals dissolved in water when hit by ultra-violet (UV) radiation from the sun reacted...

Hexis UK launches high-gloss PVC vinyl for fleet graphics

Hexis UK has launched a new high-gloss premium digital printing PVC suitable for fleet graphics applications, the V200WG1 opaque European-grade 100% polymeric vinyl.

Pressroom Plus seeks turnover boost following relocation

Consumables supplier Pressroom Plus is hoping to boost its turnover from just under £3m to closer to £5m after moving to a new larger factory to boost its capabilities and service to customers.

Luminescence reformulates affected thermochromic inks following regulatory change

Security inks manufacturer Luminescence has reformulated some of its thermochromic (heat-reactive) inks to comply with new regulations that came into effect last month.

Mimaki expands sublimation ink range with light black

Mimaki is set to add a light black ink to its range of SB410 sublimation ink spot colours.

Heights develops new high-productivity plate processor

Specialist offset plate processing and plate handling manufacturer Heights (UK) has launched a new range of thermal plate processors.

Rosefox Paper secures deal to sell Vivid and Roland DG products

Independent paper merchant Rosefox Paper has been appointed as an agent for a selection of Roland DG wide-format equipment and Vivid Laminating Technologies’ entire product range.

Antalis expands workshops for 2016

Antalis UK is extending its series of regional workshops for 2016 to include a range of new topics.

C&T Matrix launches Countamax as counter material alternative

Creasing matrix and profile rubbers manufacturer C&T Matrix has debuted Countamax, a new type of creasing matrix for carton manufacturing.

Flint Group plans Dundee plant closure; 117 jobs at risk

Flint Group is planning to close its Dundee plant and move all manufacturing to the US in response to the "irreversible decline" in printed publications.