Consumables

Tipa launches 100% biodegradable flexible packaging film
Tipa, an Israeli start-up focussed on the development of green packaging, has announced a 100% biodegradable, multi-layered film designed to produce liquid-carrying pouches.

Arjowiggins balances UK waste and paper production
Arjowiggins Graphics has committed to sourcing the equivalent amount of UK waste paper that it takes to produce recycled paper for the UK market.

Paperlinx management shuffle sees French exit as Price joins board
Paperlinx director for UK and Ireland Paul French has decided to leave the company at the end of September.

Star product: BCP Fluted Packaging Ditto Formcore
An eco-friendly substrate for both short- and long-term interior impact

Chromolux 350gsm range launched
Metsa Board has launched six of its most popular Chromolux colours in 350gsm.

Paperlinx commercial print director steps down
Malcolm Lane-Ley is to leave Paperlinx today (31 July) after 27 years in the paper industry.

Star product: Luscher XDrum! UV
An easy-to-use UV CTP intended for high-volume users

ArtSystems takes on UK and Ireland Neschen sales
Wide-format distributor ArtSystems has taken on the sales responsibilities for media firm Neschen in the UK and Ireland.

Metsa Board enforces price increase
Metsa Board is to increase the cost of its papers by 6-8% from September 2012.

Wright's Printers backed by creditors
Wright's Printers is being supported by many of the trade creditors of predecessor Wright's (Sandbach), despite both sharing a director in Andrew Sehne.