Consumables

In what it claims is an industry first, inks supplier MagnaColours has developed a water-based ink that can be used to produce embossed effects on polyester fabrics and garments.

Agfa Graphics has signed a deal with Chinese plate manufacturer Lucky HuaGuang Graphics to produce plates, initially for the Chinese market.

Creasing matrix and profile rubbers manufacturer C&T Channel Matrix has unveiled a new strategy of managed inventory for its larger UK customers.

Fujifilm has developed this low-chemistry offset plate as a halfway step between processed and processless technologies.

Heidelberg UK has appointed Chris Edwards as a digital and consumables sales representative for the North East.

Quantum Print & Packaging has added two new machines to its kit line-up as it continues an ongoing investment drive that has so far seen it spend “over six figures” during the past 18 months.

Soyang Europe has expanded its portfolio with the launch of new, additional products for both its textile and flooring ranges.

Creasing matrix and profile rubbers manufacturer C&T Channel Matrix has launched what it calls “a brand new concept in PVC creasing matrix”.

Ink manufacturers have rolled out the latest round of price increases citing “unprecedented trends” in the access to raw materials, with warnings that more increases could be on the way.

Aslan has introduced a new laminating film in matt and gloss especially for the protection of UV-curable inks.