Consumables

Paperlinx reduces losses and targets profitability in 2014

Paperlinx has recorded a loss of A$90.2m (52m) in its full-year results, a significant improvement on the loss of A$266.7m in 2011/2012.

HP unveils new manufacturing plant

HP has announced the opening of its new 3,000sqm production facility for HP Scitex UV inks for the manufacturer's flagship UV rigid printer, the FB10000 industrial press.

Ensuring that light weight doesn't mean lightweight

Perhaps your average magazine reader has not noticed. Perhaps they failed to hear the slightly softer thud of their title of choice hitting the doormat and didn't notice that when they held the...

Inprinta launches Microdisc fliter for high-speed printing

UK-based Inprinta has unveiled Microdisc, a new range of inkjet disc filters optimised for the wide-format market.

Spandex targets low-cost film at sign market

Trade supplier Spandex has announced it is now stocking a new low-cost cast film from Avery Dennison.

International Paper exports Carolina to the UK

International Paper has launched two of its US-made solid bleached sulphate board (SBS) grades in the UK.

Antimicrobial silver coating rolled out for print

An antimicrobial coating previously only used on textiles has been rolled out to printed products, including hospital literature and inflight magazines.

Drytac releases easy-use polyester film

Drytac Europe has launched a polyester film for solvent, eco-solvent and latex printers with ease of application in mind.

Antalis owner hit by weak demand and prices as losses quadruple

Sequana, the French paper group that owns Arjowiggins and Antalis, has reported a sales slump of 9% in the first half of 2013, citing a "sharp decline in demand for printing papers in Europe".

NAPM course teaches paper properties, environmental issues and estimating

Only a few places remain on the National Association of Paper Merchants' (NAPM) annual Paper Appreciation Course, to be held on 12 September.