Substrates

All Bank of England banknotes are switching over to polymer

De La Rue confirms polymer expansion

De La Rue has announced plans to create up to 70 new jobs as it expands its polymer banknote material production in the UK.

The new range will be available from stock in 80gsm reels

Denmaur seizes paper wrap opportunity

Denmaur Paper Media has further embraced the move away from polywrapping by adding its first stock substrate developed specifically for paper wrapping.

TouchShield can be used in a wide range of environments

Premier Paper takes on TouchShield

Merchanting group Premier Paper has become the exclusive UK supplier of TouchShield anti-microbial film.

Neschen is based in Germany

Neschen launches new coated PP film

Specialist substrate manufacturer Neschen has launched a new coated polypropylene (PP) film specially designed for use with water-based inks and HP Indigo ElectroInk.

The price increase will be implemented by 1 March at the latest

Sappi announces price rises

Sappi Europe is to increase the price of its coated and uncoated woodfree paper grades by 8%-10% across Europe.

Cash proves to be king in February’s headlines

The demise of Leicester print group Taylor Bloxham was the most read story in 2020 after the historic firm ran out of cash, while cash, albeit in terms of illicit payments, also took centre stage in...

BFS is a family-run consumables supplier

BFS set to expand in 35th year

BFS Pressroom Solutions is celebrating its 35th year in business and is set to expand its roller factory next year.

InPrint Munich 2019 attracted 2,755 trade visitors

InPrint Munich 2021 and more pushed back

Three more specialist industry events have been moved back due to the ongoing restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic.

Fedrigoni has made three acquisitions since it was acquired itself

Fedrigoni acquires Industrial Papelera Venus

Paper manufacturer Fedrigoni has acquired Mexican company Industrial Papelera Venus to increase its overseas presence.

The new products meet the requirements of public spaces

Drytac launches two new PVC-free products

Drytac has rolled out two new floor and wall graphics substrates to help it meet the demand for eco-friendlier PVC-free options.