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Spanish paper industry to face second major strike
The Spanish paperboard industry will effectively be closed for the second time in a fortnight this week when 17,500 workers strike.
Flint Group launches sheetfed offset blankets
Flint Group has launched two sheetfed offset blankets in an effort to attract more business and address faster turnarounds.
Spanish paper workers strike
Some 17,500 FIA-UGT and FSC-CCOO union workers across Spanish paper mills are today involved in a strike over pay.
Sun Chemical and Arjowiggins Graphic announce increases
Sun Chemical and Arjowiggins Graphic have announced price increases for sheetfed products and graphic papers respectively.
Hybrid Services targets wide-format market with ink launch
Mimaki distributor Hybrid Services has launched a clear ink that will allow wide-format printers to produce effects similar to a litho spot varnish.
Technology: Adventures in a material world
Advances in materials sciences have lead to the development of better, more environmentally sound and, increasingly, 'smart' substrates
Garnett Papers launches swatches
Garnett Papers (UK) has launched a range of finely crafted designer paper product swatches and corporate literature at Paperworld 2011.
API Foils and Holographics launch Holonique
API Foils and foil and holographic manufacturer Holographics have launched Holonique, a cost effective, semi-bespoke holographic to bridge the gap between bespoke and off the shelf products.
Killer app: Put fluorescents on the map
Uckfield-based Pureprint Group helped Eye Magazine to wow its readership with its first ever seven-colour cover for this month's issue of the quarterly graphic design title, which was printed using...
Printers to be hit by further price hikes
Printers are to be hit by further price hikes after consumable companies announced they are making increases.