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Metallic ink launched by Mimaki
Mimaki's retro-fittable metallic ink for its eco-solvent printers will be available from October this year, the company has confirmed.

ITL eyes European expansion with latest appointment
Aftermarket ink manufacturer Ink Technologies Limited (ITL) is planning to expand its market share in Europe.

Neschen doubles digital wallpaper production to meet post-Fespa demand
Neschen has doubled the production of its digital wallpapers since Fespa in Munich last month in response to soaring demand for the specialist substrate.
PerfectProof opens UK sales office
PerfectProof, the Belgium-based digital proofing specialist, has opened an office in Manchester to spearhead its UK expansion plans.

Plaspro seals deal to become UK distributor for Hanita Coatings
Plaspro has been appointed the UK distributor for Hanita Coatings' plastics, which comprise products suitable for a range of digital printing processes.

Agfa's Pitman acquisition marks growing trend
Agfa Graphics has acquired the US distributor Pitman Company in a deal that will more than double its US turnover to upwards of $500m (326m).

HP launches large-format negatives for fine art photography
HP has premiered the results of a new software tool that enables photographers to produce large-format negatives for contact-printing alternative photographic processes.

Product portfolio: Me & My: DIC's Oasis, Value-G and Extra Power
Jaipur-based Bhalotia Printers' CEO Pradeep Bhalotia is very impressed with DIC's inks and the service support of its dealer, Sind National Type Foundry

Stock Displays promises bespoke style at off-the-shelf prices for Uni range
Stock Displays has developed a display system to challenge roll-up banners and pop-up exhibition displays that uses a tensioning system to keep the graphics flat.
Euromedia adds new self-adhesive substrates
Fujifilm's Euromedia division has launched three new self-adhesive products including the first self-sticking wallpaper on the market.