Consumables
Spandex releases repositionable versatile vinyl
Spandex has launched a white, semi-matt, self-adhesive vinyl for large-format applications.

Color Alliance launches process control tools for wide-format print
A suite of quality assurance tools to help wide-format printers standardise their results was launched by The Color Alliance (CA) at Fespa last month.

Domestic newsprint manufacturers rise the price by 7-8%
Newsprint manufacturers in India have decided a price rise of 7-8% on domestic newsprint. It will come into effect from the quarter beginning July 1.

TechNova's premium sheetfed fount, AkronGold makes smooth entry into Indian print market
TechNova has said that since the launch of AkronGold, its latest premium plate safe fountain solution concentrate for sheetfed offset presses with alcohol and integrated dampening systems in the...
Simona extends Simopor range
Simona has extended its range of Simopor sheets to include a PVC foam sheet in brilliant white for flatbed printing.

Ultrachem buys RW Coatings to take fast track into exports
Ultrachem, one of the UK's biggest independent consumables suppliers, has bought RW Coatings' speciality manufacturing business.

Conformable PVC-free film launched for vehicle wrapping by Hexis
French substrate specialist Hexis launched HXL-300, a PVC-free flexible substrate and over laminate suitable for vehicle wrapping, and other applications that demand a conformable film, at Fespa.

BioMedia strikes deal with Epson and extends its biodegradable banners at Fespa
A UK-based green substrate specialist gained global interest when it showed a biodegradable media for banners and display graphics at Fespa.

Epson, Eckart and others add sparkle to inkjet at Fespa
New techniques to produce metallic printing effects were out in force at Fespa, with a raft of ink and substrate innovations.

Agfa declares Aquajet star of Fespa and reveals DuPont Artistri ink deal
Agfa closed a successful Fespa by announcing it had formed a partnership with DuPont to use its Artistri ink in the Jeti AquaJet direct to textile printer, which was the centrepiece of the firm's...