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Sun Chemical is to preview its commercial market SmartColour Global Shade Library service at Print 09.

Litho Supplies group sales director Eddie Williams has said the company is in better shape than it's ever been despite posting a 1.3m loss for the first half of 2009.

Soyang Europe has launched a banner material that it claimed can slash the cost of roll-up banner and X stand production.

Speciality digital printing manufacturer Impress Systems is to launch desktop printer Foil Xpress at Print 09 in order to boost its presence in the on-demand market.

Fujifilm Europe has launched an improved version of its Pro-T processless thermal plate featuring a "second generation coating", which the company said would improve on-press performance.

Smaller print and packaging companies have not understood that the EU's Registration, Evaluation & Authorisation of Chemicals (Reach) legislation is applicable to them, according to...

Hexis has launched a printable cast vinyl film that can be applied directly to brick, concrete or plaster walls to provide an alternative to banners and framed prints.

Chinese plate manufacturer Chengdu Xingraphics Co has claimed "victory" in a landmark patent infringement lawsuit brought by Agfa Gevaert in The Hague District Court.

Colorific has launched a bio solvent ink that uses food-grade solvents that are classed as non-flammable, non-toxic and non-hazardous, and don't need fume extraction.