Companies & suppliers

Epson updates dye-sub printer range
Epson is adding two new 64-inch (1.63m) dye-sub printers to its European portfolio.

EBB adds enhanced KraftPak grade to portfolio
Elliott Baxter & Company (EBB) has started stocking “new and improved” KraftPak from WestRock, a single-ply uncoated, unbleached kraft paperboard that has been rebranded as KraftPak Evadale.

New company offering Chinese printers to UK market launches
A new kit supplier that will supply high quality Chinese printers and related consumables to the UK and Irish markets has been launched by a wide-format print specialist.

Administrators appointed at Sirane as 172 jobs lost
Packaging converter Sirane has appointed administrators, with 172 staff made redundant.

Sun Chemical implements inks price increase
Ink and pigment giant Sun Chemical has announced a price increase across a broad portfolio of its inks in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), effective immediately.

PG Paper launches Opal containerboard range to UK market
PG Paper has formed a new strategic partnership with Opal, focusing on its containerboard portfolio.

UK firsts planned for The Print Show
Some of the major manufacturers exhibiting at The Print Show in Birmingham in September will be hosting UK first showings at the annual event.

Sappi agrees Lanaken mill sale
Sappi has concluded an agreement to sell its Lanaken mill in Belgium to Dutch industrial property conversion specialist UTB.

Olympic gold medalist visits Zerographic
Zerographic received a recent visit from Olympic canoe slalom gold medallist Joe Clarke MBE, who inspired the company’s team members with his story.

Sirane looks to appoint administrators
Packaging converter Sirane has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator.