Consumables
Robert Horne launches Hello Hot Silk
Robert Horne has launched luxury coated paper range Hello Hot Silk, which the paper merchant said could significantly cut costs and boost efficiency for printers.
Indo German Conference stresses the importance of consumables
The Indo-German conference on Printing Materials was held on 4-5 March, a Hotel Novatel in Mumbai.Key presentations were made by industry speakers.
M-real launches label and flexible packaging papers
M-real Speciality Papers has launched a portfolio of label and flexible packaging papers.
SP Group slashes ink costs following Alwan investment
St Ives subsidiary SP Group has claimed ink cost savings of "at least 10%" after investing in a full suite of software from Alwan Color Expertise.
Spandex encourages printers to diversify through new campaign
Spandex has unveiled a campaign designed to show printers how they can profit from using existing inkjet kit by printing textiles to open up new revenue streams.
Flint Group combines regional portfolios with UV varnish launches
Flint Group's Media Print division has launched a number of products, including a UV varnish system, as it combines its regional portfolios.
Sappi increases prices for speciality products
Sappi Fine Paper Europe has said it will increase the price of its speciality products by 6% as of 1 May.
Kodak announces plate price rises
Kodak has confirmed that the price of its digital and conventional plates is set to rise globally by between 5% and 20% as of 1 May.
Compostable pulp lamp is star of design exhibition
A lamp constructed from paper pulp and a corn-based polymer, has won the admiration of environmentalists and designers alike after having been exhibited publicly for the first time in Stockholm,...
Second Spanish paper strike avoided
A second 24-hour strike at paperboard plants in Spain has been cancelled after an agreement was reached between the paperboard trade body and unions.