Consumables

Danwood seals 'landmark' Xerox tie-up
Independent digital equipment supplier Danwood has signed a "landmark" deal to add the entire Xerox range of products to its arsenal.
Digital goes heavy metal
Despite the advances in digital print technology, metallic effects have proved difficult to reproduce. However, thanks to some clever inks, that may not be the case for much longer, says Barney Cox
Spandex launches new PVC-free ImagePerfect media
Spandex has unveiled the latest additions to its ImagePerfect range of media with a new range of green materials 100% free of PVC.
Howard Smith Paper Group and The Paper Co consolidate back office operations
Howard Smith Paper Group and The Paper Co are to consolidate a number of back end operations to increase efficiencies within the PaperLinX businesses.

Lettershop Group picked as UK beta site for Kodak's Stream printhead
The Lettershop Group has been revealed as the UK beta test site for Kodak's Stream printhead technology.
Ex-B&P pair set up new consumables business
Two former employees of B&P Lightbrigade, the printer and supplier that went into administration in March, have set up a new consumables business for wide-format printers.

Flexo, letterpress & gravure inks
Recent advances in flexo inks have given the sector a boost in an otherwise tough market, writes Nosmot Gbadamosi
3M and Avery Dennison offer guarantees for Epson solvent output
3M Commercial Graphics and Avery Dennison have tied up with Epson to guarantee the performance of their substrates when used with Epson's Stylus Pro GS6000 solvent large-format printer.

PlastGrommet extends range of environmentally friendly eyelets and applicators
Plastic specialist Plastic Tech Developments has extended its PlastGrommet range of eyelets and machines for banners, which it claims offers environmental advantages over metal eyelets.

Sun Chemical appoints new sales director
Ink giant Sun Chemical has appointment Tony Palmer as sales director for the packaging, commercial sheetfed and screen divisions in UK and Ireland.