
Keep a log of your timber or pay a towering fine
Historically, recording information on pulp and paper sources has been limited to merchants and manufacturers. New legislation will change that Words Pamela Mardle

Pro Copy streamlines its service with Optimus MIS
Pro Copy, a Chichester-based digital print business, has reported a substantial improvement in the manageability of its services thanks to its installation of the Optimus Dash MIS system.

EU initiative cannot become 'gold plating' by regulators
It has long been recognised that trees are an environmental 'good'. They act as a carbon capture and storage system and the expansion of forestry in Europe has led to many more trees being planted...

KBA acquires Flexotecnica
KBA has acquired Italian flexo press manufacturer Flexotecnica for a "high single-digit million euro" sum in a bid to expand its portfolio in the growing print market for flexible packaging.

Pantone releases 50th anniversary edition Plus series
Pantone has released a 50th anniversary edition of its Pantone Plus series, featuring special packaging and covers, which will be on sale throughout 2013.

Spandex adds four new Avery SWF textured films
Spandex has added four textured films from the Avery Supreme Wrapping Film (SWF) range to its portfolio.

Metsa reneges on price promise
Metsa Board has gone against parent company Metsa Group's pledge to buck the recent trend of raising prices by announcing an intention to increase its uncoated woodfree paper prices in the next few...

Agfa wins patent case over Xingraphics
Agfa Gevaert has prevailed in its patent infringement lawsuit in the Netherlands against Chinese plate manufacturer Chengdu Xingraphics Co.

Truffula Sustainability Guidance launched by former RHG environmental manager
Tim Barker, a former environmental manager of Robert Horne Group (RHG) and sustainability specialist at Paperlinx, has launched his own consultancy.

IDT teams with 3DSS to develop 1-up mobile phone printer
Two firms specialising in 3D dye sublimation technology have teamed up to develop an entry-level system for personalising objects such as mobile phone cases.
Print industry news roundup: Enterprise Finance Guarantee, Chesapeake, Rigid Containers, Trinity Mirror, CRP Print & Packaging
Stay up to date with your procurement supply chain thanks to print industry news at your fingertips. This week: Printers received average of 90k each from EFG scheme; Record breaking B1 press arrives...

Zund appoints Spandex as UK reseller
Zund has appointed Spandex as the authorised UK reseller of its S3 and G3 range of wide-format flatbed cutters.