Materials

Fujifilm to increase plate prices

Fujifilm Europe has announced it will be increasing the price of its offset printing plates as raw aluminium costs continue to rise.

Amari takes on 3M films for distribution

Sign and display graphics distributor Amari Plastics has taken on a number of 3M’s commercial graphic and architectural films for distribution.

TBPC invests in Canon and partners with Contra Vision

Large-format specialist The Bigger Printing Company (TBPC) has officially partnered with printable window film manufacturer Contra Vision and has installed a new Canon large-format printer for...

Kernow launches synthetic substrates for Indigo

Kernow Coatings has launched a new HP Indigo compatible KernowPrint range of synthetic substrates, featuring its Cobalt Coating technology.

Krea signs distribution deal with Igepa at Fespa

German textile manufacturer Krea (A1-A87), exhibiting at its first Fespa, has signed a deal with Igepa Group (B1U-B51) for the European-wide distribution of all of its textile products.

Senfa launches new sublimation fabrics

Fabric manufacturer Senfa (B7-D10) has launched its new Sublimis range of fabrics for transfer and direct sublimation printing, which it said eliminates the issue of ink migration.

Thriving wide-format sector on display at landmark Sign & Digital

Sign & Digital (S&D), the trade show dedicated to the sign and display market, held its 30th edition this week, which was hailed a success by organisers and visitors alike.

Lintec Graphic Films acquired by Japanese multinational

UK-based Labelling and wide-format films supplier Lintec Graphic Films has been acquired by Japanese manufacturer Lintec Corporation.

Soyang Europe launches new products and website

Soyang Europe has launched a number of new products to expand its material portfolio and also launched a new website.

UPM mulls Chinese eco-paper pulp plant venture

Paper giant UPM is considering setting up an environmentally friendly paper pulp factory in China, using technology from Finnish company Chempolis Oy.

Fujifilm Sericol adds to its Xaar-approved inks portfolio

Fujifilm Sericol has widened its ink range by unveiling two products, both of which have been given "approved status" for use with Xaar printheads.

DSR secures brace of green accolades

DSR has completed a hat-trick of green accolades after it was awarded the Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) chain of custody...