Waste management

Henkel launches Technomelt Supra 1000 hotmelt

Industrial manufacturer Henkel has launched its latest hotmelt packaging adhesives range, Technomelt Supra 1000.

Vale Press chooses Heidelberg for double install

Commercial printer Vale Press anticipates that its new Speedmaster SX 52-5 and Polar 78X Plus guillotine will deliver a return on investment within two years and boost turnover by 30% in 2012.

Anton adds variable to XL 106 with Kodak S5 order

Anton Group has ordered an additional eight Kodak Prosper S5 Imprinting Systems, taking its total to 14, and two new NexPress SX3900s at Drupa.

Heidelberg targets carbon-neutral Drupa presence

Heidelberg will use carbon offsetting to make its entire Drupa stand 100% carbon neutral as it looks to highlight its role in helping printers to become more environmentally friendly.

Fespa puts sustainability at the heart of its educational programme for Fespa Digital

Fespa has said it will offer free advice to printers on sustainable production at this year's Fespa Digital exhibition.

RCS installs UK's first electric vehicle rapid-charge station

Trade printer RCS has taken delivery of the UK's first privately owned rapid-charging station for electric cars and vans.

Mortons Print awards Palm Recycling waste collection contract

Newspaper printer Mortons Print has awarded Palm Recycling a collection contract for its waste newsprint.

Chesapeake places waste work with J&G Environmental

Waste management business J&G Environmental has won a contract to collect print waste from Chesapeake's 14 production sites.

De-inking inkjet in spotlight after European conferences

De-inking of inkjet print was in the spotlight last week as two separate European summits looked at inkjet's impact on the recycled waste stream.

Arjowiggins Graphic launches environmental audit service for printers

Arjowiggins Graphic has launched a free environmental audit service for printers after customers expressed a need for greater guidance on making their operations more environmentally friendly.

UPM to help create 'zero energy house'

UPM is to help create a 'zero energy house' that produces more energy than it consumes as part of the Solar Decathlon Europe 2010 competition.

How to... reduce waste and save money

How to reduce waste and save money