FFG go launched for entry-level glue application
22 February 2021
Baumer has designed the FFG go for customers requiring entry-level access to glue application for flexo folder gluers.
Inks and coatings
Water barrier coating to replace PE film lamination
18 February 2021
hubergroup Print Solutions is launching a barrier coating, HYDRO-X GA, that protects against water
Guide to EU-UK trade agreement published by Integraf
16 February 2021
Intergraf has published a guidance document providing information about the main provisions for EU and UK companies when trading with the other party
Flint Group launches EkoCure ANCORA Dual Cure
16 February 2021
A dual cure version of Flint Group’s EkoCure ANCORA ink series has been launched allowing printers to make a gradual switch to LED curing units
Price increase scheduled by Sun Chemical
15 February 2021
Sun Chemical will increase prices across a broad portfolio of its inks, coatings, and adhesives in its EMEA region effective 1 March, 2021
Brexit pain for coatings sector
10 February 2021
A recent survey of British Coatings Federation (BCF) members shows Brexit has impacted negatively on the coatings sector
Automated coating circulator launched by Tresu
19 January 2021
Tresu has launched the XL5i G3 peristaltic coating circulator for regulating the flow for sensitive, special aqueous or UV coatings
Bart Wentges becomes Swesa GM
11 January 2021
Inkmaker Group has named, Bart Wentges, as general manager of Swesa Dosiersysteme in Eltville, Germany,
BPIF appoints new president
18 December 2020
The British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF) has appointed current vice president, Ian Wilton as its new president at its 12th Annual General Meeting
Quest for Holy Grail grows
9 December 2020
Flint Group Packaging Inks has signed up to the HolyGrail 2.0 project
drupa 2021 replaced with virtual show
3 December 2020
The 2021 edition of drupa, the trade fair for Printing Technologies, will be cancelled due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic
Printing ink sales down 18%
24 November 2020
According to the British Coatings Federation (BCF) printing ink manufacturers have had a subdued 2020 with year-to-date printing ink sales down 18%
Nicolas Wiedmann to succeed as CEO of Siegwerk
17 November 2020
Siegwerk CEO, Herbert Forker, will retire on 31 March 2021
Regional Service Centre opened by Flint Group
16 November 2020
Flint Group Packaging Inks has invested in a Regional Service Centre (RSC) in Barcelona, Spain
New widths reached by Absolute
20 October 2020
Absolute has extended its product offering with a new 2G chamber and UniBlade2 for ultra-wide units measuring in at 5900mm.