Consumables - General

Unprecedented raw material trends have led Flint Group to announce a 6% price increase on offset energy curable inks and coatings.

Kodak announced it will increase the price of Kodak offset printing plates globally. Plate prices will increase up to 9%.

Agfa Graphics announced a global price increase program for its prepress printing plates.

LexJet has announced two new product launches for printers in the wide-format market. 

Hop Industries published a report on analternative to laminated pulp-based paper for durable signage and displays.

INX International announced Rick Clendenning has stepped aside from his role as president and John Hrdlick will replace him.

Mark Andy acquired Presstek. Not included in the acquisition was Presstek’s waterless division, now known as Verico Technology.

Mark Andy announced that it would acquire Presstek. The Presstek team will be integrated within Mark Andy’s service infrastructure.

SignCenter continues to add to its collection of print technologies with the addition of heat presses dye-sublimation printer.

Kodak recently hosted a two-day gathering of about 250 customers, Kodak personnel, and trade media representatives in Rochester, N.Y.

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the RBC Heritage Golf Tournament, Harbour Town Lighthouse was given a golf-themed facelift.

Alpha Printing and Graphics is thriving from investing in a more productive CtP device with the installation of the Suprasetter A 106.