Consumables - General

Agfa Graphics has launched the first chemistry-free violet newspaper CtP plate that requires no preheating, the Avatar V-ZH.

Sun Chemical will increase prices across its entire portfolio of ink, coating and consumable products in North America.

Kodak’s Flexographic Packaging Div. produces and markets the FLEXCEL NX system, printing plates, consumables and related services.

The 10% tariff on imported aluminum is now being passed through as a surcharge by printing plate manufacturers to their U.S. customers.

PIA launched a grassroots call to action in response to the tariffs on steel and aluminum announced by the Trump Administration.

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.