Agfa Graphics reports that Jiefang Daily Printing Centre, located in Shanghai, China, is the first newspaper printer in China to use Agfa Graphics’ N92-VCF printing plates, which Agfa claims will enable Jiefang Daily to make progress in its aim for eco-friendly print production.

Consumables developers have placed themselves at the forefront of sustainability. Thanks to them, printers can now go to the market armed with credible sustainable practices and products across the board

MAN Ferrostaal has been appointed the sole distributor of press protection fluid XCP Pressguard for the Australian market beginning in June. Manufactured by the Scottish-based Marott Graphic Services, XCP Pressguard is a corrosion protection fluid formulated to provide complete protection across all parts of the printing press, according to MAN Ferrostaal.

Well known chemicals suppliers GSB and AIM Industrial are now Total Chemicals, with the print industry one of its key market sectors

Leading consumables supplier DS Chemport explains exactly how press chemistry works and how environmental concerns are impacting pressroom chemicals

Environmental decisions made in the pressroom can be key to the profitability of printing businesses, reports Wayne Robinson

Avery Dennison, self−adhesive solutions supplier for label materials, has teamed up with EskoArtwork and ExxonMobil Chemical to provide narrow web label converters the PacVantage fidelity solution. This will enable them to make colour adjustments during the proofing stage and match them on press with little or no adjustment.

Avery Dennison, self−adhesive solutions supplier for label materials, has teamed up with EskoArtwork and ExxonMobil Chemical to provide narrow web label converters the PacVantage fidelity solution. This will enable them to make colour adjustments during the proofing stage and match them on press with little or no adjustment.

This year DIC New Zealand celebrates 100 years since the incorporation of DIC, and 60 years since the establishment of Coates in New Zealand.

Thailand based PTT Chemical, which produces olefins and related products for the plastic packaging industry, has reported a net profit increase of 64 per cent to Baht 5, 280m in the second quarter this year compared with Baht 3, 215m in the same period last year.

Thailand based PTT Chemical, which produces olefins and related products for the plastic packaging industry, has reported a net profit increase of 64 per cent to Baht 5, 280m in the second quarter this year compared with Baht 3, 215m in the same period last year.

The Huber Group recently announced its acquisition of Nova Inks & Chemicals Limited, which will operate under name Hostmann-Steinberg New Zealand Limited from September 1.

More than 60 printers and packagers descended on United Printing and Packaging’s premises in Arndell Park last night, to see the chemical embossing capabilities of the Ryobi 750 multi colour offset press.

Cyber Australia, representative of press manufacturer Ryobi is expecting more than 50 printers and packagers to attend a chemical embossing demonstration to be held later this month.

Anthony Seric, technical manager at DS Chemport (Australia) explains the reasons pressroom chemicals are necessary, what they should include, and what progress is being made to green chemicals.

Plastic and chemical manufacturer Basell Australia, a company of LyondellBasell Industries, has been inducted into the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame this year for its contributions to sustained manufacturing excellence over many years.

Tokyo based firm, Dainippon Ink and Chemicals (DIC) will set up a printing inks manufacturing plant in the Indian state of Gujarat. DIC’s decision to set up the new plant in India was made with the aim of positioning itself to respond to future growth in the markets of Asia and Oceania.

Dow Emulsion Polymers (DEP), a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company has announced a price increase of up to $600 per tonne for all styrene butadiene latex based emulsion products sold in India and the Middle East.

Dow Emulsion Polymers (DEP), a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company has announced a price increase of up to $600 per tonne for all styrene butadiene latex based emulsion products sold in India and the Middle East.

At drupa, ink manufacturer Sun Chemical will be announcing "world firsts" in UV curing printing inks and flexible packaging, advances in water-based printing technology and international strategic partnerships.

At drupa, ink manufacturer Sun Chemical will be announcing "world firsts" in UV curing printing inks and flexible packaging, advances in water-based printing technology and international strategic partnerships.