Mitsubishi HiTec Paper invests in the future

Mitsubishi HiTec Paper is investing almost EUR 5 million in technical production equipment and the optimization of energy processes. At the same time personnel has been increased both in Sales and in Research & Development. Thereby the German manufacturer of coated specialty papers is continuing along its path of optimization of existing product lines, focus on innovative new products and the resulting closeness to its markets.

ALTANA Acquires Valspar’s Overprint Varnishes Business

The specialty chemicals group ALTANA takes over the European business for water-based and UV overprint varnishes of The Valspar (France) Corporation, S.A.S. In 2012, the business generated sales of less than 8 million, primarily in Europe. Within the ACTEGA division the business will be integrated into the Graphic Arts business line and will be managed by the company’s subsidiary ACTEGA Terra.

INX Digital set to continue winning pattern at SGIA Expo with new TRIANGLE brand ink products

A year after basking in the aftermath of what company officials described as the best response to a North American trade show in the previous five years, INX Digital is looking to continue being on the same page with SGIA Expo attendees in Orlando. A trio of innovative TRIANGLE brand ink products will be on display in the INX Digital booth (2122) for the October 23-25 event at the Orange County Convention Center.

Monday 21. October 2013

Wifag-Polytype and Avantium announce agreement on 100% biobased PEF for thermoforming

Today at the start of the K-show, Wifag-Polytype and Avantium announced their agreement to collaborate on thermoformed products from 100% biobased PEF. This collaboration will be complementary to collaborations Avantium has in place with The Coca-Cola Company, Danone and ALPLA. Both parties are excited about the market opportunity of PEF in the novel application area of thermoforming of cups, containers and trays, which are used today for the packaging of food products like meats, nuts, or dairy products like cheese and yoghurt.

Hahnemuhle Introduces a New Range of Photo Paper

Hahnemuhle FineArt, the pioneer of digital fine art paper, presents a new entry level range for inkjet printing. Hahnemuhle Photo includes the first two polyethylene-coated papers with micro-porous inkjet coating from Hahnemuhle, two matte qualities with the surface feel of artist paper, as well as one matte Photo Canvas.