Consumables

Södra Cell repeats order for ABB advanced process control after success in multiple mills

• Pulp manufacturer reported improved process stability and reduced resource consumption by using ABB’s technology in its Swedish mills
• Södra Cell has now ordered a similar solution to enhance the bleaching process at its Mörrum mill
• Data-driven decisions and prioritization of processes are important for quality and consistency in the company’s high-tech operation

Antalis adds new Opale Wove to its creative papers range

Antalis has added a new premium uncoated paper to its range of creative papers. New Opale Wove is the perfect choice to enrich communications by giving it an elegant touch.

Sappi Europe announces price rises for its Speciality products

Sappi Europe will increase prices for its Speciality products by 8% effective on deliveries as from 15 April 2025.

Valmet to supply a high-capacity winder to Jingxing Holdings in Malaysia

Valmet is to supply an OptiWin Drum two-drum base winder to Jingxing Holdings’ board machine PM 3 in Malaysia. The target of the investment is to have high-capacity winding technology that meets the requirements of the board machine. The start-up of the winder is scheduled for 2026.

Fujifilm raises consumables prices in response to ongoing market challenges in Europe

Fujifil announces price increases to a range of its consumables and services as the European market continues to experience cost pressures. Although inflationary trends have stabilised since last year, Fujifilm remains affected by challenges including increased labour costs, elevated freight and warehousing expenses, sustained energy prices, and higher costs from suppliers, resulting in the need to implement double digit price increases.

Precise Measurement with the New UV Scan MACS

With the UV Scan MACS powered by PRUUVE, Hönle offers an innovative UV dose measurement system for precise and reproducible measurements in laboratories and UV processes.

Mondi showcases its wide range of high-speed inkjet papers at Hunkeler Innovationdays

• Mondi presents its latest range of high-speed papers at booth 202, Hall 1 during Hunkeler Innovation Days from 24 to 27 February in Lucerne, Switzerland.

• New: NAUTILUS® ProCycle recycled paper with an extended range of grammages

C&T Matrix Appoints Freeman Manufacturing and Supply as exclusive distributor in North America

C&T Channel Matrix (C&T), a global leader in the manufacturing and supply of creasing matrix, ejection rubbers, cutting plates and innovative ancillary consumables for the packaging, folding carton, die-making, corrugated, and commercial printing industries, is proud to announce that Freeman Manufacturing and Supply has been appointed as its exclusive distributor for North America.

Kodak's secret sauce: Proprietary Kodak inkjet inks

There's a lot of talk in the industry about inkjet presses and how their design and technology affect speed and image quality. What's often overlooked is that inks also have a huge impact on performance. The properties of the inks are a decisive factor for the versatility, productivity, color quality and cost-effectiveness of an inkjet press.

Kodak inkjet application versatility: Do more with less

The inkjet press category is growing rapidly, a trend illustrated by multiple new product introductions from exhibitors at Hunkeler Innovationdays. Some manufacturers have taken a "more is better" approach, developing broad portfolios of digital presses to cover a range of applications with specific solutions.

Kyocera Launches New Inkjet Printhead ''KJ4A-EX1200-RC'' with Ink Recirculation

“KJ4A-EX1200-RC” is UV-ink compatible with 1200dpi resolution, offering both high-resolution printing and high productivity printing for labels and many other applications