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Leading global developer of inks and coatings, Flint Group, has outlined its plans to reduce its environmental impact under its new sustainability framework. The company’s PRISM sustainability framework includes a range of targets such as circular economy product development, reducing operational impacts, and building a diverse workforce.  Plans include Flint Group’s recent commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), with the company reducing carbon emissions in line with the 1.5°C scenario set out in the goals of the Paris Agreement. Matthew Rowland-Jones, Sustainability Officer at Flint Group, said: “As the focus on climate change grows, brands seek packaging and label formats which are more sustainable to support their objectives. In today’s highly competitive market, printers need confidence that their vendors can help them lead in [...]

Canon Europe has announced the launch of Red Label Zero FSC® and Recycled White Zero FSC®, the first cradle-to-customer carbon neutral, technical wide format papers for the Architectural, Engineering, Construction and Manufacturing (AECM) industry. Both products are FSC (FSC-C008945) certified and 100% carbon neutral. Red Label Zero FSC® and Recycled White Zero FSC® are EU Ecolabel certified. This means these products have guaranteed, independently-verified, low environmental impact throughout their entire lifecycle. The Red Label Zero FSC® is lightweight and available in 30 varieties including ISO (DIN) and ANSI sizes. Weighing only 75gsm, Red Label Zero FSC® is available in a range of widths from 210mm to 1067mm, and in 175m or 200m roll lengths. When ordering a pallet, customers are given the option to have it delivered unboxed to cut back on packaging and [...]

Over the past decades, Agfa has established itself as a leading provider of high-quality and sustainable inkjet inks. The company develops and manufactures its own inks at its facility in Mortsel, Belgium, which was recently expanded with an additional ink production plant to keep up with growing demands. One of the latest developments from Agfa is the Onset 560 ink, which was developed in just six months for the Onset. This high-speed inkjet printing press with a full-width printhead system features advanced automation including robots and tackles sign, display and packaging applications at up to 1450 m²/h. The Onset 560 ink set offers excellent print quality and a wide color gamut combined with low ink consumption, resulting in proven double-digit savings compared to other inks, with typically at least [...]

Global printing industry leader Inkcups prepares to present a range of specialist digital, analogue, and software solutions at FESPA Global Print Expo, taking place in Munich, Germany from the 23rd – 26th May 2023. Inkcups will be exhibiting on Stand A1-A70. At FESPA 2023, visitors to the Inkcups stand will experience a number of technological advancements and feature upgrades to the Inkcups product portfolio, as well as the newly added Helix® ONE benchtop cylindrical printer and a brand-new machine for a distinct application. Bobby Grauf, Managing Director, Inkcups Europe, comments: “Following significant investment in European growth, we are continuing to expand our customer base as well as our team across the continent. We are looking forward to the opportunity at FESPA to engage with the European industry in person, demonstrate the incredible [...]

David Graham, Managing Director at Fineprint, switches on the newly commissioned Triple A Solar panels, at their state-of-the-art print and packaging facility in Damastown, Dublin 15. He described signing off on the €250,000 investment deal as, “One of the most satisfying and significant moments I’ve had putting ink on paper! It’s Fineprint’s first structural initiative as part of our new Growing Green policy. We aim to grow our business, while working hard at being greener and minimising our impact on the environment.” The 550 solar panels from Veep Energy will generate circa 200,000Kw, accounting for 24% Fineprint’s power needs. Other Growing Green processes and work practices will follow on a continuous basis, to further reduce the company’s carbon footprint.