Consumables-General - Coatings

Roland DGA is continuing the expansion of its media family with the addition of two new products: Frosted Etched Glass Vinyl and WallFlair Paste Paper.

HP's Removable Adhesive Fabric now comes in a version made from recycled water bottles and coating materials. It can be mounted to indoor or outdoor surfaces without leaving a residue.

DriveOn Graphics is the first print media created with drivers in mind. DriveOn can be applied to streets, parking lots, & driveways.

Material choice is an incredibly tricky process and can cause all sorts of headaches for print companies. After all, if you don’t get this decision right, you put the quality of valuable projects at risk and could incur additional, unnecessary costs.

Mounting adhesives were used extensively in the early days of digital imaging, but their use has waned in recent years.

Sun Chemical will increase prices across its entire portfolio of packaging, commercial sheetfed and screen inks, coatings, consumables and adhesives in North America.

Drytac expanded its portfolio of printable media solutions with the launch of ViziPrint Deco +, a 50µ (2 mil) optically clear gloss PET film with a permanent acrylic adhesive.

Toppan Printing has developed an antiviral card that responds to needs for enhanced hygiene in a wide range of settings. The cards are designed for electronic money systems, employee ID cards, and more, supporting hygienic cashless transactions and greater safety for personnel.

The Hop Industries report provides four pivotal steps print service providers can take to educate customers about reducing their collective carbon footprint.

Antimicrobial coatings can help printers meet the demand for clean, germ-free environments — but the benefits mustn’t be oversold.