Seven Sun Chemical employees injured in fire at New Jersey plant. Ink World Magazine reports that “an explosion or flash fire” occurred in the pre-mix room of Sun Chemical’s ink manufacturing plant in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Tuesday, injuring seven workers....
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One third of UK online retailers breaking consumer laws
Office of Fair Trading investigation suggests significant number of online retailers may not be complying with consumer protection law. BBC News reports that the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) performed checks on 156 popular websites and found that 62 may not be fully...
Kodak to terminate part of retiree benefits
OEM reaches settlement with retiree committee that will save in costs and enhance liquidity. What They Think reports that Kodak has resolved its $1.2 billion (€925,000) retiree benefits liability, with the company claiming that the proposed settlement will not impact...
Cartridge recycling at industrial estate to cease following explosion
Owner of industrial estate puts an end to recycling cartridges at site after factory explosion last year. Clive Jacques, owner of the Hobbs Industrial Estate in Surrey where an explosion at the eReco recycling plant injured eight employees has said that “there will be...
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MMC awarded patent for ink level detection technology
Ink cartridge manufacturer’s optical sensing technology awarded patent after three-year approval process. MMC has announced that it has been awarded patent 200910040671.X for the optical sensing technology it has developed for use on its replacement Brother 61 series...
Laser Resources presents printer-smashing charity BBQ
MPS specialist will host a charity BBQ where participants may smash printers to raise money for Dance Marathon. Urbandale Patch has reported on a forthcoming event hosted by Iowa-based MPS specialist Laser Resources in which attendees can help raise money for charity...
Sharp to slash employee wages by 10 percent
Struggling OEM will double a previous five percent salary cut for management in a bid to save $180 million. Printer manufacturer Sharp has announced that it will reduce employee salaries by as much as 10 percent, twice the stated salary cut for management as enacted...
Cartridge company taken to court by consumer watchdog
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) takes Artorios Ink to federal court for misleading businesses. The Sydney Morning Herald reports that Australian ink cartridge supplier Artorios Ink is to be taken to court by consumer watchdog ACCC after it...
Shaun Sagar joins Diamond Dispersions
International sales consultant joins UK ink specialist. South Yorkshire-based Ink specialist Diamond Dispersions has announced a collaboration with international sales consultant Shaun Sagar as the company aims to open up sales potential and business growth across the...
Recycling Factory set to exceed MS Society target
The UK cartridge recycling company celebrates overtaking 2011 fundraising target for the multiple sclerosis charity, and rapidly approaches 2012 goal. The Recycling Factory, a UK-based charity that recycles printer cartridges and mobile phones, has announced that it...