Nettl Chippenham, the green arm of Nettl DigiPrint Chippenham and Bath, has ditched all its traditional PVC banner supplies in favour of Kavalan, the game-changing PVC-free range of banner materials exclusively available from CMYUK.

Winnipeg-based professional print provider Lea Marc Inc recently used Drytac Polar Grip and Drytac ReTac Smooth 150 to create a series of striking wall murals for the athletics department of the University of Winnipeg.

Kavalan announces a new distribution partnership with Polyedra, a leading Italian distributor of commercial print and office papers, end line packaging, visual communication, and interior decoration solutions. The Italian market is a key area in Kavalan’s bid to broaden access to PVC-free alternatives across Europe.

Innovia Films, a major producer of BOPP films, is investing in a new coating line to develop a new range of PVC-free films for the graphics sector at their site in Wigton, Great Britain. The new line has been specified with enhanced capabilities to allow the application of highly specialised coatings onto Innovia’s BOPP (Polypropylene) substrates.

At FESPA 23, Innotech Digital finalised an exclusive distribution agreement with Heytex Bramsche to supply its Side Curtains for trucks and trailers in the UK. The high-quality banner materials are available in 900gsm and in 2.5m and 3m widths and are specifically designed for use as truck curtains.

Drytac, the leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large-format print and signage markets, is delighted to announce the appointment of Kieran Blacknall as Academy Manager in the UK.

Soyang Europe, the leading manufacturer and distributor of digitally printable wide-format and superwide-format media and surface coverings, and – through its acquisition of Josero – a supplier of leading edge wide and superwide-format print production hardware solutions, is delighted to announce it will host a series of Open Day events at its headquarters this summer.

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) announces the promotion of Roberto Martinez Porta to Vice President Sales of Labels and Packaging Materials as part of Materials Group EMENA. He replaces Burak Sahbaz, who has been promoted to VP and General Manager of the Reflective Solutions Division.

Manchester Print Services has chosen UFabrik Soft Backlit Textile as its exclusive material of choice when printing backlit on its HP Stitch S1000 super-wide dye sublimation printer.

Innotech Digital has been appointed as an authorised UK distributor for Continental Grafix, a global leader in innovative graphic solutions. The deal includes the Swiss-based media manufacturer’s extensive product portfolio, which includes floor and wall vinyls and perforated window vinyls.

Soyang Europe, the leading manufacturer and distributor of digitally printable wide-format and superwide-format media and surface coverings, and – through its acquisition of Josero – a supplier of leading edge wide and superwide-format print production hardware solutions, is delighted to announce it will host a series of Open Day events at its headquarters this summer.

Roland DGA Corporation, a leading provider of wide-format inkjet printers, printer/cutters, vinyl cutters, and other innovative digital imaging technologies, is continuing the expansion of its media family, adding two new high-quality products – Frosted Etched Glass Vinyl and WallFlair™ Paste Paper.

CGS ORIS today announced the launch of Real Substrate Proof, a breakthrough that is set to transform the way prepress houses and packaging converters communicate color with their brand customers. Developed in partnership with Mutoh, Real Substrate Proof enables production of proofs and mock-ups on the final target production substrate. Unlike other solutions, Real Substrate Proof retains the look and feel and all other physical properties of the substrate.

When Innotech Digital launched the General Formulation AutoMark Vinyl at Wrapfest earlier this year, it was very well received by the vehicle wrapping community. The company is delighted that the first use of this vinyl in the UK was a fantastic application at the Porsche Centre in South Lakes, where Auto Wrap Manchester has created a stunning car wrap to commemorate 75 years of Porsche excellence.

Contra Vision have appointed Matt Buckley as the Vice President for Contra Vision North America Inc. As VP, Matt will provide leadership and knowledge to the US-based team from his over 26 years of sign and graphics industry experience.

Winner of the ‘Special Sustainable Prize’, at the recent international Antalis Interior Design Award, was Imageco’s exhibition stand for client Pie Factory. The stand, and the ethos behind it, provide an important template for the design and build of future sustainable exhibition stands.

Guandong chose Fespa 2023 as the stage to announce Giovanardi’s entry into the shareholding structure to the European market. The Group, which celebrated its 60th anniversary last month, specialises in technical fabrics for a variety of sectors, ranging from architecture to boating, design and the world of printing. The agreement with Giovanardi will allow Guandong to expand its offer with new lines of fabrics, accessories and services specifically developed for visual communication. Guandong, which has gained prestige year after year, becoming the European specialist in synthetic media supports, will continue to operate independently with its commercial network, continuing its technical and technological development plan that is increasingly oriented toward a green economy and foreign markets.

HP played a leading role at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, the annual celebration of global film making, as an official partner and exclusive print technology provider - producing over 1500 square metres of material for the 10-day event in May. The organisers of Cannes chose HP’s Latex technology as its environmentally friendly credentials aligned with the festival’s sustainability commitments.

Vehicle graphics specialist, RGVA, has successfully completed a major project for Yusen Logistics, vinyl wrapping the cabs of 58 trucks from their original white to a striking black livery for the company’s distribution contract with Howdens Joinery Group.

British Columbia-based extra large-format flexible circuit production specialist TF Massif has revealed how it used Drytac SpotOn media to support the production of an innovative project that saw printed graphics brought to life through the addition of various components such as flexible smart LEDs, ePaper and sensors which are then programmed to create mesmerizing effects.

Kernow Coatings, a leading manufacturer of printable synthetic substrates, launch eight new sunstainable products for wide format printers and a variety of printable wallpapers from the interiors range demonstrated on their booth at Fespa (Munich, May 23rd to 26th, hall A2/booth C44). They are suitable for a range of applications, from signage and display to interior decoration.