Zünd, the leading manufacturer of digital cutting technology, is expanding its machine portfolio with a powerful system solution. The company has raised the bar for industrial, pallet-to-pallet production with the new Q-Line with BHS180 Board Handling System and UNDERCAM. Its smart machine-control technology and high level of automation make the Q-Line with BHS180 the leading digital cutting solution in its class.

Durst Group, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, will be presenting its "360 Production Excellence" at FESPA Global Print Expo 2023 in Munich, Germany. From May 23-26, the company will showcase its new and integrated systems and solutions for fully automated, sustainable and cost-effective large-format print production in Hall A2, Stand A10. A media briefing will be held at the booth on April 23 at 10am to inform press representatives about the innovations before the start of the show.

Falkirk-based Elevate Signs and Graphics has hailed the impact of its new HP Latex 335 printer, revealing how the machine has allowed the company to bring a large amount of printing work in house and to explore opportunities in new markets.

KD Kanopy Inc. the leading manufacturer and worldwide distributor of industrial strength commercial custom canopies, tension tents, and digital signage has adopted UFabrik Tent Textile for its dye sublimation printing work.

Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (‘Kongsberg PCS’), the world’s first diversified provider of digital finishing and CNC cutting machines, is marking its second anniversary as an independent company - reporting that the past year has been a period of significant growth and expansion.

UFabrik, the leading manufacturer of super-wide digital textile materials for display graphics has opened a new state-of-the art production facility in Chonburi, Thailand. The unprecedented success of the UFabrik brand as the leading specified material in the UK and European markets, compelled further investment in production capacity to replicate its ascendance in the US.

For the Koehler Group, the topic of training and development is in-credibly important. Koehler trains a total about 80 apprentices and students at four sites in Germany and goes on to provide them with high-quality, personalized entry-level career opportunities. Proof of that is the BEST PLACE TO LEARN® seal of quality, with which Koehler was re-certified for the quality of the train-ing. This year, the intake of trainees that began their training during the pandemic have been able to successfully finish laying the foundations for their career.

Fujifilm today announces that it has formed a strategic partnership with Germany-based print dealership Modico and confirms that Modico’s first customer is graphic design firm Tom Fox.

ArtSystems, the Nottingham-based specialist systems distributor and service provider, is to host a free webinar to discuss the challenges of wide-format print waste and what print service providers can do to tackle these issues.

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) announces the promotion of Steve Flannery to senior vice president and general manager EMENA of the newly formed Materials Group. He replaces Hassan H. Rmaile, who was promoted to president, Materials Group worldwide.

Edinburgh-based designer Mairi Helena and leading digitally printed wallpapers manufacturer John Mark recently linked up to produce a bespoke wallpaper featuring a host of special effects, all of which were printed using an HP Latex 2700W Printer.

Following the huge success of Fujifilm’s ‘New Blueprint for Wide Format’ appearance at FESPA 2022 in Berlin, Fujifilm will use FESPA 2023 (Munich, 23rd -26th May) to present developments to its existing Acuity models, as well as unveiling an entirely new machine in the line-up. Additionally, Fujifilm will present more details on its partnership with industrial manufacturer Barberan, to bring single-pass inkjet to the sign and display market.

Full service print provider Minuteman Press Bath recently used Drytac SpotOn Clear monomeric PVC film to add a privacy screen to glass windows and a door surrounding a meeting room for client AgencyUK.

FESPA Global Print Expo is Europe's largest leading trade show for advertising and printing technology and attracts hundreds of renowned exhibitors every year, who present their latest developments and products to the broad trade audience. The Bückeburg-based company Neschen will also be represented again this year: Hall 2, Booth D14.

Avery Dennison® (NYSE:AVY) Graphics Solutions today announced the expansion of its digital overlaminate (DOL) product line with the launch of the advanced DOL Max Series—DOL 1060 Max and DOL 1360 Max—along with DOL 6470, a new PVC-free luster finish overlaminate.

Empire Screen Printing, a leading manufacturer of screen-printed products, has been recognized by 3M, a prominent American multinational conglomerate that applies science in collaborative ways to improve lives daily, as a Preferred Converter. After being a Select Converter for many years, Empire is honored now to receive 3M’s highest level of recognition. Empire’s continuous growth in OEM markets has led to this unique printer and material supplier relationship. This partnership in process improvement means customers can receive custom solutions to meet their specialized labeling needs.

Mimaki Europe, the leading manufacturer of inkjet printing and cutting technologies, will make its return as a gold sponsor to the FESPA 2023 Global Print Expo (May 23rd– 26th in Munich, Germany - Stand B1-B10). The company will join FESPA and the wider printing industry to look at the sector with a ‘new perspective’ with its latest innovations, technologies and collaborative projects. On its booth, Mimaki will display its flagship printers and cutters for the sign graphic, industrial, and textile markets, including the recently announced TxF150-75 Direct-to-Film (DTF) machine, the high performing 330 Series and the entry-level 100 Series.

Wokingham-based Image-Corporate has boosted its production capability, investing in a Canon Colorado 1630 large format graphics printer from CMYUK. The roll-to-roll UV LED printer features UVgel inks making it ideal for producing counter graphics and wallcoverings for the hospitality and catering sector. Image-Corporate will also use the new machine for printing vinyl wraps to create personalised branding for its innovative portable Rapidbar units.

Sign & Digital UK is one of the industry’s most recognised and eagerly anticipated trade shows of the year. The event hosts hundreds of leading exhibitors from throughout the sign and display industry, each one showcasing their latest display solutions, from machinery to media, as well as educational talks from key industry experts across the three days. This year, Premier teamed up with newly acquired merchant GPMI, to demonstrate another eye-catching display for their third year.

Large format print, display and graphics manufacturer MediaCo Group has taken delivery of the UK's first swissQprint Kudu at its state-of-the-art manufacturing site in Trafford Park, Manchester.

Family-run wide format business A1 Signs has become the first company in the world to install an Acuity Prime L flatbed printer at its premises in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands.