Committed to meeting the high-volume production needs of businesses, Epson today announced availability of its new 24-, 36- and 44-inch production-class SureColor® T-Series and SureColor P-Series printing solutions. Leveraging an innovative, space-saving design, the SureColor T-Series technical printers are designed to meet the complex and demanding needs of technical and production printing environments, and the SureColor P-Series photo and graphics printers are designed for photo fulfillment, retail photo labs, poster, and graphic art production.

According to Arnaud Calleja, Vice President of Digital Printing Solutions at Agfa, “Of course, we are thrilled to showcase our latest printing innovations at FESPA. However, trade fairs also serve as an excellent way to stay tuned with the industry. Our team takes pride in being a true partner to print service providers by scrutinizing their requirements and delving into how our comprehensive array of inkjet printers, inks, software, training, and services can best suit their growth trajectories and contribute to sustainable success.”

In the graphic installation community, car, boat and motorcycle wraps have always been considered the “sexy" side of the industry. And who can deny it? But for me as a business owner, profits and shareholder distributions are two things that are very sexy to me.

Quality Print Services (QPS), the one-stop-shop for the wide-format print market, is delighted to announce the availability of the new ColorJet Verve Mini small-format LED UV flatbed printer.

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 the opening of its new, dedicated demonstration facility.

VMGS (Visual Marketing and Graphic Services) has installed a Mimaki UJV55-320 UV LED printer, Kongsberg X24 Edge digital cutting table and a Graphtec FC 9000-160 cutting plotter from CMYUK.

Drytac, the leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large-format print and signage markets, is delighted to announce its products will feature on a number of stands at Sign & Digital UK 2023.

Fujifilm has today confirmed that the Acuity Prime L flatbed printer is now commercially available. The printer, which was unveiled at FESPA 2022, is a larger version of the award-winning Acuity Prime 20 and 30 models.

The IPIA, or the Independent Print Industries Association, is a not-for-profit trade association that’s committed to supporting growth within the print industry. Through an array of promotional opportunities, training, certification and networking events, the IPIA nurtures media exposure and business development for its members. In addition, members gain access to a range of benefits offered by the IPIA’s external partners, including intelligence, arbitration and logistics.

Creative Bee, the digital wide format sister company of litho printing business, Creative Colour n Copy has installed a new Mimaki JV100-160 dedicated roll printer from CMYUK. This is an upgrade to the business’ existing Mimaki equipment – a JV33 eco-solvent and Mimaki CJV33 solvent printer/cutter – both of which have been in reliable service for the best part of two decades.

Embrace Building Wraps has specified and installed PVC-free Kavalan banner material from CMYUK for a recent internal branding project. Its client, Lucas UK, a leading fit out and finishing business in the construction industry, was only too pleased to utilise an eco-responsible material for this venture.

Hollywood Monster has debuted its first commercial job using the PONGS® DESCOR® track system from Arkutex, the surface textiles division of CMYUK.

Diversified print service provider Minuteman Press Bath recently used Drytac Polar Cast to complete an unusual project that involved wrapping one of only six Citroen Ami cars in the entire UK.

Wide-format equipment distributor and Soyang Europe business Josero is expanding the group’s relationship with Fujifilm, announcing an appointment as a Fujifilm Acuity Prime partner to supply the range to customers in the UK. This news follows Soyang Europe’s deal to sell the Acuity Ultra R2 in the UK market in May 2022, and a number of key partnerships won by Josero in recent months.

Newbury-based Paramount4 has invested in a Mimaki UCJV300 -160 printer cutter from CMYUK. Installed in December 2022, this 1.6m wide UV LED roll-to-roll printer will be used for the output of vinyl graphics. It joins a Mimaki UJV55 – 320 UV LED 3.2m roll printer and Easymount laminator also purchased from CMYUK. The new equipment replaces HP, Jetrix, and Roland equipment.

About three months before its kick-off on 16 May, the PRINT & DIGITAL CONVENTION 2023 is on a very positive course for success: the bookings received so far already exceed the previous year’s levels. Numerous international industry players will be represented again making the Düsseldorf congress trade show the trendsetting platform for multi-channel and dialogue marketing. The Ticketshop is open as of now.

Mimaki Europe, the leading manufacturer of inkjet printers and cutting systems, has today announced that a new solution will be officially launched at the company’s next highly anticipated Global Innovation Days online event. Designed to ensure its customers can run cutting-edge, productive businesses and meet the latest demands of the sectors they serve, this new solution is sure to generate huge interest and excitement within the industry.

Cornish-based signage and fine art printer, Print-2-Media, has installed a swissQprint Nyala 4, adding efficiency, quality, and productivity to its print room, as well as opening up new areas of business.

Ainsley Signs has invested in a Canon Colorado 1650 UVgel roll printer from CMYUK. The printer was purchased expressly to boost the throughput times of its banner production. It follows close on the heels of a Kongsberg X24 Digital Cutting Table installation, also purchased from CMYUK last year.

CMYUK has taken delivery of the Mimaki JFX600-2513 UV LED production flatbed printer at its demonstration and training facility in Shrewsbury.

Innotech Digital has announced a two-year agreement with UK Feather Flags, one of the UK’s largest flag producers, to supply their range of Acrobat Flag Hardware, including through the company’s new trade-only division, UK Feather Flags Trade.  By working closely with Innotech, UK Feather Flags now has a flag hardware range that is designed to meet durability standards and the business's specific requirements.