Under the heading ‘New beginnings. New opportunities’, Agfa celebrates the gradual ‘reopening’ of the world and the occasion to present its updated range of inkjet printing solutions live to the European graphic industry at FESPA in Amsterdam (12-15 October).

Romi and Russell Pinsent are the new owners of Minuteman Press in Hove located at 186-188 Portland Rd. They bought the long-running independent print shop TJ’s Branding Solutions, which operated for 30 years, through Minuteman Press International’s conversion programme. Romi says, “We are so excited to carry the legacy of TJ’s Branding Solutions and expand our products and services through Minuteman Press to benefit our local business clients and community.”

Print on demand, in the shortest possible time, personalized – changing customer requirements and a pandemic that is causing enormous pressure. These days, print service providers are challenged more than ever to prepare their businesses for the future. Automation is an important component in this process.

Innovative large-format printer, MacroArt has reported its busiest month since the start of the pandemic with the both the return of live events, exhibitions and conferences and expansion into new sectors driving the growth in sales, resulting in the recruitment of six new staff.

The countdown is now on to the UK Graphic Awards 2021, with the finalists announced in the run-up to the 14 September gala event after the daytime Thrive in Print conference.

With many of us back in the office after more than a year of working from home, now is the perfect opportunity for business owners and brand managers to reflect on the office space they have and consider how to transform it into a more inspiring and welcoming environment.

Large-format print business JKN Digital has revealed that the reliability and efficiency of its four HP Latex machines enabled it to continue producing high quality printed work at fast turnaround speeds throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

To laminate or not to laminate? Have you ever asked yourself this question? If not, then perhaps you should. It could be the difference between winning or losing your next job.

After seven months of postponement due to COVID-19 pandemic, Amsterdam's FESPA Global Print Expo can finally be made up for. The Neschen Group will be present with innovations in Graphics during the event from October 12 to 15, 2021 (Hall 5, Stand 5-M10).

Whether it is opening a new store or restaurant, directing people online, or building awareness of a brand, it is critical to stand out and be seen by your target audience. After all, you want potential customers to be able to easily find their way to your business. 

Mactac® Distributor Products announces its OODLES multi-print wall media has earned UL 10b and 10c certification, meeting the latest compliance requirements for out-facing elevator door applications.

Pantone LLC, the global authority on colour and provider of professional colour standards for the design industries, announced today that CMYK Coated and Uncoated Guides will now be available printed using G7® calibration, making them achievable at almost any print provider in the world. The CMYK Guides offer more colours to choose from, with 1,889 coated colours that do not match any existing Pantone Formula Guide Coated colour, and 1,653 unique uncoated colours that do not match any existing Pantone Formula Guide Uncoated colour.

Leading manufacturer, NUtec Digital Ink now offers an alternative ink range for Roland® Eco-Sol MAX and MAX2 users in the form of its Diamond eco-solvent product range.

Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (‘Kongsberg PCS’) has confirmed the appointment of Wim Brunsting as Sales Director for its business across the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.

Online print company Solopress has implemented a raft of website upgrades that significantly enhance user experience across the site and throughout the ordering process.

Agfa UK have announced a new partnership with Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems, which will see their new Rugby showroom displaying the latest Kongsberg PCS cutting tables to suit Agfa’s award-winning wide-format solutions.

When the pandemic created the urgent need for social distancing measures, the printing community responded quickly. Critical messaging applications were produced – they were bespoke, high quality, easy to install, eyecatching and hardwearing.

With the goal of re-energising the print industry and stimulating market activity – while providing a platform for industry professionals to network and simply have fun – the IPIA will close 2021 with its first physical event for almost two years, supported all the way by its sister association the BAPC.

The Swiss manufacturer of high-end large format printers, swissQprint, installed the 100th unit in the US during the pandemic in 2020. The customer, Tier One Communications of Portland, have taken their business to the next level thanks to this investment.

Jeff and Taunya Foley have owned their printing business for nearly 15 years. With their daughter Kelsie and son-in-law Mike working alongside them, Minuteman Press in Wethersfield is truly a family-owned small business. Minuteman Press in Wethersfield has remained open throughout the pandemic as an essential business, providing high-demand products that are helping other local businesses reopen and ramp up their marketing efforts to bring back customers.

Super-Wide Digital has advanced its corporate sustainability goals with the adoption of eco materials from CMYUK. It has ordered a rolling consignment of PVC-free Kavalan for its banner work, and UFabrik ECO materials, a range of textiles made with yarn produced from recycled single-use waste plastic.