Roland DG Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters, today announced the launch in the EMEA region* of the VersaUV LEF2-300 benchtop UV flatbed printer; the latest model in the popular range of LEF2 series benchtop UV printers. The new LEF2-300 boasts the same stunning quality and ultra-realistic graphics of the recently launched LEF2-200, whilst delivering 1.5 times the print area and printing speed for the volume production of profitable, customised products on demand. The new model also offers an exciting range of enhancements that make the LEF2-300 even easier and more efficient to use.

Based in Middleton, Manchester Print Services has grown over its eight-year history to attract a range of customers in the retail POS and exhibitions markets. Recognising that these industries were moving away from typical board graphics and towards fabric materials, the business has invested in dye-sublimation and direct-to-textile printing systems – and, in 2018, a new Blackman & White laser cutting and routing table.

The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) today announces that registration is open for a pair of screen printing-centric workshops designed specifically for apparel decorators. “Art & Separations for Screen Printed Apparel” (December 2 - 3) and “Totally T-Shirts! Apparel Screen Printing” (December 4 - 6) will be held at SGIA’s lab in Fairfax, Va.

Roland DG Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters worldwide, today announced the launch in the EMEA region1 of the LV series laser engravers: the 29” (736 mm) LV-290 and 18” (457 mm) LV-180.

Bespoke suitcase company Personalised Luggage has installed two new HP DesignJet Z6810 to help it meet increasing demand for its unique product – while making substantial savings on ink.

Durst, manufacturer of advanced digital production technologies, has announced that J&A Imaging Station Sdn Bhd in Petaling Jaya Selangor, Malaysia has become the first customer in Asia to invest in a Rho 512R LED production printer. An important factor in the company’s second investment in Durst technology is because brands are increasing needing bigger retail displays to be printed five meters wide.

William Smith Group 1832 were thrilled to welcome around 100 trade professionals from the sign and graphics industry to their Open Day in Barnard Castle earlier in the month.

The popularity of large format prints is evident; in fact, according to a Canon U.S.A. survey, issued by Ipsos in February 2019, Americans feel posters (46%) and banners (41%) are more influential than magazine websites (37%) and podcasts (36%) when it comes to campaigns and causes. Due to this market trend, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of the new Canon Large Format Printer App designed to create a virtually seamless customer experience to keep users updated and informed about their imagePROGRAF printer.

Driving the evolution of wide format digital printing towards ultra-efficient, cost-effective and sustainable production processes, Mimaki Europe, a leading manufacturer of inkjet printers and cutting systems, announces today the launch of its Plus series, the next generation of its industry-acclaimed large-format printing and cutting solutions. Debuting worldwide at The Print Show (NEC Birmingham, UK, 17–19 September), the brand-new CJV300 Plus, JV300 Plus and CG-FXII Plus will be on display on Stand E10, Hall 9 where Mimaki will be represented by its authorised UK distributor, Hybrid Services.