3M, the science-based technology company, has launched the 3M Authorised Rail Partners programme, giving train operators the highest assurance of quality and long-term performance for rolling-stock interior and exterior graphics.
Icon Graphics has invested in Durst technology for the second time in 12 months, now adding a Rho 512R LED printer to its headquarters in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, in another UK first for the company.
Lavastar recently completed a very impressive site cabin wrap in a high profile location in central London. The task at hand was to wrap a large modular site building with a digitally printed banner.
As an industrial designer who first established his business in 2003 and progressed it from the design of exhibition stands, portable displays, banners and flags through to high-end Point-of-Purchase (PoP), Stewart Wilkins has seamlessly evolved his company to meet the trends of the modern marketplace. The nimble and flexible business approach of Splash Display Ltd has now seen the company invest in the latest DYSS X7-1630C digital cutter from AG/CAD.
Drytac has announced the appointment of Daniel Stevenson as its new US Southeast Territory Manager.
Asia Print Expo, the region’s leading exhibition for screen, textile and digital wide format print, is taking place from 21 to 23 February 2019 at the BITEC exhibition centre in Bangkok, Thailand.
Electronics For Imaging, Inc. today reported that teen fashion designer Ariel Swedroe will be featured in a special “Future of Print” keynote session at the upcoming EFI Connect conference in Las Vegas, January 22-25.
The New Year looks bright for South Korean company InkTec as they launch not one, but three new JETRIX printers. These newcomers will add to their already extensive range of roll-to-roll LED-UV flatbed printers.
Global Out of Home Association FEPE International has named the judges for its 2019 Awards: Creative, Lifetime Achievement, Leadership, Technical innovation and the industry’s Rising Star.
Sensient Imaging Technologies, a subsidiary of Sensient Technologies Corporation, announced today the launch of a new range of high performance digital dye sublimation inks for low-viscosity Epson printheads, ElvaJet Opal SB inks.
Durst, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, has launched the Tau 330 RSC E UV inkjet single-pass press that will bring affordable digital production to increasing numbers of converters.
The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) has opened registration for this year's FP3: Functional Printing, Process & Products (May 5–7, Itasca, Illinois). Super early bird registration fees are in place through February 15.
Established in 1982, Symbol is a creative design, print and sign company that has recently gone completely digital after 30 years of traditional screen-printing.
Strickland House, home of the Telford After Care Team (TACT), is always buzzing – even more so now the organisation has expanded with a printing service, using equipment from Roland DG.
Andy Varley and his team at Leeds based Cougar Signs know a thing or two about wrapping. It’s a specialisation. The company has been in business for about eleven years and is no stranger to the art of stretching flat materials over surfaces that are anything but.
Leading provider of digital cutting and print finishing solutions to the sign and graphics industry, Graphtec GB is now supplying as standard its own-brand Graphtec Pro Studio and Graphtec Pro Studio PLUS software programs.
3M, the science-based technology company, has recognised one of its long-term vehicle graphics specialists, Wrap Cube, by appointing it as a Select Gold Partner.
IIMAK, global developer and manufacturer of value-added consumable solutions for the graphics industry, announces the worldwide launch of ResinJet Series replacement inks, the industry’s first high-quality, compatible alternative for use in Hewlett-Packard latex printers.
Durst, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, is expanding its high-revenue Large Format Printing (LFP) segment with a new leadership.
With nearly 200 leading suppliers looking to inspire and educate visitors at this year’s Sign & Digital UK; the leading sign making, display solutions and digital printing show returns to the NEC, Birmingham on 2 to 4 April and will host many new exhibitors in addition to a plethora of highly anticipated returning companies.
Reed Exhibitions, a division of RELX Group, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Mack Brooks Exhibitions in a move that will add an outstanding line-up of industry-leading brands to its global portfolio.
Kornit Digital, a global market leader in digital textile printing innovation, has announced the introduction of the Kornit Atlas.
InPrint USA, the exhibition of print technology for manufacturing, is launching Ask the Experts, where visitors can schedule complimentary consultations with some of the industry’s most accomplished professionals.
Come May 2019, swissQprint will be presenting a dedicated roll to roll printer at Fespa in Munich. This promises to be an interesting addition to the high-end flatbed printers for which the Swiss manufacturer is already known.
Massivit 3D Printing Technologies, the leading provider of large format 3D printing solutions for visual communication, is addressing a rise in sales driven by an EMEA-wide surge in interest in 3D printing, with the opening of a new demo center in Belgium.
Kinetic Global CEO Marc-Antoine de Roys and Posterscope Global CEO Stephen Whyte have been confirmed as Keynote Speakers for FEPE International’s 60th Annual Congress be be held at the Intercontinental Hotel Dubai Festival City on May 1-3 2019.
If you’re in the business of creating and selling promotional clothing and merchandise, you’ll no doubt be aware of Printwear and Promotion LIVE! 2019. Taking place at Birmingham’s NEC from January 20th to 22nd, this annual exhibition is now celebrating its 30th anniversary.
A project promoting the latest superhero blockbuster Aquaman in Canada was turned around in just a few days, using specialist graphics media from Drytac.
The organizers of PRINTING United 2019 (October 23–25, Dallas), the largest printing-focused expo in North America, have opened the Call for Presentations for the event. Submissions will be accepted through February 22.
CMYUK has announced its plans to build a new Digital Textile Development Facility in Shrewsbury. The construction, which will be an extension of their existing industry-renowned Demonstration and Training Centre, will showcase the market-leading digital textile printing equipment and associated technologies.
The team at Imaginators, a UK specialist in large, wide and superwide format digital print solutions, knows that accuracy, speed and colour consistency are all essential for creating the kind of stunning results their clients have come to expect.
Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions announced today that the 2019 Wrap Training schedule is available and registration is open.
Premium Color Group is meeting surging demand for new business and its custom packaging line with high-end LED digital inkjet technology from Electronics For Imaging, Inc.
Roland DGA, a leading provider of digital imaging and 3D devices for professionals, announced today that Andrew Oransky has been appointed the company’s new CEO.
Azonprinter, a worldwide manufacturer of digital inkjet solutions takes a new direction with its Azon Matrix industrial solutions and welcomes new addition, Azon Matrix R platform based on Ricoh Gen5 print heads.
Midlands-based BCS Group, a leading supplier of safety and construction products and services, has installed a Zünd G3 precision cutting machine to boost productivity at its 10,000sq.ft facility in Walsall.
SA International (SAi), the leading provider of software solutions for the signmaking, digital printing and CNC machining industries, has announced the promotion of Gudrun Bonte to VP Product Management.
Roland DG EMEA has announced that its Texart SBL3 dye-sublimation inks have earned certification from ChromaLuxe for outdoor durability.
Flint Group Packaging Inks today confirms the implementation of a price increase for all products sold within Europe.
K6 Media has wrapped up a project for the Salvation Army's Toy Mountain campaign in Ottawa, Canada, with banners, murals and labels printed onto Drytac ReTac Smooth 150.
Pelican Print provides in-house pre-press, litho, digital and large format printing from their two sites, both based in Aylesbury. With a history spanning 20 years, they are very much in the present when it comes to innovation, and recently purchased an ESKO Kongsberg X24 Starter from CMYUK, the UK's largest independent supplier of large format digital printers, cutting equipment and materials.
Leading provider of digital cutting and printing solutions, Graphtec GB has introduced the new LCX1000 label printing and finishing system.
On October 28th, 2018, the 7th All in Print China (AIP 2018) ended with great success in Shanghai. With the theme of ‘Enter the Era of Intelligent Printing’, this year’s AIP highlighted trends and developments of printing technologies in recent years, and vividly revealed the vitality and power of printing technology. Visitors were treated to a ‘feast’ of printing trends and technology in the industry.
Panel discussion at THREADX 19 calls on the White Sox, Astros, Dodgers and Wilson Sporting Goods to talk about changes in purchasing and promotional trends in sports.
JK Group will attend Heimtextil (8 – 11 January 2019 Frankfurt am Main) – the global event for interior textiles trends – showcasing Kiian Digital’s Reactive inks designed for direct printing onto cotton and the other cellulosic fibers.
UDS Sp. z o. o., one of Poland's leaders in point of sale (POS) signage production, will be Central Europe's first user of the EFI Nozomi C18000 single-pass, ultra-high-speed LED inkjet corrugated press from Electronics For Imaging, Inc.
When entrepreneur Paul Marsh was made redundant from a failing business in the run up to Christmas, the highly regarded packaging expert was sought out by worried ex-customers faced with a collapsing supply partner.
Beams International says it 'felt like a bit of a guinea pig' when one of Europe's first Roland DG VersaUV LEC-540 printer/cutter systems was installed at its UK HQ in 2010. But eight years on, the packaging expert is using the same VersaUV LEC to print high-quality mock-ups for Christmas 2019.
Onyx Graphics, Inc., today announced the global availability of ONYX 18.5 software, the latest version release of the company’s wide- and grand-format RIP software.
3M Print Wrap Film Series IJ180mC has recently been sanctioned for 3D applications. William Smith offers the full series of six films, suitable for even more of the most challenging shapes and even deeper curves.
Roland DG will be a key exhibitor at the forthcoming Printwear & Promotion LIVE! 2019 exhibition, taking place at Birmingham's NEC from January 20th to 22nd 2019, with the goal of boosting the business of every delegate who attends.
CMYUK has announced the appointment of Brett Platt as Digital Textile Manager. The new position reflects the significant investment CMYUK is making in digital textiles across soft signage, home décor and fashion markets.
Massivit 3D, the leading provider of large format 3D printing technology for visual communication and entertainment, has announced that Academy Award-winning design studio and manufacturing facility, Weta Workshop, has installed a Massivit 1800 3D Printing Solution at its Wellington, New Zealand-based premises.
Mimaki USA, a global industry leader of wide-format inkjet printers and cutters, today announced the availability of the 3M MCS Warranty on the company’s UCJV300 Series with LUS-200 inks.
Epson has announced Equipment Zone in New Jersey has opened its Epson Certified Solution Center. As the first Epson Certified Solution center located on the East Coast, potential Epson customers can visit Equipment Zone to engage with product experts and run test print samples using their own files on the Epson dye-sublimation, signage, photography, and direct-to-garment (DTG) solutions.
Bristol, UK, December 12, 2018: Drytac, a leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large format print and signage markets, has appointed Aimie Rosser to the position of Customer Service Associate.
Registration is now open for InPrint USA, the exhibition of print technology for manufacturing. The event will take place April 9-11, 2019 at the Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC) in Louisville and will bring industrial print seekers and suppliers face-to-face with industry experts and innovators.
At Heimtextil, Sentec will introduce DigiScape wallcovering, a superior PVC-free alternative to vinyl coated wallcovering materials. DigiScape non-woven wallcovering print media is reinforced with synthetic fibers for strength and durability.
Heimtextil, the biggest international trade fair for home and contract textiles, will be held in Frankfurt from 8-11 January 2019 and, for the 8th consecutive year, HP will have a presence with a curated exhibition space showcasing the benefits of the Latex Technology through a selection of concepts and designs on display.
Heimtextil, the biggest international trade fair for home and contract textiles, will be held in Frankfurt from 8-11 January 2019 and, for the 8th consecutive year, HP will have a presence with a curated exhibition space showcasing the benefits of the Latex Technology through a selection of concepts and designs on display.
Internationally celebrated copywriter and Leagas Delaney co-founder and chairman Tim Delaney is to deliver the Creative Keynote address at the FEPE International Congress in Dubai from May 1-3.
Esko has unveiled the latest update to the Esko Software Platform. This newest release delivers a host of platform-wide updates and continues Esko’s ongoing commitment to regularly and consistently enhancing the solutions portfolio customers rely on.
This year’s British Sign Awards proved an eventful one for Roland DG. Organised by the British Sign and Graphics Association (BSGA), the British Sign Awards aims to recognise innovation and excellence in the field of sign-making.
At Viscom Düsseldorf 2019, January 8th till 10th, 2019, MUTOH Deutschland (Hall 14 – F72) in close cooperation with three of its Mutoh Certified Partners (MCP) for Germany - Ludwig Lockamp Vertriebs GmbH (Essen), M & C GmbH (Trier) and Wespitec (Eschweiler) – will present Mutoh’s popular ValueJet LED UV direct to object and wide format printer range including the new ValueJet 1638UR, a 162 cm wide roll to roll 6 colour UV LED printer.
Based in Lisbon, Ocyan Group is a leading print company offering a full end-to-end service from pre-press to finishing, delivering a range of offset, commercial digital and wide format applications to a variety of customers in Portugal and beyond.
Metamark has appointed Daryl Hanzal to the role of *VP Sales, USA.* The role reports to Metamark’s recently appointed VP of International Sales, Shaun Hobson, and is based in the United States where Daryl will be responsible for supporting and growing Metamark’s network of distribution partners.
The conference programme is free to attend for all visitors to the exhibition and will run every day from 11.00am on stand N20. Simultaneous translation in Thai and English will be available for every seminar presented by both local and international speakers.
Continued growth and commitment to excellence in print production has led Lake Graphics Label & Sign Company to further enhance their digital printing capabilities with the addition of the Durst Rho P10 HS Plus.
Safety should be at the forefront of everyone's minds when creating a public space, with the choice of building materials, exit routes, sprinklers and alarms top priorities. But the safety of graphic materials should also be considered when planning campaigns in public buildings including hospitals, schools, transport hubs and retail environments.
Onyx Graphics, Inc., the market leader in powerful and reliable wide-format and grand-format RIP and print workflow software, has taken the financial sting out of print errors with ColorCheck, a process control toolset for colour accuracy, consistency, and conformance to standards such as G7 and FOGRA. With ColorCheck, which was introduced this summer with ONYX 18, Print Service Providers can have confidence in meeting customer colour expectations.
Vinehall Displays has got into the Christmas spirit with a festive advertising project for Coca-Cola, transforming a retail kiosk into a yuletide grotto. The displays were printed on Roland DG SOLJET Pro 3 and Pro 4 high-production wide-format printers.
The organizer of Labelexpo India is pleased to report its 6th edition of Labelexpo India, which took place at India Expo Centre & Mart in Greater Noida from 22 to 25 November 2018, was its largest show to date in the region. A total of 9,851 visitors from 55 countries passed through its doors over the four days of the show, 22.7 percent more than in its last edition in 2016 and the biggest visitor increase to date.
Brand Management Group (BMG) is pleased to announce the addition of the Vescom line of digital wallcoverings to its Digital Décor Suite in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Vescom B.V. is known for its high-end line of commercial embossed vinyl media and is the world’s largest commercial wallcovering company.
In late November, the swissQprint distribution network got together in Switzerland. The partners were introduced to the latest developments from the manufacturer of large format printers.
FESPA has launched its visitor campaign for the FESPA 2019 Global Print Expo and the co-located European Sign Expo 2019, which take place from 14 to 17 May 2019 at Messe Munich, Germany.
The Onset X3, a full-bed wide format UV inkjet flatbed printer provides more opportunities at Southern Carton, a family owned and operated third generation solutions company specializing in packaging, based in Lewisburg, Tennessee.
SA International (SAi), the leading provider of software solutions for the signmaking, digital printing and CNC machining industries, has announced the appointment of Mikki Webb as Director of Customer Experience.
Rennes, France-based screen and digital printing company Bourgeois Publicité has installed an EFI VUTEk LX3 Pro hybrid flatbed/roll-to-roll superwide-format printer from Electronics For Imaging, Inc. to enhance the quality it offers in premium digital print graphics.
Gerber Technology is pleased to report that it has successfully completed two major expositions on both sides of the Atlantic on October 18-20, 2018 featuring the Gerber MCT Cutter and TigerVision software. Both products have been added to Gerber’s portfolio through its recent acquisition of MCT Digital, combining two rich histories of innovation in both hardware and software solutions.
Space within a shopping mall in Calgary, Canada has been transformed into a tennis court using award-winning specialist floor graphics media from Drytac.
Nominations are now open for FEPE International’s 5th Annual Awards to be presented at its Annual congress in Dubai from May 1-3. The Awards will be presented at the Gala Dinner on May 2.
HL Display is in the business of helping its customers to create attractive and profitable in-store environments. With its solutions installed in 265,000 stores across 50 countries, it is a global leader in the development of innovative and sustainable solutions, creating a better shopping experience for people all over the world.
Summa, a leading manufacturer of high-end cutting plotters, proudly presents two new sizes of their finishing flatbed systems. The F3232 and F3220 are based on the proven technology of the Summa F Series.
William Smith, part of the William Smith Group 1832, has teamed up with 3M to host free vehicle WrapShops for customers across the UK.
Packaging leader ASG Spark has upgraded its Roland printing system to a new VersaUV S-Series, meaning it can print onto a virtually unlimited variety of materials and objects.
By Johan Bonner, General Manager at Squid (https://squid-belgium.be/en/) It’s no secret that Squid does things a little differently when it comes to marrying the world of print and interior design.
Roland DG is delighted to announce that Christian Duyckaerts and Beth Kempton will be official judges at Roland Hero 2018, the inaugural awards programme putting a spotlight on the incredible members of the Roland community across the EMEA region.
Sign & Digital UK, the leading sign making, display solutions and digital printing show, will return to Birmingham’s NEC from 2 to 4 April with its most compelling Main Stage programme to date, designed in collaboration with its visitors.
Birmingham-based large format print business, Andesign, has deployed its Massivit 1800 3D Printing Solution to produce a jaw-dropping 3.5m-high x 2m-long (11.5ft x 6.56ft) African elephant.
Roland DG, a global provider of printing, cutting, engraving and milling machines, has joined the duomedia family of clients with a goal of enhancing market awareness and visibility.
Exclusive UK and Irish Mimaki distributor, Hybrid Services Ltd has announced the addition of Josero to its network of Sign & Graphics Authorised Partners.
Pyramid Display Materials, the UK’s leading distributors of sign and display products, have appointed Isabel McGinty to develop sales in Scotland.
Companies from a wide variety of sectors - including graphics, packaging, textiles and aerospace - recently attended the Open House hosted at Zünd UK's dedicated demonstration suite in St Albans.
International Out of Home association FEPE International’s 60th anniversary Congress is now open for registrations. Congress, with the theme The Fame Game, will be held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Dubai from May 1 to 3 2019.
The organizer of the Labelexpo Global Series, Tarsus Group has unveiled a new portfolio of trade shows targeting the branded print market, which aim to connect the whole print supply chain.
Innotech Digital client Specialist Signs recently created a ‘killer' wall display that's a real feast for the eyes, thanks to General Formulations Wallmark Canvas.
Leading printable media supplier, Soyang Europe has announced further expansion of its sales team due to company growth.
OKI Europe has launched a dedicated database for ColorPainter users with over 14,000 media profiles, giving registered users fast, free access to accurate media and colour management settings and unlocking new revenue opportunities for graphic arts businesses and creative organisations.
Mutoh Europe announces availability of a new member in its popular ValueJet wide format digital printer family, the VJ-1627MH. The ValueJet 1627MH is a 64” (1625 mm) wide hybrid printer featuring a hot air knife media drying system and unique resin-based inks enabling direct printing on both rigid and roll substrates.
One of the largest material suppliers in the UK, William Smith Group 1832, has added to its team of experts with a new appointment.