Fleet Branding Solutions provider OPG has added a new HP Latex 3200 wide-format printer to its Lanarkshire headquarters, adding to its three existing HP Latex 570 systems - with 'wonderful' results since its installation in July 2019.
CMYUK has further expanded its sales team with the appointment of Charlotte Crampton as Senior Technical Sales Consultant.
Quality Print Services (QPS) has announced the launch of a new ink refill solution for Brother GT-3 Series of direct-to-garment (DTG) printers.
Blackman & White has announced it will be showcasing a wide range of applications for its flexible cutting technology at Advanced Engineering 2019.
Josero has recruited two new Business Development Managers, Sarah Winterbottom and Roger Sherratt, who bring with them decades of experience in the print industry.
Nicole Spencer, Operations Director at Hull-based printing specialists RMC Digital Print, has been appointed the new UK president at the FESPA UK Association.
Roland DG Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters worldwide, today announced the addition of the new SG2 1625mm, 1371mm and 762mm (64”, 54”,30”) wide-format eco-solvent printer/cutters to its latest generation TrueVIS series.
Graphics professionals in the UK will benefit from a local partnership between HP and Zünd UK, which sees an HP Latex R2000 installed in Zünd's demonstration suite.
Manchester Print Services has taken delivery of the UK's first HP Stitch S1000 super-wide dye sublimation printer, following its much-anticipated launch at the FESPA show in May 2019.
Eighteen months ago, dye sublimation didn’t even register on the dial at Manchester Print Services, the wide-format digital printing company set-up by Lee Egan and Andy Lambert in 2010.
A school in Doncaster, UK, has had a makeover in time for the new academic year thanks to Turner Signs and products from Drytac.
Organisers of The Print Show have revealed that the 2020 edition of the annual event will switch to a run of Sunday to Tuesday, taking place from September 27th to 29th in Halls 7 and 8 at the NEC in Birmingham.
HP has partnered with local artist and photographer Henry Reichhold to capture views of the River Thames landscape. The installation, called ‘One Hour’, is on display at London Bridge Station as part of the Totally Thames Festival - an annual celebration of the iconic river.
A leading provider of integrated hardware and software solutions for packaging, labels and wide format customers, Esko has opened a brand new UK warehouse to bring faster direct shipping to its customers – and at reduced prices.
Vism and FESPA UK have announced they have joined forces to launch a unique industry event. The joint venture will include the inaugural UK Graphic Awards, celebrating the achievements of the wide format graphics printing and installation industry and Thrive in Print - a brand new conference dedicated to informing and educating wide format printing business managers and owners.
Roland DG Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters, today announced launch of the VersaUV LEC2-300 30” (762 mm) UV printer/cutter.
Your Print Specialists (YPS) has been appointed as an authorised reseller of the full range of Drytac digital print media and film products.
Latest technology breakthroughs, best practices and trends will be the focus of detailed and in-depth discussions for Ricoh ProcessDirector users during the third Interact Europe.
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.
Hybrid Services, the UK and Ireland Mimaki distributor, is set to unveil a series of new products at The Print Show 2019, which is taking place from Tuesday 17th – Thursday 19th September at the NEC.
A year following the installation of a wide-bed cutter/router from Blackman & White, Manchester Print Services is using its innovative laser technology to meet thriving market demand for textiles.
Zund’s continued commitment to the UK Printing and Signage sector as the market leader in digital cutting technology sees our latest offering of packaged deals on selected Zund S3 cutters exclusive to The Print Show.
Sign & Digital UK (SDUK), the leading signmaking, display solutions and digital printing show, is returning to Birmingham’s NEC from 28 to 30 April with an all new show in a new hall.
Britain’s leading manufacturer and exporter of rigid plastic media for the print industry sees its sponsorship of the awards as an investment in the future of the UK industry.
Mimaki’s UK and Irish distributor, Hybrid Services is set to reveal the brand new Mimaki SWJ-320EA super-wide eco-solvent printer for its European debut at The Print Show, following the machine’s global launch at FESPA Africa 2019.
PONGS materials and CMYUK’s unique Consumable Supported Asset Finance (CSAF) are proving to be a dynamic duo for this Leeds-based wide-format print specialist.
Bespoke suitcase company Personalised Luggage has installed two new HP DesignJet Z6810 printers to help it meet increasing demand for its unique product - while making substantial savings on ink.
Digital printing and finishing have always been closely aligned. However, a new agreement between CMYUK, the UK’s largest independent supplier of wide format digital printers, cutters and materials with Wrexham-based AE Sewing Machines has created an even greater symbiosis that will significantly benefit PSPs.
Spandex, the one-stop supplier of innovative solutions to the sign, graphics and display industries introduces six new satin metallic colours from Avery Dennison’s Supreme Wrapping Film (SWF) range of colour change wrapping vinyls.
Pyramid Display Materials, the leading supplier to the U.K. Sign and Display market, has acquired the assets, stock and goodwill of plastic substrate distributor and fabrication house POS Plastics.
Supplier of routing and cutting systems, AXYZ Automation Group is to hold a further Open House Day in London on October 9.
Discount Displays says it is already feeling the cost benefits of its new HP Latex R2000 Plus, which was installed this summer to replace two older machines - and has praised its overall 'quality, flexibility and vibrancy'.
Now available from William Smith, the newly launched 3M Colour Wrap Film Series 2080 is set to wow vehicle wrappers with its high conformability, smooth application and added protection during installation.
Vism, the fast-growing producer of a project management software system specifically designed and built for the sign and graphics installation industry and used by the likes of Macroart, VGL and Hollywood Monster, has announced the appointment of Izabella Ivanovici to the role of Client Engagement Manager.
Drytac products will be showcased across The Print Show this autumn, with technology partners and even some celebrity guests demonstrating the leading manufacturer's adhesive-coated products.
swissQprint is investing in a new subsidiary to become the sole provider of sales, servicing and application support in the UK.
With diversification a key issue in the print industry in 2019, Roland DG is looking forward to showcasing its most versatile technology at The Print Show next month.
HP will be at The Print Show this year with the first UK showing of the new HP Stitch S series – a portfolio of digital textile printers that deliver incredibly fast and precise colour-matching abilities.
Durst, manufacturer of advanced production technologies, has appointed Peter Jones to a newly-created role as Labels Business Development Manager for the UK and Ireland.
The Colour House has become one of the first UK businesses to use the brand new Nazdar 204 Series digital imaging inks, supplied by wide-format print specialist Quality Print Services (QPS).
Leading sign and graphics specialist FASTSIGNS UK has reported a double-digit increase in sales revenues for their UK franchisees, for the first six-months of the year, following major investments in technology.
One of the UK’s largest funeral providers has appointed a leading display specialist to update window displays across their UK-wide network of funeral homes.
Paragon Service Point, one of the UK’s leading providers of retail print and design services, has re-branded to Service Graphics, following the acquisition of the assets of Service Graphics Ltd Glasgow and Skelmersdale by Paragon Group UK earlier this year.
International rigid plastic media manufacturer, Brett Martin, will be presenting the latest addition to its Foamalux range for the print, display and signage sectors – Foamalux Calibre – along with its well-established range of Foamalux products at PRINTING United (October 23 – 25, 2019: Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, Dallas, Texas. Booth 7952, Wide Graphic & Wide Format Exhibit Hall).
Business Continuity Ltd, which specialises in providing disaster recovery and business continuity solutions for the high volume print and mail industry, has installed an Océ ColorStream 3900 web supplied by Canon UK.
Roland DG has wrapped up another interactive customer event at its inspirational Creative Centre in Clevedon, with the UV Printing Bootcamp uncovering yet more exciting applications for Roland VersaUV LEF technology.
The UK’s only manufacturer of cutting systems has hit the national headlines after it was featured on Channel 5 news.
The very first Océ Colorado roll to roll 1650 printer has been installed at Multiprint Solutions in Stockport. Andy Bruce and Mike Riley took over Multiprint in June last year and since that time have been investing heavily in new machinery to vastly improve the large format offering to their clients which include advertising agencies, POS and merchandisers ,retail and display/event companies locally and nationwide.
Epson will use The Print Show 2019 (NEC, Birmingham, 17th-19th September 2019) to reaffirm its commitment to the UK signage, textile, label, technical, photographic and dye-sublimation printing sectors.
Mimaki’s UK and Irish distributor, Hybrid Services returns to the Print Show once again and will host the first public presentation of the new Mimaki JFX200-2513EX 8’ x 4’ flatbed LED UV printer.
More than two thirds (68%) of those who took part in the online survey said that recruiting and retaining qualified staff is a key issue, with more than half of those (51.47%) saying that staffing issues pose a significant problem to their business.
The UK’s oldest sign maker and leading trade supplier to the sign and graphics industry, is opening its doors and holding one of the most highly-anticipated trade events of the year.
Like many family owned businesses, Tailor Made Signs & Embroidery was set-up as a home based business that has flourished over its 20 years of existence.
Since 1989, Classic Print has relied on Roland technology, for both its excellent quality and the continued reliability of RolandCare warranty packages. Now as they take delivery of their 17th Roland DG Machine, the question remains: what keeps Classic Print coming back to Roland?
The strong relationship with materials supplier CMYUK is helping ProCo consolidate its wide-format credentials through its use of PONGS materials.
The Leeds centre of global signage specialist, FASTSIGNS, has teamed up with SIMTrack Driver Performance Centre, to help launch a state of the art driver training simulator facility in the North of England.
Spandex, the one-stop supplier of innovative solutions to the sign, graphics and display industries, is launching the latest addition to the established ImagePerfect range of specialist window and glass films.
With over 20 years of history providing exhibition and event stands, Modex has added new products and capacity to its custom stand offering with further investment in Mimaki printing hardware.
Building on the success of its predecessor, the SureColor SC-F6200, Epson has announced the new SC-F6300, 44-inch, dye-sublimation printer.
With almost every business either contemplating or already transitioning to the cloud according to predictions by Gartner, Xeretec has expanded its established offerings to include Cloud Services designed to simplify and accelerate their journey.
Roland DG has appointed Amaya Sales UK as a new distributor for the TrueVIS SG-300, a versatile printer/cutter that sits perfectly within Amaya's existing portfolio of garment decoration systems.
Roland DG has appointed Granthams as a supplier for TrueVIS large-format printer/cutter solutions, the next stage in a long relationship between the two companies.
Latcham Direct, a leading provider of data, digital, print, marketing and fulfilment services in the UK, has installed a new Océ VarioPrint i300 after approaching Canon, leading imaging solution provider, with aims to boost quality and speed, while reducing running costs.
Digital textile printing pioneer, Epson, has announced the two winners of its New Designers ‘Outstanding Use of Print in Textiles’ prize, awarded on the first day of the prestigious annual two-week New Designers Exhibition, held at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London (26-29 June & 3-6 July 2019).
With the recent installation of a VUTEk FabriVU 340i, Hollywood Monster has now purchased 11 EFI VUTEk printers from CMYUK in a total investment approaching £5m.
Wahooti is one of the country’s fastest growing full-service printing solutions providers. Thanks to a mix of knowledge, experience, relationships, technology and an unflinching commitment to customer service, Wahooti has built an unrivalled reputation for getting the job done and done to the highest quality.
There’s nothing this company can’t do for its clients, and its latest equipment installation from CMYUK has pushed its services into the stratosphere.
Print finishing specialist Morgana Systems has signed up to exhibit at its fifth consecutive Print Show, billing the event as an efficient day out for print service providers of all sizes.
Like many family owned businesses, Tailor Made Signs & Embroidery was set-up as a home based business that has flourished over its 20 years of existence. Joanne Pawlett started a small embroidery business from home and after husband Lee later joined the company and the couple got their first industrial unit and printer in 2002 - the growth ever since has been exponential.
Roland DG is welcoming the graphics community to an open event, where they can put UV printing to the test with their own choice of unusual object or material.
Pure Theatre has been able to achieve ‘perfect, smooth black' borders for its projector screens thanks to ‘brilliant' support from Quality Print Services (QPS) and inks from Nazdar.
When Jodie Comer’s pop-art-pyjamaed character, Villanelle strode through suburbia in episode one of the hotly anticipated second season of the BBC’s Killing Eve, viewers took to social media in their droves to try to locate the design.
Leading supplier of CNC machining solutions, AXYZ Automation Group has redesigned and upgraded its well-known three-in-one AXYZ PANELBuilder machine.
Chris Broadhurst, former General Manager of the Graphic Systems Division in the UK promoted to a senior European role as Head of Offset, with former National Sales Manager Andy Kent announced as his successor.
Epson UK is proud to announce that Birmingham City University (BCU)’s Facility of Arts, Design and Media student, Priti Patel, is this year’s recipient of its ‘Outstanding Use of Print’ Award.
Peter Black was established in 1947 but is always looking ahead, with an investment in the most cutting-edge UV-LED printing technology from Roland DG helping to support its continued success into 2019 and beyond.
Originally launched in 2018, the CRN Women in Channel Awards celebrate a positive shift towards a more equal gender balance within the technology industry.
To join its portfolio of carefully selected technology, including three Roland roll-to-roll printers – two Versacamms and one Soljet Pro 4 XR-640 – Essex-based cross-media print & graphics production company The Wrap Shop, recently invested in a flatbed Summa F cutter from printMAX. For co-founder Steve Hart it was a simple decision – he had seen the machine in action.
Research commissioned by the UK sign and graphics industry’s leading trade association, the ISA-UK powered by BSGA, has revealed that, despite the uncertain political times, optimism is high in the industry.
The arrival of an Epson SureColor SC-S80600 large format printer has opened up a new dimension to Smith Sign & Display that will significantly enhance the company’s trade print offering.
Epson has revealed that it will use The Print Show 2019 to demonstrate new technology in the UK for the first time, with the digital print giant saying the event offers “huge opportunities” for visitors to find out how they can grow their print business.
Solopress has become the latest new customer for Agfa UK, investing in two new Agfa Anapurna hybrid UV LED printers to satisfy their rapidly growing wide format area of the business.
Acrylic display specialist Floreeda Fabrications chose a new Roland DG VersaUV S-Series LEJ-640S for its new, larger premises for its print quality and generous head height, but soon discovered this UV-LED printer could add a new dimension to its work – literally.
After 35 years in print as a journalist and PR consultant Diana Thompson, managing director of Plus Point PR, has decided to take a break. She is stepping down from the Epson account this month and, after a fantastic 25 year relationship with Heidelberg UK, will part ways at the end of September.
A leading retail display, print and signage company has unveiled the latest addition to their range of printers.
In early 2019, VGL implemented Vism, an easy-to-use project management software system specifically designed and built for the signage, graphics and installation industry. Vism was selected to save time and improve customer service and satisfaction for VGL’s installation process, replacing the company’s existing systems and embarking on a long term relationship to help further improve operational efficiency.
Quality Print Services (QPS), a wide-format print specialist, key reseller for Roland DG and the main UK distributor of Nazdar digital inkjet ink products, has installed two new Roland Texart XT-640 printers at cycle jersey specialist EventureWorks. Both high-speed dye sublimation devices are running Nazdar's NDT600 Series bulk ink systems.
Guildford, UK-based Digital Sign Services has purchased two EFI VUTEk 5r+ LED superwide roll-to-roll printers from Electronics For Imaging, Inc. within the past six months.
T-shirts and windows and walls, oh my! If you want to make your creative mark you need the right kit. Luckily a new guide from Roland DG shows just how easy it is to grow a business with a vinyl cutter, creating everything from window signage to custom clothing.
The Westcoast Group of companies are pleased to announce that they have acquired Colourgen Ltd, the long-established wide format print distributor. The acquisition by the Westcoast Group continues their investment to strengthen and expand the ‘value-added’ distribution sector.
Southend-based print firm Solopress, have signed a deal with Agfa for two Anapurna H2500i LED hybrid wide-format presses. They will be driven by Agfa’s Asanti Production workflow.
Earlier this month, Harrods launched Fashion Re-told, London’s most luxurious charity pop-up, raising vital funds for the NSPCC.
Digital Textile Printing offers the established print service provider an incredible opportunity for expansion, as the marketplace for digital textiles continues to grow at a phenomenal rate. CMYUK talk about the exponential growth expected and why they are best placed to help your business discover a new marketplace.
Pureprint Group continue to invest in its large format print division Imprint and have recently spent £2.5 million on two new Inca Digital Onset x3 presses. They have also taken on new talent aligning investment to deliver against their client’s requirements.
To help keep vehicle wrappers at the top of their game William Smith, part of the William Smith Group 1832, has partnered with Arlon to host three free vehicle WrapShops towards the end of May.
Leading supplier of high-performance digital flatbed and roll-fed cutting plotters, Graphtec GB has added the latest Flexi 19 design and production software to its product portfolio.
The Print Show will celebrate its fifth anniversary year with a brand new feature – a book signing and meet-and-greet with three famous celebrities.
Exclusive UK and Irish Mimaki distributor, Hybrid Services has added three new staff to its sales and technical teams as it continues to expand its reseller and end user support capabilities.
At Roland DG, we get very excited when we launch new devices and why wouldn’t we? It makes us proud when our investment in research and development results in ground-breaking new solutions. It’s easy to forget that our already-established devices are still changing lives and helping jump-start new businesses.
The Xaar 1201 printhead is proving instrumental in helping Nottingham-based research organisation, Added Scientific, establish the suitability of inkjet printing in the manufacture of personalised pharmaceutical pills, where dosages could be tailored to individuals on an industrial scale.