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• Agfa and EFI forge strategic global partnership
  30 Jan 2024

  Within the framework of the partnership, Agfa will integrate EFI’s roll-to-roll system into its offerings, while EFI will incorporate Agfa’s high-end hybrid inkjet printers into its suite of solutions.

• FESPA Middle East to return to Dubai Exhibition Centre in 2025
  30 Jan 2024

  FESPA has announced that the second edition of FESPA Middle East will return to the Dubai Exhibition Centre in 2025.

• Drytac materials selected for new Hollywood film ‘Wonka’
  30 Jan 2024

  Ontario, Canada-based print business Global Printing Enterprises (GPE) recently used several products from Drytac to produce an immersive display promoting the new Hollywood film ‘Wonka’.

• HP Latex drives early success for Artistic Hub in Dubai
  29 Jan 2024

  Dubai-based diversified printing business Artistic Hub Advertising has praised the role HP Latex printing technology has played during its first three years of trading, saying its two HP machines have helped establish the company as a leading provider in the region.

• ReTac Textures film used for Alice in Wonderland wall graphics
  25 Jan 2024

  Virginia-based diversified printing and signage business Trophy and Sign Center used Drytac ReTac Textures wallcovering film to create a stunning wall mural based on the iconic children’s book ‘Alice in Wonderland’.

• Berger Textiles announces participation at FESPA Middle East
  24 Jan 2024

  Berger Textiles, a leading global supplier of textiles for wide format digital printing, interior decor and apparel, will spotlight its full Soft Signage solutions portfolio for the first time at FESPA Middle East 2024 (Dubai Exhibition Centre, 29-31 January 2024).

• Fiery unifies large format print production with Fiery XF 8
  22 Jan 2024

  Fiery LLC, the largest independent provider of digital front ends (DFEs), announced the latest release of Fiery XF for wide to superwide print production.

• Landa plans expansion with new ink plant in North America
  18 Jan 2024

  Landa Digital Printing manufacturer of Nanographic Printing presses, today announced that it will be opening an ink plant to supply its growing North American customer base. The new plant is expected to begin operations in H2, 2024.

• Storage conditions and environmental factors for print media
  16 Jan 2024

  As the seasons change and we move through the winter, we are all taking steps to ensure we are ready for the cold and wet weather. This might be something as simple as putting on more layers when out and about or making sure the pressure on your car tyres is at the right level.

• Printing UNITED announces Leadership Summit Advisory Board
  12 Jan 2024

  PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, today announces its inaugural PRINTING United Leadership Summit advisory board members, and more information about the event taking place on February 12-14, 2024 at the PGA National Resort in West Palm Beach, Florida.

• Paris Packaging Week announces new speaker line up and new app
  12 Jan 2024

  Paris Packaging Week is set to break all records this year with more than 10,000 visitors expected at the show, which opens on 17 and 18 January at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.

• Epson Group sites globally now use 100% renewable sources
  9 Jan 2024

  Seiko Epson Corporation (TSE: 6724, “Epson”) is pleased to announce that, as of December 2023, all electricity used at Epson Group sites around the globe is from renewable sources.

• HP share Trends & Predictions for Large Format Print in 2024
  9 Jan 2024

  Against a backdrop of global economic uncertainty and fluctuating customer demand, print business leaders face a number of challenges in 2024.

• FESPA 2024 exhibitor line-up promises rich visitor experience
  8 Jan 2024

  The four co-located FESPA 2024 events in Amsterdam, The Netherlands in March 2024, are set to deliver a rich experience for speciality printers, with over 425 exhibiting companies already confirmed to participate at FESPA Global Print Expo 2024, European Sign Expo, Personalisation Experience and Sportswear Pro.

• Roland DG Resin Ink for TrueVIS AP-640 is ECOLOGO Certified
  4 Jan 2024

  Roland DG Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters, has announced that the TA resin ink for the AP-640 of the TrueVIS series wide-format inkjet printers has acquired ECOLOGO certification.

• Drytac Polar Grip score a winner with school sports graphics
  4 Jan 2024

  Diversified flooring business The Ohio Floor Company recently used Drytac Polar Grip white polymeric self-adhesive vinyl to produce stunning sports-themed wall graphics for a nearby high school.

• Successful start of drupa world tour
  18 Dec 2023

  The countdown for drupa 2024 is on! In the run-up to drupa, the number one trade fair for printing technologies scheduled from 28 May to 07 June 2024 in Düsseldorf, the drupa world tour kicked off this autumn with presentations in the Philippines and China and reached its first high point at the Print Promotion Industry Summits in Asia and Latin America.

• Drytac help Pivotal Signs to swap an ice rink for a beach
  14 Dec 2023

  Edmonton-based Pivotal Signs & Imaging recently used Drytac Polar Grip white polymeric self-adhesive vinyl to produce a clever set of floor graphics for Canada’s WestJet Airlines at the 2023 edition of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) Heritage Classic.

• PSP uses Drytac ViziPrint Deco + for window graphics project
  5 Dec 2023

  Alberta-based print service provider Carbon Graphics Group recently used Drytac ViziPrint Deco + to produce a striking set of window graphics as part of a major project for Norquest College.

• Ricoh Europe and Flora announce EMEA partnership
  5 Dec 2023

  Commercial printers and sign and display specialists will enjoy greater production flexibility and versatility following today’s announcement of Ricoh’s official partnership with Flora Digital. Ricoh and Flora partnership will be powered by Ricoh technology.

• Buying print hardware is a team game - your Operator matters
  4 Dec 2023

  Investing in new equipment is crucial to the success of any print business; the wide range of options available means the actual buying process is far from straightforward. Here, LFR considers the importance of involving operators in this process and how this can help print companies buy correctly, install seamlessly and so get printing profitably without having to deal with avoidable issues.

• Meron Printing Trade sets new benchmark with HP Latex 800W
  4 Dec 2023

  Ethiopian printing business Meron Printing Trade said its decision to invest in an HP Latex 800W has helped it to establish a new benchmark for print quality in the country and has allowed the company to access work across a range of markets.

• Flint Group to spotlight EkoCure Dual Cure at Labelexpo Asia
  4 Dec 2023

  Flint Group is proud to be an exhibitor at the upcoming Labelexpo Asia in Shanghai, China, where it will spotlight its EkoCure Dual Cure ink and coating range for narrow web printers.

• Xaar announces a strategic partnership with Codpad in China
  30 Nov 2023

  Leading printhead and inkjet technologies manufacturer Xaar, has announced a strategic partnership with Codpad, an inkjet coding and marking machine specialist based in Guangdong, China.

• Preparing for outdoor cold-weather installations this winter?
  30 Nov 2023

  When producing outdoor applications, printers and sign-makers have to take a wide range of factors into account. Will floor graphics stand the test of time under heavy traffic? How can you ensure colours on building wraps do not fade over time? What sort of laminate do you need on movie posters?

• LFR Spotlight on South African print tech specialist Midcomp
  29 Nov 2023

  An established business which has been operating in the South African market for more than 30 years, LFR shines a Spotlight on Midcomp to find out how long-term partnerships with leading manufacturers and suppliers have helped drive growth and success.

• Godin Productions expands manufacturing with Tauro H3300 UHS
  29 Nov 2023

  Godin Productions is the first marketing solutions provider in Canada to install the Tauro H3300 UHS with a fully automated unloading system. By investing in the highly productive, hybrid large-format inkjet printer, Godin extends its manufacturing capabilities in response to client demand.

• Paris Packaging Week to play host to worldwide product launches
  28 Nov 2023

  After selling out all 650 of its exhibitor spaces, Paris Packaging Week has lifted the lid on the first of hundreds of exciting new innovations visitors can expect to see on its show floor in 2024.

• Interactivity in print: what is all the fuss about?
  28 Nov 2023

  An increasing number of brands are including some form of interactivity in their marketing as a way of connecting with consumers. This is certainly true for print media, with interactivity fast becoming a common feature on packaging, posters and even business cards. But is it really worth it and how much value does it actually bring? LFR investigates…

• HYBRID Software continues investment in AM software portfolio
  23 Nov 2023

  HYBRID Software, the global software solutions provider for the printing industry, announces its continued investment in the expansion of its Additive Manufacturing (AM) software portfolio, with an additional R&D project aimed at adding multiple new functionalities to its CLOUDFLOW Maker AM workflow software.

• The 9th All in Print China 2023 hailed a success
  21 Nov 2023

  The 9th All in Print China concluded successfully in Shanghai on November 4. This year's exhibition covered more than 110,000 square meters with 1,003 professional suppliers in the printing and packaging industry from 14 countries and regions, including China, Germany, India, Korea, and Japan, participated in the event.

• What should you consider when looking at new ink suppliers?
  16 Nov 2023

  Selecting the right ink product is far from an easy process. Whether this is simply trying out a new ink on your printer or purchasing different ink products to support you in producing a new type of work, identifying the best solution is often tricky and time-consuming.

• Setting a sustainable fashion trend with Drytac
  14 Nov 2023

  Drytac recently worked with a customer to develop a new, sustainable, removable label option to replace an existing PVC-based label.

• Easy Cut Studio introduces new updates with nesting feature
  14 Nov 2023

  EasyCut Studio, a worldwide leading developer of sign-making software solutions, has launched a new enhancement to its industry-leading vinyl cutting software, Easy Cut Studio, which now includes true shape nesting. this enhancement tool takes sign making to a whole new level. Efficiently nest all your objects to save on time and material.

• Durst China to bring revolutionary technology to Labelexpo Asia
  13 Nov 2023

  As one of the flagship exhibitions of Labelexpo, the world's largest exhibition for label and packaging printing technology, Labelexpo Asia has always been renowned for its international character and high- quality professional visitors in the entire Asia label and packaging printing industry.

• XAAR and Lincsolution announce colab 3D partnership at Formnext
  10 Nov 2023

  Xaar, the leading inkjet printing technology Group has announced a partnership with innovative 3D printing company Lincsolution Inc.

• Hats off to The Muddy Merch Co. use of Drytac MultiTac adhesive
  9 Nov 2023

  Oregon-based custom leather patches company The Muddy Merch Co. has opened up about its creative use of Drytac MultiTac pressure sensitive mounting adhesive to support the production of bespoke hats for customers across a range of markets.

• M&R Printing Equipment and Nazdar announce partnership
  2 Nov 2023

  M&R Printing Equipment, North America's largest manufacturer of printed apparel decorating equipment, and Nazdar Ink Technologies, developer, manufacturer, and innovator in the field of Aqueous, UV Cureable and Solvent-Based inkjet inks and fluids, announce an exclusive Development and OEM Supplier Agreement for M&R’s POLARIS High Speed Industrial Direct to Garment (DTG) Printing System, and QUATRO Direct to Film (DTF) Transfer Printer.

• FESPA Middle East 2024 expands floorspace by 40 percent
  2 Nov 2023

  FESPA has increased the size of its inaugural FESPA Middle East event (29 – 31 January 2024 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre) by 40%, adding a third hall to the exhibition. The decision follows significant interest in the event from global suppliers and regional distributors.

• PRINTING United Expo 2023 delivers unprecedented success
  1 Nov 2023

  PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, celebrates the success of PRINTING United Expo, held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on October 18-20.

• SwissQprint Creative Challenge - winners announced
  31 Oct 2023

  For the third time, swissQprint invited all users around the globe to join the Creative Challenge. Now the winners of this community competition have been announced.

• Drytac Polar Premium Air to support customer with major rebrand
  26 Oct 2023

  British Columbia-based TINT’D Film and Graphic Solutions used Drytac Polar Premium Air Permanent and Interlam Pro Matte to create a series of impactful wall murals and graphics to support a customer with a major rebrand.

• How do we reach new heights with digital print in packaging?
  23 Oct 2023

  Digital print has been promising broad transformation in corrugated for a long time. Significant progress has been made, but digital print today still only represents and addresses a small subset of corrugated print needs. New approaches are needed to broaden the reach and value of digitally printed corrugated packaging.

• FESPA publishes the headline findings of its 2023 Print Census
  12 Oct 2023

  FESPA has published the headline findings of its 2023 Print Census, highlighting the impact of rising sustainability demands and evolving customer requirements on business models and investment plans.

• PrintFactory with Flexa cutters marks a seamless collaboration
  11 Oct 2023

  The integration of PrintFactory with Flexa cutters marks a seamless collaboration aimed at delivering exceptional results. It combines the strengths of Flexa's cutting-edge technology with PrintFactory's precision to elevate your printing and finishing processes.

• Drytac appoints new Director of Sales for the Americas
  10 Oct 2023

  Drytac, the leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large-format print and signage markets, is delighted to announce that Glen Fitzgerald has been promoted to the position of Director of Sales for the Americas.

• UAB DG DIMENSE starting operations as a Roland DG Group Company
  10 Oct 2023

  Roland DG Corporation (Headquarters: Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan; President, Representative Director: Kohei Tanabe), a global manufacturer and distributor of wide-format inkjet printers for advertising and signage and 3D tools for manufacturing, has announced that, following the stock acquisition announcement made on July 31, 2023, UAB Dimense print (Headquarters: Vilnius, Lithuania) has officially changed its name to UAB DG DIMENSE. Simultaneously, a new organizational structure has been established.

• swissQprint to demo Touch7 Neon Color System at PRINTING United
  9 Oct 2023

  Color-Logic, the exclusive worldwide distributor of Touch7, is pleased to announce that the new Touch7 Neon Color System will be on display on the swissQprint stand, booth C2447, at Printing United Expo in Atlanta, October 18-20.

• You’re not imagining it – hybrid printers are in high demand
  5 Oct 2023

  Shaun Holdom, Marketing Manager, High End Products, Fujifilm Wide Format Inkjet Systems, explains why, seemingly out of nowhere, hybrid printers are suddenly taking the market by storm. And why they will continue to do so in the future.

• Durst Group to showcase side by side at PRINTING United Expo
  4 Oct 2023

  As the proud title sponsor of the most dynamic and comprehensive printing event in the world, Durst Group announces their plans to showcase a lineup worthy of this role. Durst 360° Production Excellence will be highlighted alongside Vanguard Digital Printing Systems in connected booths at the 2023 PRINTING United Expo.

• MUTOH Direct - A cloud service connecting dealers and end-users
  4 Oct 2023

  MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD., a leading manufacturer of wide-format digital inkjet printers, affiliated with MUTOH HOLDINGS CO., LTD. has announced the launch of MUTOH Direct, a new cloud service for MUTOH dealers allowing remote monitoring of end-users’ printer status and printer usage for more effective service and maintenance.

• Drytac Polar Grip creates a spectrum of colour for Pride month
  2 Oct 2023

  South African sign manufacturer and installation company Prestige Signage used Drytac Polar Grip and Protac Floortex 200 laminate to produce a set of eye-catching floor graphics to help a client celebrate this year’s Pride month.

• Ticket sales open: drupa 2024 expects worldwide visitors
  27 Sep 2023

  Ticket sales for drupa 2024 have started. Under the heading “we create the future” drupa places the industry’s innovative power centre stage and provides a relevant platform for tomorrow’s technologies. Numerous services assist in the best planning possible for a perfect trade fair visit.

• Roland DG DTF printer ink and powder receive ECO PASSPORT
  27 Sep 2023

  Roland DG, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters, announces the ink and powder for the VersaSTUDIO BN-20D, a compact Direct-To-Film (DTF transfer) printer, have acquired OEKO-TEX ECO PASSPORT certification, an international standard that guarantees the safety of textile products.

• Drytac expands product portfolio with ReTac Clear PET film
  26 Sep 2023

  Drytac, the leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large-format print and signage markets, is delighted to announce the launch of its new Drytac ReTac Clear PET film in North America.

• New entry‐level HP Latex 630‐Series with white ink printing
  21 Sep 2023

  HP have launched the new HP Latex 630 printer series, completing HP’s Latex range and making white ink technology available to Print Service Providers (PSPs) of all sizes. White ink allows users to produce a more impactful range of signage and décor jobs with stunning image quality and colours that jump off the page, creating attention grabbing campaigns for end-customers.

• Siegwerk celebrates milestone in Project Stop waste management
  20 Sep 2023

  Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, was present at a ceremony in Banyuwangi on 16 September 2023 to celebrate the inauguration of the Balak Material Recovery. Facility, co-hosted by Project STOP Banyuwangi and the Banyuwangi Government.

• Durst Group acquires Aleph SrL
  20 Sep 2023

  Durst Group, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production solutions, has acquired Aleph SrL, a pioneer in sustainable digital solutions for textiles and interior and exterior decorations.

• Avery introduces its 2023 Celestial Satins color collection
  18 Sep 2023

  Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions has introduced its fall 2023 Celestial Satins color collection, three exciting new color additions to the company’s Supreme Wrapping Film ColorFlow film series.

• Ultima Displays Canada is now Orbus Visual Communications Canada
  13 Sep 2023

  Orbus Visual Communications, North America’s largest producer and manufacturer of visual communications solutions for tradeshows and events, retail environments, and workplace interiors, is proud to announce that Ultima Displays Canada, is now officially rebranded as Orbus Visual Communications Canada, effective immediately.

• Avery Dennison will launch new products at Labelexpo Europe
  30 Aug 2023

  At Labelexpo Europe 2023, Avery Dennison will launch AD LinrSave and AD LinrConvert – the first generation of decorative linerless solutions enabled by patented micro-perforation technology.

• PRINTING United announces 2023 winners of Pinnacle Awards
  30 Aug 2023

  PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, announces the 2023 winners of its popular Pinnacle Awards program.

• Kornit receives Pinnacle Product Award for Atlas MAX POLY
  30 Aug 2023

  Kornit has achieved a significant industry milestone today. The industry experts at Printing United Alliance have just awarded the Pinnacle Product Award for "Best Technology" to the Atlas MAX POLY solution.

• Global brands line up to participate at FESPA Middle East 2024
  29 Aug 2023

  Global brands and local distributors are lining up to participate at FESPA Middle East 2024, taking place from 29 - 31 January at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, UAE.

• Two Sides survey reveals consumer preferences on communications
  29 Aug 2023

  The Two Sides Trend Tracker survey, carried out every two years, is one of the print and paper industry’s largest studies examining consumer preferences and perceptions of print, paper and paper-based packaging.

• Inkcups unveils XJET Switch - A direct-to-bag UV printer
  29 Aug 2023

  Global printing industry leader Inkcups announces the global launch of the XJET Switch, a groundbreaking digital printer for direct-to-bag and hard goods applications.

• Sappi and Xeikon partner to develop resource-saving packaging
  29 Aug 2023

  Sappi, the world’s leading manufacturer of flexible packaging papers with integrated barriers and heat-seal capability, has joined forces with digital printing pioneer Xeikon in a developmental partnership.

• Sustainability in focus: Technology leaders prepare for drupa
  25 Aug 2023

  Whoever wants to present themselves to the global sector comes to drupa. Like in 2024 when the most relevant trade fair for print technologies will take place again at last after a pandemic-induced eight-year break. One thing is clear already: the exhibitors will be offering innovative product presentations and riveting live demos.

• New Drytac Polar Grip Air used to complete snowmobile wrap
  24 Aug 2023

  Talented students on the Communications Technology Specialist High Skills Major program at Timiskaming District Secondary School in Ontario have used Drytac Polar Grip Air white polymeric self-adhesive PVC film to complete a challenging vehicle wrap project featuring a snowmobile.

• Nazdar welcomes Pramudi Abeydeera as new Digital Ink Chemist
  23 Aug 2023

  Nazdar Ink Technologies, the leading manufacturer of UV, water-based and solvent-based wide-format digital inkjet, screen-printing and flexographic ink products, is delighted to announce the appointment of Pramudi Abeydeera as Digital Ink Chemist, with immediate effect.

• Roland DG enters the digitally printed wallpaper market
  1 Aug 2023

  Roland DG Corporation (Headquarters: Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan; President, Representative Director: Kohei Tanabe), a global manufacturer and distributor of wide-format inkjet printers for advertising and signage and 3D tools for manufacturing, has announced the acquisition of shares for UAB Dimense print, a subsidiary of UAB VEIKA, a manufacturer and vendor for wallpaper-related products headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania.

• What is drupa? Far more than just a tradeshow!
  28 Jul 2023

  Over the last 20 years, the way to engage with customers across the entire sales-cycle has evolved beyond recognition. New technologies have enabled things that simply were not possible before and this process continues.

• Fujifilm South Africa hails Open House event a success
  26 Jul 2023

  Fujifilm South Africa recently hosted an Open House event to unveil its new, custom-designed Head Office and showcase the company’s Graphics and Imaging technologies.

• PRINTING United 2023 shaping up to be a major label event
  26 Jul 2023

  PRINTING United Expo, produced annually by PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America;  announces the significant presence of label partners joining in the 2023 event.

• LFR takes a look at what AI means for the print industry
  24 Jul 2023

  Barely does a day go by when artificial intelligence, or AI, does not appear in the news in some form. Whether this is a report about how ChatGPT can be used to write a news story about itself, or even how software has been used to make it seem that long-deceased singers are covering modern-day hits, there is no doubt over the level of excitement in this area.

• Too much, too little, too late
  21 Jul 2023

  Design, like many things, is cyclical. And that cyclical nature of trends in design, especially in branding and packaging, is about to reach warp speed.

• Fujifilm announces supplier partnership with Kongsberg PCS
  18 Jul 2023

  FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Graphic Communication Division, announces Miamisburg, Ohio-based Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (Kongsberg PCS), as its supplier of digital cutting table solutions for the sign and display, packaging production, and manufacturing markets.

• Akihisa Ogawa appointed as MD - Chairman of Mutoh Europe
  18 Jul 2023

  Mutoh Europe nv, EMEA business unit of Mutoh Industries Co. Ltd., Japan, announces the appointment of Mr. Akihisa Ogawa as Managing Director, Chairman of the company.

• ICScolor announce official dealer for Australia and New Zealand
  18 Jul 2023

  ICScolor, the leading US-based remote digital proofing company, continues to expand its global distribution announcing the appointment of David Crowther's Colour Graphic Services as its official dealer and support agent for Australia and New Zealand.

• Minipak invests in a new BOBST MASTER RS 6003 gravure press
  18 Jul 2023

  Founded in 1976, Minipak S.A.S. is one of the largest flexible materials manufacturers in Colombia, servicing the whole Americas with high quality flexible packaging.

• Fujifilm's new blueprint for wide format: From concept to reality
  12 Jul 2023

  It’s one thing to spot a market need, says Kevin Jenner, European Marketing Manager at Fujifilm Wide Format Inkjet Systems, it’s another thing entirely to successfully fill it.

• Sun Chemical to highlight extensive solutions at FuturePrint
  10 Jul 2023

  Sun Chemical will present its extensive solutions for a variety of wide format applications at FuturePrint 2023 (July 12-15, 2023), in São Paulo, Brazil under the theme of ‘Experience. Transformation.,’ where solutions showcased will focus on helping customers to innovate their business.

• Onyx Graphics announces the global availability of ONYX 22.5
  6 Jul 2023

  Onyx Graphics, Inc., a leader in providing wide-format software solutions, today announced the global availability of ONYX 22.5, the company's newest version release of industry-leading wide-format RIP and print workflow software that was previewed with great acclaim at FESPA Global in Munich, Germany earlier this year.

• Durst hails Open House Event in South Korea successful
  3 Jul 2023

  Durst Group, in collaboration with Serom, a trusted customer and partner of the Durst Group, successfully hosted an Open House event highlighting the state-of-the-art Customer Experience Center in Gwangju, South Korea.

• BOBST announces latest innovations for the packaging industry
  28 Jun 2023

  BOBST has announced its latest innovations in printing, converting, services and performance to help converters and brand owners to take a big step towards the digitalization of the packaging supply chain.

• Durst Tau RSC enhances production capabilities for Kimoha
  23 Jun 2023

  Durst Group, a global leader in digital printing solutions, is thrilled to announce another successful installation of the revolutionary Tau RSC printing machine at Kimoha Entrepreneurs Fzco.

• SAi expands operations in India
  21 Jun 2023

  SA International (SAi), the leading provider of software solutions for the sign making, digital printing, textile and CNC machining industries, has expanded its operations in India via re-location to a larger, more dedicated facility, while also providing easier access to its leading Flexi and EnRoute software packages.

• HP webinar covers the 6 keys to winning with sustainability
  21 Jun 2023

  HP is delighted to announce that it will host a dedicated webinar, titled ‘Six key principles on how to win with sustainability’, to demonstrate how taking an eco-conscious approach can help print service providers (PSPs) win new customers and grow their businesses.

• Nazdar awarded Silver EcoVadis Medal for sustainability
  21 Jun 2023

  Nazdar, a leading manufacturer of inks and coatings for a diverse range of commercial applications, is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the Silver EcoVadis Medal for sustainability.

• EFI to exhibit at APPP EXPO 2023 in Shanghai - 18 to 21 June
  19 Jun 2023

  Electronics For Imaging, Inc., announced that it will be exhibiting its advanced roll-to-roll and hybrid printing solutions for the sign and display graphics market at APPP EXPO 2023 in Shanghai, in collaboration with its distribution partner, Changyin Technology.

• The changing definition of good packaging design
  16 Jun 2023

  Parisa Maleki, Community & Content Manager at Easyfairs,discusses how packaging design needs to adapt to its new responsibilities, what this means for the unboxing phenomenon, and how blending product and package is the way to go.

• Graphic specialist 10West invests in a Kongsberg C24 Edge
  14 Jun 2023

  Specialist large format and commercial graphic printer 10West has invested in Kongsberg technology to meet the growing customer demand for ‘more, better and faster’.

• Contra Vision announces appointment of new VP in North America
  14 Jun 2023

  Contra Vision have appointed Matt Buckley as the Vice President for Contra Vision North America Inc. As VP, Matt will provide leadership and knowledge to the US-based team from his over 26 years of sign and graphics industry experience.

• Graphtec announces new partnership with PrintFactory
  13 Jun 2023

  Graphtec, a renowned cutting and measuring solutions leader, is excited to announce its new partnership with software supplier PrintFactory. The collaboration aims to deliver a tailored integration solution specifically designed for Graphtec cutting tables, revolutionizing customers’ Print & Cut workflow.

• TF Massif brings printed graphics to life with Drytac SpotOn
  8 Jun 2023

  British Columbia-based extra large-format flexible circuit production specialist TF Massif has revealed how it used Drytac SpotOn media to support the production of an innovative project that saw printed graphics brought to life through the addition of various components such as flexible smart LEDs, ePaper and sensors which are then programmed to create mesmerizing effects.

• IAC installs North America's first Agfa Jeti Tauro H3300 HS
  7 Jun 2023

  Imaged Advertising Creations (IAC) is one of the leading visual solutions providers based in Toronto, Canada serving the North American market. IAC is known for being at the forefront of industrial inkjet solutions with its latest purchase of Agfa’s Jeti Tauro H3300 HS LED printer with spot varnish capabilities. This printer will allow them to produce high-speed output at near-litho quality.

• Konica Minolta AccurioLabel 400 collects two industry awards
  31 May 2023

  Konica Minolta’s AccurioLabel 400 high speed single-pass toner press has collected two coveted industry recognitions. The press, the first high-end model in the AccurioLabel series of digital label printers, has received an iF Design Award 2023 and a Red Dot Award: Product Design 2023. Both acknowledge improving operational efficiency by automating the printing process.

• Fiery and Mimaki demonstrate DTF production at FESPA
  22 May 2023

  Fiery, the largest independent provider of digital front ends (DFEs) and related workflow automation solutions for the graphic arts and industrial print markets, has reported that it will be exhibiting at FESPA Global Print Expo 2023, Europe's leading exhibition for screen and digital, wide format printing and textile printing. FESPA is scheduled for 23 to 26 May 2023 at Messe Munich in Germany. Fiery will be located in the EFI Stand, Hall A1, Stand B50, at the show.

• Embrace Building Wraps – The anatomy of an award-winning wrap
  19 May 2023

  Building wraps are among the most striking applications in the industry, with each project requiring meticulous planning and a high level of production quality to succeed. LFR speaks with Greg Forster, Managing Director of Embrace Building Wraps, about the secrets of producing an award-winning building wrap…

• SAi showcases latest Flexi signmaking software at FESPA 2023
  17 May 2023

  SA International (SAi), the leading provider of software solutions for professional signmaking, wide-format digital printing and CAD/CAM machining industries, will demonstrate the latest developments to its Flexi signmaking software, the only all-in-one design, print and cut software for sign and print providers, on its stand (A1-A11) at FESPA, 23-26 May, at Messe Munich.