Disciplines

Matic Media supports own web-to-print platform with Mimaki buy
Wide-format specialist Matic Media has invested in a Mimaki UJV55-320 LED UV roll-fed printer to support its self-developed web-to-print software platform, Graphic Warehouse.

Systematic secures £1m Suez contract
Lincolnshire-based print management firm Systematic Print has won a three-year, £1m contract to provide all printed materials for recycling giant Suez.

Laser Graphics diversifies with Versafire
Commercial printer Laser Graphics has invested in a Heidelberg Versafire CV, its first investment in a press from the German manufacturer.

Mixed fortunes forecast for €159.2bn European print market
Smithers Pira has valued the European printing market in 2016 at €159.2bn (£138bn) and says a "changing landscape" can be expected over the next five years.

Johnston completes £17m title sell-off
Johnston Press has completed the disposal of 13 of its print titles and associated websites to Cambridge-based Iliffe Media.

Agfa launches new LED roll-to-roll printer
Agfa Graphics has launched a new roll-to-roll printer with UV LED curing aimed at mid- to high-end applications.

Simpson Group planning for the future
POS specialist Simpson Group is developing a three-year plan to introduce more automation and target new markets.

Drytac launches film for short-pile carpet graphics
Self-adhesive materials manufacturer Drytac Europe has launched a new printable film suitable for indoor floor graphic applications.

Cimpress mothballs start-up site plan
Excitement over a potential new Cimpress site in the midlands has proved short-lived – the firm has shelved its plans, for now at least.

Synk makes big changes with major investment
Design agency and printer Synk Creative has spent around £600,000 on a raft of new kit and a new premises.