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Adding a new capability needn’t break the bank as this collection of wide-format printers attests. For a relatively modest investment a printer could effectively open up a whole host of new markets.

Star product: Xanté X-32

Xanté’s new X-32 is an all-new heavy-duty flatbed UV direct-to-object printer with a particularly deep bed capability, capable of printing directly onto large items as long as they have a reasonably...

Me & my: Duran Omega Magnus 230

At the beginning, Corrugated Case Company chose not to specialise, so it could produce the widest possible portfolio of jobs and hone its customer service.

Used kit can be a bargain if you can take away the risk

Buy right or buy twice. It’s sage advice and when it comes to equipment, the quandary that print has to deal with is whether to purchase new or secondhand. Some will instinctively want to use a brand...

Sharp launches new light production colour printers

Sharp has launched two light production colour printers that it said are more user-friendly and offer improved productivity than their predecessors.

The Stationers’ Company launches 2018/19 warrant programme

The Stationers’ Company is calling for more print nominations for its 2018/19 warrant for excellence programme that recognises high performers in communication and content industries.

First Display first in line for new UV ink tech

Sign and commercial graphics specialist First Display has just finished beta testing a Roland DG VersaArt RF-640 printer with CSL Digital's DuraUV UV LED ink and drying technology.

Paragon snaps up last remaining St Ives print business

St Ives has completed its exit from print and sold its print management division to Paragon Group for £11m.

Work smarter – and make your tech work harder

It was a big ask. But Creation Reprographics wanted to get even smarter by improving connectivity of workflows, optimising processes, reducing manual workloads and improving efficiency.

Mark Andy acquires Kluge in latest consolidation play

Acquisitive Label and packaging press manufacturer Mark Andy has bought post-press and packaging kit manufacturer Brandtjen & Kluge.