Large/wide format

Blue Gecko sharpens up with new JWEI cutter
Two-man operation Blue Gecko replaced its decade-old Colex cutter with a brand-new JWEI, transforming the exhibition and retail specialist’s finishing capabilities.

Mimaki unveils new UV DTF tech ahead of Fespa
Mimaki has unveiled its latest machine, a direct-to-film (DTF) UV printer that can effectively produce stickers made of just ink and varnish – which can be applied to objects of all shapes and sizes.

Tri Signs growth rockets, brings cutting in-house
Signage start-up Tri Signs has seen rocketing growth since expanding to permanent premises in early 2024, and has brought its cutting in-house, installing a Vivid Veloblade Nexus 2516 digital cutter...

Direct on Demand Print boss speaks out after liquidation
Garment and fabric printer Direct on Demand Print managing director Matthew Armitage has called himself "the biggest loser" of his business' failure after the firm entered liquidation on 7 March.

HP launches hybrid R530 Latex printer and new Production Hub software
HP has launched a new Latex hybrid printer capable of handling rigid substrates at its annual Amplify conference in Nashville.

Inks and digital printing kit boost Agfa results
Sales at Agfa’s Digital Print & Chemicals wing were up 7.2% last year, with the unit taking over from Radiology Solutions as the group’s biggest business.

Harwood King triples flatbed capacity with Nyala 4 install
Fine art printer Harwood King Printmakers has installed a brand-new six-colour SwissQprint Nyala 4 to cope with rising demand for high-quality prints.

Graphic Warehouse overhauls new factory; adds extra firepower
Wide-format trade firm Graphic Warehouse, formerly known as Matic Media, has installed a brand new Liyu Platinum Q3 3.2m printer as it nears completion on the refurbishment of its new 1,400sqm...

Fastsigns Hammersmith sold to Ukrainian investor
Fastsigns’ successful Hammersmith branch has been sold to Yurii Petrushko, a Ukrainian investor living in the UK.

Knockout Print ups the cut with Vivid Veloblade install
Kent-based digital and wide-format specialist Knockout Print has installed a brand-new 2.5x1.6m Vivid Veloblade Nexus 2516 at its Matfield facility, east of Tunbridge Wells.