Wide-format
Protect Signs to go commercial with Mimaki and Esko installs
Protect Signs has installed a Mimaki JFX200-2513 EX flatbed printer and an Esko Kongsberg X24 digital cutting table to improve its safety signs services and move into commercial territory.
Canon opens European UVgel ink production facility
Canon has opened a new central production facility for its UVgel ink after production volumes doubled in the past year to keep up with demand.
Heidelberg to cut jobs and kit portfolio amid "painful changes"
Heidelberg has begun to implement a wide-ranging “action package” to restore profitability that will see up to 2,000 jobs lost and the end of production for Primefire and very large format (VLF)...
Signs Express (Lancaster) bought by general manager
Signs Express’ Lancaster franchise has come under new ownership after its general manager bought the business.
Astley rebrands to consolidate acquisition-based growth
Astley is set to finalise its 2016 acquisition of Sign of the Times by rebranding its subsidiary operation under its own name with a new logo and website for the group.
Suppliers count cost of expo cancellations
Global exhibition industry association UFI has warned that at least €23bn-worth of business has not been concluded due to the cancellation and postponement of shows and expos worldwide.
Banner Box eyes fresh sectors with Mimaki dye-sub buy
Banner Box has taken on a Mimaki TS55-1800 sublimation transfer inkjet printer in a bid to become “the number one supplier for dye-sub flags and sports clothing in the UK”.
Innotech launches first substrate from recycled plastic bottles
Innotech has launched the industry’s first print media made from recycled bottles as a wide-format display fabric.
Roland DG brings new tech for Fespa debuts
Roland DG will be bringing a host of new digital systems to Fespa 2020 in the hopes of opening up potential customers to new opportunities.
World Wrap Masters rebranded as Fespa 2020 countdown continues
Fespa has revamped its World Wrap Masters vehicle wrapping competition for 2020 with a new brand design and a new scoring system.