Digital

Wide format is a healthy but often overlooked sector, according to recent statistics from The Industry Measure (TIM).

HP has made its first software acquisition in the commercial print space, signing a definitive agreement to buy personalised document firm Exstream Software.

HoF Display Solutions has kicked off 2008 by adding two digital presses following a 25% growth in its print output last year.

Canon Europe and Pageflex, a division of software developer Bitstream, have struck a pan-European deal to give Canon customers access to a range of personalisation and web-to-print software.

HP has announced record annual growth for its Indigo digital press division thanks to a 45% rise in page growth from 2006 to 2007.

Soaring demand for digitally printed variable-data direct mail has spurred two Hertfordshire-based print firms to merge.

Domino has outlined its plans for Drupa 2008, including the global launch of version 4.5 of its Bitjet+ binary printer and the latest addition to its K-Series inkjet range.

Azonprinter has unveiled its entry-level digital UV press, which can print in both flatbed and roll-to-roll operation, claiming it is the first UV press in the world under 22,643 (30,000).

Dutch digital specialist Oc has announced new distribution agreements with Konica Minolta and Fuji Xerox.

Springfield Solutions has bought another HP Indigo ws4500 press, enabling the firm to boost its low-volume flexible packaging work and increase its label production capacity.