Wide format

Roland DG Academy to launch beginners digital programme
The West Midlands-based Roland DG Academy aims to roll out a new digital print course in late summer to plug what it claims is a training gap in basic skills.

Complete Studio Graphics move to UV ink with Colorific Lightbar
London-based signage specialist Complete Studio Graphics has invested in a Lightbar UV curing system to increase the productivity of its latest wide-format installation.

Oriam Green secures distributor deal for Bee-Lite
Belgian board manufacturer Bee-Lite has selected Manchester-based Oriam Green as the sole supplier of its construction grade honeycomb board in the UK.

Mimaki dye sub inks receive eco certification
Belgian textile research centre Centexbel has awarded Mimaki an Eco-passport certification for its Sb300 series dye sub inks.

Natural AdCampaign claims compostable film first
A UK company has launched an innovative family of certified biodegradable substrates aimed at backlit and window film applications, which it said were unique and comparable in price to conventional...

Flatbed first for Victory Signs
Victory Signs has become the first UK user of Mimaki's JFX500-2131 LED UV grand-format flatbed printer.

PPFS fires up world's largest flatbed diecutter
Trade print finishing company Professional Print Finishing Services (PPFS) has bought a machine billed as the world's largest flatbed die cutter.

MJD completes 500k expansion
Point-of-sale designer and manufacturer MJD is bedding in at its new facility in Corby, after expanding out of its Rutland headquarters.

UK launch at Fespa for new Eagle flatbed printers
Reseller SSE Worldwide is using Fespa for a UK launch of two small-format UV LED flatbed inkjet printers for signage and 3D promotions.

Hollanders upgrades ColorBooster XL
Hollanders Printing Systems is to upgrade all of its ColorBooster XL systems to incorporate the newly improved Seiko 508GS print-head with nozzle guard.

Antalis aims to cut a competitive edge with substrates at Fespa
Antalis Group is to show off a range of substrates that can give companies an "all-important competitive edge" for wide and super-wide work at Fespa next month.

Digital Imaging Services on NY catwalk
Digital Imaging Services jetted to New York to install the British Fashion Council's London Show Rooms event at Manhattan's Industra Superstudio.