Wide format

EFI looks to acquisitions and OEM launches in 2013

EFI is anticipating an uptick in its cyclical Fiery business driven by new product launches, including a new Xerox device that was "secretly" shown at last months' EFI Connect user conference.

MCR Print eyes potato flag

MCR Print teamed up with members of the biotechnology industry to create a biodegradable Union Jack flag, printed onto a substrate made predominantly from potato.

Spandex simplifies ordering and admin with integrated catalogue and MIS

Spandex has launched a product catalogue called Essentials, to simplify selecting and ordering for the most commonly ordered consumables, and integrated them with its Worksmart MIS to streamline admin...

Antalis adds Orafol products for push into signage

Antalis has signed up to sell the Orafol range of substrates, including plotter vinyls, extending into the signage market.

Wifag ceases direct Virtu sales in EU

Wifag-Polytype Group (WPG) has restructured and refocused its wide-format printer division, ceasing direct sales in Europe and focused its R&D efforts on packaging and industrial applications rather...

Screenmedia Expo added to Fespa 2013 exhibtion

Screenmedia Expo has been bought by European Sign Expo, the joint-venture event owned by Fespa and the European Sign Federation.

RTI moves into hardware with Memjet-based WinJet Vortex launches

Reprographic Technology International (RTI) has launched a range of Memjet inkjet technology-based printers including wide-format, cut-sheet and envelope, and label printers next month.

Fespa unveils new content and says June show likely to be biggest yet

Fespa has revealed that this year's event is poised to be its largest yet, with the show's confirmed footprint already matching that of Munich three years ago.

Taylor appointed Kinetic UK CEO

Global out of home media planner and buyer Kinetic Worldwide has named Stuart Taylor as UK chief executive.

Enfocus integrates with EFI

EFI has joined the Enfocus Crossroads community and Enfocus' Switch 11 has been integrated with EFI's Fiery XF and Colorproof XF RIPs for large-format printing.

Fujifilm highlights importance of ink with £3m factory expansion

Fujifilm has invested £3m in additional UV inkjet manufacturing capacity at its Broadstairs, Kent factory.

Fujifilm launches corrugated onslaught with enhanced ink and Onset

Fujifilm plans to drive the digitisation of corrugated board print market by improving the productivity and cost effectiveness of digital print for higher volume work with new ink and hardware.