Wide format

The administrators of the four operating companies of Aldersons Print Group are to issue an update on the trading status of the companies next week.

Memjet aims to increase the life of its high-speed Waterfall inkjet print heads in order to take advantage of "huge" opportunities in the commercial print market.

Océ has unveiled the latest additions to its Arizona range of UV flatbed and roll-to-roll printers, which offer increased cyan and magenta capacity.

Roland DG has appointed Spandex as a UK authorised dealer of its range of print-and-cut systems.

Fastsigns Hammersmith is targeting the 500,000 turnover mark by the end of 2013 after a successful 10 months under new ownership.

Repro & Press Solutions has broadened its wide-format service offering after investing in a Mutoh ValueJet 1324.

Fespa 2012 Mexico has been hailed "the most successful to date" after visitor numbers rose 11% on last year to more than 9,000, with a higher percentage of decision makers also in attendance.

Hull-based signage business SignsDisplay.com has become the first UK firm to invest in the Agfa Jeti 3020 Titan flatbed printer.

Wide-format distributor Colourgen has introduced a quartet of bundles for customers that require both printing and cutting capabilities at an "entry-level" price point.

Commercial printer Blunt produces banners to adorn a milk float for Ben & Jerry's campaign for the better treatment of cows.

Extreme Graphics Northern has diversified into eco-solvent wide-format production after investing in a Mutoh ValueJet 1624.