Wide format

ArtSystems takes on UK and Ireland Neschen sales
Wide-format distributor ArtSystems has taken on the sales responsibilities for media firm Neschen in the UK and Ireland.

ASAP UK boosts wide-format capabilities with Seiko spend
ASAP UK has continued its kit upgrade programme after installing three Seiko II ColorPainter W-64S wide-format printers.

Service Graphics decks out GSK building again for Olympics
The large-format print provider has produced and installed its second giant Olympic design on GlaxoSmithKline's London headquarters.

UPDATE 2: Gardners bought out of administration
Cardiff-based large format printer Gardners has been bought by a team led by ex-Bezier director Richard Courtney after being placed into administration last week (13 July).

Contex launches new scanners for wide-format applications
Wide-format scanner manufacturer Contex has unveiled a series of new machines designed for fine art, poster and mapping applications.

Tecna Display receives Queen's Award for Enterprise
Modular display system manufacturer has received the Queen's Award for Enterprise.

Press on Digital Imaging invests in HP Scitex LX850
It is PODI's second HP Scitex LX850 Industrial Printer installation in under a year due to its burgeoning vehicle-wrapping and window display workload.

Jump4London breaks world's longest photo record
The firm has achieved official Guinness World Record certification for its attempt to produce the world's longest photograph.

Xaar launches greyscale printheads for wide-format printers
Inkjet manufacturer Xaar has unveiled two new greyscale printheads, Proton15 and Proton15+, which are being targeted at the wide-format graphics sector.

Former St Ives marketing director acquires Displayways
Ex St Ives marketing director Rob Kelly has re-entered the print production arena after acquiring the South London large format business with business partner Peter Sheldrick.

Signal UK expands wide-format operation with Mutoh and Kona spend
Signal UK has returned to Mutoh to expand its wide-format print operation with an investment in a ValueJet 1324 printer and Kona cutting line.

Prismaflex UK ties with CBS Outdoor for digital motorway first
International outdoor media specialist Prismaflex has tied with CBS Outdoor UK to build and supply two LED digital screens for London's M4 elevated section.