Wide format

Graphic Printing Technologies (GPT) has said its recent open days have resulted in customers placing "some significant orders" with the wide-format distributor.

The Watford-based print and design agency has printed what is expected to be the world's longest photograph, when judged by the Guinness World Records later today (1 June).

Wide-format media firm Heytex has targeted an increased market share in the US after establishing a new subsidiary in North Carolina.

Canon has called its presence at last month's Drupa a "great success" after making 390 press sales to EMEA, including 32 machines to UK customers.

Consumables and coating manufacturer Sihl Direct has set out its stall to boost the brand to a wider consumer audience at a recent open house event.

Service Graphics has produced what is claimed to be the UK's largest ever PVC print job, a 100mx37m banner commemorating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

Vehicle-wrapping specialist Totally Dynamic worked around the clock last weekend to wrap two open-top double decker buses to help Chelsea FC celebrate its dual cup win this season.

GJ Plastics has boosted its service offering after investing in an HP Scitex FB500 industrial printer to broaden the range of substrates it can print on.

Digital printer and supplier Repropoint will put wide-format technology in the spotlight at an open day next month.

Advertising company Ocean Outdoor has been sold by initial investors Smedvig Capital to mid-market private equity house LDC for 35m.

Memjet unveiled two partnerships at Drupa this month with the potential to accelerate the mainstream adoption of its high-speed, single-pass inkjet technology.