Wide format

Océ has teamed up with cutting table manufacturer Zünd for a series of open house events designed to show visitors how to open up new business opportunities within wide-format print.

St Ives has warned of "further deterioration" in trading conditions across its print operations while praising the performance of its burgeoning marketing services division.

McGowans Print has invested in a Scodix digital embossing press and opened a London-based sales office as part of its continuing growth strategy.

Hollywood Monster has enlisted Team GB synchronised swimmer Katie Skelton to kick off production on a 350x14m banner.

Bugle Communications and Paddy Power have installed a 30m statue of England manager Roy Hodgson on the white cliffs of Dover.

Wide-format distributor Colourgen has announced that it has started distributing the latest ColorPainter H2 solvent inkjet printers from manufacturer Seiko I Infotech.

Asbo Graphics has expanded its digital print capabilities after investing in a Roland DG VersaStudio BN-20 printer and cutter.

Four Pees has updated its PrintFactory wide-format workflow software and ProofMaster proofing tool with a raft of new features.

Greenshires has broadened its client base and expanded its service offering after producing 500 sets of Iron Maiden, special edition drum wraps for Premier Music International.

W.A.E Group has bolstered its digital wide-format capabilities after investing in an Agfa Jeti 3312 roll-to-roll printer.

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).