Wide format

HIG rings management changes at Bezier
Bezier has appointed a new chief executive and group finance director after its private equity owner, HIG Europe, decided to ring the changes at the Wakefield-headquartered business.

Bridgeshire Packaging installs world's first HP FB7600 flatbed
Bridgeshire Packaging has undertaken a digital print expansion programme that includes the world's first HP Scitex FB7600 flatbed printer.

Polytype to offer 'unparalleled' speed and quality with Quantum launch
Wide-format manufacturer Polytype has said that its UV-curable print platform, the Virtu Quantum, offers an "unparalleled combination of speed and quality".

Mimaki to give European debut to TS34-1800A sublimation printer at Fespa 2012
Mimaki will give a European debut to its new dye sublimation printer, the TS34-1800A, when it exhibits at Fespa 2012 later this month.

Informa to convince doubting exhibitors with ExCel tours
Ipex 2014 organiser Informa Exhibitions will invite hesitant potential exhibitors to a series of open day tours over the coming months to showcase the new London Excel venue.

SMP expands flatbed operation with Agfa M:Press Leopard investment
SMP Group has boosted its flatbed capabilities with the installation of an Agfa M-Press Leopard.

EFI launches APPS recruitment drive on back of record growth
EFI has hailed its APPS and inkjet divisions for their "record" performance in its 2011 results and launched a US-wide recruitment drive for print consultants to join its professional services team.

Monkey Print regional winner of Business Accelerator competition
Large-format printer Monkey Print has been announced as one of the regional winners for the Business Accelerators Competition.

Roland DG (UK) awarded Investors in People (IIP) accreditation
Roland DG (UK) managing director Jerry Davies has said that the company will continue to strive to make sure it is "a great company to do business with" after being awarded Investors in People (IIP)...

EFI launches Vutek TX3250r dye sublimation printer
EFI has confirmed that its dye sublimation printer, the EFI Vutek TX3250r, is now commercially available.

Fespa Digital 2012 to put sustainability in the spotlight
Fespa's head of events and new media Duncan MacOwan has said that next month's show is an ideal place for printers to develop or expand their sustainability programmes.

HP's FB225 wide-format UV Scitex ink meets indoor use criteria
HP has revealed that its newly-launched Scitex FB225 ink adheres to AgBB criteria, which evaluates VOC emissions of indoor building products.