Wide format

Printers capitalise on World Cup fever

Printing companies of all shapes and sizes have been busy showcasing the power of print ahead of England’s first World Cup semi-final in a generation this evening.

The Print Centre Group acquires Semaphore Display

The Print Centre Group has expanded its sign and display offering after acquiring Semaphore Display.

New hires round off expansion at CIM Signs

CIM Signs has consolidated its capabilities following an extension of its premises and investment in new kit by adding two more members to its team.

Colourgen secures Dimense textured wallpaper tech UK distribution

Colourgen will exclusively distribute the Dimense 3D wallpaper printing technology in the UK.

Hollywood Monster adds second Zünd and mulls M&A

Hollywood Monster has invested around £100,000 in a new Zünd G3 L-3200 cutter to keep up with the demands of its major contract with fast-food giant McDonald’s.

ArtSystems rolls out Xativa wallpaper

Distributor ArtSystems has introduced a new wallpaper to its Xativa range of wide-format media.

Widd Signs marks 130 years

Widd Signs is celebrating 130 years in business by looking to the future and investing for expansion into new sectors.

Xaar announces "cost actions" following ceramics underperformance

Xaar looks set to make an unspecified number of job cuts after announcing "cost actions" following lower than expected sales in its legacy ceramics business in the first five months of the year.

New interim FD appointed at Grafenia

Grafenia has appointed a new interim finance director, following the retirement from full-time work of its current group finance director.

First Display first in line for new UV ink tech

Sign and commercial graphics specialist First Display has just finished beta testing a Roland DG VersaArt RF-640 printer with CSL Digital's DuraUV UV LED ink and drying technology.

Roland DG and Epson haul aids expansion at Reproflex 3

Flexo repro specialist Reproflex 3 has invested £35,000 in a new Roland DG Soljet Pro 4 XR-640 alongside two Epson SureColor SC-P7000s to bolster its UK operations as it expands in India and the UAE.

Perfect Colours takes on NS Multi LG exclusive UK distribution

Perfect Colours has been appointed exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for New Solution Engineering's new flatbed digital corrugated printer, the NS Multi LG.