Wide format

Odessa installs second HP Scitex 11000
South London-based large-format specialist Odessa Print Group has bought a second HP Scitex 11000 flatbed printer to boost its capacity and help its continued growth.

Hexis UK adds eco-friendly films to portfolio
Hexis UK is making a play for the environmentally conscious printer by adding new PVC-free eco-friendly films for digital printing and signage applications to its product portfolio.

Pongs launches new textile products at Fespa Digital
German textiles technology company Pongs has launched a range of new products at Fespa Digital that are suited for use as visual aids for merchandising and events.

ITC shows new cutting tools
Industrial Tooling Corporation (ITC) took its latest range of cutting tools to Fespa Digital, including a larger router and its biggest range of balanced tools yet.

Leach goes superwide with new Durst
Leach signed for a new Durst Rho 512R on the opening day of Fespa Digital – its first 5m-wide machine.

Potts Print CEO steps aside to take strategic role
The chief executive of one of the North East's longest-established printers is stepping down after 20 years to focus on strategic aims, acquisitions and up to £4m of investment.

EFI reveals more about Rialco acquisition
EFI has revealed more details about how it expects its acquisition of dye and colour products specialist Rialco to help expand its industrial inkjet business.

Visual Print & Design boosts capacity with Mutoh buy
Visual Print & Design has increased its production capacity by around 40% after investing in a Mutoh ValueJet 1324X.

Fujifilm launches Acuity Select 20 series
Fujifilm has launched the new Acuity Select 20 series and will showcase the range for the first time at Fespa Digital in Amsterdam next week.

Kodak plans wide-format return through Drupa deal
Kodak has launched a new inkjet printhead that could see it re-enter the wide-format market via an OEM partner.

Sabur Digital becomes Mimaki reseller
Supplier Sabur Digital has been appointed as a Mimaki reseller by UK and Irish distributor Hybrid Services, adding the manufacturer's machines to its portfolio of textile hardware systems.

Fespa Digital organisers anticipate largest ever show
Fespa Digital organisers have two reasons to be cheerful this year: the show celebrates its 10th anniversary next week and it will be the largest show in its history.