Wide format

Papergraphics acquires CWE Solutions in friendly merger
Wide-format hardware and media supplier Papergraphics has joined forces with "friendly competitor" CWE Solutions in what the two companies have called a "merger by acquisition".

Graphica Display installs UK’s first Agfa Jeti Mira
Graphica Display has become the first UK business to install an Agfa Jeti Mira UV-inkjet flatbed printer.

New year predictions: Richard Saysell, Creo
After a record year, Creo managing director Richard Saysell is looking forward to making the most of the point-of-sale specialist's expanded production facilities in 2016. At the same time as...

Ordnance Survey buys back into print with share of Dennis Maps
Ordnance Survey (OS) has returned to print by agreeing to acquire a 25% shareholding in its printer, Dennis Maps.

Tailored experience central to Sign & Digital UK 2016
Live, scheduled product demonstrations will be central to Sign & Digital UK’s 2016 offering as it gears up for its next show in April.

Second Zünd helps John E Wright cut into Hull market
John E Wright has installed a second Zünd digital cutting table for its expanding Hull operation after a previous investment improved efficiency.

Gala Graphics' £1m-plus move to reshore work from China
A fabric printer is investing over £1m on expansion and dye sub technology to reshore work from China to Yorkshire.

St Ives makes new business a priority at SP
St Ives aims to diversify the client base at point-of-sale wing SP Group “as a priority” in order to reduce the operation’s dependency on the under-pressure grocery sector.

Family firm celebrates 60 years in business
A family business which started as a tomato grower before switching to screen printing has reached its 60th year.

Sun Chemical to launch new inkjet inks range at Fespa
Sun Chemical is set to launch new inkjet inks developed specifically for the digital wide- and superwide-format markets at Fespa Digital 2016.

Clear Focus Europe launches new window film products
Clear Focus Europe has introduced two new products for the POS, interiors and retail window signage segments.

Fespa Digital casts net outside print for Printeriors showcase
Fespa is aiming to attract 1,000 non-Fespa regulars to Printeriors 2016 with an “application-focused” showcase aimed at interior designers and buyers as well as wide-format printers.