Southend’s Urban Print and Design Ltd has installed a brand new Gibson 3200 hybrid roll/flatbed printer from UK distributor RSR. The new machine replaces an ageing Agfa Anapurna which according to MD Jeff Chaplin had reached the end of its working life.

Soyang, a UK-based partner of Fujifilm, recently hosted an Open House event to showcase the remarkable capabilities of the ‘superwide’ (5m) Acuity Ultra R2 roll-fed printer to customers in its showroom.

bigvaluebanners.co.uk has invested in an EFI VUTEk Pro 30h printer from CMYUK. This hybrid UV LED printer replaces a Durst Rho P10-160 flatbed, offering the business far greater versatility to push forward with increasing amounts of SEG work, whilst responding to demand for rigid graphics.

Spanish wide format specialist Oedim has once again partnered with Fujifilm to expand its fleet of Acuity wide format printers to increase productivity and support its growth.

Mimaki Europe, the leading manufacturer of inkjet printing and cutting technologies, will showcase its sustainability and circularity solutions, launch new printers, and celebrate international design collaborations on booth H7-C304 at ITMA 2023 (08–14 June 2023 Fiera Milano RHO, Milan, Italy).

Solihull-based Shift Graphics has invested in a Mimaki UJV 100-160 UV LED printer and Mimaki CG 130 AR cutting plotter from CMYUK. The new equipment has enabled this start-up to produce fast turnaround vinyl graphics in-house up to 1.6m wide for the exhibitions sector.

From a standing start back in 2020, Eltham Digital has grown its sign business to the point where it now accounts for 50% of company turnover. The transformation began with the installation of a Xenons R180 hybrid flatbed/roll to roll machine from RSR, which has now been replaced with the upgraded Xenons X180.

Durst Group, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, will be presenting its "360 Production Excellence" at FESPA Global Print Expo 2023 in Munich, Germany. From May 23-26, the company will showcase its new and integrated systems and solutions for fully automated, sustainable and cost-effective large-format print production in Hall A2, Stand A10. A media briefing will be held at the booth on April 23 at 10am to inform press representatives about the innovations before the start of the show.

Edinburgh-based designer Mairi Helena and leading digitally printed wallpapers manufacturer John Mark recently linked up to produce a bespoke wallpaper featuring a host of special effects, all of which were printed using an HP Latex 2700W Printer.

Following the huge success of Fujifilm’s ‘New Blueprint for Wide Format’ appearance at FESPA 2022 in Berlin, Fujifilm will use FESPA 2023 (Munich, 23rd -26th May) to present developments to its existing Acuity models, as well as unveiling an entirely new machine in the line-up. Additionally, Fujifilm will present more details on its partnership with industrial manufacturer Barberan, to bring single-pass inkjet to the sign and display market.

Mimaki Europe, the leading manufacturer of inkjet printing and cutting technologies, will make its return as a gold sponsor to the FESPA 2023 Global Print Expo (May 23rd– 26th in Munich, Germany - Stand B1-B10). The company will join FESPA and the wider printing industry to look at the sector with a ‘new perspective’ with its latest innovations, technologies and collaborative projects. On its booth, Mimaki will display its flagship printers and cutters for the sign graphic, industrial, and textile markets, including the recently announced TxF150-75 Direct-to-Film (DTF) machine, the high performing 330 Series and the entry-level 100 Series.

Wokingham-based Image-Corporate has boosted its production capability, investing in a Canon Colorado 1630 large format graphics printer from CMYUK. The roll-to-roll UV LED printer features UVgel inks making it ideal for producing counter graphics and wallcoverings for the hospitality and catering sector. Image-Corporate will also use the new machine for printing vinyl wraps to create personalised branding for its innovative portable Rapidbar units.

Canon today launches the new Colorado M-series: the first roll-to-roll large format graphics printer platform that is modular in speed configuration and media handling. It’s the fastest and most productive solution in this market segment and offers special effects and white ink printing capabilities. This 1.6m roll-to-roll printer retains the Canon Colorado series’ industrial build quality and can be configured to a graphics provider’s needs and grow with their business, with easy in-field upgrades.

Vanguard Digital Printing Systems, a Durst Group Company, cultivated a full solutions lineup for ISA Expo 2023 show goers in their booth, number 4239. The lineup includes four Vanguard printers, demonstrating their strength in flatbed, roll-to-roll and hybrid printers, as well as partnering technology: a Colex Sharpcut and Durst Software Solutions.

Roland DG, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters, today announces the new DGXPRESS printer brand emphasising superior productivity at an economical price. As the first in the series, Roland DG launches two new UV printers, the UG-642 and UG-641.

VMGS (Visual Marketing and Graphic Services) has installed a Mimaki UJV55-320 UV LED printer, Kongsberg X24 Edge digital cutting table and a Graphtec FC 9000-160 cutting plotter from CMYUK.

Creative Bee, the digital wide format sister company of litho printing business, Creative Colour n Copy has installed a new Mimaki JV100-160 dedicated roll printer from CMYUK. This is an upgrade to the business’ existing Mimaki equipment – a JV33 eco-solvent and Mimaki CJV33 solvent printer/cutter – both of which have been in reliable service for the best part of two decades.

Newbury-based Paramount4 has invested in a Mimaki UCJV300 -160 printer cutter from CMYUK. Installed in December 2022, this 1.6m wide UV LED roll-to-roll printer will be used for the output of vinyl graphics. It joins a Mimaki UJV55 – 320 UV LED 3.2m roll printer and Easymount laminator also purchased from CMYUK. The new equipment replaces HP, Jetrix, and Roland equipment.

Ainsley Signs has invested in a Canon Colorado 1650 UVgel roll printer from CMYUK. The printer was purchased expressly to boost the throughput times of its banner production. It follows close on the heels of a Kongsberg X24 Digital Cutting Table installation, also purchased from CMYUK last year.

Stafford-based Sapphire Curtains & Graphics has invested in an EFI VUTEk Q3r printer from CMYUK. This new UV LED dedicated roll-to-roll printer with a maximum print width of 3.5m is set to modernise the company’s production methods and optimise future growth.

Roland DGA Corporation, a leading provider of wide-format inkjet printers, cutters, milling machines, and other advanced digital imaging technology, announced today that it has appointed Amado Lara as its new president. Andrew Oransky, formerly Roland DGA’s president and CEO, will continue to serve as CEO, providing strategic input while serving on the board of directors of its parent company, Hamamatsu, Japan-based Roland DG Corporation.