Graphtec GB has announced that ColGraphix UK has been appointed as a Certified Reseller for Mutoh sign and display and flatbed UV direct-to-object printers.

Sign & Digital UK (SDUK) is back in 2024 for another great opportunity to bring the sign-making, large format printing and visual communications industry together. The three-day show starts on a Sunday for the first time, making it more accessible for small business owners to take the opportunity to see the latest products and network without losing valuable business time. The show is co-locating with Printwear & Promotion LIVE! A link will be opened between the two halls, allowing for easy access from one into the other, without the need to exit and re-enter by way of the two entrances.

FESPA has increased the size of its inaugural FESPA Middle East event (29 – 31 January 2024 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre) by 40%, adding a third hall to the exhibition. The decision follows significant interest in the event from global suppliers and regional distributors.

Roland DG Corporation (Headquarters: Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan; President, Representative Director: Kohei Tanabe), a global manufacturer and distributor of wide-format inkjet printers for advertising and signage and 3D tools for manufacturing, announced today that it officially commenced operations at its new head office on November 1, 2023. The relocation involved consolidating its previous head office and Miyakoda office, both located in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka.

PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, celebrates the success of PRINTING United Expo, held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on October 18-20. Attendee and exhibitor feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with many already signed on to, and excited for, the 2024 event taking place next year in Las Vegas on September 10-12.

As the proud title sponsor of the most dynamic and comprehensive printing event in the world, Durst Group announces their plans to showcase a lineup worthy of this role. Durst 360° Production Excellence will be highlighted alongside Vanguard Digital Printing Systems in connected booths at the 2023 PRINTING United Expo. Taking place in Atlanta, Georgia, from October 18th through the 20th, booth B11033 and B11049 visitors will be able to view a full spectrum of integrated systems and solutions for every print provider.

MUTOH INDUSTRIES LTD., a leading manufacturer of wide-format digital inkjet printers, affiliated with MUTOH HOLDINGS CO., LTD. today announced the launch of MUTOH Direct, a new cloud service for MUTOH dealers allowing remote monitoring of end-users’ printer status and printer usage for more effective service and maintenance.

Datateam Business Media Ltd., the new owners of Sign & Digital UK and the organisers of Printwear & Promotion LIVE! (the annual exhibition for the UK garment decoration industry) are pleased to confirm that the two shows will run alongside each other at the NEC, Birmingham, from Sunday, February 25th February until Tuesday 27th February, 2024. The shows will be in adjoining halls, with SDUK in Hall 2 and P&P LIVE! in Hall 1.

Founded in 2013, NOPINZ is a renowned UK-based manufacturer of clothing for cyclists and triathletes. The company's first product was the ‘SpeedPocket’, a product that allows competitors to attach their race numbers more easily (and with ‘no pins’) while improving the all-important aerodynamics. Soon recognising the customer demand for premade attire with incorporated number pockets, the company embarked on a mission to manufacture these new product lines itself. Today, NOPINZ boasts a diverse portfolio, with 60% of its products made in-house, catering to a growing customer base across the UK and international markets.

Ticket sales for drupa 2024 have started. Under the heading “we create the future” drupa places the industry’s innovative power centre stage and provides a relevant platform for tomorrow’s technologies. Numerous services assist in the best planning possible for a perfect trade fair visit.

Durst Group, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production solutions, has acquired Aleph SrL, a pioneer in sustainable digital solutions for textiles and interior and exterior decorations. With this strategic move, Durst Group further enhances its position in water-based and sustainable printing technologies. For Durst Group, the acquisition also serves as a bridge to Como, Italy, the center for textile design and high-quality applications.

In the three and a half years since Mark Barnes purchased the Minuteman Press franchise in Bakersfield, CA located at 4500 Easton Drive, he has more than tripled his sales. Mark shares, “Before the acquisition in December of 2019, the prior year’s sales totaled just under $500,000. Our current 12-month sales (as of August of 2023) is just over $1.75 million.”

Exclusive Mimaki distributor, Hybrid Services will be holding a series of free events at its Cheshire showroom this autumn to help inspire and advise businesses looking to invest in the very latest printing and cutting technology.

Global brands and local distributors are lining up to participate at FESPA Middle East 2024, taking place from 29 - 31 January at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, UAE. The event will provide a platform for technological innovation in digital wide format, screen and textile printing, as well as signage and visual communications.

Mimaki Europe, a leading provider of industrial inkjet printers, cutting plotters, and 3D printers, has today introduced a new direct-to-film (DTF) printer, the TxF300-75. The new system incorporates the already well-received stability and functionality of Mimaki’s first DTF printer, the TxF150-75, while delivering new levels of productivity with print speeds that are three times higher.

Roland DG Australia, a leading manufacturer of wide format inkjet printers and printer cutters, has opened the doors to its new offices and Creative Centre in Nunawading, Melbourne.

Hybrid Services, Mimaki’s exclusive UK and Ireland distributor, has opened its newly upgraded showroom. Strategically located in Crewe, Cheshire, the revamped facility provides a space to showcase Mimaki's extensive range of industrial printing and cutting solutions and is designed to meet the diverse needs of print businesses across a wide array of industries.

Lancashire-based printed brand communications company Envision Media has hailed the impact of its new HP Stitch S1000 dye sublimation printer, revealing that the machine has helped speed up production and reduce turnaround times for its customers.

Investment in a Mimaki Tx300P-1800B digital printer has allowed Dundee-based Flamingo Fabrics to revolutionise its business model, as it focuses on providing sustainable solutions for designers and home sewing enthusiasts. Following its purchase of the production textile printer through Mimaki Authorised Partner, R A Smart, Flamingo Fabrics has both embraced sustainability and leveraged the potential for providing short run lengths that empower creativity while minimising waste.

Roland DG Australia, a leading manufacturer of wide format inkjet printers and 3D devices, announces the launch of their TrueVIS user video series.

The Special Area drupa next age (dna) sets the scene for newcomers and young talents from the print and packaging sector in a targeted manner. In Deborah Corn and Frank Tueckmantel drupa has enlisted two strong partners with longstanding industry expertise for organising and designing this show-in-show for cross-sectional technologies.