According to Arnaud Calleja, Vice President of Digital Printing Solutions at Agfa, “Of course, we are thrilled to showcase our latest printing innovations at FESPA. However, trade fairs also serve as an excellent way to stay tuned with the industry. Our team takes pride in being a true partner to print service providers by scrutinizing their requirements and delving into how our comprehensive array of inkjet printers, inks, software, training, and services can best suit their growth trajectories and contribute to sustainable success.”

The Bernard Group (TBG), one of North America’s leading visual merchandising companies, is taking print manufacturing to the next level by purchasing four Jeti Tauro H3300 UHS LED systems from Agfa. TBG is a 100% employee-owned visual merchandising company that designs and produces experiential environments for the world’s most prestigious retail brands.

With the recent investment in an Anapurna H2500i LED hybrid printer, offset and digital printing company Die Keure sets the counter to four. Denis Rau, large-format manager: “Excellent print quality, but also the ease of use and versatility of these robust printers were once again decisive.”

To start with, Agfa’s Jeti Tauro H3300 LED printers are now available with a varnish printing option. The Agfa varnish allows not only for the embellishment of a part of the print but also a full flood option that covers the entire print. This new technology allows for a bigger color gamut and is capable of printing 75 m²/h with varnish.

The Agfa-Gevaert Group announced today that it will acquire Inca Digital Printers, subject to meeting and obtaining customary conditions and approvals. The acquisition strengthens Agfa’s position in high speed digital printing and brings an additional focus on packaging printing markets.

Following the announcement that Agfa has acquired Inca Digital, David Burton, marketing director, FUJIFILM Wide Format Inkjet Systems comments: "Fujifilm and Inca Digital have enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship for more than two decades. We're immensely proud of all we've achieved working with them in pioneering the development of UV wide format inkjet systems, powered by Fujifilm inkjet technology and Fujifilm UV inkjet ink.

With a booth themed ‘Think Inkjet. Think Agfa’, inkjet printing solutions provider Agfa will show FESPA visitors in Berlin (31 May-3 June) its latest innovations and all the reasons to opt for them.

The European Digital Press Association rewarded no less than three Agfa innovations introduced in 2021: the Jeti Tauro H3300 UHS LED hybrid large-format printing press, the InterioJet water-based décor paper printing press for laminate surfaces, and the Alussa leather printing system.

One of the UK’s largest fabric printers, Northern Flags, is flying the flag with Agfa, having invested in three Avinci fabric-printing engines, an Anapurna roll-to-roll sign & display printer and an Asanti workflow solution for their Leeds facility.

Bath-based branding and signage business Freestyle Designs has been established for 14 years, specialising in a range of services from standard shop signage projects to large rebrands, vehicle graphics, wallcoverings and vinyl graphics, and more. Founder and Managing Director Jayson Godridge loves to keep the business moving forward, whether that’s staying up-to-date with the latest technology and investing in new kit, or targeting larger scale, higher volume work. “We knew we weren’t going to be able to achieve that with our current machinery,” explains Jayson.

Agfa have announced the market launch of its SYNAPS Xerographic Matt (XM) synthetic paper that includes an agent which antagonizes the settlement and growth of bacteria and viruses on its surface.

Printers and resellers across North America are expanding their offerings and keeping ahead of the competition due to a trusted partnership with SinaLite. This leading trade-only printer increased its reseller capabilities by purchasing its second Jeti Tauro H2500 LED hybrid system from Agfa.

French printing software company Caldera has announced the support of the Agfa Anapurna LED Series for CalderaRIP Version 14. These new drivers expand the award-winning software’s long list of supported peripherals for wide-format production.

Agfa and Lexplast entered an exclusive authorized reseller agreement to represent the Agfa inkjet portfolio in Finland and Estonia.

Décor paper printing company Chiyoda recently installed an InterioJet 3300 water-based printing press from Agfa at its European headquarters in Genk, Belgium. Its new press will enable Chiyoda to supply printed décor paper with exclusive designs to flooring, furniture and car laminate panel makers.

Innovation reigns supreme at Agfa as its Jeti Tauro H3300 LED conquered a coveted Pinnacle Product Award from PRINTING United Alliance. The Jeti Tauro H3300 won in the UV/Latex Hybrid category (more than $500K).

Décor paper printing company Interprint expands its product range by deploying Agfa’s water-based pigmented inkjet ink set on two of its single-pass high-speed Koenig & Bauer RotaJET presses.

Mexican print service provider PSM Visual Solutions grew from a one-man shop 40 years ago to a company with 120 employees now. Their Jeti Mira high-end flatbed printers from Agfa help them supply print products to over 3,000 stores throughout Mexico.

House of Flags has invested in a 2.5m-wide Agfa Anapurna H2500i LED hybrid printer as it looks to branch out into printing on more rigid materials.

Agfa has appointed Mike Horsten as Global Business Manager for its InterioJet family of water-based inkjet printers for the flooring and furniture industries.

Under the heading ‘New beginnings. New opportunities’, Agfa celebrates the gradual ‘reopening’ of the world and the occasion to present its updated range of inkjet printing solutions live to the European graphic industry at FESPA in Amsterdam (12-15 October).