Mimaki, a leading manufacturer of inkjet printers and cutting systems, unveils Innovation Days (2-4 June 2021), a collaborative virtual event, bringing together Mimaki’s regional offices to encourage and nurture innovation in the printing sector. The programme of events, led by experts from Mimaki Japan, USA and Europe, will focus on addressing the needs of customers and prospects in their local markets, as well as demands across sectors (sign graphics, industrial, textile and 3D) to overcome today’s challenges and drive success within the industry. Attendees will also have the opportunity to further explore the newest additions to Mimaki’s product portfolio, the JFX550, JFX600 and SUJV-160, through live demonstrations following the launch of these solutions at virtual.drupa.

Large-format graphics production and installation company N3 Display Graphics recently used Drytac Polar Street FX aluminium print media to produce a range of eye-catching outdoor floor graphics to promote social distancing across the city of Bristol.

The winning design in a Design-a-Bus-Wrap student art contest was launched on a full-size 35-foot local bus in Lake County, Ohio, last week. Olivia Indre, a senior at Mentor High School, won first prize for her design entry themed, “For a Greener Future.” Her wrap design will be displayed on the bus for six months.

Signs Express (Gloucester) is happy to announce Ben Walker as the new owner of the business, having taken over ownership of the business following Daryll Lillie’s decision to sell the company, having been at the helm for 10 years.

Following the success of Fujifilm and Inca Digital's Onset X HS range, the ultra-high productivity large format series now comes with automated technology to assist with long run production. It also slashes job changeover times and reduces the need for manual intervention between runs.

Colgate-Palmolive, Amgen, Mars, and Newell Brands are confirmed to have joined the speaking lineup at EskoWorld 2021, a free-to-attend virtual brand conference that will be held on May 19th - 20th and headlined by McKinsey & Company.

Leading Out-Of-Home advertising company JCDecaux has taken adidas’ sustainability credentials to a new level with a green bus shelter takeover to launch their Stan Smith sustainable sneakers.

Diageo global media director, marketing, Isabel Massey and Clear Channel France Présidente Boutaïna Araki have joined the line-up of speakers for the World Out of Home Organization's European Forum, hosted from London on May 18.

For the last three years, Hollywood Monster has actively been committed to putting sustainability right at the heart of its business ethos. They have researched, sourced, tested and engaged with new, innovative suppliers to help them replace the majority of their materials with viable, eco-friendly alternatives.

Roland DGA Corporation, a leading provider of large-format inkjet printers, printer/cutters, and other advanced digital devices, has introduced V-BOND Ink for use with new VersaUV® LEF2 series flatbed UV printers. In addition to imaging beautifully, delivering exceptional color results, and adhering well to a vast array of substrates, the new low-VOC, Nickel-free ink is compliant with both the CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act) and California Proposition 65. Meeting these important safety standards creates new, potentially lucrative opportunities for LEF2 users, including entry into the toy personalization and customization market.

Ricoh USA, Inc. and Ultimate TechnoGraphics today announced their enhanced global partnership that will offer digital print providers improved upstream workflow automation at a reduced price. This expanded collaboration between the companies will equate to increased flexibility, control, and visibility over jobs at any point in production for printers.