Signage and visual communications specialist, FASTSIGNS Peterborough, is celebrating a strong year of successes, following its relocation to Phorpres Close last October and a string of recent new appointments.
The ISA-UK powered by BSGA, the leading independent trade association for the UK sign, graphics and visual communications industry, is delighted to announce the appointment of Chris Coward as its new General Manager, with immediate effect.
JETRIX printers are known for the versatility of the medias they can work with and now Brett Martin have recognised this by awarding them an Approved Partner status.
A £70m global investment is set to help boost production capacity for 3M Commercial Solutions Division’s clients in the UK.
Following the successful completion of its series of Coffee Talk events held throughout September and October 2021, HP will be hosting a summary webinar titled ‘Putting Sustainability at the Heart of your Business'.
The Body Shop, WWF, Atom Bonds, True Skincare, and Juni Cosmetics are just some of the big names set to inspire the future of packaging when they take to the stage at Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London 2021 at Olympia on 1 & 2 December.
Graduates in CMYUK’s Creatives in Residence Live (CIRL) initiative are about to embark on their first design brief.
Direct To Film (DTF) printing has been around for longer than you might think, although it’s only very recently that it’s started to gather more traction and pique the interest of garment producers both in the UK & Ireland as well as further afield.
UK-based tech start-up parrotprint.com has become the first company in Europe to invest in an EFI VUTEk Q5r digital printer, having acquired the 5m roll-to-roll UV LED printer from CMYUK as part of its long-term growth strategy.
InkTec’s latest addition to the JETRIX team, sees the company initiating a trainee programme to bring more young people into the business.
Kornit Digital, a worldwide market leader in sustainable, on-demand, digital textile production technologies, announced today that United Kingdom-based GoCustom Clothing has installed the Kornit Avalanche HD6 system for on-demand, direct-to-garment (DTG) digtal production.
Demand for digitally printed textiles is rebounding strongly through 2021, and is set for accelerated growth over the next five years, according to The Future of Digital Textile Printing to 2026, the latest expert market study from Smithers.
Xaar, the leading inkjet printing technology group, has conditionally agreed terms with its joint partner Stratasys Solutions Limited to sell its remaining interest in Xaar 3D Ltd.
Bristol-based print and design solutions provider Fountain Print says its purchase of an HP Latex R2000 printer supported the business with a major expansion effort and allowed it to access a host of profitable new markets.
Sarah Winterbottom and Izabella Ivanovici of industry initiative Women in Signs and Graphics and Sam Armstrong of signage consultancy Make it Happen have partnered to offer a ‘Ladies Day’ signage bootcamp on Wednesday 15th December at SignFAB (UK) in Leicester.
International print and packaging marketing specialist, PHD Marketing, has shared insight and perspective on the changes likely to affect packaging suppliers, printers and brands as a result of the Green Claims Code, new guidance published by the UK Government’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
ArtSystems has announced the launch of a handy new printed sample swatch book for the Xativa range of wide-format media.
Window graphics are now regarded by many brands as a key part of the marketing mix. These graphics are an inexpensive form of advertising that retailers can easily apply - themselves - to windows in order to capture the attention of passers-by.
Amari Digital Printing Technologies, part of the Vink group – has announced the immediate availability of the Decal PVC-Free range of substrates, offering print service providers (PSPs) the opportunity to add a host of environmentally friendly qualities to their graphics output.
Premier, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of paper, packaging, sign & display products and other printable media have this month joined FESPA UK Association.
Neil Roberts, former General Manager at Graphtec has been appointed Demonstration and Training Centre Manager at CMYUK. He will have overall responsibility for the facility, further optimising the customer experience.
Luton-based design, print, and digital marketing specialist Treacle Factory are experts in helping businesses get creative with their promotional print materials.
Global Graphics Software, the developer of the Harlequin RIP, has been awarded a 2021 Pinnacle InterTech Award from PRINTING United Alliance, for Direct, the software that drives data directly to inkjet printhead electronics giving unprecedented speed and image quality. It is the company’s third InterTech award in four years.
Wide-ranging print service provider Ebbsfleet Printing Solutions has praised the impact its Summa F1612 flatbed cutter has had on business, revealing the machine has enabled the company to significantly reduce finishing bottlenecks and half its production time.
CMYUK has announced the four graduates who have been chosen to participate in its Creatives in Residence Live initiative.
The very best in packaging for premium markets including drinks, beauty, and gifting will be on display for industry professionals to discover when Luxury Packaging, co-located with Packaging Innovations, returns to London’s Olympia on 1 & 2 December 2021.
With the introduction of over 70 new patterns and designs, the new 3M DI-NOC Architectural Finishes portfolio offers an even more versatile design solution to breathe new life into existing spaces almost overnight.
Roland DG is delighted to open the doors to its renewed Creative Centre in Clevedon for an exclusive mid-week print festival, the Roland Experience Days, taking place on 28-30 September 2021.
FM Future, the organiser of the market-leading digital events for the print technology industry, announces the launch of the hybrid FuturePrint & Pack Summit, which will take place on 11 November in Cambridge, UK, with content streamed globally on a weekly basis from November 26.
Xaar, the leading inkjet printing technology group, says the advanced capabilities of its Ultra High Viscosity technology demonstrates the significant difference that inkjet printing can make to labels and packaging.
Leyland-based digitally printed wallcoverings specialist John Mark Ltd. said the innovative results it has achieved with its HP Latex 800W have opened up expansion opportunities in a host of markets.
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.
Meteor Inkjet Ltd, leading supplier of electronics, software, tools and services for industrial inkjet, expands office, lab and manufacturing space to meet strong market demand for its products and services.
Durst, manufacturer of innovative digital printing systems and software solutions, has doubled down on its commitment to helping the UK print industry move towards a greener future.
Label manufacturer and engraving expert, Matform has installed a Mimaki UJF-7151 Plus next generation direct-to-object flatbed LED UV printer from CMYUK. The investment replaces a decade-old Mimaki UJF-3042 FX and significantly expands the company’s capabilities and applications reach.
Mimaki is set to open the door to new high-value, high-quality industrial print applications with the launch of its latest product innovations.
The rapid growth at Josero continues as the team welcomes Nigel Briggs as Consumables Account Manager. Briggs officially takes up his new position on Monday September 6th.
More environmentally friendly printing is fast emerging as a key industry trend for the 2020s.
Simon Cosh, an inkjet specialist with more than 30 years’ experience in the print and graphic communications industry, has been appointed UK and Ireland Label Business Development Manager by Durst, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies.
iMAGECO is one of the UK’s leading wide-format print and signage companies. Its Leeds based state-of-the-art facility, equipped with industry leading technology, has delivered an unparalleled quality service and an extensive sustainable portfolio since its conception in 2001.
Ricoh has announced the appointment of Josero as a UK reseller for its full range of Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printers and the very latest generation of wide format Latex printers.
Innovative large-format printer, MacroArt has reported its busiest month since the start of the pandemic with the both the return of live events, exhibitions and conferences and expansion into new sectors driving the growth in sales, resulting in the recruitment of six new staff.
With many of us back in the office after more than a year of working from home, now is the perfect opportunity for business owners and brand managers to reflect on the office space they have and consider how to transform it into a more inspiring and welcoming environment.
The countdown is now on to the UK Graphic Awards 2021, with the finalists announced in the run-up to the 14 September gala event after the daytime Thrive in Print conference.
Large-format print business JKN Digital has revealed that the reliability and efficiency of its four HP Latex machines enabled it to continue producing high quality printed work at fast turnaround speeds throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.
Super-Wide Digital has advanced its corporate sustainability goals with the adoption of eco materials from CMYUK.
Meteor Inkjet Ltd, leading supplier of electronics, software, tools and services for industrial inkjet, is developing printhead drive electronics and software for the new T3200, T1600 and D3000 printheads recently announced by Epson.
Contra Vision are proud to present a great value product that makes signs stand out both day and night.
Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd announces the appointment of Mike Faiers as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
Easyfairs, the organiser of Packaging Innovations & Luxury Packaging London, the capital’s leading event for packaging innovators and designers in the luxury and FMCG markets, today announces that the event will be postponed from its planned dates of 22 & 23 September 2021 and will now take place on 1 & 2 December 2021 at Olympia in London.
The Manchester International Festival launched in 2007 is an artist-led festival presenting new works from across the spectrum of performing arts, visual arts and popular culture.
A defining factor for graphics, packaging and publication printing across the next decade will be adjusting to print buyer demands for shorter and faster print runs.
Epson will add two new printheads to its lineup in the second half of fiscal year 2021. The new products will strengthen the lineup for applications including signage and easily allow printers to deliver high-quality print at high speed.
As a leading supplier to the UK Sign and Graphic industry, with a comprehensive portfolio of vehicle wrap films, William Smith have found 3M IJ180mC Series to be a firm favourite amongst customers.
When it comes to capturing the attention of - and interacting with - people in today's fast-paced world, retailers, brands and other settings need to think creatively and consider how to best use their environment to their advantage.
ArtSystems has joined the British print association BPIF to promote good recycling practice within the wide format print community and to support resellers and end-users in understanding and embracing the new BPIF Display & POS 2 Recycling Scheme.
Xaar officially opened its new global headquarters in Cambridgeshire with a ceremony presided over by Chairman Andrew Herbert, CEO John Mills, CFO Ian Tichias and General Manager of the printhead business unit Graham Tweedale, alongside members of the team.
New research from independent consultants Smithers shows how on-demand inkjet labelling can save European businesses significant energy, reduce massive material and ink waste and make labelling operations far more efficient and sustainable.
William Smith, part of William Smith Group 1832 are pleased to add yet another digital print film to their material portfolio, increasing customer’s choice even further.
Eye Airports, the market leader in UK regional airport advertising, has won a major contract with Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
Through self-funded technology and sustainability reaching through every aspect of the business, 75-year-old British business has been recognised by B Corp as one of the ‘Best for the World’ businesses in terms of environmental impact.
Kernow Coatings, leading manufacturer of OEM certified printable digital synthetic papers, has announced that following ISO 21702:2019 testing (which measures antiviral activity on plastics and other non-porous surfaces) that KernowPrint HWT5 has shown to reduce SARS-COV-2* by 90% after 24 hours when compared to an untreated product.
Nottingham-based Sign Up Systems has invested in a Blackman & White Genesis V flatbed digital cutting system from i-Sub as it looks to speed up its finishing process, diversify its work and produce new products.
Agfa opened their new 3,500 sq ft Inkjet Competence Centre in Rugby last week with a sizzling BBQ in the sunshine.
Quality Print Services (QPS), the one-stop shop for the wide-format print market, has been announced as the official UK distributor for ColorJet's leading range of UV flatbed and soft signage printers.
William Smith, part of the William Smith Group 1832 are pleased to announce the addition of VinylEfx to their comprehensive portfolio of digital print films.
HP are offering UK-based printers the chance to win a pair of tickets to September’s UK Graphic Awards.
Having supplied textile printing solutions for some 40 odd years and serving as a UK partner for a list of hardware, software, ink and materials suppliers that reads like a veritable ‘who´s who’ of textile printing, we couldn’t really think of anyone better than the team at RA Smart to help us take a more in-depth look at the technicalities of the HP Stitch dye-sublimation printer.
Eighteen months on from the installation of an Agfa Anapurna H3200i LED wide format machine, Gary Wallace, MD of Wallace Print in Kent, gives a positive report on his investment from what was a new supplier to the business.
The UK Graphic Awards have extended their entry deadline by 2 weeks, following a last minute surge in entries and enquiries.
Sound Control Services in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire has installed an EFI VUTEk Pro 32r from CMYUK.
Agfa UK today announces a new partnership with Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems, which will see their new Rugby showroom displaying the latest Kongsberg PCS cutting tables to suit Agfa’s award-winning wide-format solutions.
Organisers of The Print Show have confirmed that the 2021 edition of the UK-focused event will be delayed until 2022 due to ongoing concerns about Covid-19.
When it comes to reflective films, you won’t find many more impressive than Avery Dennison’s V-4000 Series. It is one of the most competitive films on the market, with so many fantastic features available at a very agreeable price.
Zund UK have partnered with Fashion-Enter to demonstrate a sustainable micro-factory concept in London, using the Zünd D3 Digital Cutting technology.
Spandex, the one-stop supplier of innovative solutions to the sign, graphics and display markets, is adding two new colours to both the standard Oracal 970RA Premium Wrapping and Oracal 970RA Special Edition Colour Match Series of wrap films.
Prior to the pandemic, textile printing was one of those things we´d probably all considered. Perhaps for printing flags, fabric banners or soft signage? Or for supplemental production such as interior décor and soft furnishings? Maybe even for direct-to-garment T-shirts, sportswear printing and short-run fashion designs?
Hastings-based signage and large-format print business Links Signs recently used Drytac Polar Grip to create a series of eye-catching graphics at five London Underground stations to celebrate this year's Euro 2020 national team football tournament.
Since taking ownership of two JETRIX LXi6 LED UV Flatbed Printers, Screentec based in Wales, have discovered that their consumption of jobs has significantly accelerated. This increase of three times the speed, compares directly to the time it used to take previously for their old kit to fulfill a multitude of their typical customised and branded products.
Slough-based large-format printing specialist The Big Display Company has set its sights on expansion into new markets following the purchase of an HP Latex R2000 Plus production printer, saying the device has completely changed the way the business operates.
Innotech Digital has launched a brand new series of pavement signs to add to its range of durable, practical and innovative display products.
William Smith Group 1832 are delighted to announce the re-opening of the William Smith Training Academy following the ease of restrictions in the UK.
Ottimo Digital has invested in a 3.2m wide Kleverik GTC 101 3500-calender press from CMYUK.
In a year of a pandemic when the third sector has needed to work harder than ever before to keep services running and funds coming in, the co-founder of LoveBrum has been recognised for ‘services to charity and the community in Birmingham’.
William Smith are proud to be the UK’s leading distributor of vehicle wrap films and are pleased to announce the further expansion of their portfolio with the full range of Premium Colour Change (PCC).
Ben Ashdown, Managing Director at Magna Signs in Nuneaton, sums up the extraordinary impact of the wide-format hybrid 3.2-metre Agfa Anapurna H3200i LED, purchased through Josero.
FESPA UK has announced a return to face-to-face events in 2021, refreshed membership options, and launched a new website.
Leading wide format specialist MacroArt has created an extensive array of impressive signage and graphics at Blenheim Palace, to enhance the visitor experience whilst restoration takes place in one of the Palace State Rooms.
For most 15 year olds, the prospect of driving their own car is still a distant dream, but for Max Dodds, it’s practically become a full time job. A racing driver since the age of four, Dodds is preparing for his first season in the highly competitive Ginetta Junior Championship – a proven feeder series for GT, Touring Cars, Formula One and other higher echelons of the sport – in a car that’s been wrapped to maximise its aerodynamic performance.
Nazdar Ink Technologies has expanded its 130 Series of solvent inkjet inks with two new colours: Orange and Light Black.
Building on its portfolio of 64” UVgel roll-to-roll printers, Canon today announces the launch of the new Colorado 1630, which will give customers access to all the advantages of UVgel technology at a lower investment.
Northumbria University has paid a special tribute to the impact of its HP Stitch S300 dye sublimation printer, revealing that the device has played a key role in allowing students to continue learning and working during the pandemic.
Renowned London-based American artist, Loreal Prystaj, is using Phototex self-adhesive fabric as a key component in her new and unique art installation, which runs from May 7th to June 26th, in Islington at No.20 Arts.
Spandex, the one-stop supplier of innovative solutions to the sign, graphics and display industries, has expanded its growing portfolio of films with a new collection of ImagePerfect decorative and privacy glass films for application on interior and exterior windows, doors and partitions.
Designs Signage Solutions says it expanded with new customers throughout 2020 - in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic - and completed a number of colourful graphics projects using its HP Latex R2000 Plus printer
East Yorkshire-based full service PSP cites greater automation and capacity for work as key reasons for investment in the machine, which was installed in January 2021.
Precision Proco has switched to UFabrik Eco materials from CMYUK. This range is made from yarn that has been manufactured from the waste of single-use PET plastics and is 100 percent recyclable.
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.
Kernow Coatings, leading manufacturer of OEM certified printable digital synthetic papers, has introduced a unique one part textured printable PVC-Free outdoor floor graphic media to their Wide format KernowJet range.
Leeds-based printing company Imageco has transformed its Holbeck-based headquarters with a range of renewable energy solutions to reduce its carbon output by more than 30,000 tonnes per year, making it one of the most sustainable buildings in the city.