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The Roland DG TrueVis VG3/VG2/VF2 wide-format eco-solvent inkjet printers are now compliant with the 3M MCS warranty programme when using orange and green TR2 inks as well as CMYKLcLmLk.

The ninth Drupa Global Trends Report, to be published in November 2023, indicates an increasing confidence across almost all print regions and markets.

Mimaki Europe is to run a series of 200 in-person application days across EMEA in conjunction with its distribution partners. The ‘Mimaki Application Days’ will take place over the next six months, each featuring localised content designed to provide customers with face-to-face application-focused information and advice to support business growth.

Fujifilm Europe has booked a 20% larger stand at Drupa 2024 than it had orginally planned. Instead of the 2,020m2 stand it initially reserved in hall 8b it will now have a 400m2 of additional space.

Drytac has appointed a new director of sales for the Americas. Glen Fitzgerald takes on the mantle having served as technical sales manager for industrial products in Canada since joining Drytac in September 2021.

Screen Europe has unveiled its new Inkjet Innovation Centre (IIC) in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands, where, for the first time, the manufacturer can showcase all its inkjet digital printing equipment in one room.

Following Roland DG’s purchase in July of a 50.1% stake in UAB Dimense the Lithuanian company’s name has now been officially changed to UAB DG Dimense. The move marks the beginning of its operation, under a new organisational structure, as a Roland DG group company.

Imageco has received a £45,000 grant from the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP) as a result of its commitment to improving entry-level employment opportunities within the city. The company, which has a team of 28, has recently made five new entry-level hires. The new capital will help the expanding firm buy a swissQprint Nyala 4 flatbed printer to diversify its services.

Online print business WTTB’s has introduced a pay-as-you-go graphic design service. The move follows the company’s introduction of Artworker+ last year, set up as a monthly subscription service with a variety of different price tiers. With the pay-as-you-go option the subscription option is now limited to one tier only.

Two of InkTec’s Jetrix ink ranges have achieved GreenGuard gold accreditation - ULE ink for the Jetix LXiR3230/XGR320 and ULS for the LXi6/LXi7/LXi8 printers.

ClimateCalc, the international carbon footprinting tool for the printing industry, has been extensively upgraded to improve its functionality, security and user experience.

Atlantic Tech Services is introducing a Nutec 1litre eco solvent bulk ink system solution for Mimaki JV, CJV printers, together with new GBL free, Premium NUtec Diamond D10-GF-MS21 CMYK degassed eco-solvent inks in 1litre bags.

Bradford-based large-format specialist Dominion Print has been shortlisted for two awards at the Yorkshire and Humberside Family Business Awards 2023 - ‘Manufacturing Family Business of the Year’ and ‘Overall Family Business of the Year’. The company will find out if it has won at a reception on 10 November.

HP has announced a new 36in DesignJet portfolio aimed at the AEC and copy shops markets. The series comprises the DesignJetJet T850/T950, Smart Tank T858/T908 MFP and large-fromat XL 3800.