Retail display and signage specialist Wrights Plastics has acquired Mid West Displays. “We have a complementary range of products and services, and both companies have a reputation for innovation that we wish to develop further. Additionally, we can use our combined buying strength to lower costs and pass these savings on to customers’ news and old,” said Wrights Plastics MD Mike Wright.
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Landa confirms its Drupa showing
Landa has confirmed its line-up of Nanographic Printing presses for Drupa. The 3,000m2 stand will provide live demonstrations of the Landa S10 sheetfed press for folding carton and POP, the Landa S10P perfecting press for commercial printing, and the Landa W10 web press for flexible packaging and paperboard.
Roland tops InfoTrends charts
According to the latest InfoTrends 2015 ‘Quarterly Wide-Format Tracking Shipping’ report, Roland DG shipped more units than any other manufacturer in the 30in and up category. The study suggests price point and technology type are key factors driving global demand for Roland DG products.
Onlineprinters prints its 125,000th climate neutral order
German-based Onlineprinters has now processed 125,000 climate-neutral orders through its 15 online stores. “Three years ago we decided to give our customers the opportunity to offset their carbon footprint when ordering printed materials. Ever since, the number of customers willing to take environmental responsibility has steadily increased,” said CEO Dr Michael Fries.
New Spandex materials target décor market
Spandex has expanded its family of ImagePerfect materials with two products aimed at the interior decor marketplace: ImagePerfect 2420 ETU Wallpaper and ImagePerfect 2557 Clear Graphics. Both have been specially designed for digital printing on large-format inkjet printers and can be used with eco solvent and solvent inks as well as UV cured and latex inks.
Agfa Jeti Mira to get first major UK trade show outing
The Jeti Mira 2716 HS with Primer and RTR option will feature on the Agfa Graphics stand at Sign and Digital UK 2016, the first major UK trade show outing for the machine since its launch at Fespa 2015.
Soyang reinforces its sales team
Soyang Europe has reinforced its sales team as it prepares for the launch of its new interior décor collection of digitally printable materials.
ESMA to show the potential of functional printing at Drupa
The European Specialist Printing Manufacturers Association (ESMA) will be on two pavilions at Drupa 2016, with members and partners showing functional and industrial printing possibilities.
3D fab + print touchpoint at Drupa aims to bring 2D and 3D printing together
KCI will run a 3D fab + print touchpoint at Drupa with the intention of bringing together those working in 2D printing/packaging production, and in 3D printing industries to share technologies and knowledge. The ultimate objective of the touchpoint is to encourage new technological integrations across the sectors.
Mutoh ValueJet 1604X to get Sign and Digital UK outing
Following its international launch at Fespa Digital 2016, Colourgen will present the new Mutoh ValueJet 1604X (64in) at Sign and Digital in April.
Amsterdam proves largest Fespa Digital to date
Fespa said 16,309 unique visitors attended the combined Fespa Digital 2016, Fespa Textile, and European Sign Expo exhibitions in Amsterdam earlier this month, an increase of 34% in footfall since the last Digital show held during a similar time period in 2012. Visitors were from 120 countries - unsurprisingly, topping the numbers were those from the Netherlands (355).
BPIF blows its trumpet regarding apprenticeship scheme
70% of apprentice employers recently surveyed by the BPIF said they did not have a training budget.
Xaar 1003 family of printheads introduced
The Xaar 1003 family of printheads sets a new benchmark for industrial inkjet printing according to the developer. The new head includes the XaarGuard which provides nozzle plate protection to achieve long maintenance-free production runs.
Zund aims to “redefine productivity” with Drupa launch
Zund is teasing the market that it will unveil “an ultra high-performance digital cutting system” at Drupa 2016.