Durst UK is expanding its business portfolio by taking on the labels market previously run from the division’s headquarters in Brixen, Italy.
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IMI announces European event programme
IMI Europe has released its European event programme for the year.
Litho focused Potts Print boosts its move into large-format digital arena
Following its move into the large-format digital arena with the acquisition of Digital XL Services in 2014, Northumberland-based litho specialist Potts Print has supported the diversification by installing the UK’s first Fujifilm Acuity F flatbed inkjet printer. It has also taken an Acuity LED 1600 II.
Calling for Print Futures Awards entries
The sponsors of the 2016 Print Futures Awards are inviting applications for cash grants of up to £1,500 each to help pay for any costs associated with relevant training courses for a career in printing, publishing, packaging or graphic arts.
Hybrid creates Mimaki Vehicle Wrap Lab at Oxford Brookes University
Hybrid has created a Mimaki Vehicle Wrap Lab at Oxford Brookes University. The intention is to provide hands-on experience, tuition and a commercial understanding of vehicle wrapping, branding and liveries to undergraduate engineers set for roles in Formula 1 racing.
Cestrian takes one of first EFI Vutek HSr Pro printers
Cestrian has bought one of the world’s first EFI Vutek HSr Pro roll-to-roll machines, alongside an EFI Vutek HS100 Pro hybrid machine.
Fespa Digital to see first LED UV printer from InkTec
Fespa Digital will see the European debut of InkTec’s first LED UV printer, the Jetrix LX5.
Drupa cube partners with The Medici Group
Drupa has confirmed that its primary partner for Drupa cube content development and delivery is The Medici Group, who’s founder and CEO Frans Johansson created something of a furor with his 2004 book ‘The Medici Effect’, and has since built a reputation for being an expert on “thinking outside the box”. He will deliver the keynote on 31 May.
The Future of Dye-Sublimation Printing to 2021 published
An estimated total of around 384m/m2 of fabric were printed digitally via dye sublimation in the year to Q1 2016 according to the newly published ‘The Future of Dye-Sublimation Printing to 2021’ from Smithers Pira. The report says this is set to rise to 892m/m2 by 2021.
Callprint confirms wide-format recruitment plans
Callprint is continuing its expansion push in the wide-format display and graphics sector by putting out a call for experienced commercial, sales and project managers.
Fujifilm Europe forms W2P integration partnership
Fujifilm Europe has formed a partnership with Aleyant, a software services provider that produces the Pressero Web-to-print solution. The partnership has been born out of the Fujifilm North America’s previous introduction of Pressaro.
New media range from CSL Digital
CSL Digital has introduced a new range of wide-format digital print materials branded pixelmedia. It comprises self-adhesive vinyls, backlit films, banner materials, poster and wallpapers for use with UV, eco-solvent and latex printers.
Newtech Glasgow to take place on 15 March
The next Coactive event, Newtech Glasgow, will be at the Hilton, Bellshill, on 15 March.
Avery Dennison builds on environmental programme
Avery Dennison has brought its sustainability vision to life at its new EU headquarters and R+D centre in Oegstgeest, the Netherlands. A Breeam ‘Very Good’ certificate has been awarded was awarded for the long-term leased building located in the BioScience Park in Oegstgeeste.