Category: Industry News

Colorific launches Bio ink

Colorific launches Bio ink

Colorific has a new range of environmentally conscious third-party inks. The Colorific Bio range, which is 90% biodegradable and ISO9001 compliant, is available in CMYK, plus light cyan, light magenta or orange and green, and combines biodegradable food-grade solvents and high quality pigments for use in the sign and display industry. The ink is classified non-flammable, non-toxic and non-hazardous and doesn’t require any extraction of fumes for compliance with Health and Safety regulations.

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Get more from your Roland printer with online business aids

Get more from your Roland printer with online business aids

To help users get more out of their AdvancedJet, SolJet and VersaUV printers Roland DG UK has developed a website with access to a number of business-savvy calculation tools. These aids include a powerful return on investment tool and a calculation of running costs. Alongside are a side-by-side comparison of Roland’s wide-format printing options and an in-depth overview of the VersaWorks Rip, which is supplied with the company’s Pro range printers. There is also an update section that showcases how other users are making the most of their products, with a particular focus on innovative applications and niche markets.

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FTP server problems addressed

FTP server problems addressed

A white paper from Pro2col tackles ‘Common FTP server problems and how they are addressed when using the StingRay file transfer server’. This paper discusses issues relating to the use of traditional FTP solutions in a business environment. These issues are then compared to the FTP functionality offered by Hermstedt StingRay, a multi-protocol managed file transfer solution.

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Newcomer at CWES

Newcomer at CWES

Rob Thurston has joined large-format reseller and colour proofing specialist City and West End Solutions (CWES). Thurston comes to CWE Solutions from GMG reseller Xelix, and has more than eight years experience with GMG proofing and colour management products. He joins Simon Landau, another technical expert on GMG products.

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My Ipex planner goes live

My Ipex planner goes live

The interactive online planning tool ‘My Ipex’ is now live. If you are thinking of visiting Ipex 2010 (18 – 25 May 2010, NEC Birmingham UK) you can use My Ipex to devise a personalised show itinerary. With it you can explore the event stand-by-stand by looking at interactive floorplans on screen, or by searching for exhibitors alphabetically, by hall, or product category. After identifying which exhibitors to visit at the show, you can then easily create a short-list containing all exhibitors’ locations with links to their company profiles, press releases, new product information and video content at the click of a mouse. The personalised itinerary can then be printed or saved and re-visited when you next access My Ipex online.

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29 September to 1 October, 2026
The Print Show

https://www.theprintshow.co.uk/

Where?

NEC Birmingham, UK • Hall 1

What is it?

The Print Show is committed to helping visitors discover new opportunities for their business, demonstrating that print is so much more than simply putting ink on paper. With access to exhibitors from all corners of the industry, all free of charge, The Print Show is an event that cannot be missed.

Now in its 10th anniversary year, The Print Show is established as the most important and best-attended industry event in the UK, and is still the only exhibition entirely dedicated to the UK print sector. The Print Show is the primary meeting point for the market, offering visitors the opportunity to see the latest technological developments, meet and network with peers, and access advice from some of the leading experts in print.

30 September 2026
The Print Industry Awards

Where?

National Conference Centre, Birmingham.

What is it?

The Print Industry Awards celebrate excellence across the print and visual communications sector, recognising the achievements, innovation and talent that drive the industry forward. From outstanding print businesses and suppliers to individual professionals, the awards highlight the very best in print, digital and visual communications. Backed by decades of industry expertise, the Print Industry Awards provide a platform to showcase success, raise standards and honour those making a real impact.