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Heimtextil is something of a pull for anyone involved in textiles. So can PSPs learn much from the trends and developments highlighted at the recent 2016 event? Duncan Ferguson, director of Professional Printings Solutions for exhibitor Epson Europe, gives his view.

Is there now a secondhand market for UV flatbeds? Graham Thompson, MD supplier Matoria says there is.

Can it pay for PSPs to offer customer loyalty programmes, especially ones that provide gifts and offers as well as a dedicated support service? Pixartprinting sales and marketing director Andrea Pizzola thinks so.

Authenticity could help your company profitably differentiate itself. Walter Hale explains.

If you want to influence creatives you’ve got to get into their space. So will you be exhibiting at events like 100% Design?

Large-format print companies could enjoy greater success through collaboration and an open approach to research and development argues Nathan Atkins, managing director of Papergraphics.

Stuart Maclaren of Your Print Partner discusses the pros and cons of fabric printing – and why it’s worth taking another look at getting involved.

How personalised T-shirts are in vogue thanks to the likes of YR Store’s interactive offering. Could you make a similar fashion statement?

YR Store’s interactive printed garment concept is catching the imagination of fashion retailers including the likes of Topshop and Selfridges. Now the system - that lets people create personalised clothing on easy-to-use touchscreen terminals then sends the finished design for printing within minutes via Epson SureColor printers - has global brands Nike and Google hooked.