Image Reports has just published the results of its third annual survey of print companies involved in wide-format print across the UK and Ireland. The findings are explored in detail in the Widthwise Report, a free copy of which can be downloaded from the IR website, but here’s a synopsis of the key issues.
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Competition time
Competition time
As wide-format continues to attract more players we asked kit manufacturers/suppliers where they now see their largest target markets and how that’s impacting on the way they develop product and do business.Media not mediocre
Media not mediocre
Fujifilm’s euromedia experience brings innovation, creativity and wonderful product names to the world of flexible media for large-format printing.Flying the Swiss flag in Britain
For over 17 years Zünd UK has been demonstrating the capabilities of its cutting systems to British printers on their home soil.
Blueprint for Print Providers
Blueprint for Print Providers
Diversification is crucial to the success and growth of many of today's print businesses. But just how does that work at grass roots level? Jon Baker, director at NES, tells his company's story.
What the agencies want
What the agencies want
How do you convince agencies/creatives that wide-format print deserves a bigger share of the media budget? Donna Brown, head of offline production at OgilvyOne Worldwide, tells it as she sees it.
The wonder of textiles
The wonder of textiles
Keep in touch with the leaders if you want to keep pace with change. Neschen illustrates how it's helping create new markets for digitally printed textiles.Green route to revenue
Green route to revenue
How the substrate suppliers are helping you develop new applications and find new paths to profit.
Launching into labels
Launching into labels
Many of today's wide-format inkjet machines are more than cut out for producing labels and decals as Sophie Matthews-Paul explains.
High five for Adobe
High five for Adobe
Sophie Matthews-Paul takes a first look at Adobe's Creative Suite 5 Design Premium and finds it worth celebrating.
Virtu glass print line
Virtu glass print line
Sophie Matthews-Paul visits WP Digital to check out this finely tuned printer development.
The extra factor
The extra factor
Improving workflow and broadening output options are just some of the features found in today's software as Sophie Matthews-Paul outlines.