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Screen Europe has unveiled its new Inkjet Innovation Centre (IIC) in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands, where, for the first time, the manufacturer can showcase all its inkjet digital printing equipment in one room.

Following Roland DG’s purchase in July of a 50.1% stake in UAB Dimense the Lithuanian company’s name has now been officially changed to UAB DG Dimense. The move marks the beginning of its operation, under a new organisational structure, as a Roland DG group company.

Imageco has received a £45,000 grant from the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP) as a result of its commitment to improving entry-level employment opportunities within the city. The company, which has a team of 28, has recently made five new entry-level hires. The new capital will help the expanding firm buy a swissQprint Nyala 4 flatbed printer to diversify its services.

Online print business WTTB’s has introduced a pay-as-you-go graphic design service. The move follows the company’s introduction of Artworker+ last year, set up as a monthly subscription service with a variety of different price tiers. With the pay-as-you-go option the subscription option is now limited to one tier only.

Two of InkTec’s Jetrix ink ranges have achieved GreenGuard gold accreditation - ULE ink for the Jetix LXiR3230/XGR320 and ULS for the LXi6/LXi7/LXi8 printers.

ClimateCalc, the international carbon footprinting tool for the printing industry, has been extensively upgraded to improve its functionality, security and user experience.

Atlantic Tech Services is introducing a Nutec 1litre eco solvent bulk ink system solution for Mimaki JV, CJV printers, together with new GBL free, Premium NUtec Diamond D10-GF-MS21 CMYK degassed eco-solvent inks in 1litre bags.

Bradford-based large-format specialist Dominion Print has been shortlisted for two awards at the Yorkshire and Humberside Family Business Awards 2023 - ‘Manufacturing Family Business of the Year’ and ‘Overall Family Business of the Year’. The company will find out if it has won at a reception on 10 November.

HP has announced a new 36in DesignJet portfolio aimed at the AEC and copy shops markets. The series comprises the DesignJetJet T850/T950, Smart Tank T858/T908 MFP and large-fromat XL 3800.

Quality Print Services (QPS) has expanded its demonstration suite in Lancashire with the installation of three ColorJet LED UV printers - a ColorJet Verve 2513M, ColorJet Vulcan Hybrid X and ColorJet Verve mini.

MacroArt has taken the gong for ‘wide-format printer of the year: 30+ employees’ at the UK Graphic Awards 2023, and Imageco the one for under 30 employees.

swissQprint's Tip Switch Vacuum system - which provides fingertip control over a large-format printer’s segmented print bed - has now been successfully patented following its entry onto the market in 2019.

Tallon Graphic Solutions (TGS) has brought out a major upgrade to its Flow artwork management system.

The winners of the Creative Retail Awards 2023 been announced and have received their trophies. The winners and commended are…