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The global pressure-sensitive graphic films market is the subject of a new analysis from AWA Alexander Watson Associates. The ‘AWA Pressure-sensitive Graphic Films Market 2016’study evaluates the market status and assesses the future for the various segments.

Aslan has enlarged its production and warehouse facilities at its headquarters in Overath-Untereschbach, Germany. An additional warehouse and shipping facility now covers an area of around 1,500m2.

All the Industry workshops that take place in the Antalis Digital Academy are now listed online. They can be found at: http://www.digital2business.co.uk/digital-academy

Roland DG has developed a new website (http://roadmap.rolanddg.co.uk/)listing its upcoming events for users and potential clients.

Fespa said it has had 45% more submissions for its 2016 awards this year than in 2014. The shortlisted entries are now live at www.judgify.me/public-voting/fespaawards where you can now vote for your favourite to win the People’s Choice Award.

Xaar is bringing its 1002 GS40 printhead - proven in the ceramics tile decoration industry - into the UV print arena for things like high-build varnish and textured effects for graphics, labels, packaging and wood laminate.

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), has published a ‘Promoting Sustainable Forest Management around the World: PEFC & FSC’, which aims to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the differences and similarities between PEFC’s sustainable forest management certification system, and the FSC programme.

It is expected that Drupa will provide a launchpad for a combined Rip/workflow solution from Global Graphics and Hybrid.

Drytac will debut ViziPrint Illuminate film for backlit graphics at Fespa Digital 2016. It will also highlight a new floor graphics application for its Polar HiGrab vinyl.

The latest BPIF Printing Outlook survey reveals that more than half (56%) of printers increased their output levels in the final quarter of 2015. 46% of respondents expect to increase output levels in Q1 2016 (while 41% predict that output levels will remain the same and 13% expect output to decline in Q1). If realised this would be a major improvement on Q1 activity last year.

Durst will show its 5m wide Rhotex 500 dye-sublimation printer at Fespa Digital 2016. The new Durst Water Technology-based Rho WT 250 HS will also be shown. Following the Fespa textile trend, Durst will showcase the new Alpha 190 too.

Atlantic has released ColourSure 2 solvent inks as a direct alternative to Roland Eco Sol Max II for use with Roland Pro 4, XF-640, XR-640, RF-640 and VersaCamm VSi series printers.

Brilliant Media has scooped the ‘Business of the Year’ BAPC Award. Formara  took the ‘Environmental Printer of the Year’ prize and Duplo International ‘Supplier of the Year’.

Fespa Digital will see Antalis present Coala WallDesign, a new collection of digitally printable products available in a variety of finishes and application types.