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Spandex has added the HP Latex 300 Series of printers its portfolio.

Walsh Graphics, distributor of wide-format media and display products in Ireland, aims to expand its UK reach by developing its e-commerce platform and expanding its sales team in 2016.

Granthams will hold a Mimaki open event at Hybrid Services' showroom in Crewe, Cheshire on 30 September to introduce participants to Mimaki printing and cutting solutions along with complementary technologies from partner companies.

Epson is to bundle the Wasatch SoftRip with its new SureColor F9200, F7200 and F6200 roll-fed dye sublimation printers in Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Russia, Japan, Africa, Singapore, and parts of Asia.

Print waste management specialist J&G Environmental has renewed its sponsorship of the Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) flagship dinner and awards event to be held at the Vox Centre on 14 October. Guest speaker will be entrepreneur Gerald Ratner, who will present awards recognising IPIA members’ innovation and excellence.

Axaio software has announced compatibility of MadeToPrint Server with Adobe Creative Cloud 2015. “In July we announced the availability of MadeToPrint, MadeToTag and MadeForLayers for Adobe Creative Cloud 2015. We are happy to confirm that the Server version of MadeToPrint is now compatible with InDesign CC 2015 too,” said marketing and sales manager Karina Zander.

Antalis has become an official partner of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP21). In keeping with the event’s theme and Antalis’ commitment to eco-responsibility, the paper used for stationary, posters, handouts and all other documentation, will have a 5-star rating under the Green Star System (i.e. be recycled and carry the EU Ecolable).

Sun Chemical has introduced the Streamline ESL 2 range of eco-solvent inks, developed specifically as a direct alternative to Roland Eco Sol Max II inks for use in the Roland Pro 4 (XF 640, XR 640, Versa Express RF 640 and VersaCamm VSi) series of eco-solvent wide format printers. Sun will continue to provide ESL HPQ LO ink for those using Roland's Pro 2 and Pro 3 platforms.

ArtSystems will bring the Fespa launched Summa F-Series F2630 Flatbed cutter to the UK by the end of this month. 

EFI has scooped nine Must See ’Ems awards, the annual competition that recognises compelling new products being presented at Graph Expo in the US.

This week sees the formation of PPB - Service on Display. Proctor Paper and Board, formed 37 years ago, has evolved into a £25m turnover company. In 1994, Proctors set up a business called Buchanan Paper and Board, and in 2010 acquired A&R Board Sales. That combined heritage is what will now be known as PPB - Service on Display. 

Global Inkjet Systems (GIS) is making its components for Ink Delivery Systems (IDS) available to any inkjet system developer.

Josero has launched an online webshop at www.joserospares.com for the purchase of printheads, cables and dampers to banner material, ink and cutters.

Print Express London CEO Mike Moradian has become BAPC deputy chairman.