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Mimaki distributor Hybrid Services is encouraging potential grand format flatbed investors to explore the benefits of pairing the new JFX200 LED UV flatbed printer with Mimaki 1.6m solvent, latex or SUV roll-to-roll printers, and offering a two-machine deal that does just that.

Fespa Eurasia 2014, taking place 4-7 December in Istanbul, will be 20% larger than the first event held last year.

It will include a number of first-time participants, including suppliers such as Eurotech, Canon, Kornit Digital and Yatay.

CMA Imaging has introduced ColorCloud, a Cloud-based colour management solution that enables pay per click (for each color profile) profiles. CEO Gerardo Cerros said the company is also offering an option combining ColorCloud with its nanocoated eco-solvent, as well as other, inkjet substrates.

ESMA’s Printed Interior Decoration event, running 26-27 November 2014 in Dusseldorf, will see the first iteration of the Fespa Print Inspiration Rally bus, a transformed American schoolbus showcasing wide-format print capabilities. It had been expected to hit the road at Fespa Digital 2014 earlier this year, but the fit-out has taken longer than initially anticipated.

Drytac Europe has appointed Phil Webster to the role of technical sales manager charged with the development of custom coating projects.

“These are exciting times for Drytac and Phil’s appointment is critical in boosting our custom coating business and developing products which allow the company to enter new markets,” said MD Hayden Kelley.

Esko will get a new president of 1 January when Carsten Knudsen will be succeeded by Udo Panenka, currently senior VP global sales and marketing. In the near term, Knudsen will continue to support Esko in an advisory role.

InfoTrends has taken on Howie Fenton as associate director of operations consulting. He will work with governments, universities, and corporates to assess and benchmark their customer and graphic communications processes and provide recommendations on staffing, technology, and sourcing. He will also work with commercial printers on strategy, workflow optimisation, and business development initiatives.

When former Image Reports editor Melony Rocque-Hewitt took over her newly-built Year 3 classroom at Handcross Primary School in West Sussex where she now teaches, she faced

the challenge of creating artwork for its many windows. Epson helped her transform the room with stunning Egyptian window graphics.

“My new classroom is part of a new several hundred thousand pound extension. It has a wall that is basically all glass,” said Rocque-Hewitt. “As I have a background in large-format graphics and printing, I knew that window graphics would not only make my classroom unusually striking, but the images would also provide a perfect backdrop to the learning experience.”

The Print Networking Club will be holding a ‘Print Rocks’ party night on 15 December at the St Bride Foundation in central London.

There will be bands from the world of print and design - with a few harmonious singing voices thrown in for good measure - all in the Bridewell Hall which will be suitably bedecked with twinkling lights and all things festive.

Everyone is welcome but book up as places will be limited to 180

A Viscom ‘Best of 2014 Award’ in the Large Format Printing category has been given to the Mimaki JFX200-2513 and the UJV500-160 LED UV printers.

Josero has completed its new demonstration facilities at its head office in Cambridge. It will feature a range of printers and finishing equipment including the Ricoh L4100 Latex Printer and the Bubble Free Applicator.

GBM Group, Manchester has bought a Screen Truepress Jet W3200UV HS high-speed flat-bed printer to boost its Manchester-based production facilities. The impact on its business has been immediate from the start. 

Computop, a payment service provider (PSP), celebrates a triple anniversary with Onlineprinters, one of the largest online print shops in Europe. “We were founded as a family run business and are looking for strong partnerships. Today we celebrate 30 years of experience in printing, 10 years of success in E-Commerce and a seven year cooperation with Computop”, announces Walter Meyer, CEO of Onlineprinters.

The Printing Charity has become a partner to The Rory Peck Trust, which has announced it will provide eight safety training bursaries to UK freelancers who work in print or online as journalists or photographers.