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New from Spandex is the Rollsroller Light Flatbed Applicator series for self-adhesive material applications. It is cheaper than the existing range and according to Spandex, one operator can apply up to 80m² of graphics in one hour.

More details have emerged on the World Print Summit that will take place alongside Ipex 2014. There will be 15 keynote speakers and 25 presentations on the future of print, with profitability and progress a key theme. Alongside those already named will be futurologist and author Richard Watson, and Clive Humby, the chief architect behind the Tesco Clubcard, who will talk of dealing with big data and using it to promote loyalty through understanding your customers through print.

Fujifilm is inviting creative agencies and print specifiers as well as PSPs from throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) to visit its Advanced Print Technology Centre (APTC) in Brussels, to see exactly what can be achieved with inkjet print technologies.

A team of local advisors from Price Bailey, Leathes Prior and HSBC has worked together to help bring about a management buy-out at signs and graphics franchise Signs Express.

Hertfordshire-based print company Rocket has brought forward its 2014 expansion plans having secured contracts that have increased its turnover by 25% this year.

EFI is continuing its acquisition run with the buyout of Lector Computersysteme, a German-language MIS developer based in Mönchengladbach, Germany. Lector’s employees have joined EFI and will report to Sean Whelan, director of EMEA-region operations in EFI’s Productivity Software business.

As guest of honour at the The Printing Charity’s 186th Annual Luncheon last week, The Duke of York said in his speech: “Young people are our future. The UK’s prosperity depends on having the right skills for the future, increasing young people’s aspirations and encouraging businesses to take on apprentices…The Printing Charity has a long tradition of consistent work and its current efforts to encourage young people into the printing industry are commendable.”

Oasis Graphic completed a major job for the World Travel Market which took place at London Excel last week. The company provides graphics for four clients and seven exhibition stands including ‘Visit California’ and ‘Abu Dhabi’.

Brett Martin has expanded its transparent sheet range with the introduction of Marpet-g FS. This is an impact-resistant PETg sheet said to have superior chemical and fire resistance, easy thermoformability, and it is recyclable.

Roland has appointed Sprint Solutions (Scotland) as an authorised dealer for its print-and-cut and print machines across Scotland. In line with this Sprint is launching a wide-format and graphical consumables division called Sprint Direct. It will operate from the parent company’s new offices and showroom at Kirkintilloch, where there are also demonstration facilities. All Roland machines sold by Sprint Direct will also be installed and serviced by a fully qualified Roland engineer, giving the customer total piece of mind.

EFI has announced a $200m share repurchase programme, expected to be completed in three years. The announcement came as the company set a revenue target of $1bn and non-GAAP earnings per share of $2.30-$2.60 for FY2016.

An entry-level workshop for printers thinking of moving into cross-media has been added to the Canon Essential Business Builder Program.

After a decade of loyal service from their wide format HP printer, Polkadot Design and Print in Salford decided it was time to upgrade.

Mid November is always the time of year when yuletide business starts rolling in at CEWE. Considering that the seasonal trade accounts for a quarter of annual sales, Europe’s largest photo finisher has tooled up accordingly: yet another swissQprint inkjet printer went into operation at the end of October 2013, making a total of five identical Impala large format printers at the company’s two production plants in Germany.