HP and popeuropean network at EuroShop

HP has announced announced with the European POP Production Network (popeuropean) its presence at EuroShop, The Global Retail Trade Fair, in Düsseldorf, Germany, from 26 February to 2 March (Hall 5, stand F02).

Save £2,000 on inks with Spandex kit offer

Spandex is offering large format/sign businesses a free bulk ink system and enough ink to print the first 900m2 free of charge (worth £2,000) when buying a new Mutoh ValueJet printer.

Fastsigns cuts franchise fee

The Fastsigns franchise chain has put together an incentive package to get more independent sign businesses to join up. This includes a 30% reduction in the franchise fee - down from £17500 to £12500 - plus preferential royalty fees for the first year, and financial support for furniture, fixtures, fittings and equipment as part of the re-branding process

ColorGate certified as a Color-Logic partner

ColorGate, a German Rip developer producing solutions for wide-format and industrial inkjet applications, has been certified as a Color-Logic partner.

Leopold launches due at Sign and Digital UK

Leopold will be launching two products at Sign and Digital UK; the Fotoba XLD 170 and the VacuVers Print and Glass.

Shuttleworth to latest MIS developments at Sign and Digital UK

Visitors to Sign and Digital UK in April will be able to see the new ‘Supply Chain Management’ MIS software from Shuttleworth. This is a Web-based tool has been designed to enable manufacturers to quickly get prices from their suppliers so they can respond immediately to their customer needs. Hosted by Shuttleworth it requires no infrastructure investment to take advantage of the functionality. 

Calling for charitable donations

Fespa sales and marketing director, Marcus Timson, has pledged to run the Virgin London Marathon, on 17 April 2011, in aid of The Children's Trust for which he hopes to raise £2,000.

Your Sign Company wraps the Sahara

Your Sign Company has wrapped a variety of vehicles for a 8000kms rally to the Sahara desert by a local charity. The cars, which included a £150,000 Bentley GTC, a Range Rover Sport, a Monster truck and a number of 4x4 vehicles, were all wrapped in purpose designed graphics at the company’s Cambridgeshire premises. 

Overhaul for ITL

British manufacturer of after-market inkjet inks, Ink Technologies (UK) (ITL), has overhauled its brand and management team. The company is now Digitl Ink, with former sales and marketing director Peter Williams moving into the role of managing director to replace Robin Titterington who has left the company.

New 2.6m JV34 printer from Mimaki

Mimaki distributor Hybrid Services has added the 2.6m wide JV34-260 to its printer arsenal. The machine, which incorporates two newly developed printheads in a staggered arrangement for a print speed of around 30 m2/h (at 540 x 720 dpi), will be available from April

Alderson wins massive Microsoft contract

Alderson Print Group has secured a multi-million pound two-year print contract with Microsoft. The contract involves supplying all of Microsoft’s marketing and operational print, direct mail and POS materials. 

Fujifilm presents 'euromedia in action'

A 'euromedia retail outlet' will be used to showcase media applications on the Fujifilm stand at Sign and Digital UK 2011. Visitors will have a hands-on environment in which to explore different media products, surfaces and applications. The outlet will also feature some of the latest Fujifilm digital cameras.

Fespa poses a digital challenge

Fespa is calling on its entire community to bring 'Digital Man' to life in the run-up to the Fespa Digital 2011 event in May, by taking part in an online competition designed to promote the creativity and effectiveness of digital print as a communications medium.

Barcelona calls

If you’re looking for a business reason to visit Barcelona in June what about the IMI Ink Jet Technology Showcase 2011? Taking place on 8 – 9 June, the Euro 595 event comprises tutorials, keynote talks and presentations, plus networking events and opportunities via inclusive lunches and receptions. Immediately before the showcase there will be two courses at the same locations: The Ink Jet Academy: Theory Of Ink Jet Technology and UV Ink Jet Printing Course (6-7 June).

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