Wide-format

RMC undergoes MBO
RMC Digital Print has undergone an MBO as the new owners look to speed up decision-making and make the business more reactive to growth opportunities.

Ultima Displays launches self-sanitising stretch textile
Ultima Displays has launched a self-sanitising stretch fabric which it hopes will provide a confidence boost to the events and exhibition industry.

Hexcite continues buy and build strategy
Hexcite Group has acquired a retail specialist as it looks to create a fully rounded print and services group to serve major bricks-and-mortar retail brands.

Ritrama expands floor range
Ritrama has expanded its portfolio of floor graphics substrates with a new range of vinyls that require no lamination.

New start-up installs first Gunner in the UK
A new start-up has become the first UK user of the recently launched Gunner flatbed cutter from Shanghai Chiyan CNC Technology Co.

HP beats Q3 expectations but printing revenue drops
HP Inc has posted financial results for Q3 that were ahead of its expectations, and only slightly down on last year overall, but revenue in its Printing division dropped by 20%.

Agfa results hit by pandemic effects
Agfa has reported declining revenue and gross profit in Q2 2020 but said cost containment measures have mitigated the impact of Covid-19 on the profitability of its printing activities.

Zünd UK and Inca secure partnership
The UK arm of Swiss cutting table manufacturer Zünd has secured what appears to be a technology partnership with UK wide-format press manufacturer Inca Digital to offer “complete workflow solutions”.

New digital cutter range lands in the UK
A seasoned used equipment specialist has launched a venture supplying a new range of Chinese-built wide-format digital cutters to the UK and has already secured the first installation.

Spandex launches new accessories guide
Wide-format kit and consumables reseller Spandex has revamped its product guide.