Wide-format

Bursali Towels soaks up benefits of dye-sub with DGI install
Towel maker Bursali Towels has extended its capacity with the installation of a DGI Fabrijet FT-1908 dye-sub printer.

HP unveils Latex Rigid Technology
HP is set to launch the HP Latex R Series, which will enable its water-based Latex technology to be used for rigid printing.

Xaar sticks with 2020 growth plans
Xaar hopes to make “at least one” acquisition this year and the business has maintained its ambitions to boost sales by more than £100m in order to achieve its 2020 growth target.

Potential new scam targets printers
Printers have seemingly been targeted by a potential new credit card fraud scam involving the production and shipping of banners.

CMYUK named as sole UK vendor of Vutek FabriVu
CMYUK has confirmed a deal to become the sole UK and Ireland distributor of EFI’s family of Vutek FabriVu dye-sublimation printers, marking its first venture into dye-sub technology.

Fespa Awards shortlist boasts strong UK crop
UK print companies are leading the charge in the shortlist for the 2018 Fespa Awards.

Signmaster becomes Mimaki reseller
Wide-format kit reseller Signmaster Systems has expanded its portfolio by adding the Mimaki range of sign and graphics printers.

TrueVis install wins Tesco contract for Bow
Start-up signage and print company Bow Design has set its long-term sights on becoming one of the biggest signage printers in Wales after taking on a new TrueVis VG-640 wide-format printer-cutter.

Agfa reports revenue and profits drop in full-year results
Agfa-Gevaert has reported a drop in both revenue and gross profit in its 2018 results.

McGowans bolsters operations with new Durst installs
McGowans has kicked off pre-Brexit expansion at both its Dublin and Belfast bases with two new large-format Durst Rho machines.