Wide-format

Agfa publishes year-end results; releases Asanti 3.0
Agfa-Gevaert has posted mixed results for 2016; the group saw a 4.1% drop in revenue but a 1.7% jump in gross profit and a recurring Ebitda margin above 10% of revenue.

InkTec announces Jetrix LXi8 details
Inkjet ink and printer manufacturer InkTec has announced details of its new 3.2m Jetrix LXi8 LED-UV flatbed printer.

Struggling St Ives could sell off all its print ops
St Ives has effectively hoisted a ‘for sale’ sign over its £220m-plus turnover print operations, with the group’s management pledging to take “decisive action” to restore its fortunes.

Mimaki introduces hybrid Tx300P-1800 range
Mimaki has added the ability to simultaneously load textile pigment and dye-sub inks into its Tx300P-1800 direct-to-textile printers.

Allen Signs goes for growth with new EFI H1625
Vehicle livery and signmaking specialist Allen Signs has invested £100,000 in an EFI H1625 LED flatbed printer to broaden its range of services.

EFI outlines Fespa plans
EFI has revealed that its plans for Fespa in May include the European debut of its new textile printers.

Killer app: Rocket lifts off to raise the roof (and floors client)
The recent Ice Totally Gaming event at the London Excel featured some 500 exhibitors, which meant companies had to compete for visitors’ attention by creating eye-popping stands. One of the most...

This year’s edition is taking shape as organisers reveal brand consolidation
Fespa Digital, last held in Amsterdam exactly 12 months ago, was to be the final show of its kind. Each European Fespa show from now on will be an all-encompassing affair that will cover all...

Fespa launches second global Print Census
Fespa has launched its second global Print Census, the first surveys having been completed at Fespa Asia in Bangkok earlier this month.

L&S upgrades wide-format offering
Sign specialist L&S Signs has invested in a 1.6m-Roland RF-640 VersaExpress wide-format printer.