Wide-format
VCG cuts 15 positions
Around 15 staff are understood to have been made redundant at VCG Kestrel.
Simpson Group in £250,000 software spend
Simpson Group has invested £250,000 in software, including pre-press workflow, a store-profiling system and its first small-format digital press.
HP Sign & Display Awards open
HP has called for entries for the 2013 Sign & Display Print Excellence Awards, and will reveal the results at Fespa in London in June.
Sihl Direct launches low cost backlit films
Wide-format media firm Sihl Direct has launched three backlit films for UV-cured, offset and Oc's ColorWave solid ink printers.
Folex group acquires Regulus
Substrate specialist Folex has bought German large-format poster media company Regulus.
Wide-format hit by high street woes, but help is at hand
With the latest high street cull claiming four household names, POS printers have discovered the latest software could ensure that they don't follow
Market for digitally printed textiles will blossom in 2013
Wide-format relies on trends in overall advertising spending, outdoor advertising, retail/indoor and events businesses.
Mastering the art of the motor makeover: 'Challenge Jenny' vehicle wrap
Having your brand's graphics emblazoned down the side of your van is fast becoming de rigueur, but applying such wraps takes real skill and years of training
Loveurope buys Locomotion, eyes further deals
Loveurope has acquired London-based creative post-production business Locomotion and is eyeing further deals in 2013.
PrintCaf franchise launched for young professionals print needs
GDL has launched PrintCaf, a print franchise aimed at students and young professionals, which it claims offers "a modern high-performance friendly and helpful print environment".