Wide-format

Canon has called its presence at last month's Drupa a "great success" after making 390 press sales to EMEA, including 32 machines to UK customers.

The Birmingham-based signs and graphic specialist has taken on eight new recruits in response to a predicted 1m increase in turnover this year.

Consumables and coating manufacturer Sihl Direct has set out its stall to boost the brand to a wider consumer audience at a recent open house event.

The manufacturer, who has partnered with the supplier, is putting on three open days in June for wide format printers to find out more about Roland products.

Service Graphics has produced what is claimed to be the UK's largest ever PVC print job, a 100mx37m banner commemorating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

A wide-format digital device that boasts durability and speed

Vehicle-wrapping specialist Totally Dynamic worked around the clock last weekend to wrap two open-top double decker buses to help Chelsea FC celebrate its dual cup win this season.

GJ Plastics has boosted its service offering after investing in an HP Scitex FB500 industrial printer to broaden the range of substrates it can print on.

Digital printer and supplier Repropoint will put wide-format technology in the spotlight at an open day next month.

Advertising company Ocean Outdoor has been sold by initial investors Smedvig Capital to mid-market private equity house LDC for 35m.