Wide-format

GTMS Visionply printable board claims to save cash and the planet
GTMS has launched a recyclable printed wooden hoarding, which it claims offers strong ecological and environmental benefits for a range of permanent and temporary graphics applications.

Roland extends appeal of VersaUV range with wider model
Roland DG has launched the VersaUV LEC-540, a wider version of its innovative LED UV-cured inkjet print and cut machine.
Shiraz adds features to Focus fine-art and photo RIP
RIP specialist Shiraz will unveil a new version of its Focus fine-art and photographic wide-format RIP at Photokina later this month.

Arizona outsells all rivals to reach 2,000 sales claims Océ
Océ has installed 2,000 Arizona UV-cured flatbed machines, and claims that it has outsold all rivals put together in the market sector of the range.
Sign & Digital UK 2011 enjoys strong exhibition bookings
Preparations for the Sign & Digital UK 2011 event have got off to a positive start as exhibitors have already booked nearly twice the stand space compared to this point last year.

Mitsubishi HiTec Paper launches metallic iridescent inkjet photo papers
Speciality paper manufacturer Mitsubishi HiTec Paper has launched two metallic iridescent inkjet photo papers, jetscript IG 2577 and jetscript IL 2576.

Inca creates business development role to develop new markets
Inca has appointed its first business development manager Nigel Sherman to spearhead the firm's expansion into new markets for its inkjet technology beyond large-format display graphics.

IGS appoints Holdom to develop its inks business
After-market inks specialist Shaun Holdom has joined IGS UK as business development manager.

Generation Druck opts for HP technology to make a clean start
A German wide-format start-up has opted for a trio of HP's water-based printers, including two latex machines, due to the machines' environmental credentials.