Wide-format

EFI boosts graphics team with new hire
EFI has added to its senior team with the appointment of a former Fujifilm executive.

Canon unveils instantly upgradable Colorado
Canon has launched a pay-as-you-go, entry-level version of its 1.6m-wide Colorado roll-to-roll printer, unlocking its UVgel technology to a broader user base.

Digipress boosts online and large-format presence
Digipress has become the UK wing of online print platform HappyPrinting, and has boosted its wide-format offering with a Durst P5 350 large-format printer.

Hampton Printing grows short-run packaging and prototyping
Hampton Printing has expanded its production capabilities with an investment in large-format cutting and printing equipment from International Graphic Supplies (IGS) and Epson.

Agfa reports on Q1
Agfa has reported encouraging results for “most” of its activities in Q1 as cost reductions and price increases begin to bear fruit.

Durst unveils one-step dye-sub
Durst has unveiled a new version its P5 hybrid platform souped-up specifically for soft signage applications that will benefit from inline, one-step sublimation.

Polyprint opens up DTF to TexJet users
Direct-to-garment printer manufacturer Polyprint has launched a consumables range that opens up direct-to-film transfer printing for DTG engines.

Impact Retail in wide-format world first
Impact Retail has brought production in-house with an Onset X1 HS – becoming the world’s first user of the new model in the process.

Grafenia switches strategy after Covid rethink
Grafenia is revamping its manufacturing strategy after sales across its operations nearly halved because of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the firm has also switched its acquisition focus to software...

Mayday acquired by US group
Equipment distributor and pressroom products specialist Mayday Graphic Products has been taken over by one of its biggest suppliers.