Wide-format

The re-start of the Premier League has resulted in yet more pandemic-related print work.

UK-based wide-format substrates specialist Gardiner Graphics Supplies Europe has signed a deal to take over Roland DG’s branded media business across EMEA.

Danaher-owned industry suppliers Esko and AVT have come together to “extend packaging value chain connectivity”.

Printers up and down the country have been pulling out all the stops to help retailers make their shops Covid-ready for reopening.

DecTek has pivoted to the production of supply social distancing products, with a new Titanium cutter from International Graphic Supplies running 14 hours a day.

CMYUK will reopen its demonstration and training centre next week.

Sabur Digital has launched a new entry-level DGI dye-sublimation device that offers a sub £20k access point to 1.9m-wide textile printing.

Sun Chemical has expanded its water-based and digital printing inks business with the acquisition of Sensient Imaging Technologies (SIT).

The final two businesses in Landry Kouakou’s short-lived print empire are now in administration, with the business and assets of one operation sold to a retail marketing specialist.

Canon has partnered with wide-format finishing kit manufacturer Fotoba to open up wallpaper revenue streams for new and existing Colorado users.