Wide-format

Astley rebrands to consolidate acquisition-based growth
Astley is set to finalise its 2016 acquisition of Sign of the Times by rebranding its subsidiary operation under its own name with a new logo and website for the group.

Suppliers count cost of expo cancellations
Global exhibition industry association UFI has warned that at least €23bn-worth of business has not been concluded due to the cancellation and postponement of shows and expos worldwide.

Banner Box eyes fresh sectors with Mimaki dye-sub buy
Banner Box has taken on a Mimaki TS55-1800 sublimation transfer inkjet printer in a bid to become “the number one supplier for dye-sub flags and sports clothing in the UK”.

Innotech launches first substrate from recycled plastic bottles
Innotech has launched the industry’s first print media made from recycled bottles as a wide-format display fabric.

Roland DG brings new tech for Fespa debuts
Roland DG will be bringing a host of new digital systems to Fespa 2020 in the hopes of opening up potential customers to new opportunities.

World Wrap Masters rebranded as Fespa 2020 countdown continues
Fespa has revamped its World Wrap Masters vehicle wrapping competition for 2020 with a new brand design and a new scoring system.

Azonprinter launches direct-to-leather device
Azonprinter has unveiled its new Matrix Leather system for direct printing onto leather materials ahead of a run of show appearances in 2020.

Fespa re-jigs hall plan
Fespa Global Print Expo 2020 has removed a hall from its floor plan as the organiser re-jigs the show to account for a reduction in the number of Chinese exhibitors.

Super-Wide Digital expands portfolio with Agfa spend
Super-Wide Digital has installed an Agfa Jeti Tauro H3300 LED as the latest edition to its continually expanding superwide print portfolio.

Aurora Graphics hits expansion with Durst install
Aurora Graphics has installed a new Durst Rho 512R LED roll-to-roll printer and taken a new production unit as part of an expansion plan expected to drive 20% growth this year.