Wide-format
Gandi to apply for extension to CCAA scheme
Grand format manufacturer Gandi Innovations and its Gandinnovations businesses will apply for an extension to the term of its bankruptcy protection which will end 19 June 2009.
Imageco opts for Bedigital kit from Atech to offer greener eyelets
Imageco has become one of the first UK firms to install a machine that improves the recyclability of its PVC banners by using plastic eyelets rather than the more usual brass ones.
Promo-Vlag invests in cutting workflow and kit from EskoArtwork to up productivity
Promo-Vlag, a Netherlands-based flag, banner and pennant printing specialist has invested in a Kongsberg XP cutting table from EskoArtwork.
Zund AutoNest to cut material cost through smarter layout
Cutting table specialist Zund has launched a nesting and cutting layout optimisation product called Zund AutoNest.
Pankarte picks HP Scitex for digital POP push
French point-of-purchase specialist Pankarte PLV has migrated 90% of work previously produced using screen printing to digital, following the installation of an HP Scitex FB6700 flatbed printer.
CMYUK adds Agfa Anapurna to its product line up
UK wide-format dealer CMYUK has added Agfa's Anapurna M range of hybrid flatbed and roll-to-roll machines to its product line up of EFI Vutek printers and Zund cutters.
Ex-B&P pair set up new consumables business
Two former employees of B&P Lightbrigade, the printer and supplier that went into administration in March, have set up a new consumables business for wide-format printers.
Print 09 to feature DIY vehicle wrapping demo space
US print show Print 09 is debuting a DIY wrap area called Rap City, where volunteers can get hands-on advice on installing vehicle wraps.
3M and Avery Dennison offer guarantees for Epson solvent output
3M Commercial Graphics and Avery Dennison have tied up with Epson to guarantee the performance of their substrates when used with Epson's Stylus Pro GS6000 solvent large-format printer.
Fespa and Xaar recognise Baio, Baxter and Telliers as digital revolutionaries
Fespa has announced the three revolutionaries, nominated via a viral campaign in the run-up to last month's Fespa Digital exhibition in Amsterdam last month.