Wide-format

Trio of large print tenders about to expire
Three more mega print tenders are currently open via the government’s Find a Tender service but will close in the coming days.

Apprintable invests again to meet growing demand
Apprintable has installed four new machines following a surge in demand for its services over the winter.

Ricoh turns to plant power for new ink
Ricoh has formulated a new plant-based inkjet ink which it claims is a first for mainstream print applications.

Inkjet giant calls for drug rule rethink
A global printer manufacturer has expressed “deep concern” about the potential knock-on impact of the reclassification of a chemical used in some inkjet inks as a Class B drug.

Avery Dennison acquires RFID specialist TexTrace
Avery Dennison has acquired technology developer TexTrace to enable it to innovate and drive adoption within the apparel sector and unlock opportunities in non-apparel segments.

Fastsigns Gloucester brings work in-house with Kongsberg install
Fastsigns Gloucester has installed a Kongsberg X20 Edge to enable it to bring most of its work in-house while also offering access to new markets and revenue streams.

Drugs regs hit inkjet inks
Industry bodies have warned that the government’s reclassification of a substance used in some inkjet inks under the Misuse of Drugs regulations could have damaging knock-on effects if printing...

NEC Graph-Fix in administration
NEC Graph-Fix has gone into administration, with the firm’s business and certain assets sold to connected company TNJ Holdings.

Cestrian produces sustainable film and TV sets
Cestrian has pivoted into the film and TV industry with a recent job that has seen it produce sustainable film sets made from cardboard.

Hampshire Flag eyes expansion with Mimaki install
Hampshire Flag has taken on a Mimaki JFX 200-2513 EX UV LED flatbed printer to enhance its signage offering and enable it to diversify into new markets.