The opening up of new markets driven by developments in hardware will mean faster growth for the wide-format ink market, according to imaging industry market researcher Photizo Group.

Andus Print has changed its name to Gemini Brighton to anchor the 15-staff litho and digital company firmly within the Gemini Group of printers.

Screen has marked its return to Fespa with a new flagship flatbed UV press, which it said cements its commitment to wide-format.

Ipex organiser IIR expects a strong turn-out of wide-format suppliers at the 2010 event next May, and lots of interest in wide-format from visitors to the show.

OKI has stepped into the wide-format and inkjet markets with the acquisition of Seiko I Infotech (SIIT).

Rapidity is making its first move into flatbed wide-format with new kit from Canon and Esko.

Johnsons Printers has invested £750,000 in a new wide-format division, including a £350,000 Agfa spend.

PrintWeek has unveiled the speakers for next week's London breakfast briefing, which will be focussed on the opportunities in wide-format print.

Epson (Hall A1, stand 5) has launched two new SureColor SC-S series printers at drupa, targeting the wide-format and industrial signage markets.