Wide format

Roland DG has announced an upgrade to its VersaCAMM print and cut series, the VS-i, which is up to 2,500 cheaper than its predecessor (at launch) despite being faster and having more colour options.

Distributor I-Sub Digital is to host three lots of open days to show off wide-format print and finishing kit from Agfa, Mimaki and Zund.

Fespa has granted full membership to the Bulgarian Association for Contemporary Graphics and Printing (BACGP) following completion of its two-year qualifying period.

Ilford Imaging Switzerland has announced a 40% reduction in its workforce following its sale via an MBO to chief executive Paul Willems and chief financial officer Jean-Marc Metrailler.

Roland DG has announced an addition to its VersaUV LEF range of desktop, flatbed UV printers for printing directly onto promotional products, such as pens, golf balls, and smartphone covers.

Some of the world's biggest names in print are to support next month's Fespa Eurasia debut, which is being held in Turkey to take advantage of this emerging business hot-spot.

The rapidly expanding and changing wide-format market has prompted Roland DG to launch an introduction to digital print course targeting printers who have bought their first machine.

British Promotional Merchandise Association (BPMA) is amassing feedback from its inaugural Promotional Products Week, which ran from 16-20 September.

Fujifilm has launched a white ink version of the Inca Onset S40i, which it claimed is the fastest white printing wide-format press in its class.

Dutch company Hollanders is to unveil a new textile printing machine with a "sensible" price to target fabric-print newcomers looking for eco-friendly options.

Colourgen enjoyed a 12.5% increase in sales revenues for the year ending June 2013 thanks to strong orders for the Mutoh ValueJet range of printers.

Agfa and wide-format supplier i-Sub Digital are holding two open days to showcase the capability of the Anapurna M2050.