Consumers now print their own posters at US retail chain
Fujifilm in the US has announced that poster printing and signage services are now available at more than 580 Sam's Club (a division of Wal-Mart) locations throughout the United States. The solution combines an Epson Stylus Pro 7800 wide format inkjet printer, provided by Fujifilm Hunt Chemicals for Fujifilm Frontier Systems, with the Frontier Photo Controller (PIC) Version 3, and Fujifilm's Image IntelligenceTM for enhanced colour management.
Gandinnovations launches next generation of Premium UV Inks
Gandinnovations has launched a new range of Jeti Premium UV-curable Inks. These specially formulated inks have been developed and manufactured by Gandinnovations, in collaboration with its OEM partners worldwide, for use in Jeti Flatbed Series Printers.
Océ helps graphic arts students show their work to the world
Océ Australia Limited and RMIT joined forces recently to present the graduation work of Melbourne’s best young graphic arts students.
drupa 2008 to target print buyers
The largest print show in the world, drupa, will feature for the first time in 2008, the drupacube, a special event aimed at the print buyer target group.
US Outdoor Ad Revenue Increases 6.1%
The US's Outdoor Advertising Association of America has released figures for the third quarter of 2007 that show outdoor advertising revenue grew with a 6.1% increase over the same period last year, accounting for $1.7 billion in total spending.
Caldera now preferred RIP supplier to Durst
Caldera, the award winning French leading software editor specialising in large format printing solution and Durst Phototechnik, a leading provider of wide-format inkjet printers announce a partnership in order to provide added value solutions for large format printing activities.
Roland's first Direct-to-Fabric digital printer
Roland DG in the USA have announced the Roland Partner Solutions Program and has named Splash of Color, a distributor of specialty computer graphics peripherals based in Richardson, Texas, as a Roland Authorized Partner.
Spicers goes green
Paper merchant, Spicers Paper, is pleased to announce that it can now boast certification under the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Chain of Custody.
Strength in numbers - new Agfa :Anapurna distributors join forces to support customers
Three of Agfa Graphics' newest:Anapurna printer distributors have teamed together to provide support to wide format printing customers across the country. The recently-formed alliance of leading sign industry suppliers iMedia, Project Engraving and Digital, and Sign Essentials, has strengthened Agfa's :Anapurna sales channel and allows the distributors to share technical information, product knowledge, and marketing strategies. While the companies remain individually owned and operated, the cooperative arrangement will strengthen their local sales and service support.
Labor to possibly slash printing allowances
Bad news indeed for a broad range of printing companies for sure if Labor implement their election promise.
FESPA directors forum helps printers maximise profits
New event aimed at print company directors and managing directors interested in increasing sales and growing profits.
HP buys NUR Macroprinters
HP said the deal will expand its graphic arts portfolio of digital presses and wide-format printers.
FESPA launches first Digital Show At Fespa World Expo India
FESPA has launched a major new digital wide-format printing exhibition, called FESPA Digital Printing India, which will take place in Mumbai at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), 14th – 16th December 2008.
HP gears up for FESPA Digital '08
HP has announced plans for FESPA Digital ’08, which include stand space commitment, key product announcements, and its continued position as corporate sponsor of the exhibition and of the Digital Print Awards.
FESPA's wide format printer 'To Do' list for 2008
FESPA has compiled five suggestions for proactive wide-format printers to add to their ‘to do’ lists for the New Year.