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Epson has produced an entry-level A4 UV flatbed printer specifically to meet the needs of small businesses in the promotional goods sector. The SC-V1000 can print directly onto a range of substrates with a thickness of up to 70mm.

Roland DG has begun selling and supporting the Dimense large-format digital printing solution with three-dimensional embossing capability that is developed and manufactured by DG Dimense, a joint venture established in Lithuania in October 2023.

Fiery has announced Fiery XF 8 for wide- to super-wide print production with integration for over 2,400 printers and 2,100 cutter types.

US-based Printing United Alliance has introduced the G7+ colour calibration system, a significant update to, and replacement for, the G7 global industry aligning specification for achieving visual similarity across all print processes. G7+ has new logic and algorithms but retains a similar overall appearance to its predecessor for ease of use.

Metamark UK has appointed Phil Wild as CEO to spearhead an expansion programme aimed at driving sales beyond £100m via merger and acquisition, new product introductions and organic growth in its core sign and display markets.

Hampshire-based printMax has proved itself Roland DG’s top-performing UK reseller for 2023, marking a consecutive year in the top spot.

MacroArt has partnered with non-profit organisation Inspire 2 Ignite to help attract more young people into the print industry.

Datateam Business Media, owner of Sign and Digital UK, has confirmed that the ISA-UK backed Explains Lounge will return to the show (25-27 February, NEC) for a third year.

The secure registry of holographic images, established by the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) to safeguard hologram copyright, has been relaunched as the Security Image Register (SIR).

Sappi has confirmed that paper production at its Lanaken Mill ceased in December. The closure of the site should be completed during the second calendar quarter of 2024.

Digital imaging industry market research and analysis provider Keypoint Intelligence has partnered exclusively with GoWest.ai to offer AI readiness assessments and strategic AI services in 2024.

World Out of Home Organization president Tom Goddard has said in a New Year statement that “one of our key tasks in 2024 is to get more advertisers and agencies as excited about the performance and potential of the medium [OOH] as we are”.

Chatham-based PressOn today (15 January) opens a Whitstable-based new venture called PressOn Automative to deliver printed and colour-changing vehicle wrapping services. The move marks a £100,000+ investment for PressOn.

The BPIF Colour Quality Management Certification Scheme has been amended in relation to the Certification Body (Part 4) of the scheme.