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Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions Europe will reveal new products at Fespa 2017, including MPI 1105 digital wrapping series, 5600 LD Translucent Films, an outdoor High Opacity Film that covers existing graphics, Facade Film for building decoration, and 18 new Supreme Wrapping Film colours. 

CMYUK has signed an agreement with Esko whereby it will take responsibility for new mainland UK sales of Esko hardware and software into the sign and digital market. Esko will continue to service its key account and legacy customer base, and its own engineering and support teams will continue to supply aftersales service and support for all Esko system sales.

A year after being introduced at Sign and Digital 2016, the graphicinstallers app has been updated and rebranded as ‘wrkflo’. 

Octink has introduced Print Guardian, an in-house developed bespoke Web-to-print system that allows customers to place signage orders online from smartphones, tablets and laptops as well as from a desktop computer. Orders can be placed 24/7 for standard signage or a customised design. “With its customisable tools and proofing features, Print Guardian is particularly effective at ensuring branding is consistent from design to completion,” added Octink MD Mike Freely.

At Sign and Digital UK Papergraphics debuted Decortex roller-blind fabrics to complement its Digimura wallcoverings. The material can be printed using latex, UV or eco-solvent ink wide-format printers.

FESPA has announced Patrick Charrier of Bazoom Studio, France, as the winner of its World Wrap Masters Design Competition. 

PPB’s Allison Board has been used to create an attention-grabbing backdrop at an event to launch the new Reebok Crossfit Nano 7. The 2m high 3D lettering to promote the Twitter hashtag #NANO7 for the new shoes, was created by Welwyn Garden City-based Best Digital.

Hop Industries has produced a campaign to show print buyers and brands what’s possible with its 100% recyclable Hop-Syn synthetic papers. The print campaign features three of Hop-Syn’s synthetic paper grades (XT, BL, and TO) - designed for durable print promotions such as POP displays, banners, blockout and backlit signs - printed on the EFI Quantum LED inkjet printer.

ColorJet India has provided live demonstrations of the world’s first eco solvent concept printer with Xaar Mems printhead technology at the APPPEXPO trade show in Shanghai. The 1.8m wide printer is said to “run at astounding speeds” though detail has yet to emerge. 

AG/CAD have added the DYSS X9 to its finishing offering. It has the same functionality and tooling as the X7 range, but has a new motion control system.

Retail display and lighting technology specialist Unibox has won the SDEA ‘Best Stand Award’ at EuroShop 2017.

IMI Europe has a new date and location for its Digital Print Europe event. It will be held at the Novotel Barcelona City Hotel, Barcelona, Spain from 18-21 September 2017, built around its strategic Digital Printing Conference event, with supporting events including a Mergers & Acquisitions module, Market Reports Live modules, and a new version of the Inkjet Academy.

Canon Europe has acquired Kite.ly, a London-based mobile ecommerce platform specialising in personalised print. The acquisition is in line with Canon’s ambition to play a part in every image taken and to make image printing accessible to all via any device.

The Roland PrintStudio (RPS) by Caldera has been launched. The Rip and print management software package runs with the latest Mac OS, is armed with APPE 4 and is available in multiple languages. It has a newly designed interface, enhanced colour control, better file preparation and fast Rip speeds according to Roland.