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A number of inks within Fujifilm’s Uvijet UV range for wide-format print applications have received the Nordic Ecolabel certification. Produced at the Fujifilm Speciality Ink Systems (FSIS) manufacturing facility in Broadstairs, and inks concerned include Uvijet KI, KV, OZ, OB, OL, OW, QN, WH, WI and LL.

Following the launch of its Texart RT-640 dye-sublimation printer and Texart CS-64 calender unit, Roland has now launched a guide to dye-sublimation technology and the opportunities it presents.

In contrast to the first two Drupa Cube conferences (in 2008 and 2012), the 11-day programme next year has not been not organised by target group but will be based on six key themes: multichannel, print, functional printing, 3D printing, package production, green printing.

Hexis UK is now distributing Bodyfence vehicle paint protection film, a new 155 micron ultra-clear, self-adhesive polyurethane film designed for the protection of vehicle bodies. The film is said to be durable for up to eight years under normal road-use conditions.

Fespa UK Association is to run a textile print event on 7 - 8 October. Fabric Printing Now will be held at the Textile Centre of Excellence in Huddersfield and examine fabric printing, coating and surface modification techniques - both analogue and digital.

Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions has included Europe in its 2015 ‘Wrap Like a King’ challenge, which runs until 30 September.

Xaar is targeting growth in manufacturing applications with the appointment of Keith Smith to the new role of director of advanced manufacturing.

EFI has acquired Matan Digital Printers, and bought out Reggiani Macchine.

The District Court of Buckeburg yesterday (1 July) opened Neschen AG’s insolvency proceedings and confirmed the self-administration of the company, and Arndt Geiwitz as trustee.??

Bordeaux Digital PrintInk and Ultimatum, a UK distributer for UV curable flatbed printers, have signed partnership agreement that means the latter will offer the Bordeaux UV and UV LED ink ranges for the Oce' Arizona and Fujifilm Acuity printers.

MTEX is holding a grand opening of its new central European showroom in Sausheim, northern France, 7 - 9 July. The facility will showcase the complete MTEX digital textile printing line-up. The integrated workflow includes a direct-to-textile digital coater, printers, steamer and wash equipment as well as the recently launched MTEX 5032HS, a 3.2m wide high speed polyester dye-sub printer with in-line fixation.

GPT is extending its reseller relationship with HP to include the new HP Scitex FB550 and FB750. It has confirmed it will have a HP FB550 in the GPT showroom in time for the company's PrintoberFest event on 7 – 8 October.

EFI has launched the newest platform for its Fiery digital front ends (DFE) for digital printing systems. The new CIP4-certified JDF DFE platform will be incorporated in several new digital presses from EFI partners starting this month. It features tools for higher-speed processing and expansion to CMYK+ colours. It also provides capabilities for shop automation and connectivity.

Robert Flather, MD of Kolbus UK, has been elected as chairman of Picon. He succeeds Bob Usher, MD of Apex Digital Graphics, who has completed his two-year term leading the council of the UK association of print industry manufacturers and suppliers.