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❚ Ripee has been appointed as distributor for PrintFactory’s workfl ow software platform in France. This strategic partnership marks a signifi cant milestone in expanding PrintFactory’s cutting-edge solutions to the French market.
❚ Mike Faiers has been appointed as the chief operations offi cer of Konica Minolta Business Solutions. He will lead the team in delivering world-class technology-led solutions. The company has also recently added the AccurioPress C14010/S and C12010/S production presses to its catalogue.
Epson’s SureColor S7100
❚ A pair of Ireland-based businesses have made investments into their hardware through Fujifi lm. Ballyprint in Ballymena upgraded its equipment with the Acuity Prime and Revoria Press PC1120, while Belfast company, Impro Printing, brought in the Revoria Press EC1100.
❚ Dartford-based company ARC UK has also installed Fujifi lm kit in the form of the Acuity Ultra Hybrid LED printer. Read about the company on page 26.
❚ Junkichi Yoshida has been announced as the new president of Epson. The change of personnel took place on April 1.
❚ Drytac has announced Denis Leblanc as its new senior product and business development manager. He will now oversee the global footprint of current Drytac materials and will provide valuable input for the development of new solutions.
❚ Dr Andreas Pleßke has been re-elected as chairman of drupa. The CEO of Koenig & Bauer has continued with his role as the trade fair takes further steps in planning for its exhibition in 2028.
❚ Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems has announced a new UK distributor in Canon. The format graphics company will now promote Kongsberg cutting solutions in conjunction with its Arizona fl atbed and Colorado roll-to-roll wide-format printers.
❚ Order output expectations are predicted to fl atline despite the highest industry growth in two years, according to the BPIF.
❚ Canon embraced National Apprenticeship Week by pushing the idea of diversity in the workforce. Its campaign ‘Skill for Life’ aimed at raising awareness of the many benefi ts apprenticeships can offer.
❚ The web-to-print innovator, OnPrintShop, has been upgraded to version 12.0 building on the original 11.2 version last
year.The new platform adds new features like AI-based website language translators, image-generating tools, and smart text translators in the ‘Designer Studio’.
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Epson increased its large-format printer portfolio with the release of the SureColor S7100. The new signage printer has been designed with reliability, productivity and ease of use in mind.
The four-colour eco-solvent printer uses key features including an upgraded
Epson releases new S7100 signage printer
PrecisionCore Micro TFP print head, measuring 1.33in wide. It also offers 800ml ink pouches as standard, which lowers the frequency of ink replacements, while being 84% lighter and generating 91% less waste per pack, aligning with Epson’s sustainability goals. Chris Davies, head of C&I product management, Epson Europe, said: “The SureColor S7100 embodies Epson’s ongoing commitment to innovation and dedication to supporting signage professionals. “With its enhanced productivity, the SC-S7100 enables users to produce high-quality signage, ensuring reliable performance backed by UltraChrome G3 inks. “Designed to meet the diverse needs of the signage market, the SC-S7100 combines advanced technology with many user-friendly features. With its robust capabilities, Epson aims to set the highest quality and reliability standards for large-format signage printing.”
Moss’ sustainability scheme success after collecting millions of tonnes of waste products
Moss has recorded more than six tonnes of plastic and 4.3 tonnes of aluminium being recycled after completing its first collection of its closed-loop scheme. Multipanel UK’s Alupanel ACP offers a low carbon footprint thanks to its production in Kent. The panels are distributed by Perspex Distribution from Essex, with Moss undertaking all fabrication and printing at its site in St Neots for supply to the customer. Once at the end of their life, the panels are collected by Moss with all waste trimmed using a guillotine cutter and separated into aluminium and Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) streams in Birmingham.
The aluminium is baled, crushed and shipped to a UK aluminium smelter, contributing to the UK’s supply chain. Meanwhile, the LDPE core is ground into small pellets, which are returned to Multipanel UK and formed into a new core. The closed loop scheme was launched in 2024 in collaboration with Multipanel UK and Perspex Distribution.
Aluminium shavings UK’s fi rst carbon calculator launched by Moss
Moss’ large-format customers can now be provided with a verifi ed Carbon Emissions Report for each graphics and branding project following the launch of the UK’s fi rst carbon calculator. The tool will precisely calculate the carbon emissions of each material, vehicle and installation process used in every print project allowing customers to evaluate potential
alternatives more easily. Expressed in CO2e, the tool calculates the impact of each material selected, its printing, installation and transportation. The aim is to raise awareness and initiate
new conversations about how to reduce carbon emissions across branding and print projects.
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