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Koru Media acquires assets of Link Publishing and Link Exhibitions
Koru Media has acquired the assets of Link Publishing and Link Exhibitions, strengthening and further developing its position across media, events, and specialist publishing. Koru Media is a subsidiary of Datateam Business Media.
The acquisition includes the key publishing titles, digital platforms, event brands, and associated intellectual property previously operated by Link Publishing and Link Exhibitions. As part of the transaction, all
employees have transferred to Koru
Media, ensuring continuity of expertise, relationships and day-to-day operations. The businesses will continue to be
run as they have been previously, with existing teams, brands, and customer relationships remaining in place. All transferring employees will remain located at the Bristol office. Koru Media will integrate the acquired assets including The Print Show, The Sign Show, Print Monthly and SignLink into its structure while maintaining the identity, focus, and market positioning of each brand.
Meteor Inkjet unveils breakthrough Nozzle Health Technology
Meteor Inkjet has announced the launch of its Nozzle Health Technology, the fi rst commercially available system to provide real-time nozzle health. The system helps improve the visibility of nozzle performance, providing manufacturers the ability to cut waste, reduce downtime and maintain maximum productivity.
The system measures the impulse response of each nozzle in fractions of a millisecond, instantly identifying issues such as wetting, blockage, or air ingestion. Users can automatically compensate for missing nozzles using Meteor’s NozzleFix software or pause production for targeted maintenance before problems occur. Clive Ayling, Meteor’s managing
director, said: “This innovation turns nozzle reliability from a hidden risk into a controlled, measurable parameter. “Manufacturers face constant pressure
Meteor’s new technology provides real-time monitoring
to keep production lines running smoothly while minimising waste. Our technology gives them the clarity they need to operate more effi ciently, stay ahead of maintenance issues, and achieve consistently high print quality.”
Fujifi lm announces new initiatives at exclusive event
Fujifi lm has held an event at European headquarters in Ratingen, to launch new programmes designed to help Fujifi lm POD customers to maximise revenue and profi ts using Fujifi lm’s new SUPER COLOUR presses. The programmes to be launched at the event are ‘Make More’ and ‘Aspire’. The ‘Make More’ initiative was created to complement Fujifi lm’s POD presses, specifi cally the Revoria range. As part of the ‘Make More’ initiative – ‘Aspire’ helps print businesses and designers look to Fujifi lm’s ‘SUPER COLOUR’ capability, which includes an exclusive suite of resources by independent experts to give designers and operators easy access to training and tips. Mark Lawn, head of POD, Fujifi lm Europe, said: “We’re proud of the market-leading print technology that sets our customers apart from competitors and gives them the best chance of success, but for us, it has never stopped there. “‘Make More’ and ‘Aspire’ are exciting extensions of that Fujifi lm support offering, equipping Fujifi lm Revoria customers with even more tools to realise their business ambitions and ensure long term success, even against a challenging economic market.”
Fujifi lm’s new initiative ‘Make More’ Data Direct announces UK release of new Mutoh eco-solvent printer
Data Direct has announced that the new Mutoh XpertJet 1641SR Pro II, the latest 64in eco-solvent wide-format printer from Mutoh, is now available to UK resellers through Data Direct. The XpertJet 1641SR Pro II combines
Mutoh’s latest AccuFine HD Pro print head with the advanced i-Screen EX print control system, delivering outstanding image quality alongside productivity of up to 17.6m sq/hr. The printer is further enhanced by Mutoh’s DropMaster 2 and FeedMaster technologies, which automatically adjust bi-directional alignment and media feed accuracy. The XpertJet 1641SR Pro II is designed for a wide range of professional applications, including indoor and outdoor signage, vehicle graphics and wrapping, exhibition and display graphics and retail and point-of-purchase advertising Peter Cowan, COO at Data Direct, said:
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“Mutoh continues to set the benchmark for quality and reliability in wide-format printing, and the XpertJet 1641SR Pro II is
a superb addition to the portfolio. “As a UK distributor, we are delighted
to make this new platform available to our reseller partners, backed by local technical expertise and the dealer-focused support that Data Direct is known for.”
XpertJet 1641SR Pro II
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