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Zebra Print to save £14k a year with solar panel installation
Family-owned Zebra Print has installed 88 solar panels at its Yorkshire headquarters which is expected to generate 48MWh of clean energy annually, covering around 45% of the business’ total energy needs. This installation will offset 9.4 tonnes of carbon emissions every year and deliver cost savings of approximately £14,000 – equating to a 50% reduction in annual energy bills. The investment, which carries a projected return on investment of just 3.3 years, is part of Zebra Print Group’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and reducing its scope 1 emissions. Samantha Overton, managing director at Zebra Print Group, said: “The installation of the solar panels marks a significant milestone in our commitment to reducing our environmental impact and operating more responsibly. “As a business that thrives on innovation and forward-thinking, investing in renewable energy was a natural progression and one that aligns with both our company values and the expectations of our clients. It’s not just about reducing costs, it’s about doing what’s right for our planet and future generations.”
Zebra Print Group’s move into solar follows a number of other green initiatives, including the introduction of electric vehicles into its fleet, a cartridge return programme in partnership with Xerox and ink recycling. The business is also a registered partner of the Woodland Trust’s carbon capture scheme.
‘Defining milestone’ for Landa Digital Printing as FIMI takeover finalised
The takeover of Landa Digital Printing (LDP) by FIMI has officially been finalised, the company has announced. FIMI, Israel’s largest and most successful private equity fund, has now assumed full ownership and has appointed Richard Klapholz as active chairman alongside a newly installed board. He said: “We are excited and are here to build a
strong, enduring industrial company. “Our approach is pragmatic and long-term: focused investments, operational excellence, and steady, measurable progress. The printing industry needs LDP’s breakthrough technology; our mission is to realise its great potential.” Gil Oron, CEO of LDP said: “This is a defining milestone for LDP
. With FIMI’s ownership we have
the stability, focus, and disciplined operating approach to deliver our plan: strengthening product performance in the field, ensuring reliable service and supply, and re-energising our
Landa Digital Printing has been taken over by FIMI
go-to-market with a sharp customer focus. “Our teams are already moving, and our priorities are clear.”
The company’s priorities are underpinned by enhanced product performance, high service availability, and supply resilience. With FIMI’s backing, LDP is well-positioned to strengthen its operational infrastructure and global reach, and to accelerate product innovation and profitability.
Two new flatbed printers from swissQprint
The Topi 5 and Oryx 5 The solar panel installation at Zebra Print WrapFest to return in June
Taking place at Bicester Motion, the third edition of WrapFest will return in the summer of 2026. The UK’s centre for historic motorsports and automotive innovation will present an unmissable opportunity for visitors to see the latest products and techniques for vehicle customisation. WrapFest will take place from June 26 to 27. More information about what to expect will be announced soon.
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The Topi 5 and Oryx 5 are two new flatbed models from swissQprint tailored to users with high quality requirements and small to medium volumes. Topi 5 is a 3.2x2m flatbed printer capable of producing up to 126m sq/hr. Oryx 5 is its 2.5m wide counterpart with an output of up to 114m sq/hr, 26% more than the Oryx 4. Both machines facilitate versatility – not least thanks to a roll-to-roll option – and are highly precise. The Topi 5 and Oryx 5 complete the Generation 5 line-up that was launched in January. Carmen Eicher, chief of sales and marketing officer at swissQprint, said: “With the new, harmonised overall range, we have a tailor-made solution for every size of business, with Topi and
Oryx being aimed at users with high quality standards and small to medium print volumes.” For those with higher-volume needs, swissQprint offers the Impala, Nyala and Kudu flatbed models with outputs up to 341m sq/hr. All models in the Gen 5 line-up feature 10 freely configurable colour channels for maximum versatility, for example by using neon, orange, varnish or primer. Precision and print quality are also top-notch, with a maximum resolution of 1,350dpi. swissQprint has built the flatbed Generation 5 on a whole new foundation, with features such as state-of-the-art linear drives that deliver precision and speed. Both flatbed printers are available to purchase right now.
Flexa and Diatecx partner for flawless wallpaper production
The professional interior decoration industry is now benefiting from a Flexa and Diatecx collaboration. The combination of Diatecx wallpaper media, a
large-format printer such as the Canon Colorado, and Flexa Miura Katana automatic cutter and UD/ RD 170 unwinder/rewinder units is an example of an optimised and efficient production process. Printing is carried out on Diatecx 2512, a 195gsm
non-woven, PVC-free, FSC-certified wallpaper specially designed for use with solvent, UV, latex, and eco-solvent inks. The collaboration between Diatecx and Flexa demonstrates how the combination of premium media and innovative finishing technologies can transform wallpaper production into a faster, more accurate, and defect-free process.
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