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Antalis has added Sun Strong, a premium GC2 boxboard manufactured by Burgo, to its large-format range. Kyocera Corporation has introduced a new prototype of an industry-first among inkjet print heads with more than 1,500 nozzles capable of handling viscosities of 80mPa/s or higher. NUtec has announced the release of Diamond D10-GF-CS25, a GBL-free high-performance eco-solvent ink designed to be an alternative for Mimaki CS250 inks. William Smith has added Avery Dennison’s latest paint protection film, SPF-X2, to its portfolio. Digital Magnetics has announced its MagScience Super Films reduce CO2 by around 26% to 35% compared to traditional PVC based magnetic films, independent results showed. PPDS has announced the launch of its new and updated online Philips LED Configurator. Winners for William Smith’s ‘Wonder Wall’ campaign will be announced on April 2, 2026. Fujifilm Europe has announced that entries for the Innovation Print Awards 2026 (IPA) will open in April 2026. Durst has announced its latest innovation called Kyveris, an AI-powered intelligence for digital production in honour of its 90th anniversary. FESPA has announced the launch of its new brand identity, which is designed to provide a fresh look for the association’s modern identity. John E Wright has invested in a new EFI VUTEk M3h UV LED hybrid printer from CMYUK. William Smith has added three new colours to the Avery Dennison Supreme Wrapping Film range, the addition expands the portfolio with a trio of modern blue-green tones. Metamark launched its new MetaCast MDC XR, a premium cast printable vehicle wrap, with XR adhesive technology, at Sign & Digital UK with it becoming live on March 13. William Smith has expanded its VION range with the launch of VP1, a monomeric vinyl developed specifically for short-term promotional applications. Spandex UK had its most recent Spandex Summit at the Mercedes-Benz World in Surrey, the summit ran over two days and host brands including 3M, Roland DG and Avery Dennison.
Roland DG expands ink compatibility for TrueVIS XP 640
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oland DG has announced the expansion of its cost-effective D EA2 multi-colour eco-solvent
inks, which are now compatible with the TrueVIS XP 640.
Launched initially for DGXPRESS printers in 2025, the D EA2 ink line has now been extended to support Roland DG’s TrueVIS XP-640.
Designed specifically for businesses producing brand-critical graphics, the extended line includes CMYK, including red, orange, green and light black. The new D-EA2 configuration enables sharper colour reproduction, smoother gradients, and increased vibrancy. The upgraded D EA2 inks deliver up to 40% savings compared to the TrueVIS TH inks, making advanced print performance more financially accessible.
By choosing Roland DG in, it preserves full OEM warranty coverage, ensuring long term reliability and stable device performance.
FASTSIGNS St Albans relocates after successful year
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ASTSIGNS St Albans has announced it has relocated to a brand-new location, after its franchise owner described its business year its ‘most successful year yet’.
The relocation comes after the company saw a 30% growth in its turnover last year and the appointment of a graphics designer to its team. The Hertfordshire-based company has relocated from Hearle Way, Hatfield, to the Sphere Industrial Estate, St Albans, bringing its services closer to the city’s tight-knit business community. The company’s new 3,100sq/ft home, just a stone’s throw from St Albans’ business community, will enable the team to streamline project delivery times and improve efficiencies, for clients across healthcare, construction, leisure and hospitality.
Mr Simpson said: “The growth we saw last year is a testament to
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Lee Simpson (second from right) and the team at FASTSIGNS St Albans
the appetite for high-quality, visual communications. Our new home, closer to St Albans’ business community and larger to enable us to future-proof our operations, is designed to enable us to respond to that demand, even quicker than we did before.”
John Davies, FASTSIGNS UK managing director, added: “Lee is a fantastic example of a local entrepreneur, who truly understands the needs of his community and I’m confident this latest milestone will see them go on to have yet another impressive year.”
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Ryugo Nimura, executive officer, Global Sales and Marketing Division, Roland DG, said: “By expanding D EA2 multi colour compatibility to our TrueVIS XP 640, we’re making premium print quality more accessible than ever, especially for customers in emerging markets. “This upgrade delivers the wider colour gamut and reliability customers expect from TrueVIS, while dramatically reducing running costs. It’s the perfect time for print providers to step up in quality, capability, and confidence.”
TrueVIS XP-640 ink station
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