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Soyang Europe made Platinum Technologies LIYU UK distributor
S
oyang Europe has become the official distributor for Platinum Technologies
LIYU (formerly known as LIYU) in Great Britain.
The new partnership will drive further growth of Platinum Technologies LIYU printers across England, Scotland and Wales.
Soyang Europe will have access to Platinum Technologies LIYU’s entire range of solutions, including the Liyu Signature H3340, a UV hybrid printer that can run of speeds up to 350m sq/ hr; the Liyu Platinum KCXL+ flatbed UV printing machine with a top speed of 400m sq/hr and the Liyu Platinum PCT LED, a roll-to-roll machine that can print on media as wide as 3.2m. Mark Mashiter, CEO of Soyang Europe, said: “We have been admirers of Platinum Technologies LIYU for some time, and we are delighted to be adding their printers to our portfolio of
85% of customer artwork needs fixing
T
he vast majority of customer logos need correcting before they are ready for production, according FastEditor’s new research.
The company’s first Artwork Automation Benchmark 2026 analysed 13,773 logo uploads submitted between November 19, 2025, and May 31, 2026. It found around 85% needed at least one adjustment prior to printing.
According to the report, 79% of raster files required upscaling to achieve production quality, while 61% needed vectorisation and 40% required background removal.
FastEditor said the findings underline the hidden costs associated with traditional proofing workflows, but also demonstrate the growing impact of automation. The benchmark recorded a median turnaround time of just 53 seconds from upload to production-ready artwork, compared with up to 24 hours for manual proof creation.
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“Our long-standing relationships and experience working directly with manufacturing partners in China have given us a strong understanding of what customers require in terms of quality, reliability and support. We believe Platinum Technologies LIYU is exceptionally well positioned to meet those demands in the GB market. Oguz Dincer, CEO at Platinum Technologies LIYU, added: “Our proven technology has seen us become the fastest-growing wide-format technology brand in Europe in recent years.
(L to R): Erdem Yavuz, general manager of Platinum Technologies LIYU; Mark Mashiter, CEO of Soyang Europe; and Oguz Dincer, CEO at Platinum Technologies LIYU
“As we sign this new agreement, we have absolute confidence that Soyang Europe is fully committed to our products, customers and mutually beneficial success. This agreement is absolutely a win-win for both parties and – of course – our valued customers.”
Mimaki celebrates triple EDP Award win at FESPA 2026
M
imaki Europe takes home the three-peat after winning three EDP Awards at FESPA Global
Print Expo.
Mimaki’s UJF-7151 plusII e was awarded by the EDP for direct to object printing, built for industrial-grade precision, the printer combines high-resolution UV-LED output with the ability to print directly onto wide range of objects and materials. The TS330-1800 was recognised in textile roll-to-roll printing, which is designed for modern sublimation textile and apparel production. Then rounding off the accolades was the UJ330H-160, the company’s latest hybrid UV inkjet printer, developed for sign makers and print service providers looking to expand their application range
Danna Drion, general manager, Marketing and Product Management, Mimaki Europe, who accepted the awards on behalf of Mimaki at FESPA said: “Winning three EDP Awards is significant
Danna Drion (R) accepted three EDP Awards 2026 on behalf of Mimaki during FESPA Global Print Expo 2026, pictured with Jean Poncet (L)
recognition for the technical excellence of our innovations, but above all, we’re proud of what these technologies enable our customers to achieve.”
The printer combines a wide print area, ink configurations that support a range of textiles from fashion and sportswear to signage and promotional products, along with providing an extended colour possibilities including orange, violet and fluorescent inks.
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