Hardware - Wide Format Print

In one of the most challenging years ever for people and businesses, it is heartening to be able to talk about the creation of a new business. Which, in itself, is supporting the formation and growth of other new businesses.

Abbi Signs likes to keep it in the family. This design and print business based in Widnes, Cheshire, was founded by John Goodfellow forty years ago, only these days he’s been joined by his son Steve, who is now Production Director and grandson Chris, Workshop Manager. Back in the day, there was a business partner subsequently bought out by John, after whom the company was renamed Abbi Signs & Designs after Steve’s youngest daughter.

Mimaki’s exclusive distributor for the UK and Ireland, Hybrid Services, has announced the release of the new ‘100 Series’; two entry level roll-to-roll inkjet printers – the UJV100-160 (UV model) and the JV100-160 (solvent model).

Specialized Signs says it was 'surprisingly busy and surprisingly lucky' throughout this summer's lockdown period after diversifying into new products, but is now returning to a new kind of normal with numerous graphics projects printed on its HP Latex R1000.

Ricoh is offering print service providers (PSPs) the chance to make massive savings on its Ricoh Pro L5160 printer this autumn.

Azutura has responded to a shift in its customer demographic owing to COVID-19 restrictions by creating a new personality-driven wall mural service, using HP Latex printers to produce high-quality artwork. The Durham-based company says it is connecting with artists, photographers, designers and illustrators all over the world to tell a story through its work.