Crewe, Cheshire – October 6^th 2026  – Hybrid Services Ltd, the UK and Ireland distributor for Mimaki, has announced three dedicated demo days at its Crewe showroom, giving businesses a further opportunity to see the latest Mimaki machines in action.

Running from Tuesday 13th to Thursday 15th October, the drop-in sessions follow the machines' debut at The Print Show 2026 at the NEC Birmingham and are designed for those who missed the event, or want more time to explore the technology at their own pace.

Birmingham – UK – September 2026 – Hybrid Services Ltd, the official Mimaki distributor for the UK and Ireland, has today announced the launch of the new Mimaki UJF200-6042, a UV flatbed printer designed to elevate personalisation and custom printing to new levels of quality and efficiency.

The announcement was made at The Print Show 2026, where the printer is now on display at Stand P400.

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Crewe = Cheshire – UK – September 2026 Three new UV flatbed printers with updated automation and productivity capabilities, all equipped with next generation RasterLink workflow and RIP software will launch on the Hybrid stand at The Print Show

Mimaki has announced the introduction of three new UV flatbed printers: the large-format JFX220-2515, and the small-format UJF200 Series (UJF200-3042 and UJF200-6042).

Developed to make advanced UV printing easier to operate and more accessible to print service providers, the new products combine simplified workflows and increased automation to support more efficient, productive print operations.

Crewe – Cheshire -  UK – 18 September 2026 – Hybrid Services Ltd, the official Mimaki distributor for the UK and Ireland, today highlighted how Mimaki's advanced white ink technology is setting a new standard for Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing, addressing a critical challenge facing garment decorators across the industry.

Crewe , United Kingdom – September 2026 – Hybrid Services Ltd, the exclusive distributor of Mimaki technology across the UK and Ireland, has confirmed that its dedicated Mimaki showroom remains open to visitors five days a week following the successful conclusion of its recent Demo Weeks event.

The Demo Weeks programme welcomed a wide range of visitors to the showroom, giving attendees the opportunity to explore the latest print technology, discover new ideas and advance their Mimaki journey.

With the event now complete, Hybrid Services is reminding those who were unable to attend that the showroom continues to operate on an ongoing basis.

Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, the Mimaki showroom houses an extensive range of technology spanning sign and graphics, industrial printing, textile and apparel, and 3D printing.

Crewe, UK – July 2026 – Hybrid Services Ltd, the UK's leading Mimaki distributor, has announced two dedicated demonstration weeks at its Crewe showroom this August, giving businesses across the print industry the opportunity to explore the latest Mimaki technology firsthand.

Taking place from 3rd to 7th August and 17th to 21st August 2026, the August Demo Weeks are designed to help businesses make informed investment decisions by experiencing Mimaki's wide format print solutions in a hands-on, pressure-free environment.

Crewe, Cheshire – 20 July 2026 – Hybrid Services Ltd, the official UK and Ireland distributor for Mimaki, is tomorrow hosting its "See the Difference with Mimaki DTF" open event at its Crewe showroom.

The drop-in event gives print professionals the opportunity to see Mimaki's direct-to-film (DTF) technology in action, with live demonstrations and expert guidance available throughout the day.

The event centres on Mimaki's TxF Series DTF technology, including the flagship TxF300-75 printer — a high-capacity solution designed for stable, high-quality DTF production.

Attendees will be able to see the technology running live, handle finished garment samples, and speak directly with the Hybrid Services team about their individual production requirements.

Founded on a moment of last-minute ingenuity, The Wee Rhubarb Gift Co Ltd has grown from a Scottish spare room into a thriving, multi-faceted business supplying crafters, small businesses and event professionals across the UK.

Now, just a year after launching, the company has expanded again with the introduction of TWR Acrylic – a specialist premium acrylic sheet supplier created after identifying a clear gap in the UK market. Investment in the latest Mimaki print hardware is enabling the business to add new products and services to an already impressive offering.

Leading manufacturer of premium self-adhesive films for architectural window graphics, Lintec Europe, has strengthened its UK demonstration and technical support capability with the installation of a Mimaki UCJV330-160 UV printer cutter at its High Wycombe headquarters.

Crewe – Cheshire- June 2026 – Hybrid Services Ltd, the exclusive distributor for Mimaki in the UK and Ireland, has announced its participation in the highly anticipated Shima Seiki Europe Open House, taking place from the 17th to the 18th of June 2026.

Held at Shima Seiki Europe Ltd in Castle Donington, the event will open daily at 9:00 am, offering industry professionals a vital opportunity to discover how the latest knitting technology and digital textile printing solutions can transform production workflows to meet the urgent demand for sustainable manufacturing.

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Football shirt launches tend to follow a familiar formula: a dramatic video, a few close-up shots of the fabric, players walking through tunnels looking serious.

So, when Crewe Alexandra F.C. began planning the reveal of its new 2026 – 2027 home kit, the club wanted to do something with a bit more personality.

Working with official printer partner and Mimaki distributor, Hybrid Services, the idea quickly turned into something far more unusual – creating a miniature version of club captain Mickey Demetriou using high-fidelity 3D scanning and full colour 3D printing technology.

Barcelona, 19 May 2026  Mimaki Europe, a leading manufacturer of industrial inkjet printers and cutting plotters, is bringing its “Print Different - Powering Possibilities” theme to life at FESPA Global Print Expo 2026 (Fira de Barcelona, 19-22 May 2026), demonstrating how digital printing technology can turn ideas into high-value applications and new business opportunities. 

At this year’s show, Mimaki is conveying its customer-led innovation strategy through an application-focused stand concept (Hall 3, Booth D95), built around dedicated “Experience Areas” spanning hybrid UV, sign graphics, textile, personalisation and high-volume production.

CREWE, Cheshire – May 2026  – Hybrid Services has announced an exclusive dual-format launch event for the highly anticipated Mimaki UJV200 Series LED UV printers, scheduled for Friday, 15th May.

The event will take place both in person at the company's showroom and demonstration facility in Crewe, Cheshire, and via a live virtual broadcast.

Hybrid Services of Crewe announce that Mimaki has released a brand-new version of its workflow management software for 3D printers, “Mimaki 3D Print Prep Pro v2.0” (3DP3v2).

The updated version automatically optimises 3D data for 3D printing, with new capabilities including lattice patterns and extensive data conversion.

The software will be available in June 2026.

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New UJV200 UV printer combines high image quality, ease of use and media versatility in an accessible solution.

Mimaki has announced the launch of the UJV200 (UJV200-160 and UJV200-130), a new UV roll-to-roll printer that will be showcased in EMEA for the first time at FESPA Global Print Expo 2026 in Barcelona (Hall 3, Stand D95).

CREWE, UK – April 2026 – Hybrid Services, the official distributor for Mimaki in the UK and Ireland, has announced the exclusive launch of the all-new Mimaki UJ330H-160 hybrid UV printer.

The forward-thinking technology will be unveiled at Crewe Alexandra Football Club on Wednesday, 15th April 2026.

This launch event offers print businesses a first-hand look at a powerful solution that combines roll-to-roll and rigid printing capabilities within a single device, addressing the industry's urgent need for versatile, space-saving, and sustainable production methods.