Dublin, Ireland – July 2026 – digitalprint.ie, Ireland's trusted supplier of wide format printing equipment and media, has completed the delivery and installation of two Epson SureColor S9100 printers to long-standing customer iGraphic, based in Newtownards.

The installation, which required careful planning and specialist logistics to position both machines on a first-floor mezzanine, marks another milestone in a valued, ongoing partnership.

Johannesburg – July – 2026 Experience the latest digital printing, vehicle wrapping and paint protection films at the FESPA Africa and Sign Africa Johannesburg Expo, where industry meets opportunity.

The event is taking place from 8-10 September 2026.

Arhus – Denmark – July  2026 – Mikkelsen Innovation ApS has announced that its FASTSEWN™ 3.3M has been named the recipient of the 2026 Pinnacle Award in the Technology category by PRINTING United Alliance.

The recognition highlights the machine's role in automating the final manual step in textile graphics production, combining automated sewing and laser cutting with keder application for silicone edge graphics (SEG).

Barbieri electronics is strengthening its leadership team as the company prepares for its next phase of development.

With Viktor Lazzeri, who has played a key leadership role within the company for many years and is well known to customers and partners as Chief Operating Officer, Barbieri has appointed him COO and Co-Managing Director, further strengthening its leadership capacity to support innovation, international growth and even closer customer relationships.

Altrincham – Cheshire – July 2026 - Friedmans Ltd and Funki Fabrics have announced the arrival of new print designs, expanding their existing collection with a fresh range of trend-led prints available across a broad selection of premium fabric bases.

The launch offers fashion designers, production teams, and creative professionals a timely opportunity to explore new possibilities for their upcoming collections.

Leicestershire - July 2026 – Vivid Laminating Technologies is pleased to announce that HG Graphics, a leading provider of building signage and vehicle wraps across Yorkshire and the UK, has invested in a fully integrated print and cutting solution combining the VelobladeNexus with the latest Onyx Graphics software.

The installation, supplied and commissioned by Vivid Laminating Technologies, sees three printers feeding directly into HG Graphics' new VelobladeNexus with auto tool change — all operating under full Onyx Graphics software integration. The solution was delivered and set up on-site as part of a complete, ready-to-run installation

 Accrington, UK, July 29, 2026: Soyang Europe has expanded its direct-to-film (DTF) range with the launch of a paper-based transfer media that offers an environmentally conscious alternative to conventional PET transfer film.

 Named Soyang DTF Paper, the new product is a single-sided release-coated transfer paper featuring anti-static treatment and a hot-peel release.

Designed for use with digital inkjet DTF printers running water-based pigment inks, the media can be recycled through standard paper waste streams, helping print businesses reduce plastic waste.

London – July 2026 – Perfect Colours, a leader in print management solutions, has highlighted  the availability of Print Factory, a unified Raster Image Processor (RIP) designed to deliver consistent, high-quality colour output across multiple printers.

The solution addresses one of the print industry's most persistent challenges: maintaining colour accuracy and consistency across different devices and workflows.

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.

Florida – July - 2026 – Agfa Inkjet Solutions has announced its return as a Keynote Sponsor of the 2026 Wide Format Summit, marking the sixth consecutive year the company has supported the industry's premier gathering.

The event is scheduled to take place from 27 to 29 July 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs, Florida.

Clay Cross – UK – July 2026 – Resolute highlights its new DTF Pneumatic Twin Platen Heat Press, a professional-grade heat press designed to help print shops increase output, improve consistency, and reduce downtime across high-volume production runs.

The machine's dual-platen design allows operators to prepare the next garment while the current one is being pressed, significantly reducing idle time and increasing throughput.

This makes it particularly well-suited to print shops running large direct-to-film (DTF) and transfer print operations, where speed and consistency are critical.

Mexico City, Mexico – July 2026 – FESPA Mexico, the premier event for the print and signage industry in Latin America, is set to take place from 10–12 September at Centro Citibanamex, Mexico City.

The event will bring together professionals, suppliers, and innovators from across the region to explore the latest technologies and trends shaping the future of print.

TOKYO, Japan, July 27, 2026 - Seiko Epson Corporation (TSE: 6724, "Epson") is proud to announce that its production facility, PT. Indonesia Epson Industry (IEI), has achieved Platinum recognition under the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Assessment Program (VAP), based on audits conducted by RBA-approved independent third-party firms.

This achievement underscores Epson's commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) within its global supply chain.

Kufstein – Austria – July 2026 – Zimmer Austria will exhibit at CAITME 2026, the Central Asian International Textile Machinery Exhibition, taking place from 8 to 10 September 2026 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

The company will be present at Pavilion 1, Booth B50, represented through its regional agent, Textile Technologies & Services LLC.

Munich, Germany – July 2026  – FESPA has announced that the European Sign Expo will return to Munich, Germany, from 6 to 9 April 2027.

The event will bring together signage and visual communication professionals from across Europe and beyond, providing a dedicated platform for the industry to connect, collaborate, and explore the latest innovations shaping the sector.

European Sign Expo is widely regarded as the continent's foremost event for the signage industry.

Reken – Germany - July 2026 – FabricVision GmbH, a leading supplier of high-performance textile materials, has announced that more than 50,000 metres of its Lumiprint backlit textile are currently held in stock across its European warehouses and available for immediate dispatch.

The announcement comes ahead of the busy summer season, a period during which material availability is often cited as a critical bottleneck for print and display professionals.

.Gistel – Belgium – July 2026 – Summa, a leading innovator in wide-format cutting solutions, has confirmed its participation in the Wide-Format Summit, hosted by the Printing United Alliance.

Now in its sixth year, the event brings together wide-format industry leaders from across the United States for strategic discussions, educational sessions, and one-on-one meetings designed to shape the future of the industry.

The Wide-Format Summit stands out as one of the most focused and collaborative events in the wide-format printing calendar.

São Paulo, Brazil – July 21^st 2026 – Sun Chemical will showcase its latest digital ink solutions at Febratex 2026, taking place from 18-21 August 2026 at Parque Vila Germânica, Santa Catarina, Blumenau, Brazil.

Visitors to booth 570, street 36, Hall 5 will have the opportunity to explore Sun Chemical’s comprehensive range of solutions designed to deliver outstanding performance, industry regulatory compliance and application versatility across the textile industry.

Central to this year's event is a renewed focus on the art of stand design and exhibition outfitting — a discipline that goes far beyond the construction of structures.

At Viscom, the role of the outfitter is recognised as a genuine value multiplier: a professional who interprets a company's vision, translates it into a spatial experience, and transforms brand identity into something visitors can see, feel, and remember.

In a world saturated with information and stimuli, standing out requires more than a compelling message — it demands a considered environment in which that message can breathe.

Leicestershire - July 2026 – Vivid Laminating Technologies Ltd has launched #wearevivid, a new brand campaign that offers an unprecedented look into the company's operations, technology, and vision for the future.

The campaign marks a significant moment for Vivid, capturing who the company is today while charting the course for what lies ahead.