BARCELONA, Spain – May 2026  – M&R Printing Equipment, a global pioneer in advanced apparel decorating technology, has announced it will feature its industry-leading QUATRO 44™ Direct to Film (DTF) Transfer Printing System at the FESPA 2026 exhibition.

The highly anticipated event will take place in Barcelona from 19 May to 22 May 2026.

Stationed at Booth #3A71, M&R will demonstrate how its latest powerhouse DTF equipment line addresses the urgent need for scalable, sustainable, and highly efficient garment printing solutions in an increasingly demanding global market.

Adlington, United Kingdom: As the UK Government looks to secure a resilient domestic supply chain, Pincroft Dyeing & Printing and Toray Textiles Europe Ltd have responded to the need for printed woven technical textiles for the UK defence sector.

Both companies are established suppliers to NATO military programmes and are now well positioned to support UK defence requirements.

Strategically located in the Northwest of England, Pincroft operates one of Europe’s largest fully integrated textile processing, printing and finishing facilities.

Oulu, Finland – April 8, 2026 – Specim, a Konica Minolta company and a global leader in hyperspectral imaging solutions, introduces Specim RETEX, a complete hyperspectral and AI-based solution for textile material identification and automated material separation.

Specim RETEX combines hyperspectral imaging and artificial intelligence to accurately identify textile materials, including complex blends and impurities.

By analyzing the spectral signatures of materials, the solution delivers reliable, real-time material recognition, enabling automated material separation and scalable textile processing.

Adlington – UK – April 2026 – Carrington Textiles and Pincroft have announced a co-branded exhibition stand at the upcoming Techtextil show in Frankfurt, taking place from 21 to 24 April.

Located in Hall 9, Stand F03, the joint showcase will unite fabric development, dyeing, printing, and advanced flame retardant finishing under one roof.

March 2026  – STAHLS UK today announced the launch of the MerchMaker Heat Press, a compact and professional-grade solution designed to revolutionise the way creators and print entrepreneurs produce custom merchandise.

Available immediately across the United Kingdom, Europe, and the United States, this innovative machine addresses the growing demand for accessible, high-quality garment decoration tools that support sustainable and scalable business growth.

Lyon, France – February 2026 – STAHLS’ UK & EU has announced its upcoming participation in CPRINT Lyon, reinforcing its position as a global leader in heat printing technology.

The company will be exhibiting at Stand 2M04, where it plans to present the latest advancements in Heat Presses, Heat Transfers, and Heat Transfer Vinyl.

This appearance underscores the brand’s commitment to driving the industry forward through innovation, efficiency, and sustainable decoration solutions.