Dorking – UK – April 2026  – FESPA has announced an upcoming online webinar titled "FESPA Insights – Inspiring Interiors: Unlocking the Power of Digital Decor and Personalisation," scheduled for the 29th of April 2026 at 14:00 GMT.

This forward-thinking virtual event aims to address the rapidly growing demand for customised interior spaces, offering print businesses a strategic roadmap to capitalise on the lucrative opportunities within the digital decor market.

Somerset, UK – April 2026  – Perfect Colours, a leading provider of innovative printing solutions, has successfully installed a Canon Colorado M5 at Carly Press, a respected family-run Somerset print institution established in 1982.

This strategic upgrade addresses critical industry-wide bottlenecks, equipping the business to meet surging demand for premium digital print and large-format graphics while maintaining a commitment to efficient, sustainable production practices.

Jakarta – April 2026 – Electronics For Imaging (EFI) showcased its advanced EFI Reggiani industrial digital textile printing portfolio at the  INDO INTERTEX 2026 exhibition in Jakarta

Addressing the urgent industry-wide demand to produce more, spend less, and respond faster, EFI presented scalable printing solutions designed to meet rigorous international quality and sustainability standards.

The team are available at Booth HA 63, alongside regional partner PT Abdiel Industrial Machineries

Frankfurt, Germany – April 2026  – Zünd Systemtechnik AG has announced its upcoming showcase at the Texprocess trade fair in Frankfurt. Located in Hall 8, Booth D78, the industry-leading innovator will present a complete, production-ready workflow live in action.

This demonstration addresses the critical and urgent need for intelligent, versatile textile cutting solutions that promote sustainability and ethical practices in modern manufacturing.

 Pennsylvania – USA -  April 2026  – HP Large Format has announced that Wallquest Wallcovering has significantly expanded its digital production capacity by installing four new HP Latex FS70 W Printer systems at its manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania.

This strategic investment builds upon Wallquest's already robust fleet of HP Latex technology, underscoring a deep-rooted partnership founded on trust, continuous innovation, and a shared commitment to advancing the wallcovering industry.

By integrating these state-of-the-art printing systems, Wallquest Wallcovering reports an estimated 30 per cent improvement in overall performance.

Lenzing - Austria -  April 2026 - The Lenzing Group, a leading supplier of regenerated cellulosic fibres for the textile and nonwovens industries, today announced the launch of Lenzing Solutions for Protective Wear.

This pioneering three-tier portfolio unites LENZING™ FR and TENCEL™ Lyocell fibres into the protective wear industry's first integrated cellulosic system.

Designed to enable inherent, hybrid, and FR-finished fabric solutions, this launch marks the most significant expansion of Lenzing's protective wear business since it introduced inherently flame-resistant cellulosic fibre in 1977.

SOUTH NORMANTON, UK – 17 April 2026 – Sun Chemical will showcase its latest polymer innovations for artificial leather, textile coatings, and advanced bonding solutions at Techtextil 2026, taking place from 21 to 24 April 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany.

Exhibiting at Hall 11.0, booth E46, the company will present a comprehensive portfolio designed to drive the industry forward, addressing the urgent demand for highly efficient, ethical, and sustainable textile manufacturing processes.

The exhibition will feature an array of water-based polyurethane dispersions, thermoreversible adhesives, acrylic resins, and performance enhancers.

13 April, 2026 – Epson today announces that its SureColor P7300 and P9300 large format printers have been honoured with the 2026 TIPA Award for Best Large Format Printer, presented by the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA), one of the most respected global authorities in imaging and printing. 

Designed for professional photographers, fine art printers, and commercial print environments, the SureColor P7300 and P9300 deliver exceptional image quality, precision, and reliability.

The award highlights Epson’s continued leadership in high-end

PHILADELPHIA — April 2026  – PRINTING United Alliance, the largest member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, today reaffirmed its authoritative commitment to strengthening the industry’s workforce pipeline.

By expanding training, education, and support initiatives through its iLEARNING+ platform, the Alliance is addressing the urgent need for skilled professionals while offering free memberships to students and educators.

This professional-grade medium flatbed printing solution by Dlican from China Print Supplies is engineered to deliver unprecedented precision and versatility, empowering forward-thinking businesses to maintain a competitive edge while navigating the rapid evolution of modern production standards.

As the print industry faces mounting pressure to reduce material waste and improve operational efficiency, the Dlican DLI-1612 emerges as a vital, timely innovation.

By investing in this advanced technology, printing enterprises can combine steadfast industrial-grade reliability with exceptional high-resolution output.

CHIPPENHAM, UK – Aril 2026  – Chippenham-based Trade Signs UK has partnered with NEC Software Solutions to deliver a comprehensive, large-scale window, wall, and floor graphic installation at the software provider's new UK headquarters.

Utilising innovative and sustainable Drytac materials, Trade Signs UK successfully completed the expansive interior fit-out across four high-end office units, achieving a durable and high-impact finish that reflects the future of corporate workspaces.

 Mortsel – Belgium – April - 2026– Agfa Inkjet Solutions has announced the upcoming launch of its latest high-performance hybrid inkjet printer, the Jeti Bronco H3300 HS, at the FESPA Global Print Expo from 19 to 22 May 2026.

The highly anticipated unveiling will take place at the Fira de Barcelona, Hall 3, Booth D100, introducing a new era of speed, scale, and sustainable production power designed to equip print service providers for the future.

Frankfurt am Main – April 2026 – Portuguese technological centre CITEVE has been awarded the Techtextil Innovation Award 2026 in the “New Chemicals & Dyes” category.

The accolade recognises CITEVE's pioneering work in transforming local waste from the industrial, food, and agricultural sectors into high-quality, sustainable textile printing pastes for fashion and home textiles, which will be showcased to an international audience at the upcoming Techtextil exhibition.

Sovizzo – Italy – April 2026 – Epson will showcase B-FLEX Direct-to-Film (DTF) film and hot-melt powder during live printing demonstrations at the FESPA Global Print Expo 2026 in Barcelona.

This collaboration highlights the intersection of advanced printing technology and real production performance, addressing the industry's urgent need for high-quality, efficient, and sustainable garment decoration solutions.

The partnership stems from rigorous ongoing testing and hands-on experience with B-FLEX DTF solutions.

Next month, FESPA Global Print Expo 2026 returns to the Gran Via, Fira de Barcelona, Spain, alongside European Sign Expo, Personalisation Experience, WrapFest and the brand-new Corrugated and Textile.

From 19 – 22 May 2026, the six co-located events will serve as the ideal meeting point for experts from the speciality print, signage, personalisation, packaging and display, wrapping and textile communities.

Frankfurt – Germany – April 2026 – Brother, a global leader in industrial sewing technology, has announced its participation at Texprocess, the leading international trade fair for the processing of textile and flexible materials.

At the event, Brother is presenting its latest innovations designed to support manufacturers across the apparel and non-apparel industries.

The showcase highlights the company's commitment to reliable, high-performance machinery, advanced automation, and customised production solutions that address the urgent need for efficiency and sustainable manufacturing practices in a rapidly evolving market.

At this year’s exhibition, Brother demonstrates a comprehensive portfolio of industrial sewing machines and intelligent automation systems.

 Hamamatsu, Japan - April, 2026 – Roland DG Corporation, the world’s leading provider of digital printing solutions, today announces the launch of the EU2-1000MF, a next-generation large-format UV flatbed printer designed to simplify rigid media production by enabling efficient, direct-to-board printing in high-output environments.

Developed for businesses producing signage, retail displays, exhibitions and interior panels, the EU2-1000MF removes the complexity of traditional roll-to-roll print, laminate and mount workflows.

By allowing users to move directly from file to finished board, the new flatbed printer helps reduce manual handling, minimise rework, and deliver a more controlled, reliable production process.

Gent Belgium – April 2026 – Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (PCS) announces its participation in the FESPA Global Print Expo 2026, taking place from 19 to 22 May at Fira de Barcelona.

On stand 3/C111, the company will demonstrate its commitment to innovation and productivity, revealing how its best-in-class solutions, industry partnerships, and material expertise support sign, display, and packaging producers in overcoming contemporary business challenges.

Doncaster – UK – April 2026 – Heatherbank Print has announced that a major investment and strategic partnership with Vivid’s Razar has significantly expanding its in-house printing capabilities.

Backed by the award-winning innovations of Vivid Laminating Technologies, this forward-thinking integration positions Heatherbank Print at the forefront of the industry, offering advanced, locally manufactured print finishing solutions while championing sustainable and efficient production practices.

Through this technological investment, Heatherbank Print is set to offer an unprecedented range of services entirely in-house.

PARSIPPANY, N.J., USA – April 13^th, 2026 – Sun Chemical will present its latest innovations in advanced materials and color solutions for the coatings industry at the ACS – American Coatings Show 2026, taking place May 5–7, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

At booth #1866, the company will highlight a broad portfolio of functional polymers, effect pigments, and digital tools designed to support high-performance, sustainable, and future ready coatings.os for the graphics, sign & display, textile and industrial markets.