Kariya City, Aichi Prefecture – July, 2026 – Leading Japanese textile solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. has unveiled a dedicated automotive version of its P-CAM R multi-ply computerised cutting machine for the first time, at a private exhibition held on 2nd and 3rd July at the Kariya City Industrial Promotion Centre in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.

The newly revealed machine is specifically engineered for the production of car seats, marking a significant development in SHIMA SEIKI's expansion into automotive manufacturing solutions.

 Hamamatsu, Japan – July  2026 – Roland DG Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers, printer/cutters, and other advanced digital devices, has announced that three of its products have received prestigious 2026 Pinnacle Awards from the PRINTING United Alliance:

·       Dimense Media in the Non-Output – Media/Non-PVC category;

·       ECO-UV EUV-H Inks in the Non-Output – Digital Inks/UV category;

·       Roland DG Connect Designer in the Non-Output – Software/Web-Based Design, Personalisation, or Product Building category.

Altrincham – Cheshire – July 2026  – Friedmans, a leader in digital textile printing, has announced the launch of OmbreMe, an innovative online tool that enables designers and makers to create bespoke ombré fabrics with ease.

The platform combines intuitive design controls with Friedmans' established printing expertise, offering a seamless path from concept to production.

Oswestry – Shropshire-July 2026  – China Print Supplies UK Ltd has turned its focus this week to a standout solution for businesses looking to personalise drinkware and merchandise: the SinoColor URP-3015 UV Rotary Printer.

The machine is designed to produce full-colour, 360° graphics across a wide range of cylindrical products, making it a compelling option for businesses serving the events, festivals, and promotional merchandise markets.

The SinoColor URP-3015 is built to handle an impressive variety of materials, including glass, metal, plastic, ceramic, and wood.

Leicestershire - July 2026 – Vivid Laminating Technologies Ltd has announced that Ricky Wiggins, founder of Monsters of Dirt Ltd and Ministry of Print, has selected the VelobladeNexus cutting system for his motorbike decal production operations.

The installation, completed this week and facilitated through specialist distributor Soyang Europe, marks another milestone for the VelobladeNexus as demand for the multi-award-winning system continues to grow across the print industry.

Brixen, 8 July 2026. Durst Group has acquired a majority stake in Triple C Labs GmbH, the company behind CoCoCo Platform.

CoCoCo Platform continues to operate as an independent entity under its existing brand, leadership and customer commitments, and remains fully open to third-party OEMs, software vendors and print production customers.

The transaction is a targeted reinforcement of Kyveris, Durst Group's industrial software and AI stack for connected print production.

Drytac, a leading manufacturer of self-adhesive print media, is pleased to announce that its innovative Polar Chrome print media has been named a winner in the Films category at the prestigious 2026 PRINTING United Alliance Pinnacle Awards.

Recognized as one of the printing industry’s highest honors, the Pinnacle Awards celebrate the technologies and products that are redefining what is possible across the print industry.

Munich, Germany – July 2026 – The FESPA  Global Print Expo will once again take place in Munich, Germany, from 6–9 April 2027 and Registration for exhibitor stands is now open.

Following a succession of highly successful events in the city in 2014, 2019, and 2023, FESPA is returning to a destination that has consistently delivered outstanding results for exhibitors and visitors alike.

Beijing – July 2026  – BARBIERI Electronics has announced the further strengthening of its sales partnership with Beijing Dingli Xintong Technology Co. Ltd. following a successful partner meeting in Beijing.

Led by Viktor Lazzeri on behalf of BARBIERI, the meeting reaffirmed both companies' shared commitment to advancing colour measurement technology across China's rapidly growing digital printing market.

The partnership reflects a response to the surging demand for high-quality spectrophotometers across a range of digital printing applications in China.

Geretsried, Bavaria,  July 2026  – RUDOLF, a leading innovator in textile chemical solutions, has highlighted RUCOGEN® PVN, a breakthrough product designed to address one of the most resource-intensive stages in textile processing: reactive dyeing after-washing.

The new solution offers manufacturers a cleaner, faster, and more sustainable approach to hydrolysate removal.

São Paulo, Brasil – July 13^th, 2026 – Sun Chemical will demonstrate its innovative range of digital printing solutions on stand E175 at Future Print 2026, taking place from 14-17 July 2026 at the Distrito Anhembi | São Paulo, Brasil.

Sun Chemical will present new initiatives and upgraded portfolios for the graphics, sign & display, textile and industrial markets.

Bracknell – Berkshire - July 2026 CMYUK has appointed Kate Channon to its UK sales team as Senior Digital Sales Consultant. She will report to CMYUK Sales Director, Chris Martin.

Kate joins CMYUK from Fujifilm, where she was Senior Business Development Manager, with a proven track record of selling high-value print systems.

She has worked in the wide format digital print industry since 2011, building a strong reputation for driving sustained revenue growth, opening up new markets, and consistently exceeding targets.

Watford – Hertfordshire - July 2026  – Epson UK today features the SureColor SC-G9000, its first high-production Direct-To-Film (DTF) printer built for businesses that demand greater output, higher reliability, and significantly less manual intervention.

The SC-G9000 is designed to challenge existing perceptions of DTF capabilities, combining industrial-scale productivity with an intuitive, largely automated user experience

Braintree – Essex  – July 2026 - STAHLS', a leading provider of technology and solutions for the decorated apparel industry, has released its 2026 Print on Demand Industry Report, available now as a free download.

The comprehensive report draws on insights, strategies, and real-world experiences shared by industry leaders and innovators at the Print on Demand 2026 Conference, offering businesses a practical roadmap for scaling their print-on-demand operations

As Scoop returns to Olympia National from 19–21 July 2026, Founder and Creative Director Karen Radley introduces a new cohort of international designers making their debut at the show, each bringing a distinctive perspective on how fashion, accessories and lifestyle are evolving.

Leicester, UK – July 2026 – VeriVide Limited, a leading provider of colour assessment solutions, has announced that NEXT plc has successfully integrated DigiEye technology into its colour management workflow, delivering significant time and cost savings across its product teams.

NEXT's adoption of DigiEye, VeriVide's advanced digital colour imaging system, enables real-time colour approval, streamlining a process that has historically been time-intensive and costly.

London, UK – July 2026 – Perfect Colours, a leading supplier of premium interior products, has highlighted Neu Kaliss interior-focused non-woven wallpapers in its product range.

The move reflects Perfect Colours' continued commitment to offering high-performance, installer-friendly solutions that meet the evolving demands of the interior design industry.

Neu Kaliss wallpapers are engineered for professionals who refuse to compromise on quality.

Available in both uncoated natural and coated performance variants, the range combines sophisticated aesthetics with practical functionality — making them a strong choice for a wide range of interior applications

Aichi, Japan - July 9, 2026 — Coats Group plc, a world-leading Tier 2 supplier of critical components to the apparel and footwear industries, today signed a Memorandum of Strategic Cooperation with Tajima Industries Ltd., a global pioneer in embroidery technology, to advance quality and innovation across the embroidery industry. 

Central to the long-term partnership is Coats’ global network of Embroidery Service Centres (ESCs), which will serve as innovation hubs equipped with Tajima’s technology platforms for customer co-creation, technical testing and training.

Coats and Tajima will also introduce a joint offering combining high-performance Coats embroidery threads and technical advisory services with Tajima’s pioneering machinery and digital solutions.

NEW YORK, July 09, 2026  -- Duggal Visual Solutions, a leader in visual communications, and EFI, a leader in textile printing innovation, are proud to announce the first North American installation of the EFI Reggiani NEXT Plus 8-color configuration at Duggal’s New York production facilities.

This signals a significant leap forward in print technology, combining industrial-scale power with a sophisticated, eco-conscious architecture.

The investment in the Reggiani NEXT Plus reinforces Duggal’s ongoing commitment to quality, innovation, and environmental responsibility.

SSL Design & Fabrication Ltd, a leading sheet metal manufacturing and design specialist, has this week selected the Veloblade Nexus as its latest equipment investment, in partnership with large format media supplier Soyang Europe.

The installation marks one of two Veloblade Nexus deployments completed by Soyang Europe this week, underscoring the growing demand for the technology across the fabrication and manufacturing industry.

A primary driver behind SSL Design & Fabrication's decision was the advanced CNC capabilities integrated into the Veloblade range.