Soyang Europe, a leading manufacturer and distributor of digitally printable wide-format and superwide-format media, surface coverings and advanced print production hardware solutions, has underlined its long-term commitment to its partnership with Platinum Technologies LIYU by making a major investment in new customer facilities and technical expertise.

Frankfurt am Main – August 2026 – Heimtextil, the world's leading trade fair for home and contract textiles, is set to reveal its highly anticipated Trends 27/28 forecast in a digital live premiere on 7 September 2026 at 14:00 (CEST).

Developed in collaboration with the internationally recognised design platform Alcova, the event will explore one of the most defining tensions in contemporary living: the home as both a space for performance and a place of retreat.

Nanjing – China - August 2026 - The company’s integrated solution portfolio combines digital printing equipment, high-performance printing consumables, and workflow integration to help print providers improve production efficiency across DTF, UV, and sublimation applications.

Driven by shorter production runs, growing demand for personalized products, and increasing sustainability requirements, the printing industry is transitioning from traditional analog production toward more intelligent and integrated digital manufacturing systems.

Hanrun Paper, a global digital printing solutions provider, helps drive this transformation by integrating hardware, consumables, and production workflows into a more connected, efficient, and flexible digital manufacturing ecosystem

Leicester – UK – August 2026 - VeriVide Limited, a leading authority in colour assessment and quality control, has announced the availability of the NCS Exterior Fan Deck, a comprehensive colour tool designed specifically for outdoor environments.

Comprising 322 carefully selected colours, the Fan Deck is tailored for professionals working across architecture, landscaping, property development, and exterior product manufacturing.

Dorking UK – August 2026  – The FESPA Foundation has announced a landmark initiative to unite the global print community under a shared commitment to education, sustainability, and meaningful social impact.

Guided by its "Print for Good" principle, the Foundation is calling on industry stakeholders worldwide to contribute to a movement that positions print as a force for lasting, positive change.

Telford, UK – August 2026 – China Print Supplies UK Ltd today features the availability of the Graphtec CE8000-130 1300mm Vinyl Cutter Plotter, a high-performance cutting solution designed to meet the demands of the sublimation, sign writing, and sticker and label creation markets.

Priced at £3,495.00 + VAT and backed by a one-year warranty, the CE8000-130 represents a significant step forward in cost-effective cutting plotter technology.

Gaziantep, Turkey – August 2026  – Zimmer Austria, in partnership with ERA, is continuing its installation of a Colaris machine at Plato Halı, one of Turkey's leading carpet manufacturers.

This marks the 13th Colaris machine to be installed in Gaziantep, with mass production expected to commence shortly.

Following its successful market launch at the beginning of the year, Felix Schoeller has now received the 2026 Pinnacle Award for RubyPaper in the “Technology” category.

Each year, the PRINTING United Alliance presents the award to pioneering innovations in the printing industry.

This year, a total of 154 entries from 54 companies were submitted for the Pinnacle Award.

Felix Schoeller is one of just 15 companies that entered the competition with a product for the first time and received an award straight away.

North Bergen – NJ – August 2026 – Roland DG Europe has announced that Coach USA's Perfect Body successfully produced 25 FIFA World Cup bus wraps using the TrueVis XP-640 wide-format printer, running operations up to 16 hours a day during one of the company's most demanding production seasons to date

Greentex, a leading innovator in sustainable printed fabrics, has announced its participation in Printing United 2026, taking place from 23 to 25 September at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Building on the momentum of last year's event, Greentex will debut an immersive booth concept themed "Garden Casino," offering attendees a distinctive way to explore the company's latest fabric collections.

New York, NY – August 2026  – X-Rite Pantone, the global authority in colour standards and colour science, and the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), a global leader in creative education and part of the State University of New York (SUNY), have announced a strategic partnership to advance colour education and digital innovation across the apparel, footwear, soft goods, and textile industries

‍ St Laurent – Quebec – August 2026 – Inkcups, a leading manufacturer of printing equipment and inks, has published a new customer success story featuring Spector & Co, a prominent promotional products supplier.

The case study highlights how Inkcups' direct-to-object (DTO) printing technology is enabling Spector & Co to meet the growing demand for premium, retail-inspired promotional products.

Altrincham – Cheshire – August 2026 – Friedmans, a leading fabric printing specialist today festures its new Printed Solids service, designed to help garment makers achieve perfectly coordinated fabrics across a range of bases.

The service addresses one of the most persistent challenges in garment construction: matching plain fabrics, such as nylon, with coordinating stretch nets and other materials.

Las Vegas, NV – August 2026 – Durst Graphics has announced its participation in PRINTING United Expo 2026, taking place from 23–25 September in Las Vegas.

The company will use the event to present its latest advances in digital printing, software, and finishing solutions across multiple booths in partnership with key industry players.

Visitors can find Durst Group at Booth C1614, where the P5 Series will be on live display.

The showcase will highlight the practical applications of three flagship systems: the P5 350 CORE, the P5 350 HS, and the P5 350 HSR —

Lewisville Tx – August 2026 – Antigro Designer has announced the successful integration of its Sticker Builder tool into the Decals On Demand product page, operated by KRP Group USA.

The integration eliminates the need for customers to leave the Shopify storefront or engage in lengthy email exchanges, streamlining the entire custom decal ordering process into three simple steps.

Rochester, N.Y. — August 13, 2026 — Rochester Software Associates (RSA), a leading provider of workflow automation, web-to-print, and output management solutions, has announced its participation in PRINTING United Expo 2026.

Taking place September 23–25 in Las Vegas, the event will serve as the stage for RSA to showcase the latest releases of its flagship WebCRD® and QDirect® software platforms.

RSA will join more than 800 exhibitors and printing and graphic arts professionals from around the world at the expo.

Birmingham, UK – August 2026  – Epson UK & Ireland has announced its sponsorship of the inaugural Print Award for Best Wide Format Project at this year's The Print Show, taking place at the NEC Birmingham from 29 September to 1 October 2026.

The new award category recognises excellence in wide format print and reflects the growing importance of this segment within the broader print industry.

Frankfurt, Germany – 4 August 2026 – Heimtextil, the world's leading international trade fair for home and contract textiles, has announced the launch of 'Comfort & Connect', a new dedicated area for high-quality bed, bath and lifestyle collections.

Located in the foyer of Hall 5.1, the space will serve as a central meeting point for established brands, returning exhibitors and international buyers.

The new area marks the second targeted expansion of Heimtextil's Bed, Bath & Living offering, following the success of the 'Sleep & Meet' format.

Dorking – UK – August  2026 – The FESPA Awards 2027 are set to open for entries, inviting print and signage professionals from around the world to showcase their finest work on the industry's most prestigious global stage.

 With an early bird deadline of 31 August 2026 and a final entry deadline of 2 December 2026, the call is clear: the time to prepare is now

London – UK – August 2026 – Vivid Technologies has announced that its flagship product, Razar, has been shortlisted in the Manufacturing category of the prestigious Stationers' Innovation Excellence Awards 2026.

The nomination recognises Razar as a standout example of forward-thinking innovation within the manufacturing sector.