December 2025 – Agfa has been announced as a winner of the prestigious 2025 EDP Awards, securing top honours for its innovative Tauro MAX Bots.

This advanced robotic system, designed to fully automate the loading and unloading processes for Jeti Tauro printers, marks a significant leap forward in the large-format printing industry.

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Mimaki Europe will return to Heimtextil (Frankfurt, 13–16 January 2026, Hall 3.0 Stand A97) with a renewed focus on material versatility and simplified textile production.

At the exhibition, the company will present TRAPIS, its innovative pigment transfer printing system that enables manufacturers to print on a wide range of fabrics using a single ink set – ranging from natural fibres to blended and synthetic fabrics.

Designed for easy, compact and cost-efficient operation, TRAPIS removes traditional barriers to digital textile printing, while also offering the added benefit of drastically reduced water use compared to conventional processes.

FESPA CEO, Neil Felton has been awarded with the 2025 Girls Who Print Ally Award for his leadership of the FESPA Foundation, an initiative that was launch earlier this year to demonstrate ‘Print For Good’.

The FESPA Foundation galvanises exhibiting companies at its exhibitions to produce printed educational resources for schools across South Africa and other underserved communities.

The Girls Who Print Ally Award recognises Felton for leveraging the power of print to create a positive impact and safer learning environments in underserved communities – all while inspiring the global print community.

Kornit Digital, a worldwide market leader in sustainable, on-demand digital fashion and textile production technologies, has successfully demonstrated its advanced capabilities in neon and glow-in-the-dark printing at ITMA Asia 2025.

The showcase highlighted the company's ability to maintain exceptional colour consistency and precise deposition across a diverse range of fabric types, setting a new standard for high-intensity visual effects in the textile industry.

DUBLIN, Ireland – December 2025  – digitalprint.ie, a leading specialist in the Irish digital printing equipment sector, has announced the successful installation of an Epson S80600 eco-solvent printer at Sapphire Signs in County Kerry.

This acquisition marks a significant technological advancement for the Kerry-based signage company, positioning them to meet increasing market demands for high-fidelity colour reproduction and rapid turnaround times.

December 2025 – RUDOLF, a global leader in textile chemistry, has announced a significant advancement in its sustainability strategy with the implementation of comprehensive Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculations.

By establishing a transparent framework for measuring greenhouse gas emissions, the company is positioning itself at the forefront of the textile industry's transition toward a low-carbon future.

The Product Carbon Footprint serves as a critical metric for understanding the environmental impact of textile chemical solutions.

December 2025 – Brother Industrial EMEA has officially announced a significant upgrade to its printing ecosystem, revealing that its Latex Wide Format Printer range now supports the latest VersaWorks 7 software.

This strategic update is set to unlock enhanced performance capabilities and streamline workflow efficiency for print professionals across the region, reinforcing the company's commitment to delivering forward-thinking industrial solutions.

Lancashire, UK – December 2025 – Soyang Europe, a leading manufacturer and distributor of digitally printable wide-format media and surface coverings, has been recognised by FESPA UK with the prestigious Waste Accreditation Champion Award 2025.

This accolade highlights the company’s significant strides in tightening waste streams, improving recycling processes, and reducing environmental impact across its product range

London 2025 – Ian Krebs, a Master’s graduate from the Swedish School of Textiles, has been announced as the winner of the prestigious Arts Thread 2025 Textiles Knit/Weave Award.

Recognised for a forward-thinking approach that marries traditional craftsmanship with digital technology, Krebs’ winning project challenges the fashion industry’s perception of standard materials by reimagining jersey as a dynamic, sculptural medium.

The award-winning project investigates the latent potential of machine-made tubular knits, transforming a fabric typically regarded as utilitarian and plain into complex, expressive garments.

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London December 2025 : The UK Fashion and Trade Association reports that From 1 January 2026, France will abolish Regime 42 (Customs Procedure Code 4200) for non-EU companies.

While official details have yet to emerge, this change will affect UK companies using France, particularly Calais, as their customs clearance entry point into the EU

London, UK – December 2025 – The British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF) has reinforced its commitment to supporting the resilience of the UK print industry by spotlighting the unique benefits available through its partnership with Howden.

Recognizing that unexpected challenges are an inevitable aspect of the commercial landscape, the federation is promoting a print-specific insurance solution designed to reward safe and careful operations through low-claim rebates.

In a forward-thinking move to align financial protection with operational excellence, BPIF members utilizing Howden’s specialised insurance can now benefit from a structure that incentivises safety.

The low-claim rebate feature offers businesses the opportunity to receive funds back upon the renewal of their policy, provided they maintain a record of safe operations.

December 2025 – Fotoba International Srl, a leader in finishing solutions for the wide-format printing industry, has announced it will be showcasing its latest cutting and rewinding technology at Heimtextil 2026.

The presentation will feature the XLA 320 and XLA 170 automatic cutters, alongside the REW 162 coreless rewinder, highlighting significant advancements in the production of seamless wall coverings and digitally printed wallpapers.

These innovative solutions are designed to meet the growing demand for automated, high-precision finishing in the interior design and décor sector.

December 2025  – FESPA has officially announced the final countdown to FESPA Middle East 2026, with just one month remaining until the doors open to the region's most anticipated event for the printing and signage industries.

As the premier platform for innovation in the Middle East, the exhibition promises to unite professionals, industry leaders, and technological pioneers to shape the future of print and visual communications.

Epson Europe has released its FY24/25 ESG/Sustainability Report, highlighting significant milestones in its sustainability journey, including external validation of its decarbonisation pathway underscoring the company’s serious commitment to achieving net zero by 2050.

This recognition sets Epson apart, demonstrating focused action and transparent accountability in creating measurable environmental impact.

Edmund Bell, a leading global supplier of premium decorative fabrics, has announced its participation in Heimtextil 2026 from January 13^th to 16^th 2026 at Frankfurt am Main.

The company will present its extensive range of blackouts, dimouts, sheers, wovens, prints, and upholstery fabrics alongside exclusive previews of upcoming innovations.

The company specialises in providing bespoke design and contract print solutions tailored to the hospitality, cruise, healthcare, education, and workplace sectors

December 2025  : At C!Print Lyon 2026 (3rd - 5th February 2026, Lyon Eurexpo), Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (PCS) will demonstrate how its leading digital cutting solutions and expert business support combine to help its customers prepare for the future.

On stand 2P30, visitors to the Kongsberg PCS stand will see the Kongsberg C series, a compact yet powerful digital cutting table designed to help customers expand their possibilities.

SOUTH NORMANTON, UK – 11^th December 2025 – Sun Chemical has released its fifteenth annual Sustainability Report, underscoring the company’s continued progress toward advancing circular product innovation and fostering industry collaboration for a more sustainable future.

The report details Sun Chemical’s ongoing efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve net carbon neutrality by 2050; Sun Chemical is 86% of the way to achieving its 2030 target.

Sun Chemical continues to demonstrate measurable progress driven by its “five Rs” framework—Reuse, Reduce, Renew, Recycle and Redesign—which guides sustainable innovation across its global operations, products and partnerships.

December 2025  – Nova Chrome UK has announced the immediate availability of its December 2025 collection of dye sublimation blanks.

This new range arrives strategically in time for the peak festive retail period and the approaching New Year, offering businesses and creators fresh opportunities for personalized gifting and corporate branding.

London, UK – December 2025 – Fashion-Enter Ltd, a leading ethical garment manufacturer and skills training provider, today welcomed Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy MP to its North London headquarters.

The visit highlighted the critical importance of supporting the UK’s domestic textile and apparel manufacturing sector and advocating for public contracts to be awarded to British factories.

Thursday, December 11, 2025 : Caldera made a significant announcement at Printing United 2025 in Orlando, Florida, capturing the attention of customers, partners, and competitors alike:

A comprehensive restructuring of its software portfolio aimed at modern print businesses that simplify choices, support scalability, and better reflect their needs.