Munich, Germany – June 2026 – PERFORMANCE DAYS, the leading sourcing and innovation platform for the functional textile industry, has announced a landmark expansion of its upcoming October edition.

Taking place on 13–14 October 2026 at Messe München, the event will span approximately 27,500 m² across three exhibition halls, welcoming more than 590 exhibitors from around the world — making it the most ambitious edition in the event's history.

The expansion reflects record demand from both exhibitors and visitors, as well as a rapidly growing international community committed to advancing the functional textile industry.

June 29^th 2026  – Vivid Laminating Technologies Ltd, a leading British manufacturer of cutting, creasing, and laminating solutions, has announced its support for NexGen Carbon Zero, a UK-based manufacturer of infrared heating systems for homes and buildings.

The collaboration marks a shared commitment to British innovation, sustainable manufacturing, and cutting-edge technology.

FREMONT, CA. June 29, 2026 – Fiery, LLC, the print industry’s leading innovator of digital front ends (DFEs) and workflow software, today announced that Micah Kornberg, Fiery’s Chief Financial and Operating Officer, has taken on the role of CEO at the company.

Kornberg, who has held senior positions at Fiery since 2011, takes on the role following the departure of Toby Weiss.

Epson UK & Ireland today features its SureColor SC-S Series, the next generation of eco solvent printers designed to meet the evolving demands of the signage and display solutions industry.

The new series comprises three models—the SC-S7100, SC-S8100, and SC-S9100—each engineered to deliver superior print quality, faster output, and greater precision for professional printing applications.

The SureColor SC-S Series has been developed to address the full spectrum of signage and display needs, from point-of-sale materials and back- and front-lit billboards to wallpaper and vehicle wraps.

24 Jun 2026 - Messe Frankfurt once again demonstrated the strength of its business model in financial year 2025.

Despite the fragile economic climate, sluggish global trade and geopolitical uncertainty, the Group generated sales of around €766 million and significantly improved its financial structure.

In the current financial year 2026, Messe Frankfurt continues on its successful course with strong brands, international growth, and investments in digital and sustainable transformation.

Telford, UK – June 2026 – China Print Supplies UK Ltd today features the Kartech GK Series (Gear Type), a precision flatbed cutter engineered to deliver high-speed accuracy and consistency across a wide range of substrates and applications.

This machine marks a significant advancement in finishing technology for businesses seeking reliable, industrial-scale production.

London, UK – June 2026 – Graduate Fashion Foundation has today announced the release of its latest Job Round Up, a curated collection of career opportunities designed to connect emerging talent with some of the fashion industry's most respected brands.

This month's edition features roles across design, buying, merchandising, marketing, copywriting, visual experience and more.

The latest round up showcases vacancies from a impressive line-up of leading names, including Speedo, ASOS.com, Mulberry England, Fenwick, New Look and JMC Costumes.

London, UK – June 2026 – ARTS THREAD is delighted to announce that Alina Gamboa, VP Head of Design at Polo & RLX Men's (Ralph Lauren), has joined the judging panel for the Global Creative Graduate Showcase 2026, presented in collaboration with Google Arts & Culture.

Gamboa will lend her expertise to the Fashion, Accessories and Textiles categories.

June 2026 – Brother today highlighted the DTRX system, a complete direct-to-film (DTF) printing solution that combines 32-inch roll-to-roll printing, integrated powder application, and built-in curing within a single, seamless system.

The DTRX is designed to replace the patchwork of mismatched equipment that has long defined DTF production, giving businesses a streamlined path to consistent, production-ready transfers

Leicester, UK – June 2026 – VeriVide Limited, a leading authority in colour assessment technology, today features the integration of two of its most advanced colour management tools, VisionView and DigiEye.

Together, these solutions deliver unprecedented colour control and visual accuracy, even on surfaces that have traditionally proven difficult to analyse.

The combined offering addresses a long-standing challenge across colour-critical industries: achieving consistent, reliable colour measurement on complex, irregular, or non-uniform surfaces.

Leicestershire - June 2026 – Diamond Digital Print Limited founder Gary Norris visited the Vivid Laminating Technologies Ltd showroom today to consider adding to the company's growing collection of Vivid machinery.

The investment includes the Matrix, Easymount, Veloblade Volta 64, and Veloblade Volta 69 systems, as Diamond Digital continues to strengthen its position as a one-stop print shop committed to delivering exceptional quality and service.

The move reflects Diamond Digital's ongoing commitment to staying ahead of industry trends and investing in the latest technology.

Shawnee, KS, USA | June 25, 2026: : Nazdar, a leading manufacturer and distributor of screen printing, wide format digital & flexographic inks world-wide—announced today that the company has acquired FUJIFILM’s U.S., Canada, and Latin America screen and flexographic ink business—through a sale and licensing arrangement. 

Transition activities began on June 24th, with transition targeted for completion by July 13th. 

This investment strengthens Nazdar’s long‑standing commitment to the screen and flexographic/narrow web markets and expands the company’s capabilities across product performance, regulatory support, and technical services. 

25th June 2026 CMYUK, the UK’s leading independent supplier of digital wide-format print production technology and materials, has announced a new strategic agreement with Liyu England, headed by Eddie Tucker, managing director.

Under the agreement, Liyu England becomes CMYUK’s first UK agent, representing both its production technology and materials portfolio. 

Las Vegas, NV – June 2026  – EFI, a global leader in digital print technology, today announced its participation in PRINTING United Expo 2026, where it will demonstrate how print businesses can move faster, print smarter, and expand into higher-value opportunities.

EFI will welcome visitors at booth C2115 at the Las Vegas Convention Center from 23 to 25 September 2026.

Clay Cross – UK – June 2026 – Resolute DTF highlights its R-JET PRO DTF™ Mini, a compact direct-to-film printer engineered for start-ups, small studios and growing garment decorators who need genuine DTF production without the demands of a full-size line.

The Mini answers a clear need in the garment decoration market: serious output in a small footprint.

Designed for businesses outgrowing heat transfers or entry-level kit but not yet ready to invest in a full production line, it offers a practical and accessible step up.

Gloucester - June 2026 - Full-service signage and graphics specialist Blue Sky Signs has expanded its application offering following the installation of a Mimaki UCJV330-160 print-and-cut UV-LED inkjet printer from Soyang Europe.

By combining Mimaki’s advanced print capabilities with Soyang’s extensive portfolio of specialist media, the company is now able to deliver a wider range of creative and premium-finish graphics solutions.

X-Rite Pantone, the global authority in color standards and color science, announced that MSI’s new PRO MAX Series displays have achieved both Pantone Validated™ and Pantone SkinTone™ Validated status, providing creators, designers, photographers, and multimedia professionals with confidence that colors and skin tones are faithfully represented on screen.

The flagship PRO MAX 271UPXW12G combines 4th-generation QD-OLED technology, 4K resolution, and wide color gamut coverage to support color-critical creative workflows.

Designed to meet the demands of creators, the display delivers vibrant color that meets Pantone's rigorous validation standards.

Hamamatsu, Japan, June 24, 2026 – Roland DG Corporation, the world’s leading provider of digital printing solutions, today announced the launch of the VersaStudio BY2-20, a compact Direct-To-Film (DTF) printer designed to deliver consistent, high-quality apparel production with confidence.

Built for real-world use, the BY2-20 combines professional print performance with an integrated, production-ready workflow that simplifies operations and enables users to produce reliable results, day after day.

Philadelphia, PA — June 2026  — PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, today announced the winners of its 2026 Pinnacle Awards programme.

The prestigious awards honour the innovations and technologies redefining what is possible in print, with many of the winning products set to be celebrated at PRINTING United Expo 2026 this September 23-25 in Las Vegas.

The Pinnacle Awards represent the industry's largest and most respected competition for print-related technology and products.

Founded on a moment of last-minute ingenuity, The Wee Rhubarb Gift Co Ltd has grown from a Scottish spare room into a thriving, multi-faceted business supplying crafters, small businesses and event professionals across the UK.

Now, just a year after launching, the company has expanded again with the introduction of TWR Acrylic – a specialist premium acrylic sheet supplier created after identifying a clear gap in the UK market. Investment in the latest Mimaki print hardware is enabling the business to add new products and services to an already impressive offering.