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.

9th July 2026 - CMYUK is set to make a major impact at The Print Show 2026, as it will occupy the largest stand in the UK trade show’s history.  

Now in its tenth anniversary year, the exhibition runs from 29 September to 1 October at the NEC, Birmingham.

The Print Show has become the UK print industry’s key annual event, bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, printers, sign-makers, and industry professionals to see new innovations, network, and access expert advice.

It runs alongside The Sign Show, a co-location event showcasing the latest and best in sign making.

Essen – Germany – July 2026 Epson has been named Red Dot: Design Team of the Year 2026, recognising the company’s design approach across its product portfolio.

The award will be marked at the Red Dot Award ceremony in Essen, Germany, on 7 July, followed by an exhibition at the Red Dot Design Museum that will run until 16 August and feature a selection of Epson products, including Red Dot award-winning designs.

The award places Epson’s design work on one of the industry’s most visible stages, highlighting how the company combines product performance, functionality and design.

Telford, UK – July 2026  – China Print Supplies UK Ltd (CPS), a leading provider of specialist printing equipment, has successfully installed the Dlican DLI-360UV-02 printer for Promo Trade Print, delivering a solution that the client says has fundamentally transformed its business operations.

The installation marks another example of CPS's commitment to providing tailored, expert-led guidance to customers navigating significant purchasing decisions in the print industry.

Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all solution, CPS Managing Director Scott Clutton worked closely with Promo Trade Print to understand its specific operational challenges and commercial opportunities before recommending the most suitable equipment.

Gent Belgium – July  2026 – Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems, a global leader in precision cutting technology, marks five years as a standalone company, reflecting on significant growth across its key segments: packaging, signage, and display.

Since its separation, Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems has remained steadfast in its commitment to developing technology that addresses the real-world needs of its customers.

The company has focused on delivering faster, more automated production systems, designed to support operators, relieve pressure on business owners, and enable teams to expand into new areas of work.

FESPA Middle East has announced that its 2027 edition will take place from 27–29 April 2027 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), marking a significant new chapter for the region’s leading exhibition dedicated to speciality print, signage, visual communication and textile decoration.

The announcement follows extensive consultation with industry stakeholders across the Middle East and North Africa, with the timing reflecting an understanding of current market conditions and the wider regional business landscape, to provide the specialist print and visual communications community with the opportunity to reunite, reconnect with suppliers, distributors and buyers, and explore the technologies, ideas and strategies shaping the future of the industry.

At Google Cloud AI Live Milano 2026, Mimaki’s direct-to-film (DTF) technology helped transform AI-generated designs into personalised T-shirts printed on demand

Artificial intelligence is changing the way ideas are created and digital print is changing how quickly those ideas can become real.

At Google Cloud AI Live Milano 2026, held at CityOval Milano, the two came together in a live personalisation experience powered by AI and enabled by Mimaki’s DTF technology.

For more than two decades, Ibrahim Fibres and Trützschler have grown side by side, driven by a shared ambition to continuously improve spinning performance, strengthen technology leadership and set new benchmarks in the textile industry.

Today, Ibrahim Fibres is a leading yarn and polyester staple fiber manufacturer in Pakistan.

The company operates the largest number of Trützschler cards in the country, with more than 200 machines running across its mills in Faisalabad, and plays an important role in one of Asia’s largest textile industries.

As part of its ongoing drive toward future oriented manufacturing, the company has now taken the next step by successfully integrating the latest generation of Trützschler carding technology: the TC 30Si, specifically designed for man‑made fiber applications.

Lambrate – Italia – July 8^th 2026  – Viscom, the leading trade fair for visual communication, has officially opened pre-registration for its 2026 edition, scheduled to take place on 28th and 29th October at the Allianz MiCo Milano.

Industry professionals and creatives are encouraged to secure their place at one of Europe's most anticipated events in the visual communications sector.

Pre-registration is open to all attendees, with several pathways available depending on how visitors choose to register.