Crewe, UK – July 2026 – Hybrid Services Ltd, the UK's leading Mimaki distributor, has announced two dedicated demonstration weeks at its Crewe showroom this August, giving businesses across the print industry the opportunity to explore the latest Mimaki technology firsthand.

Taking place from 3rd to 7th August and 17th to 21st August 2026, the August Demo Weeks are designed to help businesses make informed investment decisions by experiencing Mimaki's wide format print solutions in a hands-on, pressure-free environment.

Florida – July - 2026 – Agfa Inkjet Solutions has announced its return as a Keynote Sponsor of the 2026 Wide Format Summit, marking the sixth consecutive year the company has supported the industry's premier gathering.

The event is scheduled to take place from 27 to 29 July 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs, Florida.

Clay Cross – UK – July 2026 – Resolute highlights its new DTF Pneumatic Twin Platen Heat Press, a professional-grade heat press designed to help print shops increase output, improve consistency, and reduce downtime across high-volume production runs.

The machine's dual-platen design allows operators to prepare the next garment while the current one is being pressed, significantly reducing idle time and increasing throughput.

This makes it particularly well-suited to print shops running large direct-to-film (DTF) and transfer print operations, where speed and consistency are critical.

Mexico City, Mexico – July 2026 – FESPA Mexico, the premier event for the print and signage industry in Latin America, is set to take place from 10–12 September at Centro Citibanamex, Mexico City.

The event will bring together professionals, suppliers, and innovators from across the region to explore the latest technologies and trends shaping the future of print.

TOKYO, Japan, July 27, 2026 - Seiko Epson Corporation (TSE: 6724, "Epson") is proud to announce that its production facility, PT. Indonesia Epson Industry (IEI), has achieved Platinum recognition under the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Assessment Program (VAP), based on audits conducted by RBA-approved independent third-party firms.

This achievement underscores Epson's commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) within its global supply chain.

London, UK – July 2026  – The UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) has announced its participation at two of Asia's most prominent textile trade events: Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics (25–27 August 2026) and CINTE Techtextil China (1–3 September 2026).

The organisation will promote and support British companies across both shows, connecting international buyers, brands, and industry partners with the full breadth of UK textile expertise.

Kufstein – Austria – July 2026 – Zimmer Austria will exhibit at CAITME 2026, the Central Asian International Textile Machinery Exhibition, taking place from 8 to 10 September 2026 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

The company will be present at Pavilion 1, Booth B50, represented through its regional agent, Textile Technologies & Services LLC.

Munich, Germany – July 2026  – FESPA has announced that the European Sign Expo will return to Munich, Germany, from 6 to 9 April 2027.

The event will bring together signage and visual communication professionals from across Europe and beyond, providing a dedicated platform for the industry to connect, collaborate, and explore the latest innovations shaping the sector.

European Sign Expo is widely regarded as the continent's foremost event for the signage industry.

Reken – Germany - July 2026 – FabricVision GmbH, a leading supplier of high-performance textile materials, has announced that more than 50,000 metres of its Lumiprint backlit textile are currently held in stock across its European warehouses and available for immediate dispatch.

The announcement comes ahead of the busy summer season, a period during which material availability is often cited as a critical bottleneck for print and display professionals.

.Gistel – Belgium – July 2026 – Summa, a leading innovator in wide-format cutting solutions, has confirmed its participation in the Wide-Format Summit, hosted by the Printing United Alliance.

Now in its sixth year, the event brings together wide-format industry leaders from across the United States for strategic discussions, educational sessions, and one-on-one meetings designed to shape the future of the industry.

The Wide-Format Summit stands out as one of the most focused and collaborative events in the wide-format printing calendar.

São Paulo, Brazil – July 21^st 2026 – Sun Chemical will showcase its latest digital ink solutions at Febratex 2026, taking place from 18-21 August 2026 at Parque Vila Germânica, Santa Catarina, Blumenau, Brazil.

Visitors to booth 570, street 36, Hall 5 will have the opportunity to explore Sun Chemical’s comprehensive range of solutions designed to deliver outstanding performance, industry regulatory compliance and application versatility across the textile industry.

Central to this year's event is a renewed focus on the art of stand design and exhibition outfitting — a discipline that goes far beyond the construction of structures.

At Viscom, the role of the outfitter is recognised as a genuine value multiplier: a professional who interprets a company's vision, translates it into a spatial experience, and transforms brand identity into something visitors can see, feel, and remember.

In a world saturated with information and stimuli, standing out requires more than a compelling message — it demands a considered environment in which that message can breathe.

Leicestershire - July 2026 – Vivid Laminating Technologies Ltd has launched #wearevivid, a new brand campaign that offers an unprecedented look into the company's operations, technology, and vision for the future.

The campaign marks a significant moment for Vivid, capturing who the company is today while charting the course for what lies ahead.

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 : Bergamo, Italy – Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (EFI), through its subsidiary EFI Reggiani (Reggiani Macchine S.p.A.), together with Danitech Engineering and Solutions Srl (Italy) and Suzhou Danitech Intelligent Technology Co. Ltd (China), announces a multi-year license and manufacturing agreement covering the Mezzera and Jaeggli textile finishing machinery portfolio.

With the new HKS 4-S EL, KARL MAYER is introducing an innovation to the market that impresses in two ways: with outstanding speed and maximum flexibility.

This high-performance tricot machine for elastic and rigid applications has undergone fundamental technological advancements and is now entering the fray as a frontrunner.

With a speed of 2,500 rpm, the machine is currently the world’s fastest four-bar short-stroke machine in the WARP KNIT sector.

Oswestry – Shropshire – July 2026 – China Print Supplies UK Ltd has announced the latest addition to its wide-format printer portfolio: the Gongzheng HB18UV Pro Hybrid.

The 1.8m hybrid UV printer is engineered to handle both rigid boards and roll media on a single machine, offering print businesses a powerful new way to expand their production capabilities without investing in multiple devices.

The Gongzheng HB18UV Pro Hybrid is designed with versatility at its core.

Rochester, NY – July 2026: Durst Group has once again demonstrated its leadership and excellence in the print industry.

Together, Durst North America and Vanguard Digital Printing Systems were recognized as the most awarded organization for the fourth consecutive year, securing thirteen (13) PRINTING United Alliance Pinnacle Awards: nearly half of all output categories for 2026.

Southall – Middlesex – June 2026 – ivo TEXTILES has officially announced the successful installation of the Kornit Presto Max digital printer at its primary manufacturing facility.

This strategic operational upgrade represents a critical milestone in addressing the textile industry's urgent need for sustainable, ethical, and highly efficient production methods.

The advanced printing system is currently undergoing final setup and technical calibration, with full production capabilities expected shortly.

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LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. – July 16, 2026 – Epson today announced it has garnered three coveted PRINTING United Alliance 2026 Pinnacle Product Awards for its industrial professional printing solutions.

The Pinnacle Awards are the printing industry’s most prestigious honor, celebrating exceptional products and technologies that advance quality, capability and productivity.

Heimtextil 2027 once again brings together the global carpet industry in Frankfurt.

With a new structure, Carpets & Rugs responds directly to current market requirements and strengthens networking across purchasing and distribution channels.

The segment strategically integrates carpet suppliers into Heimtextil’s product segments, combining holistic interior concepts for specialist retailers, solutions for hospitality and contract projects, and offerings for the international volume business.