Zoetermeer - Netherlands - October 2026 – Papergraphics has announced that its Netherlands branch is now an accredited partner for Canon printers, bringing the acclaimed GP and PRO series to Dutch customers for the first time.

The accreditation builds on Papergraphics' long-standing Canon partnership in the UK, extending the same calibre of large-format printing hardware to the Dutch market.

Neuss – Germany – October 2026 – B-FLEX Italia has announced a partnership with Epson Deutschland GmbH to showcase the future of direct-to-film printing at the Epson Production Days event in October.

The collaboration will bring B-FLEX's DTF film and hot-melt powder together with Epson's SureColor G9000 printer in live, twin-roll demonstrations designed to show how materials and machinery combine to maximise both quality and output in real production settings

Las Vegas – NV – October 2026 – Greentex, a leading supplier of sustainable textiles for apparel, home goods and sportswear, successfully concluded its participation at Printing United 2026, where the company connected with customers, partners and industry professionals to showcase its latest eco-conscious fabric solutions.

The event brought together key players across the printing and textile industries, offering Greentex the opportunity to demonstrate how sustainable materials can meet the rigorous demands of modern digital printing and textile customisation.

Attendees had the chance to see live demonstrations of Greentex's fabric offerings, including its recycled polyester and BCI cotton ranges, both designed to reduce environmental impact without compromising on performance or quality.

Birmingham – UK – October 2026 – China Print Supplies UK Ltd has concluded a successful three-day exhibition at The Sign Show, where the company showcased its latest range of printers, cutting tables, and equipment bundles to industry professionals and visitors.

Throughout the event, the China Print Supplies UK team engaged with attendees, delivered live demonstrations of its machinery, and discussed how its growing product range can help signage and print businesses stay ahead in an increasingly competitive and sustainability-conscious market.

“We were thrilled with the turnout and engagement at this year's Sign Show. Conversations with visitors reinforced the direction we're taking as a business — one that puts innovation and responsible manufacturing at the forefront," said China Print Supplies UK Ltd.

Dorking – UK – October 2026 – FESPA has announced that its 2027 edition in Munich will bring together five specialist events into a single destination, offering exhibitors an unprecedented opportunity to reach audiences spanning print, signage, merchandising, wrapping and textiles.

The consolidated event reflects the increasingly interconnected nature of the speciality print and signage industries, where brands and suppliers are seeking more efficient ways to engage with buyers across multiple disciplines.

By combining five dedicated events, FESPA 2027 will enable exhibitors to showcase their offerings to a broader and more diverse audience, all within one venue

Leicester, UK – October 2026 – De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) will open a landmark exhibition celebrating the work of fashion icon Dame Zandra Rhodes, following her decision to donate a significant part of her personal archive to the university.

Zandra Rhodes: Archive Unfolded will showcase highlights from a donation spanning six decades of Rhodes' career, from 1964 to 2025, featuring thousands of objects including licensed work, press cuttings, film, opera material and colour transparencies.

The gift follows Dame Zandra's Honorary Doctorate of the Arts from DMU in 2023, when she announced her intention to place a key part of her archive with the university's Special Collections.

London, UK – September 2026 – ARTS THREAD hosted an in-person judging event for its Global Creative Graduate Showcase at the Zaha Hadid Gallery, Barbican, bringing together industry judges to evaluate the next generation of creative talent.

The event also marked the introduction of the ARTS THREAD Vault, a new initiative set to shape how creative work is archived and accessed.

The gathering reflects ARTS THREAD's ongoing commitment to supporting emerging creatives as they transition from education into industry, while also advancing the infrastructure that underpins creative recognition and opportunity on a global scale.

SOUTH NORMANTON, UK – October 2026 – Sun Chemical has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable innovation with the continued development of its Streamline™ aqueous ink solutions, as the graphics industry accelerates its transition towards water-based technology.

The shift comes amid rising demand for printing solutions that reduce volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, minimise odour, and deliver vibrant, high-performance colour

Madrid, Spain – October 2026  – Roland DG, a global leader in digital printing and visual communication technology, is looking forward to its participation in C!Print Madrid 2027, taking place from 12 to 14 January 2027.

The company will present its evolving ecosystem of printing, automation, and branding solutions under its new positioning, "Make Your Mark," reflecting a shift from machine supplier to value-creation partner for brands and professionals across Europe.

Leicester, UK – October 2026 – VeriVide Limited, a leading provider of colour assessment and quality control solutions, today announced that it will take to the stage at the AATCC International Summit in Wilmington, United States, to present on the evolving landscape of colour evaluation technology.

Stephen Tongue and Chris Hipps, representing VeriVide, will deliver a session titled "Evolution of Visual and Digital Evaluation Tools for Color Assessment, Fastness Grading, and Stain Analysis."

The presentation will examine how colour evaluation practices have developed over time, exploring the enduring role of visual assessment alongside the growing adoption of digital tools for fastness grading and stain analysis.

October 1^st 2026– Soyang Europe has announced the appointment of Colin Werrett as Senior Business Development Manager within its Hardware Team.

The appointment reflects Soyang's continued commitment to strengthening its expertise as the business scales to meet the evolving demands of the print and graphics industry.

Werrett brings 32 years of experience in print and graphics to the role, joining at a pivotal moment as Soyang continues to expand its Hardware division.

He will report directly to Andy Webb, Commercial Director, and will work closely with the wider Hardware Team to drive business development and support the company's growth strategy.

Mönchengladbach - Germany – October 2026 – Trützschler Card Clothing (TCC) has expanded its regional service network across Peru, Colombia and Ecuador, giving customers in the Andean region direct access to faster support, shorter lead times and local technical expertise.

The move underscores Trützschler's long-term commitment to the textile and nonwovens industries of South America, strengthening its presence in markets where quality and productivity remain top priorities

Birmingham, UK – October 1^st 2026  – Vivid Laminating Technologies Ltd has announced the sale of a 3.2m Veloblade Nexus to GES – Global Experience Specialists, sealed on the final day of The Print Show at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC).

The machine will be delivered to GES's site, located less than a mile from the show, tomorrow.

The sale marks the fourth Veloblade Nexus purchased by GES, underscoring the company's continued confidence in Vivid's laminating and finishing technology as it scales its large-format print operations.

HP has launched the HP Latex R530 AI Printer, the first compact, all-in-one rigid and flexible large-format printer powered by cloud and edge AI.

Designed to transform production environments, the new printer aims to help businesses simplify operations and grow profits through intelligent automation.

The HP Latex R530 AI Printer brings together intelligence at both the printer level and across the broader workflow.

By embedding AI capabilities directly into the device and connecting it to cloud-based tools, HP says the printer is built to reduce manual decision-making and support more predictable, consistent results for print operators.

Manchester, UK – September 2026  – Source Fashion, Fashion-Enter and the Apparel and Textile Manufacturers' Forum (ATMF) have announced the launch of Made in Manchester & Regions, a new roadshow event bringing together brands, retailers and UK manufacturers to build the commercial case for localised production.

The event will take place at Manchester Hall on 4 November 2026, and is free to attend.

The first in a new programme of regional roadshows, Made in Manchester & Regions will give buyers, brands and retailers the opportunity to meet UK manufacturers, explore local production capabilities, and consider how sourcing closer to home could benefit their businesses.

Industry stakeholders will also come together to address the future of UK manufacturing and identify practical steps to strengthen the sector

Birmingham – September 2026 – Epson UK on Day Two of The Print Show, where the company is showcasing a range of print technologies, including its new SureColor V4000 UV Flatbed printer. T

he event provides a platform for Epson to demonstrate the growing capabilities of UV print alongside its established textile solutions.

Epson UK's presence at The Print Show highlights the company's continued investment in expanding its product range beyond textile printing, into high-quality UV flatbed technology.

 The SureColor V4000 has been designed to deliver sharp, vibrant results across a variety of substrates, reinforcing Epson's commitment to versatility and innovation across the print industry.

Frankfurt am Main, Germany – 30 September 2026 – Heimtextil has announced that architect and designer Patricia Urquiola will once again bring her distinctive vision to the Trend Space at Heimtextil 2027, marking the third consecutive year of her collaboration with the fair.

Building on her acclaimed "Bambi" sculpture, Urquiola will unveil two new pieces created specifically for the 2027 edition, expanding her hybrid silver creature into a family of three.

The presentation forms part of the Heimtextil Trends 27/28, "Home-Maxxing – The Performance of Everyday Living", curated by Alcova, and will be on display in the Trend Space from 12 to 15 January 2027

Birmingham, UK – 29 September 2026 – Agfa Inkjet Solutions today opened three days of exhibiting at The Print Show 2026, held at the NEC Birmingham, where the company is demonstrating a complete wide-format production environment designed to boost productivity, efficiency, and application versatility for print businesses.

Visitors to Stand P510 in Hall 1 can see the Anapurna Cierva H3200 in action, seamlessly switching between rigid and roll media

Birmingham – UK – September 2026 – Hybrid Services Ltd, the official Mimaki distributor for the UK and Ireland, has today announced the launch of the new Mimaki UJF200-6042, a UV flatbed printer designed to elevate personalisation and custom printing to new levels of quality and efficiency.

The announcement was made at The Print Show 2026, where the printer is now on display at Stand P400.

Hanover, Germany – September 2026 – ColorGATE, a global provider of colour management and RIP software for digital printing, is reminding print producers of the importance of safeguarding their production environments against unexpected technical issues, device challenges, and downtime.

The company is highlighting its Value Pack programme, an annual software maintenance and support agreement designed to keep printing workflows running smoothly.