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Offset Is Still a Star in a Digital World

Offset Is Still a Star in a Digital World

Digital printing technology is a rising star in the printing industry, however, print production has continued to demand a varied cast.

Aug 12, 2026
Custom Sign Franchise Expansions: FASTSIGNS is Significantly Expanding in New York | Trend Hunter

Custom Sign Franchise Expansions: FASTSIGNS is Significantly Expanding in New York | Trend Hunter

FASTSIGNS, a prominent franchise in the custom signs and visual communications sector, is executing a significant expansion within the New York City market…

Aug 12, 2026
The Wider View: Indicators of Wide-format’s Path Forward

The Wider View: Indicators of Wide-format’s Path Forward

Dan Marx, content director of Wide-format Impressions , examines the trends shaping the future of wide-format printing. He explores the growing influence of automation, AI, market convergence, finishing innovation, and sustainability.

Aug 12, 2026
Ultimate Tech Releases New Orange Paper to Help Wide Format and Signage Producers Reduce Production Pain Points - WhatTheyThink

Ultimate Tech Releases New Orange Paper to Help Wide Format and Signage Producers Reduce Production Pain Points - WhatTheyThink

Ultimate Tech Releases New Orange Paper to Help Wide Format and Signage Producers Reduce Production Pain Points

Aug 11, 2026
Roland DG Europe's TrueVis XP-640 Powers Coach USA's Perfect Body Through FIFA World Cup Production Sprint — TEXINTEL

Roland DG Europe's TrueVis XP-640 Powers Coach USA's Perfect Body Through FIFA World Cup Production Sprint — TEXINTEL

North Bergen – NJ – August 2026 – Roland DG Europe has announced that Coach USA's Perfect Body successfully produced 25 FIFA World Cup bus wraps using the TrueVis XP-640 wide-format printer, running operations up to 16 hours a day during one of the company's most demanding…

Aug 11, 2026
Global digital signage market to hit $16.7B by 2032 | Digital Signage Today

Global digital signage market to hit $16.7B by 2032 | Digital Signage Today

The global digital signage market, which was valued at $12.01 billion in 2025, is projected to hit $16.76 billion by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 5.0% during the forecast period 2026-2032, according to data from QYResearch Inc.

Aug 11, 2026
Buying and Building a Label Converting Platform

Buying and Building a Label Converting Platform

Thomas Blaige examines the first two stages of the label M&A lifecycle – Stage 1, buying a platform, and Stage 2, building it through add-on acquisitions.

Aug 11, 2026
Large Format Printing for Business: Applications and ROI | Large Format Printing & Event Graphics

Large Format Printing for Business: Applications and ROI | Large Format Printing & Event Graphics

Large format printing turns walls, windows, and trade show booths into high-impact marketing. See the business applications, materials, and ROI that matter.

Aug 11, 2026
The FESPA Awards 2027 Open for Entries ─ Celebrating Excellence in Print and Signage — TEXINTEL

The FESPA Awards 2027 Open for Entries ─ Celebrating Excellence in Print and Signage — TEXINTEL

Dorking – UK – August 2026 – The FESPA Awards 2027 are set to open for entries, inviting print and signage professionals from around the world to showcase their finest work on the industry's most prestigious global stage. With an early bird deadline of 31 August 2026 and a…

Aug 10, 2026