BRAMPTON , ONTARIO—

 The Colorado M-Traffic is a 1.6m (64-inch) roll-to-roll printer. It  is designed to produce regulated and non-regulated traffic signage, while it is equipped with new UVgel 540-R inks developed to meet traffic sign standards and safety regulations. The inks allow for seven key traffic colours using a CMYK inkset, to help traffic signage producers "achieve consistent and accurate output, when combined with appropriate materials and processing steps".

OFFENBACH, GERMANY.—

 Manroland Sheetfed has entered into a “creditor protection” form of insolvency proceedings, with the support of parent Langley Holdings.

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Roland DGA’s UV Direct-to-Film (DTF)  system makes it easy to create colourful, detailed, and durable pre-printed UV graphics that can be manually transferred to a vast array of three-dimensional objects, including oversized and irregularly shaped items. The process is a breeze, with just a few simple steps required. After the desired graphic is printed onto a print sheet, the user overlays the transfer film onto the graphic.

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 Koenig & Bauer has hit its 2025 targets, more than doubling operating EBIT to €36.6m on slightly higher group sales of just over €1.3bn. Under its new simplified reporting structure of two divisions, the Special & New Technologies arm grew sales by 6.8% to €596m, while the sheetfed-focused Paper & Packaging segment edged up 0.9% to €741.5m, with order intake in P&P remaining robust after a strong Drupa year.

TOKYO, JAPAN—

 Seiko Epson Corporation ("Epson") is launching the new T3200-U3-2 printhead as part of its PrecisionCore series to meet growing demand in the commercial and industrial digital printing market. The new printhead features a new structural design that allows ink to be heated up to 507.

CARROLLTON, TEXAS— 

FASTSIGNS has announced that the franchise has presented the Canadian Vendor of the Year Award to Grimco and ND Graphics at the 2026 Fastsigns International Convention in Charlotte, NC. The Fastsigns Vendor of the Year is selected by Fastsigns franchisees and is based on the integrity of business practices, product quality and having a long-term commitment to the Fastsigns network.

ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA—

 Printware has been acquired by Pillsman Partners and Peninsula Capital Partners.  Printware is a manufacturer and supplier of digital inkjet printing systems. Its flagship iJetColor presses are high-speed, full-colour systems that are ideal for short-run jobs. Printware’s presses,
software, and supplies allow commercial printers to profitably create

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 Qliq Innovation Inc. and PAR Print Group have merger, finalized in mid-January 2026. This union brings together large format, litho-offset, retail, and design print solutions to form a stronger, fully integrated print partner for clients across the industry. After years of collaboration, the leadership teams recognized the opportunity to unite operations, expand capabilities, and deliver efficiency, speed, and value.

OFFENBACH, GERMANY— 

Langley Holdings owner of Manroland Sheetfed is “considering its options” for the future of the loss-making Sheetfed Division, but has pledged continuing support for customers whatever route it decides to pursue. The printing machinery business lost €43.2m last year. Owner  Tony Langley said the Manroland Sheetfed business had “another difficult year with mounting losses”.

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK,—

 Xerox has announced a redesigned global Print go-to-market structure that unifies sales engagement and sharpens regional focus. It aims to position the company to reclaim market share and drive growth across key solution areas.  The model is built around a streamlined, integrated sales system that enables stronger client outcomes, reduced service costs, and increased sales efficiency while tapping into high-value opportunities in Print, IT Solutions, Digital Services, and Graphic Communications.