Co-developed with Memjet and originally presented as a concept (Project Velocity) at Drupa 2012, the device has since been fine-tuned, according to Canon, which claimed it “closes the gap between digital inkjet and offset technology”. The ColorWave 900 uses Memjet printheads and has a print resolution of 1600dpi. It is able to deliver 3.4bn 1.2picolitre ink droplets per second, with a maximum print speed of 1,100m2/h. The ColorWave 900 is more than four times as fast as Océ’s next quickest wide-format printer, the ColorWave 650. The device has a 42in (106cm) print width and the capacity for six 200m media rolls, giving it a total input capacity of 1,200m. According to the manufacturer the ColorWave will suit point-of-sale, exhibition and trade show displays, floor displays and technical drawings and maps. European production print group director, display graphic systems, Bart Geraads said the device put print service providers “at the “vanguard of wide format printing”. The ColorWave 900 is available to order now with delivery by the end of the year....

David Gilbert and Simon Girling from BDO were appointed as joint administrators yesterday (26 June). The 267-employee business had been in a state of limbo for more than a month. Attempts by its management to rescue the business via a CVA deal crumbled last week. The formal move into administration will at least mean that employees who were also left up in the air will now have the necessary legal formalities to claim redundancy and other payments from the state. BDO is now attempting to sell the company’s assets in situ, according to a statement from Girling, who said: “Regrettably, it has not been possible for MPG Printgroup to avoid administration, nor to preserve the business as a going concern. “Our objective as administrators will be to secure sales of its state of the art printing equipment, ideally in-situ, and to maximise recoveries for the Company’s creditors. Suppliers or customers with any queries should contact my team for further information.” Any hopes of resurrecting the business appear slight. Gerald White, managing director at book printer Berforts, described the five-week delay since the group effectively ceased trading as “the biggest cock-up since the Titanic went down”. “There are no customers, and no staff. I can’t see how there’s any business left. If they’d tried to sell it in the first week maybe there’d have been a chance, but there’s no chance now,” White said. PrintWeek understands there is interest in the King’s Lynn equipment, and that a deal could be done by the end of the week. CPI, St Ives and Berforts have been mooted as possible buyers for some of MPG’s kit. Most of the group’s newest equipment is owned by finance providers. MPG had sites in Bodmin, Cambridge and King’s Lynn. It appears that the group, which had turnover of circa £24m, over-extended after embarking on an ambitious expansion plan that included a major investment in digital production kit from HP, Kodak, Timsons and Kolbus at King’s Lynn and a new site in Cambridge set up on the back of a deal with Cambridge University Press....

Co-developed with Memjet and originally presented as a concept (Project Velocity) at Drupa 2012, the device has since been fine-tuned, according to Canon, which claimed it “closes the gap between digital inkjet and offset technology”. The ColorWave 900 uses Memjet printheads and has a print resolution of 1600dpi. It is able to deliver 3.4bn 1.2picolitre ink droplets per second, with a maximum print speed of 1,100m2/h. The ColorWave 900 is more than four times as fast as Océ’s next quickest wide-format printer, the ColorWave 650. The device has a 42in (106cm) print width and the capacity for six 200m media rolls, giving it a total input capacity of 1,200m. According to the manufacturer the ColorWave will suit point-of-sale, exhibition and trade show displays, floor displays and technical drawings and maps. European production print group director, display graphic systems, Bart Geraads said the device put print service providers “at the “vanguard of wide format printing”. The ColorWave 900 is available to order now with delivery by the end of the year....

IPIA members vote in four categories – best trade manufacturer, print manager/distributor, associate, personality of the year (all winners are listed below). Intermarketing Agency managing partner Jamie Allan said the award showed his team’s consistency in “expertise, passion and service”. Marketing manager Alison Reid said: “Clients and suppliers vote for winners: it’s a very good accolade. You might say it’s a given we always make sure clients are happy with our work, but sometimes in the agency world it can get so hectic that one doesn’t necessarily invite feedback. We do it on an ongoing basis.” Liaison’s team in Headingley, Leeds, includes account manager Alicia Rawlings, account executive Matt Halligan, head of print Tom Priestley, account executive Sophie Hepton, and production director Andy Barker. It forms part of 55-staff Intermarketing Agency, which offers printing services, print management, creative work and social media for clients including charities and brands such as Adidas and Jet2.com. IPIA chief executive said Andrew Pearce said: “I know from previous winners, the award has helped secure further work, so from a business development perspective this is useful. It is also a moment to stop and feel good about yourself.” Judges for the category were looking for companies that foster close working relationships, use innovation and consistently win new business. Teams should demostrate clarity of paper work, professional and technical knowledge. The IPIA brings together print managers, print distributors, trade manufacturers, material suppliers and associated service providers and helps members develop their businesses through advice and training. Other award winners were: Best Trade Manufacturer Sponsored by: Cyan Group WINNER A C Labels Highly Commended: Spectrum Print & Plastics Abbot Print A1 Trade Print Services Print Solutions (Peterborough) Wirral Continuous Ltd Best Print Manager/Distributor Sponsored by: Imprint Business Systems WINNER Liaison Print Management Highly Commended: PMG Print Management CDP Print Management Cyan Group Snap Marketing Solutions CFL Pioneer Print Solutions Essential Print Services Print Image Network Green Light Print Solutions Best Associate Sponsored by: TALL Security Print Limited WINNER Savory Paper Highly Commended: TPG Print Training & Consultancy Mitsubishi Hi Tec Paper Europe The Printing Charity Print & Media Certification J&G Environmental Antalis Personality of the Year Sponsored by: IPIA WINNER Jim Richardson – A1 Trade Print Services Highly Commended: Kath Doran – Spectrum Plastics Peter Melkowski – Print Solutions (Peterborough) Ltd Paul Scanlon – CDP Print Management Tom Priestley –...

IPIA members vote in four categories – best trade manufacturer, print manager/distributor, associate, personality of the year (all winners are listed below). Intermarketing Agency managing partner Jamie Allan said the award showed his team’s consistency in “expertise, passion and service”. Marketing manager Alison Reid said: “Clients and suppliers vote for winners: it’s a very good accolade. You might say it’s a given we always make sure clients are happy with our work, but sometimes in the agency world it can get so hectic that one doesn’t necessarily invite feedback. We do it on an ongoing basis.” Liaison’s team in Headingley, Leeds, includes account manager Alicia Rawlings, account executive Matt Halligan, head of print Tom Priestley, account executive Sophie Hepton, and production director Andy Barker. It forms part of 55-staff Intermarketing Agency, which offers printing services, print management, creative work and social media for clients including charities and brands such as Adidas and Jet2.com. IPIA chief executive said Andrew Pearce said: “I know from previous winners, the award has helped secure further work, so from a business development perspective this is useful. It is also a moment to stop and feel good about yourself.” Judges for the category were looking for companies that foster close working relationships, use innovation and consistently win new business. Teams should demostrate clarity of paper work, professional and technical knowledge. The IPIA brings together print managers, print distributors, trade manufacturers, material suppliers and associated service providers and helps members develop their businesses through advice and training. Other award winners were: Best Trade Manufacturer Sponsored by: Cyan Group WINNER A C Labels Highly Commended: Spectrum Print & Plastics Abbot Print A1 Trade Print Services Print Solutions (Peterborough) Wirral Continuous Ltd Best Print Manager/Distributor Sponsored by: Imprint Business Systems WINNER Liaison Print Management Highly Commended: PMG Print Management CDP Print Management Cyan Group Snap Marketing Solutions CFL Pioneer Print Solutions Essential Print Services Print Image Network Green Light Print Solutions Best Associate Sponsored by: TALL Security Print Limited WINNER Savory Paper Highly Commended: TPG Print Training & Consultancy Mitsubishi Hi Tec Paper Europe The Printing Charity Print & Media Certification J&G Environmental Antalis Personality of the Year Sponsored by: IPIA WINNER Jim Richardson – A1 Trade Print Services Highly Commended: Kath Doran – Spectrum Plastics Peter Melkowski – Print Solutions (Peterborough) Ltd Paul Scanlon – CDP Print Management Tom Priestley –...