IPIA sets date for key networking event
More than 130 print professionals are expected to attend the IPIA Annual Networking Lunch on June 18th in Birmingham
Fujifilm will use this year’s edition of The Print Show to demonstrate new technology including the wide-format the Acuity Triton, as well as the Revoria SC285 and SC285S
Fujifilm will exhibit at The Print Show for the third consecutive year this September, using the event to showcase two new innovations to the UK market.
The manufacturer made its debut at the show in 2023, using its stand to display several new solutions. Following this initial success, the brand returned last year, demonstrating its print-on-demand (POD) toner presses, the Acuity Prime wide-format inkjet printer, and its range of Apeos office printers.
For 2025, Fujifilm will be following a similar strategy, using The Print Show as a platform to showcase its latest innovations to what is set to be a diverse audience, helped by the addition of the new, co-located The Sign Show.
“The Print Show is a great opportunity to get a feel for the character, culture and of course the core technology of key suppliers to the market,” explains Andy Kent, who is the general manager for Fujifilm UK.
Kent adds: “I hope that it will give confidence to the wider market by showing that suppliers like Fujifilm are still investing in the future of print and bringing innovative and sustainable solutions to the market.
“Honestly, we can’t wait for the show this year. We are really looking forward to it and would urge all printing companies to attend and see what we are doing.”
Offering an insight into what visitors can expect from Fujifilm on Stand P400 at the front of Hall 3 at the NEC, Kent picks out several machines that will make an appearance during the show.
These include the new 5upercolour print models, which include the Revoria Press SC285 and SC285S. Both new machines incorporate a range of technologies for what Fujifilm describes as “ground-breaking” performance, quality, and application versatility.
In addition, the Revoria SC285S offers a fifth colour to print wider colour gamuts and speciality effects, which the manufacturer says will help users help stand out in an increasingly demanding market.
“The Revoria SC285 and SC285S bring next generation performance and the benefits of five-colour printing to help you differentiate your business,” Fujifilm says.
Also on show this September will be the Acuity Triton Aquafuze, another new release from Fujifilm. The new roll-fed machine uses the manufacturer’s Aquafuze water-based, UV ink technology, and can print at 15sq m/hr in high-speed mode. For high-quality print work, the machine can still run at a reported 6sq m/hr.
Upon the launch of the printer, Fujifilm said: “In a saturated market, it was high time a revolutionary technology broke into this space to offer wide-format print companies a real differentiator in productivity and all-round performance, and this with sustainability in mind.
“We believe this breakthrough technology is just the step forward the print industry needs.”
Other highlights on Stand P400 will be the Acuity Prime flatbed UV printer, which Fujifilm bills as a “new blueprint for flatbed ROI”. Boasting a top printing speed of 150sq m/hr, the machine can run rigid media up to 2.5m x 1.25m and as thick as 51mm. Using Ricoh Gen 5 greyscale variable drop printheads, it can produce work at a maximum resolution of 726 x 1200dpi.
“A true flatbed with a unique, exceptional design and high value, the Acuity Prime offers high quality printing on a range of rigid and flexible media, supported by its five dedicated vacuum zones and jettable primer,” Fujifilm says, adding: “This range is available at a cost-effective price point and offers an excellent return on investment.”
With a diverse showcase planned on one of the largest stands at the show, Fujifilm is set for a busy three days this coming September. However, with Kent pledging one or two other “surprises” at the show, he is looking forward to connecting with visitors from a range of markets.
“We have had very successful shows over the past two years and I believe that a local UK show is really important for the industry and should be supported by the industry,” Kent says.
“The addition of The Sign Show is also great for us as we have new technology to show in both sectors.”
Check out our video interview with Fujifilm at last year's show, to see the buzz on excitement on display:
