13 www.signlink.co.uk Issue 264 - April | May 2026 KIT & CONSUMABLES | NEWS Basic Prints invests in second Kornit UK clothing manufacturer, Basic Prints, has expanded its digital production capacity with a second Kornit Apollo direct-to-garment (DTG) system, marking a strategic shift to supporting a digital-first manufacturing model. With the purchase of its second Kornit Apollo, Basic Prints has now transitioned the majority of its UK production from traditional screen printing to fully automated digital mass production. The DTG press is designed to manage complex graphics without setup limitations and switch designs instantly while maintaining consistent industrial level quality. With two Apollo systems running at industrial scale, Basic Prints is capable of producing thousands of prints per day. The second Kornit Apollo will allow Basic Prints to produce thousands of prints per day Data Direct, a UK distributor of print and imaging solutions, has announced the availability of the new 64-inch Mutoh XpertJet 1641SR Pro II, the latest eco-solvent wide-format printer from Mutoh. The press combines Mutoh’s latest AccuFine HD Pro printhead with the new i-Screen EX print control system. The AccuFine printhead features eight nozzle rows with intelligent nozzle pairing capabilities designed to improve ink placement accuracy for each colour. Working in tandem with Mutoh’s i-Screen EX system, the technology aims to ensure strong colour uniformity, finer detail reproduction, and highly stable production performance. As an official Mutoh distributor, Data Direct will provide full commercial, technical, and after-sales support including product demonstrations, reseller training, and access to its nationwide service and support infrastructure. Resolute Ink, the ink and conusmables subsidiary of direct-to-film (DTF) print press manufacturer, Resolute DTF, has announced significant investment in a new ink manufacturing facility. The move has been highlighted by the company as an investment in "Britain’s manufacturing future," during what it calls a “difficult time” for the UK economy. The investment is aiming to meet increasing demand for a new addition to one of Resolute’s most succesful products – Resolute Premium. Following testing during Q4 of 2025, Resolute responded to customer feedback by launching the new and improved Resolute Premium White Ink, which was then followed by a full CMYKRGBO inkset. Resolute Premium is said to have higher-quality components than previous versions, with low sediment properties that don’t affect opacity. The new formulation is also designed to provide a brighter and denser white with better coverage and stretch properties compared to the original formulation. The company says that this solution separates it from the other DTF ink re-sellers that re-label imported products. The new lab, which is already in production, means that Resolute will be following strict quality control along with new quality and continuity standards. The new facility has the capacity to produce up to two tonnes of the new sediment white ink per week and has been designed to allow future growth as more screen printers make the jump to digital transfer production. A second core product from Resolute is set to be manufactured in Q3 of 2026 Data Direct launches new Mutoh XpertJet Resolute Ink invests in new production facility The XpertJet 1641SR Pro II uses Mutoh’s latest AccuFine HD Pro printhead By David Osgar By Jonathan Pert APS installs new Dantex label press Specialist label press manufacturer, Dantex Group, has recently completed the installation of a PicoJet 1200 DRS digital label press for print and signage provider, APS Graphics. Based in Swindon, APS now offers a range of bespoke print and graphics including superwide-format, wide-format, and small-format printing capabilities. The company purchased the PicoJet 1200 to expand its short-run digital label capability. As its label offering developed, the business identified the need for a production-level inkjet solution capable of delivering white ink, higher volumes, and improved cost efficiency compared with toner-based technology. Provider of display hardware, Very Displays, has announced the new Fast Fold Lightbox, a portable system designed to be lightweight and easy to assemble for events, retail, pop-ups, and brand activations. Very Displays says the solution has been created for businesses and customers that value both “efficiency” and “high-quality presentation” citing its ability to provide illumination and a professional finish but with a simplified setup. The Fast Fold Lightbox is said to have an assembly time of one minute and can be altered to make larger displays and modular environments, thanks to its foldable frame and built-in magnetic connectors. By Jonathan Pert The APS team with the new Dantex PicoJet 1200 DRS digital label press The Fast Fold Lightbox is available to order online or by contacting the Very Displays sales team By Jonathan Pert Very Displays releases new lightbox
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