For this month’s printer review, WFI spoke with Norbert Figarol, GM and owner of Figarol based in Tours, France. This shop had the distinction of being the first to install the new Matan Barak5—Matan’s 5 meter UV wide-format printer.

Figorol was established in 1978 as an industrial print shop providing output for advertising agencies. "What differentiates us from other print providers is our avant-garde approach and implementation of the most innovative digital printing techniques to allow our customers to benefit from high quality prints for the most challenging and cutting edge applications," said Figarol. "We provide innovative graphic imaging solutions for events, retail, and marketing needs. Our knowledge of materials and printing machines/processes enable us to assist and guide our clients in making the right printing decision for their needs," he added.

Figarol’s artistic background and experience as professional photographer, served as uncompromising qualitative evaluation tool when considering the Barak5 as its first 5m wide UV digital printer to be added to the shop’s respectful production site.