Hexis

• Conference Programme and Consultancy Corner at InPrint 2019
  27 Aug 2019

  From 12 to 14 November 2019, InPrint Munich, the International Exhibition of Print Technology for Industrial Manufacturing, will present some of the most innovative technologies and approaches for successfully integrating print applications into the production of industrial and consumer goods.

• Mid West Displays upgrade funeral homes
  15 Aug 2019

  One of the UK’s largest funeral providers has appointed a leading display specialist to update window displays across their UK-wide network of funeral homes.

• Weerg installs ProX SLS 6100 printer by 3D Systems
  22 Jul 2019

  New reinforcement of Weerg's additive manufacturing department announcing the installation of the ProX SLS 6100 printer by 3D Systems.

• Soyang joined by Very Displays for Irish Trade Displays Expo
  11 Jul 2019

  Printable material manufacturer and distributor Soyang Europe is teaming up with Very Displays as they put on the Trade Displays Expo in Dublin, Ireland from 4 – 5 September 2019.

• PDAA Pro Team Relay features certified star judges
  11 Jul 2019

  As installers put their skills to the test at the PRINTING United PDAA Pro Team Relay, they’ll be under the watchful eye of some renowned industry experts. Jeremy Conner, Owner, Who Did That Inc., and Chad Huhman, Owner, CNJ Signs and Wraps, are on deck to judge the competition at the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) and NAPCO Media’s latest iteration of the SGIA Expo, taking place in Dallas October 23 - 25.

• Nocturnal ‘Airbus’ takes off with help from HEXIS UK Ltd
  2 Nov 2016

  

  Birmingham-based Nocturnal U.K. Ltd. has been in business for more than 15 years and is an expert in vehicle graphics and wrapping, digital printing, point of sale graphics, promotional displays and signs.

  The company supplies signs to businesses across the U.K., creating innovative and engaging displays for shops, offices, vehicles and more. One of Nocturnal’s most recent projects involved wrapping a minibus in HEXIS materials to create a stunning ‘Airbus’ minibus for High Society Limousines.

  Richard Phillips, Managing Director at Nocturnal, explains: “We have a long-standing relationship with High Society Limousines and have worked on a significant number of vehicle wrapping projects for them over the years. Subsequently, we had a good understanding of what they wanted to achieve with the ‘Airbus’ project.”

  The vehicle delivered to Nocturnal for the wrap was not ideal as there were some issues with body work. However, Nocturnal took advantage of the benefits offered by HEXIS products to ensure that the final wrap was as stunning as possible.

  Nocturnal used HEXIS HX190WG2 50-μm vinyl for the eye-catching graphics and sealed the images with HEXIS PC30G2 gloss laminate. The HX190WG2 film is perfectly suited to complex surfaces, and adheres particularly well to glass, steel, aluminium, PVC and melamine. Its high technical performance and conformability means that it can be used for full wraps, and on curved and riveted surfaces.

  Following its external makeover – and to add to the drama and wow factor of the ‘Airbus’ – High Society Limousines added amplified sound mimicking an aircraft idling, along with running lights for the wings and wheels. Inside, it has had a full fit out including inflight screens, an in-vehicle bar, disco lights and a karaoke machine.

  

  Richard Phillips comments: “The ‘Airbus is proving to be very popular for school proms, hen nights and much more. It makes quite an impact at night when it comes past you on the road, that’s for sure! At first glance it really does look like a plane is running alongside you.”

  On working with HEXIS, Richard Phillips adds: “We like their attention to detail and the one-to-one approach and see them as a business partner rather than just a supplier. They are always our first choice for materials - and an excellent source of advice when we need it.”

  The biggest challenge on this project was image availability – or lack thereof – for the vehicle wrap. Richard Phillips explains: “We spent a long time researching viable images of the correct size, aspect and appearance and, in fact, the image we used was the only one we could locate that met these criteria. As a result, the company the jet belonged to found out we had used the image and invited High Society Limousines to take part in a photo shoot at Birmingham Airport alongside the actual aircraft.”

  

  Scott Wilkins, Managing Director of HEXIS UK Ltd, concludes: “The ‘Airbus’ project has been a great success. The philosophy and passion within the HEXIS Team means that customer care and customer service – along with our strong customer relationships – are just as important as the high-quality products that we sell. This is evident with our long-lasting relationship with Nocturnal UK Ltd.”

  For more information on Nocturnal U.K. Ltd., please visit www.nocturnalonline.co.uk.

  For more information on HEXIS U.K. Ltd. please visit www.hexis.co.uk.

• Staffordshire Signs expands vehicle wrapping business with HEXIS UK
  18 Oct 2016

  

  Burntwood-based Staffordshire Signs & Graphics is a keen HEXIS product advocate, having worked with the company’s versatile media range for many years.

• HEXIS UK boosts sales team with appointment of Ronan Walshe
  10 Oct 2016

  

  HEXIS UK, the exclusive UK distributor of HEXIS S.A.’s full range of media, has announced the appointment of Ronan Walshe as Area Sales Manager for the East and South East of England.

• SDUK announces latest exhibitor news ahead of 2016 show
  12 Apr 2016

  

  Sign & Digital UK, the country’s leading trade exhibition for the sign making, display solutions and digital printing industry, takes place at the NEC Birmingham, 19-21 April 2016.

• HEXIS to showcase latest solutions at Sign & Digital UK 2016
  15 Mar 2016

  

  HEXIS UK will be showcasing a wide range of new products from its four key divisions – sign, digital, automotive and textile - at Sign & Digital UK 2016.

• HEXIS UK adds new eco-friendly films to its portfolio
  1 Mar 2016

  

  HEXIS UK Ltd. has announced new PVC-free eco-friendly films for digital printing and signage applications.

• HEXIS UK Ltd. announces plans for Printwear & Promotion LIVE! 2016
  19 Jan 2016

  

  Hall 12, stand A30

  HEXIS UK Ltd., the exclusive UK distributor of HEXIS S.A.’s full range of films and media for professional signage, vehicle marking, visual communication and surface protection applications, has announced its plans for the upcoming Printwear & Promotion LIVE! 2016 event, scheduled to take place at the Birmingham NEC between 28th February and 1st March.

  At the event, HEXIS UK Ltd. will be showcasing its recently announced range of high quality solvent-free film for hot transfer applications – HFLEX 100P.  This 90µ premium opaque solvent-free cast polyurethane film is suitable for application onto pre-washed cotton, polyester and Lycra and is ideal for the printing of designs onto sportswear, T-shirts, hats and much more. It is also OEKO-TEX®-approved for children’s wear and babies’ clothes.

  HEXIS UK will also be demonstrating Secabo’s range of heat presses at Printwear & Promotion LIVE! 2016. The Secabo heat presses will be accompanied by a wide selection of sublimation printable promotional products – such as mugs, puzzles, coasters and signs – which can all be purchased from HEXIS UK at https://online.hexis.co.uk/.

  HEXIS UK will also be hosting the UK launch of Secabo’s badge making machines and accessories – which include various size badges, fridge magnets, bottle openers and key rings – at the event.

  HEXIS UK Ltd.’s Managing Director Scott Wilkins comments: “We’re really looking forward to highlighting our wide range of solutions for the Printwear and Promotional sector at the upcoming event.  We are very proud to have been recently appointed as the UK Master Distributor by Secabo. To celebrate we will have some really ‘hot’ deals on all the presses at Printwear & Promotion LIVE! 2016.”

  HEXIS UK Ltd. will be in Hall 12 on stand A30. If you would like to book an appointment with key representatives from the company prior to the show, please email Lindsey.Wilkins@hexis.co.uk or call Lindsey on +44 (0)1543 411221.

  

  For more information about HEXIS UK Ltd., please visit www.hexis.co.uk.

  For more information about Printwear & Promotion LIVE!, please visit www.printwearandpromotionlive.co.uk.

  [Images show (top) Secabo TC7 Membrane heat press and (above) Secabo badge making machine]

• HEXIS UK announces premium solvent-free HFLEX 100P film for hot transfer applications
  6 Jan 2016

  

  HEXIS UK Ltd., the exclusive UK distributor of HEXIS S.A.’s full range of films and media for professional signage, vehicle marking, visual communication and surface protection applications, has announced a new premium solvent-free film for hot transfer applications – HFLEX 100P.

  The 90µ premium opaque solvent-free cast polyurethane film is suitable for application onto pre-washed cotton, polyester and Lycra and is ideal for the printing of designs onto sportswear, T-shirts, hats and much more. It is also OEKO-TEX®-approved for children’s wear and babies’ clothes.

  Backed with a 100µ matt clear PET self-adhesive liner to enhance the ease of positioning, the premium water-based polyurethane film is both solvent and odour-free (no VOCs). This innovative, thin, flexible and stretchable face film offers excellent cutting and weeding characteristics, even on lettering as small as 3mm or the most complex of designs, and will not tear during weeding or application.

  HEXIS UK Ltd.’s Managing Director Scott Wilkins comments: “HFLEX 100P is a great addition to our range of products for textile decoration. This high quality film is available in a wide gamut of colours – with more being added on an ongoing basis – and has a true anti-reflection matt finish, similar to that achieved by traditional screen printing.”

  He continues: “Application is simple: you simply cut a mirror image of your design and weed after cutting. Then, position your design and use a heat press to transfer the design onto the garment of your choice. It really is that straightforward.”

  HFLEX 100P does not wrinkle on garments and ensures constant quality and colour stability. The finished printed and pressed products can be washed at up to 60°C and ironed at temperatures of up to 160°C.

  Scott Wilkins concludes: “HFLEX 100P really does have to be tried to be believed: the high performance of the product is so much better compared to other products currently available in the market.”

  Pricing and availability:

  HFLEX 100P is available with immediate effect and can be purchased online at https://online.hexis.co.uk/Home in full or part rolls with next working day delivery.  Pricing starts from £5.36 per linear metre at 500mm wide and reduces depending on quantity purchased.

  For more information:

  The product data sheet can be found at: http://www.hexis.co.uk/downloads/HFLEX100P_Data_Sheet.pdf  

  The full application guide is available at: http://www.hexis.co.uk/downloads/HFLEX100P_Application_Guide.pdf