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• Solopress invests in 2 new Agfa Anapurna H2500i LED systems
  11 Jun 2019

  Solopress has become the latest new customer for Agfa UK, investing in two new Agfa Anapurna hybrid UV LED printers to satisfy their rapidly growing wide format area of the business.

• Mouvent to launch new digital textile printer at ITMA 2019
  28 May 2019

  Mouvent will unveil its new textile machine – the TX802 – for the very first time at ITMA 2019, the world’s largest international textile and garment technology exhibition, which takes place in Barcelona, Spain, from 20-26 June 2019.

• Nazdar announce global availability of Nazdar 204 Series ink
  20 May 2019

  Nazdar Ink Technologies has announced the introduction of its 204 Series digital imaging Inks. Previewed at FESPA 2019 earlier this month, the new 204 Series inks have been designed specifically for use in Roland TrueVIS SG and VG Series digital printers using Roland TrueVIS ink.

• Durham Box purchases EFI Nozomi C18000
  20 May 2019

  Durham Box, a UK-based corrugated packaging manufacturer has purchased an EFI Nozomi C18000 single-pass, ultra-high-speed LED inkjet corrugated packaging press from Electronics For Imaging, Inc.. Durham Box made the investment to optimise its production process and provide superior-quality imagery for customers.

• Horizon signs deal for 3rd Durst system
  20 May 2019

  Horizon, the award-winning digital print and design specialist, used FESPA 2019 to complete the signing of a third Durst production system as part of a move to future-proof its fast-growing business in the final stages of a major investment program in Dublin, Ireland.

• Soyang becomes UK distributor for DESARDI wallcoverings
  20 May 2019

  Leading printable media supplier, Soyang Europe has announced it is to become the UK distributor for creative wallcoverings manufacturer, DESARDI, as it looks to expand its creative material portfolio to meet demand for high-end, bespoke interior décor.

• FESPA returns to Munich for FESPA Global Print Expo 2021
  17 May 2019

  FESPA today announces that the flagship Global Print Expo will return to Munich, Germany in 2021, together with its co-located event for non-printed signage, European Sign Expo. The events will run for four days, from 18 to 21 May 2021.

• New Roland TrueVIS VG2 wins EDP Award
  17 May 2019

  Roland DG is delighted to announce that the new TrueVIS VG2 series eco-solvent printer/cutter has won 'Best Print & Cut Solution' in the prestigious EDP (European Digital Press Association) Awards.

• FESPA Awards 2019 winners announced
  16 May 2019

  The winners of this year’s FESPA Awards were announced at FESPA’s annual Gala Dinner, which took place on Wednesday 15 May at Löwenbräukeller in Munich, Germany, during FESPA Global Print Expo 2019.

• Mactac to showcase new Mactac ColourWrap Series at FESPA
  14 May 2019

  Fleet wrapping projects and affordable vehicle customisation have received a welcome boost with the launch of a new Mactac ColourWrap Series of cast films. The new Mactac ColourWrap materials, in 50 different colours, will be under the spotlight at the brand’s FESPA 2019 stand.

• swissQprint unveils Karibu at FESPA
  14 May 2019

  Karibu, the first swissQprint roll to roll printer, made its public debut at Fespa 2019. This is a UV inkjet printer with a maximum print width of 3.4 metres.

• Boss Dog leads the Pack with Roland investment
  9 Nov 2016

  

  Surrey-based Boss Dog is a well-established vehicle wrapping expert.

• Mimaki to present show-stopping solutions at InPrint Milan
  14 Oct 2016

  

  Mimaki will be showcasing its impressive portfolio of innovative solutions for the plastics, sign/graphics, industrial and textile/apparel industries at InPrint Milan. Taking centre stage will be the new UV flatbed UJF-3042 MkII and UJF-6042 MkII printers that deliver best-in-class print speeds with excellent adhesion to acrylics and a wide range of other materials, including glass, metal and resins. These printers are ideally suited to the production of items such as membrane switches or wallet smart-phone cases that require pressing or folding during production.

  A variety of ink types are available for these systems, enabling printing on both rigid and flexible materials, including inks designed for durability with excellent scratch resistance, as well as inks that can be stretched up to 170% without cracking. Textures can be added using a unique clear varnish ink.

  Adapting to a changing market place

  Mimaki acknowledge rapidly changing demands across a broad range of industries as a key driver behind the development of their portfolio, bringing new products to market that help to meet ever more complex and sophisticated production requirements in a flexible, cost-effective and innovative manner.

  One of the new trends identified by the company is the demand for improving the aesthetic qualities of ‘functional’ household goods such as washing machines, often resulting in a need for unique print or bespoke control panel on the appliance. Traditional print technologies lack the flexibility to undertake this type of work in a viable and cost effective way. Full colour inkjet technology with a variety of ink types to suit different substrates now makes it possible to print even short runs of items such as intricate control panels and membrane switches in a cost-effective manner, whilst still achieving the required high quality print.

  A new take on thermoforming

  Mimaki will also be demonstrating its UJF-7151plus multipurpose wide-format printer capable of printing on a variety of substrates including plastics, metal, wood, leather and glass up to 28” wide x 20” long and 6” thick.

  The UJF-7151plus will run LUS-350 thermoforming ink – a unique, stretchable ink developed to meet a wide range of thermoforming applications, especially those requiring exceptional hardness and durability, such as automotive parts. Mimaki LUS-350 ink is compatible with the Mimaki UJF-7151plus, JFX200-2513 and JFX200-2531printers. The ink is available in CMYK, white and a unique clear ink that can also be applied to add texture. A Formech 508FS vacuum forming machine on the Mimaki stand will help visitors experience the creative potential of the entire thermoforming process.

  Mimaki is distributed exclusively in the UK and Ireland by Hybrid Services Ltd and the company’s National Sales Manager, Industrial Products, Stuart Cole welcomes the latest developments, commenting: “There is no doubt in my mind that the new models from Mimaki are perfectly placed to build on the incredible success of the previous generation UJF 3042 and 6042 machines. The additional development of even more sophisticated inks is set to expand the capability of these machines into areas of production that we could never have imagined a few years ago. The ability to produce an amazing range of bespoke products in an incredibly compact and user-friendly package provides sign and graphics companies, as well as manufacturing and sampling companies with a perfect opportunity to diversify their services with greater flexibility, short-run production and ever more creative applications, which is certain to attract new and more profitable customers.”

  InPrint takes place in Milan from 15-17 November 2016 and Mimaki can found on Stand B20.

  More details about Mimaki products, including its full range of printers and inks, can be found by visiting www.hybridservices.co.uk

• Shining a light on Northern Print's expanded VUTEk fleet
  11 Oct 2016

  

  Merseyside-based Northern Print has expanded its fleet of EFI VUTEk printers with a new HS100Pro from wide format print specialists CMYUK.

• Roland DG to sponsor Software Training Theatre at The Print Show 2016
  27 Sep 2016

  

  Roland DG will be sponsoring the Software Training Theatre at The Print Show, 2016 taking place at the NEC, Birmingham on October 11th – 13th.

• printMAX returns to The Print Show with inspiring Mimaki line-up
  17 Sep 2016

  

  Returning to the Print Show for a second year, printMAX will again be focusing on promoting the Mimaki product range with an exciting array of technology on display.

• ArtSystems offers free James Cropper photo board sample packs
  12 Sep 2016

  

  Nottingham-based specialist distributor ArtSystems has announced it plans to increase brand awareness for James Cropper’s popular pre-mounted photo board by offering free sample packs to users and resellers.

• Upgrade to the Future of Print & Cut with Roland DG
  31 Aug 2016

  

  Roland DG has announced a new £3000 trade-in offer.

• Roland DG is the only choice for Wallpaperink
  24 Aug 2016

  

  Business owner, Scott Evans, explains why a partnership with Roland DG goes beyond the purchase of a machine…

• Duncan Ferguson promoted to Executive Director, Professional Printing & Robotics, at Epson Europe
  16 Aug 2016

  

  Duncan Ferguson has been promoted to the senior management team at Epson Europe as Executive Director, Professional Printing & Robotics.

• Mimaki innovates colour matching with easy-to-use software solutions
  9 Aug 2016

  

  Mimaki has announced that it is adding value to the print production process with the introduction of innovative software solutions that drive accurate, brilliant colour, attracting attention in an ever-more-colourful world. Three new software solutions highlight this innovative approach: the Artista Textile Color Collection; Mimaki Profile Master 3 (MPM3) for advanced printer profiling; and RasterLink6 Version 5.0. All are designed to help printers deliver accurate, repeatable colour across multiple devices and locations.

  Digital Textile Printing: Coming of age

  In the textile industry, the shift from analogue to digital production is underway as textile and apparel manufacturers aim at achieving faster time-to-market, reducing inventories and increasing flexibility to address rapidly evolving trends. Yet colour matching remains a significant issue due to the lack of a standardised colour chart that enables colour consistency from design through production. Mimaki is filling that gap with the Artista Textile Color Collection, making it faster and easier for textile and apparel manufacturers to achieve the desired colour without wasteful trial and error.

  Mimaki intends to expand the collection over time, but it initially includes 520 colours for sublimation printing - including fluorescent inks - making it ideal for sports apparel and interior fabrics. By integrating the process into the workflow, the production of colour across multiple locations is made efficient and consistent.

  The process starts with a designer specifying colours based on new swatches made available for Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW. An image file based on the selected colour palette is then printed on a Mimaki printer using either the RasterLink6 or TxLink3 RIP software. In addition to colour-accurate images, the resulting standard includes detailed information about profiles and settings that can be used to reduce the time required for colour matching, thus enabling colours to be represented accurately across printers and locations. The initial collection is designed for use with the Mimaki TS300P-1800 textile printer with dye sublimation inks.

  Exclusively distributed in the UK and Ireland by Hybrid Services Ltd, the company’s National Sales Manager - Textile & Apparel, Stephen Woodall comments: “Controlling colour, including the new fluorescent shades, throughout the design and print process is a vital tool in delivering quality printed textiles. Mimaki’s focus on streamlining that is of significant benefit to our end users.”

  Fast colour matching across media types and printers

  Media affects colour appearance, making it difficult to match colour across different media types and using different printers. Mimaki is simplifying this process with the new Mimaki Profile Master 3 (MPM3) colour management software. It enables users to reproduce equivalent colours when printing on different types of media with the same printer or when printing with different printer models and inks, vastly increasing the flexibility of a production platform, even when it consists of printers from multiple vendors.

  It’s easy to use, requiring no special colour knowledge and speeds the integration of new printers into the mix, ensuring excellent colour matching across the entire platform. This makes it easier to split up larger jobs across multiple printers or produce projects that include pieces printed on a variety of printers, reducing cycle time and increasing quality and consistency. Print colour is consistently maintained over time by measuring colour with a colorimeter during the printer calibration process.

  RasterLink6 now includes the PANTONE Color Collection

  Mimaki’s market-leading printer RIP software, RasterLink6, now includes the PANTONE Color Collection, widely used around the globe for colour matching. This is in addition to the Adobe® Illustrator-compatible DIC colour collection and Mimaki’s original colour collections including metallic. PANTONE colours in print files are automatically detected and converted to equivalents for faster colour matching on RasterLink6-driven printers. This saves time, reduces waste, and is easy to use with no professional expertise required.

  RasterLink6 Version 5.0 also delivers the ability to set a measured colour as a replacement colour, saving steps in the process. Frequently used colours can be stored in a customised colour collection for fast retrieval. In addition, this latest version enables the creation of cut marks for FOTOBA cutters. Marks can simply be placed on the RasterLink6 operation window without the need to use any other design software.

  Available through Hybrid’s authorised reseller network, further information can be found by visiting www.hybridservices.co.uk.

• printMAX offers up to a year's worth of free Eco-Sol Max 3 inks with new Roland purchases
  12 Jan 2016

  

  To celebrate Roland’s year of colour, printMAX is offering enough ink to keep a new Roland printer running 365 days of the year, completely free of charge. As part of a new scheme, the Roland reseller is including up to 12 months’ worth of the brand new Roland Eco-Sol Max 3 inks to customers ordering a new Roland printer before the end of February within the purchase price.

  Managing Director Michael Bolton explains: “At printMAX we are consistently striving to exceed our customers’ expectations and we absolutely live by that ethos each day, whether that be our approach to service, technical support or in this case, more value for money. With all new investments, the cost of running must be assessed, so we’re removing a significant aspect of this by adding peace of mind and reduced costs for the first 3 months or first year of operating.”

  printMAX is providing the first 3 months of ink free with a Roland VersaEXPRESS RF-640, VersaCAMM VS-i or VersaCAMM SP-i series. When ordering a SolJet Pro 4 XR-640 or XF-640 printMAX customers will be entitled to a year's worth of free ink, valued at more than £7,000.

  Customers will also receive the brightly coloured Bose Colour Soundlink Speaker with each purchase, designed to brighten up any print room.

  For more information please visit www.printmax.co.uk/offers/roland or call the printMAX team on +44(0)1420 511539.

• HEXIS UK announce new SUPTAC S5000 self-adhesive vinyl line
  23 Nov 2015

  

  HEXIS UK Ltd. announces immediate availability of SUPTAC S5000 Series: a multipurpose, premium range of coloured sign vinyl.

  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 the immediate UK availability of a new enhanced range of premium polymeric coloured sign vinyl. Named the SUPTAC S5000 Series, the expansive range of vinyl is available in more than 100 hues - including many top brand and transport-approved colours – and can be used for multiple signage purposes.

  SUPTAC is a premium opaque European-grade 100% polymeric PVC vinyl with a very high gloss finish. It can be used for a wide gamut of signage applications including slightly complex, curved and flat surfaces for signage, shop windows and more.

  The 65µm/2.55mil polymeric PVC cuts and weeds remarkably easily, making it ideal for very small lettering, fonts with fine serifs, and thin lines. It is available in a variety of widths – from 380mm right up to 1520mm – making it also an excellent solution for covering large hoardings and boards.

  Courtesy of its outstanding conformability, SUPTAC is also very suited to the application of graphics on lorries, vans, cars, motorcycles, caravans and boats. Additionally, it can be used for reverse lettering applications onto glass and acrylic for shopfronts and interior decoration.

  SUPTAC S5000 Series sign vinyl is backed with an industrial-grade, permanent, solvent acrylic adhesive (developed by HEXIS) which sticks to a wide variety of surfaces. It can be wet-applied and is able to resist both low and high temperature extremes, as well as high humidity conditions. It also has a premium silicone-coated Kraft liner which offers better grip – and greater accuracy – during the cutting process on friction-fed plotters.

  On the introduction to the UK market of the new enhanced HEXIS vinyl, HEXIS UK Ltd.’s Managing Director Scott Wilkins comments: “The SUPTAC Series of coloured vinyl is an excellent addition to our range of coloured sign vinyl media. It is incredibly versatile and can be used for multiple signage applications – thereby making it the ideal ‘go-to’ solution for anyone needing a flexible high quality vinyl. It probably is the best sign vinyl in the market today!”

  He continues: “With more than 100 colours of SUPTAC S5000 vinyl held in stock at our 1900m2 Lichfield warehouse and available for next-day delivery, customers can be assured of quick delivery to their premises. The product can be purchased in a variety of widths and from 1m to 30m lengths. We also have an excellent online ordering system which enables them to check stock and/or order whatever they want – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.”

  SUPTAC S5000 series is durable for up to 10 years, depending on the colour and application. Colour swatches and colour cards are available with immediate effect from HEXIS UK.

  The product data sheet can be found at: http://www.hexis.co.uk/downloads/s5000_Data_Sheet.pdf 

  The full application guide is available at: http://www.hexis.co.uk/downloads/s5000_Application_Guide.pdf 

   

• New Mimaki CJV300 helps Lustalux meet surge in demand for graphics
  23 Nov 2015

  

  As part of its ongoing expansion plans and in response to increased demand for wide format print, Preston-based Lustalux has recently added a Mimaki CJV300-160 printer/cutter to its machine line-up. Coupled with the recent enlargement of its business premises, the window film and commercial graphics company has also taken on new staff to ensure its service offering remains high for clients new and old.

  "The business has gone from strength to strength throughout 2015,” says Richard Lancaster, Director of Lustalux. “Due to an increase in client wins, we were struggling to keep up with the surge in demand for printed graphics, murals and wallpaper. By investing in the new Mimaki CJV300 wide format printer, we've excelled our service offering which means we can continue developing towards becoming a leading UK provider of graphics and signage."

  Purchased through authorised Mimaki reseller Granthams, the CJV300 sits at the head of Mimaki’s integrated printer/cutter range and is capable of delivering high quality outdoor durable print at speeds of over 100sq metres / hour onto vinyl, banner, canvas, paper and other substrates. With a print width of 1.6m and running Mimaki’s SS21 low solvent inks, Lustalux is utilising the CJV300’s high quality of output to expand its portfolio. “The new Mimaki has replaced our previous eco-solvent printer/cutter and was chosen because it offered us a higher standard of quality and detail,” cites Lancaster. “It came highly recommended to us, although we already recognised Mimaki as the market leader.”

  Doubling the company’s office space has afforded Lustalux the opportunity to deliver new products for its blue-chip client base, as it serves both trade print and direct accounts. “We work closely with the education sector, but also supply graphics to some household brand names,” Lancaster states. “We’re now perfectly placed to be able to offer not only our core window and wall graphics but also new products such as vehicle liveries and event branding.”

  New appointments match Lustalux’s increase in premises and print capacity, with staff added in a number of hands-on roles in the studio and print room. Lancaster summarises his satisfaction about the company’s expansion: “It’s extremely rewarding to see how far the company has come since it was formed over 24 years ago and to have such a high calibre of skills in-house.”

  Further information on the company’s products can be found by visiting www.lustalux.co.uk or calling +44 (0)1772 978979.