NAPCO Media LLC has announced that Steve Duccilli has joined its Printing and Packaging Group as Vice President, Brand Director, Wide-Format and Industrial Printing.
Electronics For Imaging, Inc. has named veteran tech finance executive Grant Fitz as its new chief financial officer.
MUTOH America Inc. a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers, announces the launch of two new 64 inch eco-solvent printers, XpertJet 1641SR / 1682SR.
Supplier of routing and cutting systems, AXYZ Automation Group is to hold a further Open House Day in London on October 9.
The Hinojosa Group, one of the leading manufacturers of corrugated cardboard in Spain, is continuing to expand its single-pass digital printing capacity with the new EFI Nozomi C18000 for Cartonajes Bernabéu, the group's largest production plant, with installation expected in September.
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.
Durst, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, will launch and present groundbreaking innovations and show live demonstrations of the updated Tau RSC portfolio – including the launch of a new model – on its stand C50 in Hall 9 at Labelexpo 2019 in Brussels, Belgium, from 24-27 September.
The 29th edition of FuturePrint comes to an end with numbers and results far exceeding expectations. The fair, which was held from July 10 to 13, at Expo Center Norte, in São Paulo (SP), received more than 40,000 visitors who wanted to learn about technological innovations, trends and acquire knowledge on the screen printing, sign and textile printing sectors.
PrintFlat, the software developed by Global Graphics Software to remove banding in inkjet printing, has been awarded a Printing Industries of America InterTech Technology Award.
With over 20 years of history providing exhibition and event stands, Modex has added new products and capacity to its custom stand offering with further investment in Mimaki printing hardware.
With almost every business either contemplating or already transitioning to the cloud according to predictions by Gartner, Xeretec has expanded its established offerings to include Cloud Services designed to simplify and accelerate their journey.
Digital textile printing pioneer, Epson, has announced the two winners of its New Designers ‘Outstanding Use of Print in Textiles’ prize, awarded on the first day of the prestigious annual two-week New Designers Exhibition, held at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London (26-29 June & 3-6 July 2019).
Global materials science and manufacturing company Avery Dennison has been shortlisted for the Environmental and Sustainability Award of the Label Industry Global Awards 2019.
Roland DG is welcoming the graphics community to an open event, where they can put UV printing to the test with their own choice of unusual object or material.
Since its inception in 2013, Massivit 3D has partnered with Sartomer, a business line of Arkema, benefitting from its market-leading portfolio of N3xtDimension UV-curable liquid resins.
aleph, an Italian manufacturer of sublimation and direct-to-fabric inkjet printers for the textile and visual communication industries, headquartered in the textile district of Como, announces the appointment of Rudy Grosso as International Sales Director.
In early 2019, VGL implemented Vism, an easy-to-use project management software system specifically designed and built for the signage, graphics and installation industry. Vism was selected to save time and improve customer service and satisfaction for VGL’s installation process, replacing the company’s existing systems and embarking on a long term relationship to help further improve operational efficiency.
The benefits of technology advancement and automation will be in the spotlight next month, when one of the largest technology-focused events in the packaging industry, EskoWorld 2019, takes to the world-famous stage of Nashville before more than 500 attendees.
Supreme Color Graphics, one of the Southeast's fastest-growing trade printing enterprises, has upgraded their UV wide-format inkjet printer to a Jeti Tauro H2500 LED from Agfa. The new hybrid printer is bringing faster turnarounds at a higher quality, which is catching the attention of offset and sign and display printers as far away as California.
The versatility and performance of the Xaar 1201 printhead was showcased in the new hybrid printer from d.gen, launched at FESPA Munich, Europe’s largest speciality print exhibition, held between 14th to 17th May.
Paragon Group, the leading provider of customer communications, identification and graphics services, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Celerity Information Services, ORM and Graft Services.
As the packaging print industry increasingly embraces PDF, Esko, a global provider of integrated hardware and software solutions for packaging, labels and wide format customers, is supporting prepress professionals in the transition phase with its latest ArtPro+ software release.
Out-of-home (OOH) media specialist BBF Grafismos y Publicidad in Madrid, Spain, has transformed its business model, using Canon UVgel wide format printing technology to bring production of graphics in-house, after two decades reliant on outsourcing print services.
Sensient Imaging Technologies, a subsidiary of Sensient Technologies Corporation, will demonstrate its commitment to a safer and more sustainable future for the textiles industry with its range of innovative digital inkjet technology at stand H3-C107 during ITMA 2019 (20th-26th June, Barcelona).
Canon UK today launches the new Océ Colorado 1650 printer, extending customer choice by expanding the series of roll-to-roll large format devices featuring Canon UVgel technology.
ASLAN, known as German specialist in self-adhesive films, launches a new solution of the special effect range: As a sister product to the popular MirrorEffect AntiScratch ASLAN SE 75 in silver and gold, there is now the new MirrorEffect SimplyApply ASLAN SE 76 available – a brilliant mirror effect film in silver that is, due to an adjusted adhesive formula, extraordinary simple to apply.
Zünd is bringing to market new, DLC-coated router bits. The coating reduces friction and increases wear resistance, thereby delivering very high-quality results as well as better performance and cost efficiency.
Zünd UK Ltd returned to Sign & Digital at the beginning of April with a showcase of its precision cutting solutions. The company demonstrated a number of Zünd cutters in different configurations at the event, on both its own stand and that of print manufacturer Canon.
Zünd UK Ltd will once again return to Sign & Digital UK with a showcase of its precision cutting solutions.
Lancashire-based Cristex Composites Materials (Cristex Ltd) has recently expanded its product offering with the addition of a new Zünd G3 precision cutting system, enabling the company to offer its customers an enhanced cut quality and precision service.
Liverpool-based Go Cre8 recently purchased a Zünd cutter to improve efficiency in its finishing processes.
Zünd will be showcasing the latest developments in its modular digital cutting solutions for composites at the upcoming JEC World 2019 show in Paris (Hall 6, Booth D27).
Midlands-based BCS Group, a leading supplier of safety and construction products and services, has installed a Zünd G3 precision cutting machine to boost productivity at its 10,000sq.ft facility in Walsall.
Companies from a wide variety of sectors - including graphics, packaging, textiles and aerospace - recently attended the Open House hosted at Zünd UK's dedicated demonstration suite in St Albans.
Zünd UK recently attended the Advanced Engineering show at NEC Birmingham (31st October and 1st November 2018) and successfully demonstrated how its precision cutting systems can increase productivity and flexibility and maximise profits for customers across a wide variety of business sectors.
Zünd UK plans to inspire visitors at its Open Day event next month with live demonstrations of its very latest solutions.
In its latest move to boost UK operations, Zünd UK has appointed Dean Ashworth to the role of Sales and Marketing Manager, with immediate effect.
Zünd UK Ltd will return to Advanced Engineering UK, the premier trade event for engineers, designers and manufacturers across a variety of markets, next month.
Based in Albstadt, southern Germany, Ebro Color is a modern, cardboard packaging print specialist with more than 90 years of history behind it. Founded in 1925, it has continually invested in new technologies over the years and now produces cardboard packaging and display units for a huge range of customers in a variety of sectors, from cosmetics, to food, jewellery and tourism.
Large-format print specialist N3 Display Graphics has produced an incredibly high-impact wall graphic using ReTac Textures Linen media from Drytac.
Esko and Scodix announce a collaboration to include Scodix packaging enhancement applications within the Esko Studio suite including, Scodix Foil, Scodix Embossed Foil, Scodix Sense for UV embossing and Scodix Spot for varnish applications.
Italy-based Masserdotti Group, a European visual communications specialist, says it has substantially increased its routing capability with the installation of a second Zünd G3 digital cutting system. Fitted with the Zünd automatic router bit changer (ARC), Masserdotti's latest G3 has enabled the company to fulfil its mission to further automate every aspect of production, since its installation in autumn 2017.
Avery Dennison announced today the launch of a new portfolio of reflective vinyl films. This new lineup includes V2000 Beaded Reflective Film, printable V4000 Beaded Reflective Film and Visiflex V8000 Series Prismatic Reflective Vinyl.
At this year's photokina, which takes place in Cologne from September 26 to 29, Neschen presents the innovations of the company’s graphics portfolio.
Walking around with our eyes glued to a smartphone is now a widespread habit, so much so that in America the `tech walk' even has a name: the `zombie walk'.
Micheal Hawes spent 18 years in the education sector but this summer turned the tables to receive training himself, in digital printing and vehicle wrapping. The result is Devil is in the Detail, a brand-new vehicle wrap and signage business running a Roland DG True-VIS VG-640 printer/cutter.
Epson America, Inc. today announced the opening of the Epson Technology Center in Carson, Calif.
SA International (SAi), the leading provider of software solutions for the signmaking, digital printing and CNC machining industries, has partnered with Avery Dennison to develop specialized software for the company’s TrafficJet Print System.
Among the latest materials science innovations from Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions is a PVC-free wrapping film designed to cover a vast range of different applications.
Since his appointment to the Nazdar team in February 2018, Jim Whitehead has been engaged in promoting Nazdar’s product offerings in the flexo technology sector to the UK and other European markets.
Full-service PoS production business KL Druck, the latest company in Europe to invest in a Jet Press 720S, seeks to meet growing customer demand for rapid, high quality, short-run PoS materials in smaller format sizes.
Ultima Displays, a leading one-stop visual communication solutions and hardware provider, today opened new premises in Madrid, Spain. Expanding its European presence, the new offices will allow Ultima Displays to increase its stock capacity and reaffirm its position as the biggest manufacturer of display solutions across Europe.
The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) unveiled the design of its 2018 SGIA Expo T-shirt, designed for the second straight year by Graphic Elephants. Shirts will sell for $5 at the Expo (Las Vegas, October 18–20), and proceeds will support the Nevada SPCA.
Nazdar Ink Technologies has announced new Primers for Indigo printing.
Russell Harpham has been appointed as the new Sales & Marketing Director for ArtSystems, the Nottingham-based, value-added, specialist distributor.
The label industry has continued to face the challenges of producing more labels faster—but in shorter runs. This has resulted in lead-time pressure and the growing complexity of workflows supporting the need for greater efficiencies.
Ritrama, a leading Italian multinational company specialised in the production of self-adhesive material, is setting up a new section of its website dedicated to colour profiles designed for its products for large format digital printing.
Digital production now accounts for more than half the business revenues at Standfast & Barracks with customers being encouraged be part of the new wave of innovation provided through Durst, manufacturer of advanced digital production technologies.
Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA, one of the leading international suppliers of printing inks for packaging applications and labels, has signed a contract to purchase Ultra Inks Inc. The Canadian expert for flexographic inks is located in Bois-des-Filion, Québec, and focuses primarily on water-based flexo inks for narrow web and paper & board applications.
Mimaki USA, a global industry leader of wide-format inkjet printers and cutters, has signed CAD BLU as the national dealer for the 3DUJ-553 full-color industrial 3D printer.
SGIA has recognized Electronics For Imaging, Inc. technologies with two prestigious SGIA Product of the Year Awards.
For brands and retailers, packaging is an important part of their consumers’ experience. Luxury packaging has the ability to distinguish the products that sit within, while reinforcing a brand’s identity and character.
Spandex, the one-stop supplier of innovative solutions to the sign, graphics and display industries is exhibiting at The Print Show from 18 to 20 September 2018, on stand B11, at the NEC Birmingham.
Global materials science and manufacturing company, Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY), and Ocean Recovery Alliance, founders of Plasticity Forum, have entered into a three-year agreement as part of the Plasticity Partner Program.
Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) announced the winners of its annual Product of the Year competition. Sixty-eight, state-of-the-art products were selected from a huge pool of 255 submissions.
Commercial printers and signage companies needs for greater customisation capability, smaller lot size flexibility, and expanded materials versatility will be met and exceeded by the new innovative Ricoh Pro T7210, Ricoh’s first True UV flatbed printer.
For the first time ever, visitors to Maison & Objet (M&O), will be able to see first-hand how they can create high-quality wallcoverings using digital print technology.
Window graphics can make a big impact for retailers, offices, cafes and plenty of other organisations. The right design, installed correctly using specialised materials, can make a bold and vibrant statement on both external windows and inside a building.
Exclusive UK and Irish Mimaki distributor, Hybrid Services is returning to The Print Show this year with a wide range of Mimaki kit on display and boasting some tempting product offers.
Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H), leader in machinery and systems for the manufacturing and converting of flexible packaging, is developing its first digital, single-pass press for flexible packaging using Xaar 5601 printheads. The printhead was selected as a result of successful performance tests conducted over several months last year.
Digital Dot, a Benelux-based supplier of large format printing systems, consumables, software and technical support, has announced that specialist 3D printing service bureau, 3D Next Level, has installed the first Massivit 1800 3D Printer in the region.
Hardware of this calibre deserves a unique platform to showcase its dynamic capabilities. Situated in the heart of Manchester, the HP Latex R-Series showroom is now open. Currently housing the R2000, this facility allows visitors to test ADAPT’s wide range of products on this innovative technology and explore all the possibilities available.
Digitally printable media specialist, Soyang Europe has announced it is to exhibit for the first time at the forthcoming Surface and Materials Show, which makes up part of the renowned UK Construction Week.
Xaar recently welcomed a delegation of its Chinese OEM customers and Master Distributor for the Xaar 1201 to its headquarters and manufacturing facility in Cambridgeshire.
Mutoh America, Inc., an industry leader in wide-format printers, was recently honored with the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association's (SGIA) Product of the Year award for the ValueJet 1624X - 64 inch printer in the "Solvent or Latex Ink Under 80 inch" category, the ValueJet 2638X - 104 inch printer in the "Solvent or Latex Ink Over 80 inch" category, the ValueJet 1638UH - 64 inch UV-LED hybrid printer in the "Flatbed/Hybrid Under $100k"category and ValueJet 626UF UV/LED flatbed in the "Tabletop Flatbed - industrial small item decoration" category.
Spandex, the one-stop supplier of innovative solutions to the sign, graphics and display industries, has expanded its operations in France with the acquisition of SERI SERVICE, an established specialist distributor in self-adhesive and flexible materials and accessories for customers active in visual communications, décor and textile decoration.
The Sign Shed has installed a Roland DG VersaUV S-Series flatbed printer from supplier printMAX, helping this Yorkshire signage specialist combine the highest quality with a personal touch.
Zünd Systemtechnik AG is set to boost its global operations with the appointment of Nicki Kay as Managing Director for Zünd UK Ltd.
Zünd Systemtechnik AG is set to boost its global operations with the appointment of Nicki Kay as Managing Director for Zünd UK Ltd.
Already the largest provider of Papers, Visual Communications and Packaging in the South West, Antalis has grown its footprint further with a new, larger site in the Bristol area.
Nazdar Ink Technologies has announced the 184 Series, a newly developed digital imaging ink formulated specifically as a high-performance alternative for Mimaki JV150/300 and CJV150/300 digital printers using Mimaki BS4 ink.
Mimaki’s exclusive UK and Irish distributor, Hybrid Services has announced a special promotion for one of the company’s popular dye sublimation printers, the TS300P-1800.
Following on from the success of last year, CMYUK will once again be at The Print Show, held at The NEC Birmingham from 18–20 September.
Africa's largest dedicated print and signage exhibition, FESPA Africa, returns for the fifth year at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, between the 12-14 September 2018.
FESPA’s next pan-Asian event will take place, under its new name of Asia Print Expo, from 21 to 23 February 2019 at the BITEC exhibition centre in Bangkok, Thailand. Asia Print Expo is the region’s leading exhibition for screen, textile and digital wide format print.
The focus of the Zünd exhibit at FachPack 2018, September 25 - 27 in Nuremberg, Germany, is on modular automation in digital cutting. The leading supplier of digital cutting systems will present, among other things, a new automation solution for fully integrated industrial finishing.
The focus of the Zünd exhibit at FachPack 2018, September 25 - 27 in Nuremberg, Germany, is on modular automation in digital cutting. The leading supplier of digital cutting systems will present, among other things, a new automation solution for fully integrated industrial finishing.
At Glasstec 2018, Marabu will be presenting ink solutions suitable for the glass industry, including screen, digital and pad printing. A particular highlight at their stand will be a single-component ink for glass applications that is unique in character worldwide.
Antalis, the leading European distributor of paper, packaging and visual communication solutions, has introduced large format inkjet metallic films to its portfolio to enable customers to combine print and cut applications for creative display.
Fogra, the Research Institute for Media Technologies, has tested the highest-performing swissQprint large format printer according to ISO Standard 20690. The results are proof of the Swiss UV inkjet system's outstanding energy efficiency.
NUtec Digital Ink, a leading ink manufacturer producing water-based, UV curable and solvent printing inks, recently announced its latest UV inks suitable for the EFI range of GS and QS printers.
Global label and branding company Nilorn has installed a Zünd S3 at its UK HQ in order to extend its reach into an already successful packaging business – with the digital cutting table's modular design allowing Nilorn to continue to develop its strategy as market demands change.
Businesses in a multitude of creative and manufacturing sectors across the UK use Zünd digital cutting systems every day, with signage, graphics, packaging and textiles specialists no exception.
Birmingham signage and graphics specialist Hollywood Monster has again turned to Zünd UK Ltd to help accelerate its production, in particular on a major contract with McDonald's.
The Zünd team has completed another successful event – the FESPA Global Print Expo in Berlin – with another EDP Award to add to its collection.
Zünd UK Ltd will again exhibit at Advanced Engineering, the premier trade event for engineers, designers and manufacturers across a variety of markets.
Zünd UK Ltd has closed another edition of Packaging Innovations, having showcased its groundbreaking Zünd S3 M1600 digital cutting table to delegates from across the packaging industry.
Reported by its organisers as its 'most successful show to date', Packaging Innovations 2017 and sister event Luxury Packaging 2017 took place at London's Olympia on September 13th and 14th 2017. The shows featured demonstrations of systems including the Zünd S3 M1600, plus networking opportunities, seminars, advice and an awards ceremony honouring the sector's best ideas and developments.
The Zünd UK Ltd team – based in St Albans – welcomed visitors from across the sector to its stand where it demonstrated the Zünd S3 and explained its capabilities for sample-making and short-run packaging production.
"Once again, Packaging Innovations was a successful show for Zünd and offered an insight into the developments of an exciting market – Peter Jones from Dragons' Den was even spotted at the event," comments Stuart Cole, Managing Director, Zünd Plotting Systems (UK) Ltd.
"The Zünd S3 has found a place in packaging businesses across the world thanks to its fast, accurate capabilities, enabling the production of some amazing designs."
As a modular system, the Swiss-made Zünd S3 on show was configured for use with carton and corrugated materials – fitted with a selection of complementary tools, software and modules designed to increase the speed, accuracy, cost efficiency and quality of packaging designs.
Just one of several options in the Zünd S3 cutting table range, the Zünd S3 M1600 is a medium-sized system with an energy-efficient vacuum system to hold down material for accurate cutting, advanced automation abilities and numerous safety features. It can process a wide range of substrates including wood, textiles, composite materials, leather, signage substrates and more, enabling packaging businesses to explore potential diversification channels.
Packaging Innovations is expected to return to London and Birmingham in 2018.
For further information on Zünd cutting systems or to book a visit to Zünd UK Ltd's demonstration suite in St Albans, please email salesuk@zund.com or call +44 (0)1727 833003.
[Picture caption: Zünd UK Ltd prepared to show visitors the Zünd S3 M1600 on the first day of Packaging Innovations]
Zünd UK Ltd is experiencing a wave of new furniture designs created with its digital cutting tables.
Zünd has brought to market a PCD polishing bit for finishing acrylics. Because of its geometry, the P201 bit is very efficient and distinguishes itself with unbeatable price and performance. The new P201 polishing bit is available immediately.
With the LM 100W, Zünd is introducing a laser module for sign & display applications. The purpose of this new laser-cutting system is to cut polyester fabrics and seal the edges at the same time. This addition further amplifies the versatility of Zünd's modular, wide-format cutting systems.
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