Jul 8, 2009 | Industry News
At a time when there’s been industry-wide price increases, in most cases put down to the weakness of the pound, Mimaki’s exclusive distributor for the UK and Ireland, Hybrid Services, announced this week that its has knocked 25% off the price off its flexible UV ink.
Read MoreJul 7, 2009 | Industry News
The ImagePerfect range of media from Spandex has been expanded to include 100% PVC-free materials specifically designed for large-format digital inkjet printing. The new materials are compatible with all eco-solvent and solvent inks, as well as UV-cured inks and are suitable for use in an extensive range of indoor and outdoor signage applications. The polyolefin products are both plasticiser- and chlorine-free and feature a specially-developed top-coating for vibrant, high quality printability.
Read MoreJul 7, 2009 | Industry News
The JFX-1631 grand format, flatbed printer tops Mimaki’s range of UV printers and boasts a low power consumption, long lasting and low heat emitting LED UV curing system for efficiency. One inherent feature of the LED technology is that it requires no ‘warm up’ time, so can be switched on and off as required, reducing energy consumption and extending the life of the LEDs to somewhere in the region of 5,000 hours.
Read MoreJul 7, 2009 | Industry News
Many textured building surfaces that have proved ‘off-limits’ for promotional signs and graphics due to the need for a graphic film that could effectively be applied to them could benefit from the new Scotchcal IJ8624/8624ES Graphic Film for Textured Surfaces.
Read MoreJul 6, 2009 | Industry News
Nazdar is taking over production of EFI’s Vutek and Inkware solvent inks. The inks will use the current formulations, with the same warranty coverage offered, and will be manufactured to the same stringent quality-control requirements.
Read MoreWhere?
Hall 6, NEC, Birmingham
Cost?
Free to members of the sign making and digital print trade.
What is it?
Running for more than 35 years, Sign & Digital UK is a central part of the industry’s calendar, providing an annual launch pad for all that is new, and an economic stimulus for the industry. The show gives the opportunity to meet in person, see and compare equipment and kit from the major industry suppliers, and the chance to source new suppliers and gather new ideas to enhance and drive your business forward.
Where?
National Conference Centre, Birmingham.
Cost?
An individual ticket is £289, whereas a table of 10 is £2,800.
What is it?
The Sign Industry Awards, presented by Sign Update and Sign & Digital UK, celebrate excellence in the visual communications sector by honouring past achievements, present innovations, and future advancements. These awards recognise outstanding suppliers, sign makers, and individual traders in sign making, digital printing, and visual communications. With over 35 years of industry service, SDUK and Sign Update ensure that everyone in the industry has a voice, highlighting and rewarding the best in the field.
