Find Signage, a developer of dementia-specific signs, has installed a DYSS X7 cutting table to widen its offering and reduce production times. In addition, it has cut the cost of external suppliers by over 20% by reducing the work passed to subcontractors.
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Kiian Digital adds fluorescent inks to Digistar range
Kiian Digital is adding vivid pink, yellow and green fluorescent transfer sublimation inks to its Digistar range for interior décor and fashion applications.
Matan to launch new superwide printers at SGIA
At the SGIA Expo in the US next week, Matan will launch the 3m wide Quantum UV printer for close-view indoor graphics, and a 3m wide MatanFlex UV printer - together with UVFlex inks - for fleet graphics.
Case study from QPS
Founded in 1996 by Kevin Baker and Glenn Andre, Liverpool-based AB Screenprint provides a full range of promotional and display materials to a variety of businesses and individuals within and around the Liverpool area.
Inprinta moves to build on its reputation
Inprinta, the inkjet filter division of Porvair Filtration, has integrating all aspects of the business into one online portal at www.inprinta.com.
Sawgrass brings STS Refill Technology on board
Sawgrass Technologies and STS Refill Technology in the US have entered into a long-term license agreement under which STS will sell digital inks for sublimation imaging.
Fashion designer works with Epson
Epson renewed its partnership with fashion designer Kansai Yamamoto to support the ‘Hello Istanbul!’ fashion show held on Saturday in Istanbul, Turkey. The partnership, through which Yamamoto uses Epson print technology to create textile pieces, follows on from the V&A's ‘Fashion in Motion: Kansai Yamamoto’ event held in London last year where they also worked together.
ICON provides backdrop to Ryder Cup success
Branding specialist Icon played a major role in delivering The Ryder Cup’s look and event presentation at Gleneagles last month. The company dressed all the tees, grandstands, camera towers and scoreboards in addition to providing some signature pieces within the tented village, media compound and for both the opening and closing ceremonies.
Josero to sell Ricoh latex printers
Josero has been appointed an approved Ricoh specialist and will sell the full range of Ricoh wide-format products, with particular emphasis on the L4100 Series Latex Printer, MFP’s and CAD printers. A new demonstration room is under construction at Josero’s head office in Cambridge to house Ricoh machines, including the L4160 Latex printer with pantone and white ink capabilities. It is expected to open next month.
Speedscreen invests in Kongsberg C64
Kent-based Speedscreen Creative Print Solutions is home to the second UK installation of a Kongsberg C64 series cutting table.
Sydney Beaumont pushes for growth
As part of its continued expansion plans into the sign and display industry Sydney Beaumont (Leeds) has recruited former Paperlinx and Europoint man Kevin Scanlan in an external sales capacity. The move coincides with the company appointed as a Mactac self adhesive vinyl distributor.
New textile collection for HP Latex 300
A new textile collection designed by Guandong for the HP Latex Series 300 printers is now available. It includes the LUS Series with a Polyester Flag without liner, Frame & Decor, and the Elastic & Conformable Polyester. There are also a number of new canvas substrates.
Sign and Digital UK event shows growth
Sign and Digital UK has confirmed that stand bookings for 2015 are up by 20% year-on-year, with over 100 exhibitors now confirmed for the event that will take place at the NEC, Birmingham on 24 to 26 March.
New business development hub from Canon
Digital Dimensions is a new subscription-based online business development support service from Canon offering access to advice, profiling and planning tools and mentoring programmes. It is targeted at both commercial (including large format PSPs) and in-house print departments.