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Matt Vinyl Graphics buys newly launched Roland VersaExpress RF-640
Hull-based Matt Vinyl Graphics has bought one of the newly launched Roland VersaExpress RF-640 printers from authorised dealer printMax. The family-run business will use the machine to support its existing Roland VP-540.
Online printing expert supports internationalisation of Onlineprinters
Dr. Michael Fries, former executive board member of CEWE Color, has joined Onlineprinters where he will take charge of its business management and that of its subsidiaries Druckerei und Verlag E. Meyer together with Walter Meyer, founder and CEO of Onlineprinters.
Clicks appoints Jamie Tedman as sales director
Farringdon-based large-format display and presentation graphics operation Clicks Digital Solutions has named Jamie Tedman as its new sales director.
HP latex media options extended
New HP sign and display media for its latex printers are now available, and include:
New Xaar printhead for graphics market
Xaar has introduced the 501 GS8 printhead that incorporates PrecisionPlus, a new architecture from the company which said it will enable signage printers to remain at the leading edge of print performance.
Apcom joins St Bride Foundation as a print heritage partner
Apcom (association of print and communication managers) has joined the St Bride Foundation as a print heritage partner.
Print report published
A report entitled ‘European Digital Media Landscape to 2020 – The Future of Paper and Print 2’ has been published by the UK Stationers Livery Company. It examines developments for newspapers/magazines/books, retailing, direct mail and business communications. Two Sides/Print Power members get a 10% discount on the report.
5m EFI Vutek GS5500lxr Pro gets public airing
EFI has used the 2014 Shanghai Ad and Sign Technology and Equipment Exhibition to reveal its new 5m Vutek GS5500lxr Pro roll-to-roll printer that uses the company’s 7pl greyscale UltraDrop technology and LED cool curing. The eight-colour (plus optional white) printer uses the new EFI Vutek GSlxr 3M SuperFlex ink, said to provide solvent-like elongation characteristics, and can handle substrates up to 3.2mm thick. Output speed is up to 260m2/hr (65m2/hr high quality), with resolutions of 600 or 1000dpi.
Detail emerges of Fespa Digital Textile Conference
Fespa has put more meat on the bones as to how its Digital Textile Conference on 2 October in Milan will shape up. It has said the one-day conference, at the Grand Hotel Villa Torretta, (sponsored by MS Italy and Kiian, and in partnership with Fespa’s Italian association, Siotec) will examine the whole textile print industry including promotional products, textile/garment decoration, interiors and soft signage.
AXYZ router helps double Porter & Woodman production
An AXYZ CNC router supplied by AXYZ International has helped double the production capacity of West Midlands-based Porter & Woodman.
Ottimo continue to invest
Ottimo digital has upgraded their HP L28500 to the 3.2m wide HP LX-850. Ottimo director, Nick Lindwall said ‘Since installing the machine we have seen a huge uptake in wider exhibition graphics which we were unable to undertake with the smaller machine.’
Roland DG Launches VersaEXPRESS
Roland DG has launched its new and improved 64-inch wide high-speed production printer, the VersaEXPRESS RF-640 which prints at speeds up to 48.5 square metres per hour. With a wide range of new features and enhancements which includes a free take-up system.
Ultima Displays still expanding
Ultima Displays have added a string of new products to their ever-increasing library, including the super sleek Liquid Chalk Board. The liquid chalk board provides a traditional way to promote your business that also enables you to change your message often. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use in retail and catering environments, this pavement advertiser boasts a stylish wooden frame, hard-wearing rubber feet, chrome hinges and a tensioning chain, and is available in two sizes, Ultima also stock the liquid chalk pens.