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Phototex Opaque repositionable self-adhesive fabric now available
Landor UK has launched a new Opaque version of Phototex Repositionable Self Adhesive media into the European market.
Mimaki cuts price of A3 UJF-3042FX flatbed
Mimaki has cut the price of its A3 flatbed LED UV UJF-3042FX printer to £16,995.
Cestrian recognised as an inspiration to Britain
Cestrian has been recognised as one of the ‘1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ in a report by the London Stock Exchange and the Daily Telegraph. The report noted that, out of 4.5m SMEs in Britain, only a handful have continued to grow, outperform their peers, deliver results and generate job creation despite the economic downturn. Cestrian is one.
Epson wide-format printers used in new while-you-wait T-Shirt print service
Yr Store is using a 44in Epson SureColor SC-F6000 roll-fed dye-sublimation printers to offer an in-store bespoke while-you-wait T-shirt printing service at Liberty London and Topman Oxford Circus.
Fujifilm launches XMF PrintCentre V5
XMF PrintCentre V5 is now available from Fujifilm. It boasts automatic functions to efficiently manage VDP, additional security for B2B Web stores and enhanced administration capabilities.
Screen Truepress Jet W3200UV beta test complete at The Larger Profile
The Larger Profile (TLP), a display print specialist in Letchworth, has completed beta testing of Europe’s first Screen Truepress Jet W3200UV flatbed UV inkjet printer.
Mimaki to show off inkjet at promotional products and textile shows
Mimaki will use promotional products trade show PSI in Dusseldorf and the Digital Textile Conference held in conjunction with Heimtextil in Frankfurt to show off inkjet applications in January.
Case Study from HP
At Fespa 2013, Coloursonic, London, bought a HP Scitex FB500 printer to add white ink capability to its direct-to-rigid substrate printing capacity and accelerate graphics production. HP reseller CWE Solutions installed the printer in first week of July to meet the production requirements of a significant job.
Viscom continues growth spurt
Viscom continues to grow, attracting 13,277 visitors to the recent event in Dusseldorf. That’s a 9.7% increase on the 12,100 attending Viscom Frankfurt last year. With 350 participating companies, this year’s show also set a new exhibitor record, gaining 7% in the comparison with Viscom Frankfurt.
Mingle this coming Monday
The next Print Networking Club event will take place on Monday 16 December, from 5pm to 7.30pm in the Bar, St Bride Foundation, Fleet Street, London. Dr Kate Stone, the head of Novalia, will present at the event and will talk for a few minutes on the subject of her investigations on the frontier between sound and print and will be available to chat to individually throughout the event.
QPS appointed Roland dealer for dye-sub units
Quality Print Services (QPS) has been appointed an authorised Roland dealer for its dye-sublimation range of kit. The first machine to be made available via QPS is the Roland VersaArt RE-640.
Contra Vision makes Travelling Museum of British Invention
Contra Vision is one of 100 inventors and innovations represented in a ‘Travelling Museum of British Invention’ which is currently touring the UK to promote the key role played by British inventions in science and engineering. Contra Vision’s see-through technology, one of the British inventions highlighted, was also used to wrap parts of the museum bus.
Genesis Marketing wins Wales Rally GB Championships job
Cardiff-based Genesis Marketing delivered full event branding for the recent Wales Rally GB Championships, the British leg of the World Rally Championships. The project was delivered on behalf of client International Motor Sports, which was pointed towards Genesis by the Welsh government, an event sponsor and regular client of the company.