Image Reports
Supporting the wide-format digital print sector
GMG has signed an agreement with HP to jointly promote and market the GMG colour management solutions in combination with HP Scitex wide-format printers. The GMG solution is expected to be available in mid-March and will be shown in HP Scitex demo centers worldwide. In addition, GMG has been awarded the HP Graphics Solutions Partner Gold level for 2011.
Neschen will be showcasing recent textile additions Dyetex flag 110 B1, Dyetex display 220 B1 and VarItex decoframe 250 B1 CA on its stand at Sign and Digital UK, where will have a range of print media and laminates together with display systems from Swedish partner Expolinc.
The new Mimaki JFX-1615plus flatbed UV printer will be shown by distributor Hybrid Services at Sign and Digital UK 2011. The company will take a large range of Mimaki kit to the show, including the CJV30 printer/cutters, flatbed and roll-to-roll UV printers and a selection of textile and soft signage machines.
The printing industry possesses all the characteristics of an advanced manufacturing sector according to the BPIF in its response to the Government’s Growth Review Framework for Advanced Manufacturing.
Stafix, a new printable static cling film that can be repeatedly applied to the majority of surfaces, has been introduced by Antalis McNaughton.
The head of a national business support organisation has questioned banking industry pledges to boost lending to SMEs.
HP's Sign and Digital UK line-up will include its Designjet L25500 and HP Scitex LX800 latex printers to attract environmentally-conscious customers. Also on display will be the HP Scitex FB500 163cm (64in) UV flatbed printer and the HP Designjet Z6200 photo printer. The company will be running an on-stand seminar programme during the show too. This will include a Vespa-wrapping workshop from vinyl-wrapping expert, James Deacon, demonstrating the high-impact and creative results achievable from this low-cost-per-impression marketing tool.
Emil Reshet Printing has installed Israel’s first HP Scitex FB700 printer in order to offer customers a broader range of graphics applications as a result of its ability to print on both rigid and flexible media.
Owners of large-format inkjet printers wanting to swap to after-market inks can now make the move to Colorific’s solvent-based products with the back-up of Tech8 which will handle the transition.
The entry deadline for the Sign and Digital UK awards has been extended to 25 February. There are ten categories and winning companies will receive their awards at the first Sign and Digital UK Awards and Networking Event, which will be held on the evening of the 13 April, the middle day of Sign and Digital UK.
Atech has brought the Handy Eyepress to the UK. Winner of the Viscom Innovation Award in 2009, this tool has been selling like hotcakes across Europe and Atech has now been awarded UK distribution rights. It allows users to make on-site repairs to installed banners and comes in two sizes – one for 9.5mm eyelets and another for 11mm eyelets – and costs £124.95 (including 100 eyelets).
Owners of Zund flatbed cutters can now apply for a trade-in value against their old cutter when they buy a new Zund G3 flatbed cutter. Zund UK will take away the old cutter at the same time as the new one is installed.
RJDA has installed a 2m Seal 80 Pro laminator to compliment its large-format print hardware, which includes a HP Designjet LX65500 latex machine.
InkTec will officially launch the Jetrix UV-curable flatbed printers in the UK at Sign and Digital 2011 in April.
