HP is offering direct financial marketing assistance to print companies that buy one of its latex printers. The company is giving a £1000 marketing voucher to help PSPs promote the print possibilities of the machine to their customers and local community.
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Donated banners bring boost to toy library
Hampshire Flag Company has produced a number of banners to help Connors Toy Libraries raise its profile.
Marketing Alliance Group goes the retro route
US-based visual merchandising firm Marketing Alliance Group has reproduced a 50s-style pin-up mermaid on a wooden placard via its Inca Onset S40.The five-colour sign was printed on a poplar wood board for artist Brendan Coudal.
Weedoo Signs makes its mark on a royal visit
On a recent visit to Sandhurst in Berkshire, the Duke of Edinburgh was seen talking to a member of the local council’s Clean Team, who uses a branded tricycle to help with litter picking duties across the town. The trike, which is supported by Weedoo Signs, was closely inspected by the Duke during his visit.
Forum welcomes Lord’s acceptance of H&S deregulation
The Forum of Private Business has described changes agreed to workplace health as a landmark moment for SMEs and a long-awaited victory for common sense.
New Sihl Digital Imaging semi-rigid photo board
Sihl Digital Imaging has developed a semi-rigid photo board for photo quality output on solvent, latex and UV inkjet printers.
3145 Glamour S is a 12 mil board with an instant dry, smooth, satin photo coating. It is stiff enough to stand or hang and flexible enough to roll. It can be laminated with either pressure sensitive or heat activated films.
The Board is available in roll sizes: 30in, 54in, 60in x 100ft length on a 3in core.
Print settings for compatible inkjet printers can be found at www.sihlusa.com
Seiko ColorPainter W-64S to demo neon inks at Sign and Digital UK
By using neon inks with the ColorPainter W-64s Seiko I Infotech believes users will have an advantage in the pub and club market. To highlight the full effect Colourgen will show output on a blacklight viewing box on its stand at Sign and Digital UK this week.
Durst appoints Richard Bates as northern sales manager
Richard Bates has become the northern sales manager for Durst, covering the whole of the north of England and Scotland from Birmingham upwards. He is also responsible for Ireland.
Richard Bowles becomes president of Nazdar Ink Technologies
Richard Bowles is the new president of Nazdar Ink Technologies. Having joined the company in 2002 as vice president of marketing, he has served as vice president and general manager since 2005.
New GPT190s printer package offered
GPT is hoping to accelerate its sales of its new Mimaki-based GPT190s 1.9 m solvent printer via the introduction of a £22,500 package that includes machine delivery, installation and training plus 3.5 litres of Mimaki ink, Rip software and a two year on-site parts and labour warranty.
Fastsigns again certified World-Class Franchise
Fastsigns has been certified as a 2013 World-Class Franchise by the Franchise Research Institute for the second year.
Tecna Display launches t3 Flexi-curve
Tecna Display has introduced the t3 Flexi-curve, a flexible extrusion that connects to any t3 structure. Its flexible beams mean that a wall can be moved into almost any shape to fit into any given area.
Sun Chemical to show new Streamline Optima HPQ ink at Fespa 2013
As promised Sun Chemical will show improvements to its Streamline ink range at Fespa 2013. On demonstration will be the new Streamline Optima HPQ solvent-based ink for wide-format printers. The company will also illustrate its latest aftermarket product, Streamline TX, a direct print sublimation textile ink for polyester media for soft signage applications.
Design Supply to lease Mimaki CJV30
London-based Design Supply has been appointed a dealer for Mimaki’s CJV30 series of integrated print and cut solutions. The company will lease the machines from £75 per week as well as sell them with a two-year gold warranty, set of eight inks, take-up unit and software bundle.