Rebranded PressOn (formerly Press On Digital) has launched Ballpark Cost, an online print calculator accessed through the company’s new-look website. It provides a quick cost ballpark figure for digital print projects in eight categories; hoarding graphics, floor graphics, window graphics, digital wallpaper, banners, self-adhesive wall vinyl and Foamex boards.
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Mimaki launches media certification programme with Color Concepts
Mimaki Engineering has partnered with Color Concepts, a creator of media profiles, to make available independent, third party certification of media for use with the Mimaki JV400LX printer and latex inks. Mimaki anticipates expanding this programme to other Mimaki printers and inks in the future.
Dust covers for HP DesignJet printers
Resolution(GB), trading as HP Plotter, is producing a range of DesignJet dust covers. The Fugazi range is manufactured in the UK and will initially cover the DesignJet T120 and T520 machines. It is expected that covers for the DesignJet T and Z series will be available later in the year.
Model Group trials Fujifilm Uvijet OC inks for corrugated applications
Swiss packaging manufacturer Model Holding, the holding company of Model Group, has become the beta site for Fujifilm’s new Uvijet OC inks for corrugated applications.
Icon appoints golf events team leader
Branding company Icon has appointed David Gurney to lead its golf events team.
Second direct-to-textile printer at Your Print Partner
A second direct-to-textile printer has been installed at Your Print Partner in Lincoln. The 1.8m Mimaki TS34 will sit alongside the company’s existing Mimaki TX400 producing mainly feather, forecourt and showhome flags, tablecloths, bunting and various event banners.
Mimaki releases white ink for JV400 latex printers
The long anticipated white ink for Mimaki's JV400-130LX and JV400-160LX latex printers is now available.
Elephant Print and Display appoints new director
East Sussex-based digital print company Elephant Print and Display has appointed a new director to enable it to diversify into new areas of communication such as graphic design, audio visual presentations and online interactive media.
Landor brings out Wallpaper Matte Protective Coating
Landor UK is bringing out a Wallpaper Matte Protective Coating specifically developed for use with digital wall coverings, including the self-adhesive fabric Landor Phototex.
DPI introduces UK to MTEX 1800 direct-to-textile printer
Digital Print Innovations (DPI) has added to its portfolio in the shape of the 1.9m wide MTEX 1800 direct-to-textile printer from Portuguese manufacturer POD.
Spandex UK adds Arlon to its portfolio
Spandex has added Arlon materials to its portfolio.
EFI doubles its space at North Print and Pack 2013
EFI is doubling its Northprint 2011 floorspace to 36m2 at this year’s North Print and Pack show to reflect its offering for the commercial print and digital print for packaging markets.
Start-up D-Signs opts for Mutoh ValueJet
Stowmarket start-up D-Signs, formed in October 2012, has bought a Mutoh ValueJet 1614. Other equipment includes a Kala Starter laminator and table and a Kona Cutter.
Adobe ‘Create Now’ tour comes to London
Adobe’s global Create Now tour will be coming to London on 5 March. The free-to-attend event is open to anyone interested in finding out more about Adobe Creative Cloud, including the latest innovations in Adobe CS6 products such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver and Premier Pro.