A recent display celebrating the winners of the 2012 Queen’s Award at the Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) in Sheffield used the T3 exhibition framework from Tecna Display, a company which itself won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise earlier this year.
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Sihl Direct UK introduces Backlit Films for Latex Printing
Designed specifically for use with latex inks, Sihl Direct UK has introduced two polyester films - the Vivalux Backlit Latex 125 matt 3746, and the Vivalux Backlit Heavy Latex 200 matt 3747.
Avery and William Smith add to wrap ranges
Both Avery and William Smith have added to their wrap film ranges.
EFI buys W2P developer
EFI has acquired Online Print Solutions (OPS), a Web-to-print, dynamic publishing and cross-media marketing solutions developer.
Enfocus Switch streamlines large-format printing workflow at Thamm
German-based large-format print producer Thamm has significantly improved its production workflow via the implementation of Enfocus Switch. Working with Switch, the company created a fully automated large-format PDF printing workflow that it said 'practically runs itself'. The result is increased productivity and profitability.
Herzog to head up Integration Technology Europe business development
UK imaging technology developer Integration Technology Ltd (ITL) is consolidating its continental Europe operations with the appointment of Achim Herzog as European business development manager.
Extreme Graphics Northern buys Mutoh ValueJet 1624
Exhibition graphics printer Extreme Graphics Northern, in Hindley near Wigan, has bought a 64in eco-solvent Mutoh ValueJet 1624 to complement its existing 64in aqueous printer.
Benny Landa to deliver keynote at EFI Connect
Industry guru Benny Landa is to take part in a ‘fireside chat’ Q&A session with EFI CEO Guy Gecht at the company’s 14th annual EFI Connect Users Conferencein Las Vegas in January next year.
Cooley delivers sustainable banner alternative
A lightweight, 100% recyclable non-PVC media said to have a 60% lower-carbon footprint than traditional PVC has been brought to market by Cooley’s commercial graphics division. The company worked with Dow Chemical to develop EnviroFlex PE membrane to wrap the 2012 Olympic Stadium in London.
HH Global extends its marketing print contract with Asda
Brand campaign management company HH Global has been awarded a three year multi-million pound contract to provide print to Asda. Key products include Asda’s monthly magazines, outdoor media, national and local marketing activity. The contract also includes all “events elements”.
Seiko I Infotech announces fluorescent ink
Colourgen, the exclusive UK distributor for Seiko I Infotech, has announced the immediate availability of new fluorescent ink for the ColorPainter W-54S and 64S mild solvent wide format printers. The two new colours are Neon yellow and Neon Pink, which have been optimised to work with Seiko’s ColorPainter GX inkset.
Fujifilm appoints new head of European Graphic Systems Division
Yasufumi Morimoto has been appointed senior VP Fujifilm Europe, with overall responsibility for the Graphic Systems Division in Europe.
HP achieves UL sustainability certification for water-based inkjet Inks
HP Latex Inks and HP A50 Inkjet Web Press Inks are the first water-based inkjet inks to achieve the Sustainable Product Certification from UL Environment, a business unit of Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
Océ and Zund demos announced
Printers wanting to streamline workflows, save labour costs, reduce waste and increase productivity are invited to a series of continuous practical demonstrations being organised by Océ in conjunction with Zund Plotting Systems at the cutting giant’s showroom at Springfield Business Park, St Albans, Hertfordshire, 16 - 17 October.