‘Make me smile’ is the theme for the designmaker 2013 competition which will end in a winners’ presentation on 7 November at Viscom in Düsseldorf.
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Oasis expands capacity for aqueous printing
Oasis Graphic has taken delivery of a HP Z6200 printer to increase its aqueous ink print capacity. It joins the company’s two Canon aqueous ink machines.
A record number of winners for the 2013 Print Futures Awards
This year’s Print Futures Awards, boosted by a £30,000 cash injection from The Printing Charity, attracted a record number of applications and winners. The 17 winners were presented with their awards at The Printing Charity’s reception for the industry hosted by Baroness Dean of Thornton-le-Fylde on 23 July at the House of Lords.
Cross Media 2013 registration open
Pre-show registration for Cross Media 2013 is now open and details of the seminar programme provided. There will be over 50 seminars in five dedicated theatres during the two-day event (23-24 October, Business Design Centre, London)
Spandex produces wrapping guide
Spandex has produced Wrap Essentials, a guide for vehicle wrapping professionals that provides an overview of wrapping materials and accessories with over 170 colours/finishes from ImagePerfect, 3M, Arlon and Avery.
Zoo Printing takes more EFI Vutek printers
California-based Zoo Printing has installed its fifth and sixth EFI Vutek superwide format printers - a Vutek GS3250r UV roll-to-roll printer and a Vutek GS3250lx Pro LED UV flatbed/roll hybrid printer.
Hexacomb gets new director of global marketing and strategy
Hexacomb has a new director of global marketing and strategy in the form of Darlene Kober. She has more than 20 years experience with multinational manufacturing corporations serving diverse industries such as packaging, specialty industrial products, medical devices and chemicals.
PaperlinX opens its doors
PaperlinX has set a trend by opening a ‘hot-desking’ area in its London office to customers seeking work space while in the area.
Colour Engine offers new lighting service to printers
Colour Engine is a new service for auditing and reporting on lighting conditions to ISO 3664:2009 for companies across the whole graphic arts sector.
Lintec Graphic Films aims to inspire creatives at 100% Design
Lintec Graphic Films has taken a stand at 100% Design at Earls Court in September in the hope of inspiring architects, designers and branding specialists.
Easypack POP Displays turns to HP Scitex FB7600
Easypack POP Displays Group, part of the Fencor Group, has installed an HP Scitex FB7600 Industrial Press to enable its business growth plan and support its move into digital printing to keep more work in house.
Xaar continues PrintIt! sponsorsorship to encourage new talent
Inkjet printhead manufacturer Xaar has confirmed a sixth year of sponsorship for the PrintIt! educational initiative in the hope that it will draw new talent into the print sector.
BAF helps develop exhibition area at the Southbank Festival Wing
BAF Graphics has worked with creative agency KentLyons to develop a public exhibition area at the Southbank Festival Wing. The exhibition is for The Festival Wing at the Southbank Centre, a redevelopment of the Hayward Gallery, Purcell Rooms and the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London.
Saxon Recycling bought by Cleansing Service Group
Cleansing Service Group (CSG) has boosted its presence in the specialist print industry waste handling sector by acquiring Cambridgeshire-based Saxon Recycling.