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.
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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.
GMG brings out CoZone Collaborate
GMG’s CoZone Collaborate online project collaboration, soft-proofing and approval solution is now commercially available.
Planet First launches The Planet Mark
Planet First, a London-based sustainability consultancy, has partnered with the Eden Project, to provide The Planet Mark, a new certification for companies wanting to improve their sustainability performance.
Stehlin Hostag Ink: New UK reseller of Bordeaux Digital Printink
Bordeaux Digital Printink has entered into a new reseller agreement with consumables supplier Stehlin Hostag Ink UK, the UK arm of HuberGroup. The partnership will cover Bordeaux`s entire product range which includes Solvent, Dye Sublimation, UV & UV LED and Latex inks. It also encompasses UV and Water based liquid laminates and solutions for bulk ink delivery systems. Stehlin Hostag UK Managing Director David Ward says the synergy formed by this partnership will be beneficial to both companies.
James MacDonald has been named Vice President of Marketing
NAZDAR Ink Technologies announces that James MacDonald has been promoted to the position of Vice President of Marketing for Nazdar Ink Technologies. Previously, he has led the Nazdar, Ltd. marketing team and advanced the marketing efforts for their digital product lines. With over 20 years’ in the industry, Mr. MacDonald’s primary focus will be to develop and implement marketing strategies to expand Nazdar’s presence internationally.
Drytac Europe announces removable and repositionable ViziPrint SEL polyester film for solvent, eco-solvent and latex printers
Drytac Europe has launched ViziPrint SEL polyester film for solvent, eco-solvent and latex printers. ViziPrint is a printable, clear, 75µ (3 mil) polyester film with a removable and repositionable adhesive.
A Tropical Beach in Woking
Repropoint, part of the Graphic Dealers Ltd group of privately owned digital print resellers, has transformed its office using Sihl Direct’s PersoMural wallpaper inkjet media. The 6m by 2m wall covering depicts a glorious tropical island scene, which brightens the office and enhances staff mood.
GMG launches GMG ColorProof 5.5
Major update of color proofing system focuses on greater performance and user interface.
Epson technology inspires Royal Academy Schools students
The Royal Academy Schools recently held its annual exhibition of final year postgraduate students’ work profiling the work of 17 artists. Several of the works on display included those produced using large-format Epson printers and projectors., Epson provides the very latest in large-format printers and projectors to the RA Schools so students can experiment with different materials and designs and to produce their final artwork. Mark Hampson, Head of Material Processes, Royal Academy said: “The RA Schools graduation show demonstrates the wonderful creative outcomes of our collaborative relationship with Epson. All the students have worked in the Epson Digital Media Suite while researching, preparing and producing their artwork and their involvement with Epson technologies has influenced their final show tremendously.”
Inprinta Launch Inkjet Disc Filter for High Speed Printing
The Microdisc™ disc filter is a new dedicated graphics inkjet disc filter from Inprinta. This inkjet filter is optimised for use where high speed printing and high through-flow are key requirements.
New Jetrix KX5 sold to Wave Design To Print Ltd at FESPA
InkTec Europe is pleased to announce that the latest addition to their award-winning Jetrix range of UV printers, the Jetrix KX5 has been sold to Wave Design To Print of Bridgend, Wales. This is the first of this model to be sold in Europe and installation will take place in July.
The First Durst Rho 1030 bought by McGowan’s of Dublin
Confirmed at FESPA 2013 in London at the end of June, the first Rho 1030 in Europe is heading for Ireland.
Mal McGowan, Managing Director of one of Ireland’s leading digital printers: “We have a passion for digital technology and we have managed to stay in a leading position within the industry by constantly evolving and pushing this technology. The choice of the Rho 1030 is to help us remain ahead of the competition”