Tec Lighting EMEA, will use its first presence on the Drupa show floor to launch its d-cube roll-to-roll UV coating solution for applications where double sided coating is required. The d-cube will be available in widths 52cm -102cm and is capable of coating materials 50 to 250 microns in thickness.
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Paul Turner Displays puts Skin First
Skin First recently commissioned Paul Turner Displays to advise, produce and install the internal graphics and outdoor signage for its new store in Heswall, Cheshire.
Diamond Dispersions wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade
Sheffield-based Diamond Dispersions, a manufacture of water-based pigmented dispersions and dispersed dyes for inkjet inks, has won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade. The company, which has seen a 40% year-on-year growth, exports 85% of everything it produces, China being its biggest market.
Tecna Display wins Queen’s Award
Tecna Display has won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade. The company, which designs, produces and sells the modular display system t3, exports to more than 30 countries and has recorded an overall 92% increase in overseas sales in the last three years
EcoPrint gears up for first event
EcoPrint 2012 organiser FM Brooks has said over 70% of floor-space is now sold for the inaugural event in Berlin this September.
Josero teams with Colourgen to add Kala laminators to its portfolio
Josero has teamed up with specialist wide-format distributor Colourgen to add the Kala range of laminators to its portfolio, in particular the Starter and Mistral models.
Mimaki appoints Hisayuki Kobayashi president
Mimaki has rejigged its board and named current executive VP Hisayuki Kobayashi as new president upon the retirement of Mikio Noguchi (expected late June) in a bid to strengthen its marketing, cost competitiveness and production systems for emerging markets.
Avery improves MPI Polymeric calendered films
Avery Dennison has enhanced its inkjet-printable polymeric calendered vinyl ranges Avery MPI 2000 and Avery MPI 2800. New products for popular applications have been introduced, and the printed durability of both ranges is now warranted for significantly longer when the films are protected with their partner Avery DOL overlaminates.
Magenta Print and Display takes Inca Onset S20
POS and display graphics specialist Magenta Print and Display has installed an Inca Onset S20 from Fujifilm. Magenta - a trading name of Debenhams Retail - upgraded to an Onset S20 for improved production speeds and higher quality print.
PolylinePro introduced to the UK
Pyramid Display Materials is introducing a 100% recyclable polypropylene product to the UK display market. The PolylinePro range has been developed in partnership with polypropylene manufacturer Mapal.
Neschen expands range of digital fleece wallpapers
Neschen's digital fleece wallpaper Erfurt wallpaper CA is now available as a finely grained version with a plaster-look.
Planet Positive announces the 7-days to Sustainability campaign
A new national campaign called ‘7-days to Sustainability’ has been launched by Planet Positive to offer all UK SMEs free sustainability advice.
HP to run Eco Leadership Forum at Drupa
To help address key sustainability questions, HP has assembled a panel of experts for an Eco Leadership Forum at Drupa. Show attendees will have the chance to attend each hour-long panel discussion and participate in debates, which will take place at the HP tent outside Hall 4.
Matan launches Barak 8Q UV printer at Drupa
Matan Digital Printers will unveil 3m and 5m-wide versions of its new eight-colour UV hybrid Barak 8Q printers at Drupa. The machine uses Matan's patent-pending PDS technology and is said to print up to 353m2/hr. Features include automatic double-sided printing, an automatic flatbed loader/un-loader and inline finishing. As a show special the company said the line will start at €169K (for the Barak 3 - 3.5m with 16 heads).