APA, an Italian manufacturer of self-adhesive, digitally printable films for the wrapping and interior design sectors, will use Viscom Italia 2018 (Milan, 18-20 October) to display new colours of the Wrapfilm Super Candy collection for the decoration of flat, corrugated and curved surfaces. It will also unveil the Overtop line, featuring an ultra-resistant film with multiple effects for furniture coatings.
Paper company UPM has been recognised as one of 34 Global Compact LEAD company for its engagement with the United Nations Global Compact, the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative.
Meteor Inkjet, an independent supplier of electronics and software to drive inkjet printheads, has announced support for Xaar’s High Laydown Technology for Xaar 2001+ and Xaar 1003 printheads.
Epson has given two awards to BA Textile Design students at Birmingham City University. First year student Zoha Javed has been named the Birmingham City University winner in this year’s Epson Challenge, while Charlotte Greenwood secured the Epson Award for a Final Year Student.
Hop Industries, manufacturer of Hop-Syn synthetic paper, has produced a 2019 product guide and samples book with a companion guide of how-to articles that address processes and applications for the durable substrate.
N3 Display Graphics has produced a super-sized version of Roy Lichtenstein's iconic pop art painting Whaam! for its building in Bristol, UK, to show-off its wall art print capability.
The Taylor Bloxham Group is celebrating being the first print company in the world to receive certification for print colour quality at professional level from a UKAS accredited certification body. The BPIF Colour Quality Management Scheme certification for ISO12647: 2013 - awarded by Print and Media Certification - follows a multi-million pound programme of investment in premises and equipment. The group is now laying the groundwork for further ISO12647 certifications across its operations.
Wolverhampton-based DIS has won its biggest ever contract - with Virgin active - helping it move from its existing £2.5m turnover to £5m annual sales by 2021. The company, which has become the official supplier of graphics and signage for all of Virgin’s 46 gyms and health clubs across the UK, is currently recruiting four more people to its team of 18 to help it manage the volume of work created by the contract.
Wide-format printing supplies distributor CSL Digital has appointed Nigel Briggs UK national sales manager. He moves from Fujifilm’s graphic systems division where he was dealer sales manager.
Guandong has added new floor graphic media to its range, including materials that can be applied to rugs and carpets. These include print&walk for short-life communications for events and promotions through to Mak Flooring which has non-slip surface (R13) making it suitable for stairs, wet pavements and humid surfaces. The materials are available in a sample folder.
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