Spandex has added PerfectApply technology to 18 of the most popular coloured vinyls in its ImagePerfect 5700 High Performance range, including black and white matt. The company said the technology allows for greater levels of repositionability and air egress during application.
SPGPrints has opened its digital textile printing technology experience centre in the Netherlands – a the 700m2 demonstration and training facility at Boxmeer (Netherlands) HQ. It is part of an 8m Euro investment programme that includes a 3000m2 expansion and the building of a larger factory for the production of inkjet inks to enable the company to boost capacity in response to the growth of the digital textile printing sector.
Sabur is now offering a three-year warranty on the Korean manufactured DGI digital textile printers. Head cover comes as standard in the gold package, including on the FT-1608/1908 and the new superwide FT-3204x.
Wasatch has released SoftRip 7.5 with a new thumbnail browser for searching Rip and print queues, the ability to drive up to eight printers from one SoftRip license, and colour workflow improvements.
Graphtec GB will use SignLink Live to demonstrate its upgraded cutting solutions. This includes the latest FCX2000 series of flatbed machines, the renamed F-Mark combined automatic digital die-cutting and sheet-feeding system, and an upgraded FC8600 series of cutters.
The next Power of Print seminar will be held on 24 October at Stationers’ Hall in London. It will explore why print is such a vital part of multi-channel campaigns?
Baldwin Technology has acquired the assets of PC Industries, a US-based manufacturer of vision inspection systems for the printing and converting industries.
Two Sides, the global initiative to promote the sustainability of print and paper, reports a 61% success rate in removing misleading environmental claims made by some of the world’s biggest corporations as they seek to replace paper-based communications with lower cost electronic alternatives.
Xaar’s High Laydown Technology is now available for printing a range of textured effects on labels, folding cartons and other products. The company has simultaneously announced the extension of the Xaar 2001+ high performance printhead family to include UV applications.
Signbox has delivered a major makeover at Alpha Bank in the City of London. Commissioned by Resonate Architects’ main contractor Parkeray to transform the new offices in King William Street, Signbox produced and installed graphics for a feature wall in the staff break-out area, glazing manifestations throughout the office area, and bespoke signage for six meeting rooms.
Graphic Printing Technologies (GPT) has announced that PrintoberFest - its regular October festival of signs, display and graphics applications - is back for a fourth year at its site in Reading. It will take place 4 - 5 October.
Leicester-based Retail Print Solutions (RPS) expects to reach a £15m turnover target in five years’ time, thanks to near £2m investment that includes two Durst systems - a Rho 312 and a P10 200 HS.
New from Soyang Europe is a range of HP Latex certified textiles that pass the ISO 105-X12 test for dry rubbing. Manufactured in Germany by Aurich Textilien, the offering includes Supernova knitted backlit, DigiFacination lightweight woven fabric, DigiPanorama 250g high quality display fabric and the lightweight DigiCompetition display fabric.
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