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Print Innovations (DPI) and InkTec will give the Jetrix 2030 FRK it’s UK debut at Sign and Digital at the end of this month. The new UV printer comes in two options: the Jetrix 2030 FK which is a high speed dedicated flatbed and the Jetrix 2030 FRK which has an optional roll-to-roll feature too.

Esko will showcase the design-to-print-to-cut savings made possible by improved automation with the UK’s first demonstration of i-cut Automate at Sign and Digital UK 2012. Also on show will be the i-cut Suite of integrated software solutions and a Kongsberg i-XP24 digital finishing table.

Digiprint Supplies, the online store for spare parts, accessories, software and tools for eco-solvent, solvent and UV digital wide-format printers, has become a distributor for Purex fume extraction systems.

Atech and FTC, a manufacturer of finishing products for the visual communications market, will take a joint stand at Sign and Digital UK where a new Bobis multi-applicator table with LED backlit table will be launched.

The summer should see availability of the Mimaki TX500-1800DS which is capable of printing at 150m²/hr on pre-treated polyester fabrics. It uses Mimaki’s new Sb300 sublimation ink and comes in six-colour and four-colour modes. The printer can accept rolls of fabric up to 60kg and 300mm in diameter.

KIP has launched the C7800, a 325m²/hr LED print system for producing POS posters on demand.

Avery Dennison has formed a wrapping image gallery at www.perfectwrap.eu. This treasury of ideas is the outcome of a competition held by Avery Dennison Graphics and Reflective Solutions Europe to promote recent enhancements to the range of colours and finishes available in Avery Supreme Wrapping Film.

Birmingham City Ladies football stars are getting a makeover again this season thanks to Hollywood Monster which has agreed to sponsor the Blues team’s new shirts as the FA Women’s Super League (FAWSL) prepares to kick off.

Print volume that originates online is expected to grow dramatically in the course of the next two years – from 10% to 18% by 2014 – according to new research from InfoTrends. There is sizable growth from a software adoption and print volume perspective in variable data, automated production, and Web-to-print.

Print, packaging and paper industry HR specialist Des Page has joined forces with personnel management group Meir Global to form Page Meir Global which will provide job performance and evaluation services in the UK/Ireland’s printing, packaging and paper manufacturing industries.

Tetenal UK is now selling the Mutoh ValueJet 1204 eco-solvent printer and Kala Starter 140 laminator. Tetenal has bundled 51in printer with Caldera Rip and PC, training, full set of inks and 12 months warranty.

The BPIF and BAPC have become official show supporters of the new Digital Print UK which takes place at the NEC, 18-20 September, and will work alongside organiser Faversham House Group (which also organises Sign and Digital UK) to promote it to their memberships.  

Tetenal’s SpectraJet Inkjet range has been expanded and now includes Easy Tack Wallpaper, a 220gsm easy remove self-adhesive printable media available in a 24in inch roll. There is also non-adhesive 170gsm wallpaper that can be printed on and then pasted as normal wallpaper.

Three new wallpaper products from specialist coated media manufacturer Sihl are now available from Amari Digital Supplies. They have similar as well as specific characteristics, are 100% PVC free and can be printed using solvent, eco-solvent, latex and aqueous-based large-format digital printers.