Exterior signs remain essential shows Signs Express survey
A survey of 1000 businesses across the UK, commissioned by the Signs Express network, shows that external signs are holding their own in the marketing mix.
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Spandex to distribute Agfa Anapurna printers, but not in UK
Spandex to distribute Agfa Anapurna printers, but not in UK
Spandex is to distribute Agfa’s Anapurna UV curable inkjet printers, but not in the UK or Australia.
Agfa launches flatbed Anapurna M2540 FB
Agfa launches flatbed Anapurna M2540 FB
The latest addition to Agfa Graphics’ Anapurna family of wide-format UV-curable inkjet printers is a dedicated flatbed engine featuring quick-change vacuum bed technology, six colours (CMYKLcLm) and white ink. Agfa said it is priced to attract entry-level purchasers as well as established users switching to the latest UV technology.
Fujifilm opens ‘Creative Print Centre’ in UK
Fujifilm opens ‘Creative Print Centre’ in UK
Fujifilm Graphic Systems UK has revamped its customer showroom at its UK headquarters in Bedford to showcase new print applications and highlight what can be achieved with the latest print technologies.
MacTac winner gives prize to charity
MacTac winner gives prize to charity
MacTac presented its 2011 Design Awards to UK-based winners at a dinner on Friday night. Onward Display, UK winner, immediately donated its 1000 Euro winnings to The West of England MS Therapy Centre.
EskoArtwork opens new UK offices
EskoArtwork opens new UK offices
Carsten Knudsen, EskoArtwork's CEO, has officially opened the company’s UK offices.
Printers take the stage for the BAPC Conference
Printers take the stage for the BAPC Conference
Award winning printers, Ian Crossley of Greenhouse Graphics, Stuart Mason of The Ink Shop and Andrew Watts of Apple Print will reveal their trials, tribulations and successes in business to attendees at the BAPC Conference 2011, 20-21 October, at The Holiday Inn Hotel in Elstree, Hertfordshire.
Fujifilm launches XMF Remote R7 with new user interface and iPad app
Fujifilm launches XMF Remote R7 with new user interface and iPad app
XMF Remote R7, the latest online job submission and soft proofing module from Fujifilm Europe, features a completely new user interface which makes reviewing proofs online easier and quicker.
Integrity announces its Universal Ink Jet Print Controller
Integrity announces its Universal Ink Jet Print Controller
Integrity has announced a Universal Ink Jet Print Controller, printhead control electronics that can be configured to drive up to four printheads from multiple vendors.
Mutoh brings out new ValueJets
Mutoh brings out new ValueJets
At ITMA Mutoh is introducing the 64in (162cm) ValueJet 1628TD and 104in (264cm) ValueJet 2628TD which can print on both open and closed structure fabric and on dye sublimation paper. They are aimed at producers of soft signage, garment/apparel and industrial applications such as home furnishings.
d.gen launches 3.3m textile printer
d.gen launches 3.3m textile printer
New from d.gen is a grand-format textile printer called the TX3333, also known as the Teleios Grande. Launched at ITMA as the company celebrated its thirty-third birthday, the 3.3m wide machine comprises printer, heat fixation unit, fume buster, take-up unit and Rip. It has been designed for 24/7 working.
Aussies take on colorific ink
Aussies take on colorific ink
Colorific has announced that Australian-based iMedia is the second PaperlinX company to take on its range of alternative inks. The deal was signed at the Visual Impact Image Expo at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre where both companies are currently exhibiting.
Drupa 2012 World Tour takes in 60 events across 40 countries
Drupa 2012 World Tour takes in 60 events across 40 countries
Reaching into February 2012, around 60 Drupa events will take place in more than 40 countries as part of the show’s pre-event World Tour. The events range from small group half-day industry workshops right up to presentations with several hundred participants.
Epson demonstrates wide-format at Labelexpo
Epson demonstrates wide-format at Labelexpo
Epson will give practical demonstrations of its large-format print technologies at Labelexpo 2011 in Brussels at the end of the month. It will highlight packaging proofing capabilities, showing the benefits of Epson’s white ink in the Stylus Pro WT7900 inkjet printer which will be demonstrated by partners such as EFI, GMG, CGS, Esko and Isi Graphics Systems. Creative production printing and cutting techniques will be demonstrated by Spandex using the Epson Stylus Pro GS6000.