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Resolution GB wins ArtSystems Raise Your Game Business Award 2011

Resolution GB has won the ArtSystems ‘Raise Your Game’ Award for 2011 that was created to enable resellers within the wide-format print and imaging sector to gain recognition for their efforts in improving their business services and raising their standards of service to their customers.  The award was launched in April at the ArtSystems ‘Raise Your Game’ Business Forum, held to assist resellers, with a range of supporting programmes. 

Fingerprint fo+ takes Roland LEC-540 

Fingerprint fo+ has installed a Roland LEC-540 print-and-cut machine at its premises in Welwyn Garden City. The machine, supplied by Atech, has been bought to create short run graphics, colour proofs and packaging prototypes. 

New sign business created

Create Signs is a newly formed company in Cambridge. The company has set up shop with a Mimaki JV33 printer and a Seal 62 base laminator, bought from Robert Horne, to offer banners, vehicle graphics, large-format posters, prints and canvas and multi-run stickers for the corporate and exhibition markets.

Robert Horne brings out digital solutions guide

Robert Horne has brought out a digital solutions brochure, which encompasses its complete wide-format digital consumables range, leading by application.

Heidelberg to distribute the Vutek GS series in Canada

German offset press manufacturer Heidelberg is to distribute EFI’s Vutek GS series of superwide format digital printers throughout Canada as litho printers seek to diversify and move into the large-format sector. The move follows an agreement at the start of the year for Heidelberg to sell the Vutek GS series of printers in the US. Heidelberg Canada will also distribute Saphira inks as well as parts, consumables, accessories and upgrades related to these printers, plus it will provide customer and technical support for the Vutek GS series of printers, including installation and training.

Océ and Zund show combined print/cut offering in open days

The Océ Arizona 360 GT flatbed printer series get star billing at two free-to-attend open days organised in conjunction with Zund Plotting Systems in St Albans, Hertfordshire, 13-14 September. The companies will be combining Océ digital printers and Zund digital cutting technologies to show how they can streamline workflows, save labour, reduce waste and increase productivity.

Dow Chemical Company to produce a sustainable, fabric wrap to encircle the Olympic Stadium

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has announced that Worldwide Olympic Partner The Dow Chemical Company is to produce a sustainable, fabric wrap that will encircle London’s Olympic Stadium during the Olympic and Paralympic Games, home to several athletic events, and the opening and closing ceremonies.

Quark partners with Snap for new Irish online print service as it announces acquisition

Snap has partnered with Quark to bring a new online design, print, and marketing service called MyDesignbySnap.ie to the Irish market. The announcement came as Quark confirmed its takeover by Platinum Equity, a global firm specialising in the merger, acquisition and operation of companies that provide services and solutions across various business markets. Since its foundation in 1995 Platinum has completed more than 115 acquisitions.

easyFairs launches Print Innovations show

Building on the Print for Packaging zone as a focus area within the Packaging Innovations event, easyFairs is now launching Print Innovations, a trade show for end users and buyers of all print products. The first show will take place 29 February - 1 March 2012 at the NEC, Birmingham.

 

Hollywood Monster forges partnership with Dudley College

Art students eager to begin a career in the competitive commercial world are being given a helping hand by Birmingham-based Hollywood Monster which has forged a partnership with Dudley College to give them work experience. The opportunities and projects they become involved in at Hollywood will potentially see some of their work featured at Dudley College’s new Evolve campus building which is due to be completed in 2012.

Mimaki to show-off large-format machines producing short-run label printing at Labelexpo Europe 2011

Mimaki will be participating for the second time at Labelexpo Europe to showcase its digital printing and cutting solutions for the short-run production of labels. The line-up will include the CJV30 series integrated inkjet printer/cutter equipped with Mimaki’s eco solvent metallic ink set. 

Robert Horne meets soft signage substrates demand

With rising demand for soft signage, Robert Horne has introduced a number of new printable fabrics including Mediatex fabrics for solvent and UV inkjet printing; Presto for POS and tension systems; Bermuda for the retail arena; Light Box for tension framed backlit boxes; and Air canvas.

Print market weakens as demand slips

Activity within the UK print trade slowed during the second quarter of this year and was below previous expectations, according to the BPIF’s latest ‘Printing Outlook’ trends survey which covers the second quarter of 2011, ending 30 June. The survey was carried out online during the period 1 - 15 July 2011 and covers 78 companies employing 10,289 people with a turnover of £1.1 billion. 

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