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News from some of the businesses that will be exhibiting at the forthcoming Sign & Digital Ireland show, which will be held at RDS Dublin on the 23rd and 24th of September...

The Danwood Group - Looking forward to the Print Ireland Show...

Xerox UK Limited and The Danwood Group Limited announce a strategic partnership for the UK and Ireland
“We are looking forward to the Print Ireland show as it will be the first show we have attended since our groundbreaking deal with Xerox. There will be many customers who would prefer to have a solution from more than one manufacturer as long as they have got a single source for all service, backup and administration. So we are looking forward to being able to demonstrate both Konica Minolta and Xerox equipment and have the opportunity to explain to visitors about the service and expertise Danwood can offer.” Peter Kelly, Sales Director, Danwood Group, Ireland


Ricoh – showcase professional print solutions …

Visitors to the Ricoh stand (E17) at Print Ireland will be able to experience new digital print solutions that will help them win business in the present economic climate, while reducing costs and increasing productivity.
Ricoh will showcase its professional print solutions, using the very latest workflow software together with the innovative Pro C900s, a 90ppm digital colour press and the Pro 1357EX high-volume black & white system.


M J Flood – Excited about exhibiting at Print Ireland 09 for the first time

MJ Flood are pleased to announce that they will be launching the New Develop D1200 B/W Digital Production Printing System at Print Ireland ’09.

IBS Konica Minolta- choose Print Ireland to launch two products…

Print Ireland exhibition will showcase two of the latest innovative products that Konica Minolta have launched to the very high volume segment, these are the Konica Minolta 1200 and 2500 production Black and White Digital Printers. The show will also have the already successful Konica Minolta 6501Colour Production system and a number of additional products, which compliment the range. IBS are confident that the current product range will provide innovative solutions for a very demanding Irish Print market and look forward to be the main attraction at the forthcoming show in the RDS in September


digtalprint.ie - Maximise your profit

Visit the digitalprint.ie stand to find out how you can use digital print technology to produce high profit jobs such as photobooks, personalised calenders, personalised bookmarkers and more.


WRH Marketing UK Provides Mailroom Solution at Print Ireland…

Visitors to Stand C2 of WRH Marketing UK Ltd at the forthcoming Print Ireland exhibition, 23rd – 24th September, Dublin, will be able to learn about the latest developments with MemoStick, an interactive sales promotion tool for newspapers and magazines. The company will show JobStrap, one of a range of products within the Jobfolio series of post press finishing equipment, which enables WRH Marketing to provide stand alone components or a complete packaging line within a customer’s mailroom.


Robert Horne – Reinforce offering at Sign & Digital Ireland…

The Robert Horne Groups main objective at Sign & Digital is to reinforce their offering to the Sign & Display producer, explaining the opportunity for profit from their range. Promoting both the Avery range of Digital and Sign Making Vinyl’s, the Roland range of wide format digital printers and Seal laminators, together with a whole host of market leading brands including Avery films, Dibond ACM, Perspex, Dtec digital print media and Foamalite PVC.


Roland DG Ireland - Announces The Launch Of New Products At Sign And Digital Ireland

This is an exciting time for Roland. Our continuous investment in research and development has meant that we can keep pushing the boundaries of wide format technology, and give customers what they need to make a success of their own businesses.

Visitors will be able to browse Roland’s extensive product range, both new and old. Taking centre stage alongside the new products will be Roland’s VersaCAMM series, the world’s most popular print&cut wide format machine. Supporting Roland’s wide format portfolio will be a selection of its engravers as well as a range of applications on display, providing users with new ideas and inspiration.


Dennis D Evans – set to take Sign & Digital Ireland by storm

Key Irish reseller for Mimaki, Dennis D Evans & Co Ltd looks set to take Sign & Digital Ireland by storm with several new products being shown at a major Irish exhibition for the first time. With a stand containing a broad range of Mimaki’s capabilities, the presence of the award winning UJV-160 hybrid roll-to-roll / flatbed printer should be a major coup for the show. Also on DDE’s stand is a selection of Mimaki’s solvent print and cut products.


BÖWE BELL + HOWELL - announced a strategic agreement…

BÖWE BELL + HOWELL - announced a strategic agreement to integrate their JETVision® software technology into the Lasermax Roll Systems' WebVision™ product line. Both companies are already leading providers of print integrity and quality inspection systems and the combination of these proven technologies will broaden the capabilities of future WebVision products.


William Smith – Providing plenty of opportunities…

Fully interactive demos on the stand of the RollsRoller Flatbed Applicator, 3Ms new Scotchcal IJ8624 Film for textured surfaces, vehicle wrapping with 3Ms IJ380 and 2=3Ms Scotchcal Series 85 car wrap.


YES – Auto pre-treating and curing at last…

Nottinghamshire based Your Embroidery Services Ltd. have launched the next step in direct to garment ink jet printing with The PreJet which is not actually a printer but an automated way of applying the pre-treat needed to print onto coloured fabrics. The system couldn’t be easier. Using the same design as for the print you generate a pre-treat pattern using the special software. Once the PreJet has completed its run you cure the garment and then transfer it, platen and all, to the printer. Simple.


Trimwel – Quality products, speedy service…

”We are looking forward to the Show in the RDS to introduce our new Triangle Inks & Reflekton Reflective range that we are proud to be distributors for along with Metamark and 3M Vinyl range. We have found over the years that the show gets better and better and we always get to introduce ourselves to many new customers.”

DWS Supplies – come and see the launch of the new plotter cutter range…

Distributor in Ireland for Siser, DWS have launched a new range of quality plotter cutters which are very competitively priced. Onsite you can come and see demos such as heat transfer materials which includes the dimante range of designs onto clothing as well as the ribbon printer.


The Magic Touch – showcasing their latest technology at Sigin & Digital Ireland / Print Ireland…

TheMagicTouch this year will show the latest in both toner and sublimation based image transfer technology. This will include a host of new applications such as printing full colour on dark nylon fabrics, flip-flops and a new range of Unibind covers and books.


Geometrics on display at Sign & Digital Ireland…

GEOMETRICS in conjunction with DIGITALL will be displaying the NAZDAR range of inks at the upcoming Sign & Digital Ireland / Print Ireland Show. Customers will be able to see first hand the Nazdar ink working on the Roland Pro3. With a bulk feed system ink is bought by the liter bottle at considerable savings. Should customers wish to bring their own files to check for colour matching this will be possible. Currently there are over 40 sites running Nazdar ink in Ireland.


Nova Chrome - comprehensive range of dye sublimation equipment at Sign & Digital Ireland…

At this year’s Sign & Digital Ireland, Nova Chrome UK will be displaying their comprehensive range of dye sublimation equipment and rapidly expanding selection of imprintable products, as well as holding demonstrations throughout the show and offering advice on how to get the best from this unique and exciting transfer technology, and the benefits of incorporating a system into your existing business. Highlights include the new line of Ricoh printers, as well as new sublimation bags, ceramic items and much more besides.


Precision Images - Specialist areas...

At the show precision images will be displaying the following of there core products and services Apple Computer Solutions, Wide Format Imaging, Data Storage, Consumables and Precision Image also supplies all commonly used software for Apple Macintosh computers.


Gess Ltd - Displaying bespoke systems and fixing methods for installing large PVC/ Mesh images..

We are a well established sign installation company which has been installing a huge variety of images worldwide for the past 14 years. We have developed with the help of structural engineers our own variety of bespoke systems and fixing methods to enable us to install large PVC/mesh images totaling thousands of square metres to scaffold/steel work structures, brick/stonework buildings and largely exposed images which are affected by heavy winds.


AXYZ International - Demonstration 4010 Twin Head router as part of 4000 series...

The AXYZ 4010 Twin Head router to be demonstrated is part of the 4000 series that is renowned for its capabilities when processing 8 x 4 sheets of material. It will effectively handle all kinds of both rigid and flexible materials used in sign making and digital printing and has a work area of 3,048mm (length) x 1,524mm (width). The addition of the ICS facility greatly extends the ability of AXYZ router owners to cost-effectively engage with the cut-to-print sector of the market and this has been further enhanced by the introduction of a tangential oscillating knife that can be used to process both flexible and semi-rigid media used for digital printing. Typically, this includes vinyl, foamed sheet, corrugated plastic, cardboard, rubber and leather up to a thickness of 40mm.

Applelec - Launch their Product Guide...

At Sign Ireland Applelec Sign Components will be launching their new product catalogue. This is an exhaustive reference tool for each and every product we offer. Visit stand A6 to find out more.
 

Clinical Print Finishers - offering the facility to produce 'pocket information cards'

Miniature finishing specialists Clinical Print Finishers (CPF) are now offering the facility to produce "pocket information cards" with the installation of 2 bespoke machines. The Leicester-based company has installed the machines, from undisclosed suppliers, to fully automate the adhesive attaching of multi-folded leaflets into 2pp, 4pp or 6pp covers.CPF production manager Alan Pickles said that this type of product is already being utilized by many blue chip companies as a carrier for public information such as maps, as well as retail and marketing applications.

PLUS

Adobe…

FREE sessions on the new CS4. The Adobe Theatre will be running FREE sessions on NEW Adobe Creative Suite 4, as well as Apple demos.

Sign & Digital Ireland / Print Ireland seminar theatre…

Come and see the likes of Vision in Print, The Print Packaging Forum and Robert Horne hosting seminars plus many more.

For further information and to pre-register click here.

The city of Milan will provide the backdrop for the next stop of Ipex’s global marketing tour on Wednesday, 23rd September when Ricoh Italia will host the seventh leg of the international roadshow, from 10:00 to 15:00.

Designed to help existing and potential exhibitors draw as many visitors as possible to their stands at the international Ipex 2010 exhibition, the event will reveal the variety of free marketing tools available for use in pre-show marketing campaigns. Attendees will also find out how they can take advantage of sponsorship opportunities to further raise their profile at the show.

They can also discover how to reduce the cost of participating at the Ipex exhibition with the ‘Recession Buster’, an initiative which includes a range of cost-saving packages from stand build, rigging, production waste handling and storage, to budget accommodation options.

The Ipex team will provide the latest update on planned visitor features, event initiatives and the Ipex 2010 global marketing campaign, as well as offer further information on travel and logistics.

Nick Craig Waller, Ipex 2010 Marketing Director, says: “It’s less than a year until Ipex opens its door to visitors from around the globe, so it’s important for companies to put their marketing plans together now and tell people about their presence at Ipex. The roadshow provides an ideal place to start because we can give them an overview of the event, pass on experience from previous Ipex exhibitions, and guide them through all the central resources available.”

In addition to help and advice from the Ipex team, journalists from leading Italian graphic arts publications will talk about the latest market trends and show how exhibitors can produce more effective information for trade journals. Representatives from the key Italian graphic arts associations will also be on hand to address any questions relating to the event.

As one of the top ten exhibitors at the upcoming Ipex exhibition, digital printing solutions provider, Ricoh, will provide an insight into how it is maximizing its exhibition activities to further interact with its customers. Graham Moore, Director Production Printing, Ricoh Europe PLC, says, “Ipex 2010 is the ideal platform for the Ricoh Group to prove its commitment to the production printing market and to demonstrate its focused solutions for corporate and commercial printers. It’s an important international event for us as we continue to expand our global presence in this market. As this will be our first time at Ipex, we’re extremely pleased to be so closely involved during the preparation stages and to be hosting this interactive and informative event at our offices in Milan. I’ve personally attended some of the previous events in France and Germany and know how valuable the roadshow is for confirmed and prospective exhibitors.”

Nick Craig Waller adds, “So far, we’ve held roadshows in Belgium, Germany, China, France, Japan and the UK, and the feedback has been extremely positive. I’ve no doubt that attendees in Italy will find this day just as invaluable in their preparations for Ipex 2010.”

FESPA has enhanced it main website (www.fespa.com) to connect with a number of key social media networks, such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube, helping the organisation capitalise on the communication opportunities that the rapidly evolving social media landscape provides. The site’s overall layout has also been given a facelift, making its content clearer and more user-friendly.

This initiative builds on the dynamic growth of FESPA’s own Wide Network, the world’s only online community for wide format digital print professionals. An early adopter of social media, FESPA developed its dedicated micro-network to create an international online community of printers, print buyers, marketers, consumers, editors, designers and analysts within the wide format industry, to encourage communication within the sector. Having tested the medium through the Wide Network, which has over 1200 members to date, FESPA is keen to take further advantage of social networks to broaden its communication with stakeholders.

Marcus Timson, FESPA Sales & Marketing Director comments: “Social media sites are not just about socialising with friends. They are a great way to stay in touch with business contacts and promote awareness of our events, products and services in the marketplace.  For FESPA, a key aspect of social networks is the open dialogue it enables with our members and the wider print community. Not only does it allow us to regularly communicate the latest FESPA news and event information and conduct quick research, but we are also able to receive direct feedback, helping us tailor initiatives to effectively meet members’ needs. For example, we have a Twitter account where we can provide FESPA ‘followers’ with the latest news, and we pick up any ‘tweet’ on the site where ‘FESPA’ is mentioned.”

FESPA.com’s revamp comes shortly after the organisation’s successful digital wide format print exhibition, FESPA Digital 2009, which was based on the theme of ‘Revolution’.

Timson continues: “Ours is a dynamic and ‘revolutionary’ community. This can be seen in the innovative technologies regularly brought to market, as well as in the inventive business practices that companies are implementing, which are increasingly including the active use of social networks. It’s important for today’s print businesses to keep up with market trends and take advantage of the commercial and learning opportunities that the ongoing media revolution presents. At FESPA, for example, we have plans to run marketing events on Twitter and are looking into other initiatives to help us engage effectively with new audiences and vertical markets.”

FESPA’s website continues to provide visitors with the latest industry news, RSS feed capability and show-dedicated links and information. Videos featuring interviews and news from prominent industry figures and FESPA spokespeople can also be viewed on the site simply by clicking on the ‘FESPA TV’ section or the YouTube icon.

To help visitors optimise their time at the international Ipex 2010 exhibition (18th – 25th May 2010, NEC Birmingham UK), the organisers have launched a new interactive, online planning tool called ‘My Ipex’ (www.ipex.org/myipex) which visitors to the event can use to devise personalised itineraries.

Users of ‘My Ipex’ can explore the show stand-by-stand by looking at interactive floorplans on screen, or by searching for exhibitors alphabetically, by hall, or product category. After identifying which exhibitors to visit at the show, users can then easily create a short-list containing all exhibitors’ locations with links to their company profiles, press releases, new product information and video content at the click of a mouse. The personalised itinerary can then be printed or saved and re-visited when they next access ‘My Ipex’. The interactive planning tool will also assist visitors in finding their way around the show prior to arrival, and provides links to travel and accommodation information.

Nick Craig Waller, Ipex 2010 Marketing Director, says, “Visitors come to Ipex to network with industry colleagues, discover the latest print technologies and find new ideas for their businesses.  But Ipex is a massive event with a broad range of products and services on show, and we acknowledge that our visitors are busy people. ‘My Ipex’ offers a great planning and navigation tool, enabling visitors to prepare for their trip beforehand so that they can maximise the time they spend at Ipex and get as much as possible out of the show.”

‘My Ipex’ is just one part of the comprehensive Ipex website where visitors can pre-register free in advance for the exhibition, read the latest show and exhibitors’ news, obtain further information about cost-effective travel packages and find out about show features.

Sign Ireland and Digital Ireland returns to the RDS on 23-24 September 2009 as Sign & Digital Ireland. With a new look and name to reflect the evolving Irish visual communications industry, the 2009 event promises to be better than ever before.

The event brings together Ireland’s visual communications industry every two years and attracts quality visitors from the sign & digital, end user and visual communications sector.

Co-located with Sign & Digital Ireland in 2009 will be Print Ireland incorporating Repro Ireland. Print Ireland is the ultimate forum for the Irish print community bringing together buyers, specifiers and suppliers of printing machinery, consumables and services.
Planning for the 2009 shows is well underway.

Sign & Digital Ireland is the longest running event for the sign, digital and visual communications industry. Spanning two days at the RDS in Dublin, visitors to the show can combine seeing suppliers, distributors, products and people from across the industry in one visit and under one roof. Visitors also will benefit from Print Ireland incorporating Repro Ireland being co-located in Simmonscourt.

Why you should attend…

• Leading suppliers will be exhibiting at the show with new and existing products, demonstrating these products live ….giving you the chance to meet a variety of suppliers in one place
• Attend FREE seminars & workshops covering the latest issues faced by the industry and keeping you up to date with the latest technology and solutions
• Receive expert, impartial advice from industry Experts
• Sign & Digital Ireland is an ideal opportunity to network with your peers whilst comparing costs, services and products
• Attendance is FREE of charge and includes entrance to Print Ireland

With Sign & Digital Ireland only taking place every two years, don’t miss out on this great opportunity to meet your peers as the industry converges on Dublin on 23 – 24 September 2009.

For further information and to pre-register click here.

With the current economic climate there were concerns about the show and whether it was up to the challenge. These concerns were safely put to bed come 10am on the opening day. Crowds flocked to the NEC and saw a glittering showcase at the UK’s premier sign making and digital printing event.

The quality of visitors at this year’s show was unquestionable. From all the information, data and feedback we have received the main point that has kept on cropping up is that the quality of the visitors with money in their pocket was excellent.

Visitors to the 2009 show included:  Delta Display, McLaren Racing, Signs Express, British Airways, Sign-A-Rama, Cadbury, FastSigns, Legoland, Pyramid, Harrods, Linney Group, Ikea, Kall Kwik, Co-operative Group, Hawes Signs, Waitrose, Prontaprint, MOD, Augustus Martin, Jaeger, Cestrian, Motorola, C3 Imaging, Hampshire County Council and many more.

The show data has now been collated and checked, and we can now release our subject to audit ABC certificate which shows a total visitor attendance of 6,127 which does not include repeat visits, and a total overall attendance, including press and exhibitor personnel, of 7,111.

Alan Caddick, Marketing Manager for the show comments: “For us, it is really important to go for an ABC audit. It very much fits in with our ‘open and honest’ approach which is the way we like to work. ABC is a trusted impartial service that gives us a true result of our attendance at our exhibition. This adds value to our business and event and gives us real credibility and integrity when talking to the market place about our attendance figures.”