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STS Inks says it will introduce plug-and-print compatible ink cartridge solutions of latex inks for the HP DesignJet 25500 and eco solvent inks for the Roland Eco Sol-MAX2 on stand M72S at FESPA 2013.

These new value-driven solutions are designed to match the original inks, enabling the customer to introduce them to their printer with no profile change or flush. This means that print service providers can mix STS inks along with OEM cartridges, and still achieve stunning colour gamut, accurate colour reproduction, clean intense colours, and smooth tonal gradations on a wide range of media. Outdoor durability and resistance to fading without lamination are also guaranteed to OEM specifications.

STS will also show its full line of ink and cartridge solutions at FESPA 2013. STS Inks is a US-based ink manufacturer delivering premium quality solvent, water-based and UV inks compatible with Canon, Epson, HP, Mimaki, Mutoh, Roland and Seiko large format printers. STS's premium inks are specifically manufactured to match the quality, performance and colour properties of the OEM inks at a price saving to the customer of between 30% and 60%. STS also specialises in food grade, postal, industrial, custom-formulated inks, compatible cartridges and printer chips.

STS has had major success in the wide-format industry, building its reputation for high quality and reliability. "The lower price and the fact that the cartridges are a true plug-and-print solution were not the major factors in our success, says Shahar Turgeman, Chief Technical Officer at STS."What is more important is the products' quality and reliability. We're happy to offer one of the only ink alternatives in the marketplace where the colour and chemical composition have been perfected to match the OEM product."

For more information, please visit www.stsinks.com

Digital inkjet printing is continuously growing in a broad range of applications with new printing systems from various OEMs and system integrators. Agfa Graphics says it is driving this transition with its high-performance UV-curable inks.

Agfa Graphics’ UV-curable inks are now available for system integrators, OEMs and other manufacturing specialists. The Agfa inks come in a variety of different formulations, researched and developed for specific market sectors and printing systems, and related to print-head, curing systems and application related specifications. Each product is designed for optimum productivity without compromise, with particular emphasis on offering the best substrate compatibility, jetting performance and reliability, along with cost-effective consumption and very high quality results.

The extensive line of Agora and Altamira inks is comprised of inks for wide format printing (multi-pass) and single pass printing, targeted to many specific applications, including marking and coding, decoration printing, label printing, packaging printing, object printing and a wide variety of other industrial applications.

In the wide format printing area, Agfa Graphics has developed ink sets specifically for use with LED curing lamps. These lamps offer energy saving and environmental benefits, and their low heat generation plus compact size make them ideal for use on small as well as larger format devices.

Agfa Graphics is using its 100+ years competence in chemistry, colour, rheology, pigment dispersions and formulations to design inks for the specific wavelength spectrum required with LED UV lamps. Together with its expertise in ink tuning to the print system, the company continues to improve and develop inks in a direct relationship with the OEM or system integrator working with LED curing technology. This results in high-performance inks with very consistent batch-to-batch quality, designed to perform at their best every time in the specific application and printing system.

Agfa Graphics recently presented itself as a key supplier to the inkjet printing industry at the IMI Inkjet Technology Showcase in Barcelona, and will be exhibiting at FESPA 2013 in London on stand C30S where visitors can meet ink experts and discuss their OEM requirements.

Visitors to The Sihl Group’s stand (P40S) at FESPA 2013 will have the opportunity to see live demonstrations, new technologies and media products that are redefining the digital and screen printing market.

Highlights on Sihl stand include:

• 3259 WallpaperSol Persomural 195 satin: Compatible with solvent based or mild solvent pigmented inks as well as IR-Latex inks, this high quality wallpaper is able to cover small cracks in walls.
• 3258 Prepasted WallpaperSol Persomural 225 satin: Also compatible with solvent based or mild solvent pigmented inks as well as IR-Latex and UV curing inks, this prepasted version of WallpaperSol Persomural (3259) allows customers to simply activate the paste using a roller and water and then hang.
• 3416 DuraCURE Pop-up 380 matt: Works with UV curing ink. Also compatible with IR-Latex inks, this environmentally-friendly media is the perfect combination of paper and film with the strength and durability of a pop-up.
• 3418 LightCURE Backlit Film 145 DS matt: Compatible with UV curing ink, this double-sided matt coating provides a near perfect light refraction in a light box.
• 3550 ClearSOL WetCling Film 125 glossy: Works with solvent based or mild solvent pigmented inks, this unique water-activated film just clings to windows or can simply be used as a standard clear film.

Ian Turnbull, operations director at Sihl Direct UK, says, “We are thrilled to be participating in this year’s FESPA UK and look forward to showing visitors the Sihl Group’s latest innovations for digital and screen printing media. With inspiring demonstrations and deep insights from our experienced UK team, we hope visitors will make the time to visit our stand and hear more about Sihl’s product developments and news in POS media, backlit films and imaging papers.”

KIIAN, a global ink manufacturer with speciality in aqueous textile ink innovation, will be launching two new ink solutions at FESPA 2013. The two new products represent significant additions to the KIIAN Digital product portfolio and are unique in that they have been specifically designed and developed to serve a growing demand for KIIANs aqueous textile inks.  Both are compatible with the DX7 print head.

DIGISTAR E-GOLD has been designed for both direct and transfer printing and the DIGISTAR HI-PRO has been designed for the industrial printing market. 

Alessandra Borghi, Commercial Director, KIIAN, explains, “We are all very excited by both of these product launches as the inks are uniquely developed for their specific applications. It is a little known fact that the current inks available on the market today for these applications are adaptions of existing ink profiles. However, both the DIGISTAR E-Gold and HI-PRO inks benefit from innovative chemistry that has been developed for a specific task, resulting in outstanding print.”

In addition to the improved performance characteristics of the inks themselves, the capability to print both transfer and direct reduces management cost by fifty percent.  "It is not often that new products both add value from a quality perspective, and reduce cost as well! I look forward to connecting with customers and distributors at FESPA and informing them of these excellent new products," Concludes Borghi.

KIIAN Digital will also present the sublimation DIGISTAR range of inks including DIGISTAR DYS (disperse digital inks for direct printing), DIGISTAR HD-ONE (sublimation digital inks for transfer printing), DIGISTAR UPPER (sublimation digital inks for transfer printing) and DIGISTAR ELITE (sublimation digital inks for direct and transfer printing).

For further technical information on KIIAN’s FESPA launch products, please visit:  http://www.kiian.com/lang/en-us/prodotti/manoukian/prodotti/digital-home/e-gold.aspx and http://www.kiian.com/lang/en-us/prodotti/manoukian/prodotti/digital-home/hi-pro.aspx

J-Teck3 will launch a brand new series of digital inks for sublimation and direct-to-fabric printing on polyester - branded J-CUBE RF40/KF40 - at FESPA 2013 on stand J30S.   The new series, manufactured with the exclusive J-Teck Cluster Technology, comprises J-CUBE RF40 for printers equipped with Ricoh printing heads and J-CUBE KF40 for printers equipped with Kyocera printing heads.

Both lines are available in CMYK, featuring bright and vivid colours as well as excellent image definition. They have been extensively tested on dedicated printers and represent J-Teck’s answer to the market request for high quality inks to suit a new generation of print heads.

J-Teck3 will also host its 10th anniversary party for its global distributors and dealers at FESPA 2013. 

For more information, please visit info@j-teck3.com

KIIAN Group, platinum sponsor at FESPA 2013, will launch KIIAN Digital, KIIAN Screen and KIIAN Industrial sub-brands on stand K50S at the London-based show.  The launch is designed to meet an increase in demand for KIIANs leading ink and chemical solutions for aqueous textile printing and is in line with a strategic commitment to developing the three key product sectors integral to KIIANs future success.

Despite the challenging economic conditions of the last few years, KIIANs digital business in 2012 achieved an impressive growth of over 23% and KIIAN Group has expanded into new regions including South America, USA and Asia.  As the demand for digital textile and industrial printing grows, so too, have sales of KIIANs leading inks.

“As a modern, global ink manufacturer, we have to both reflect and lead the dynamic markets in which we operate,” says Fabio Festorazzi, CEO, KIIAN Group.  The fact that the market is in a constant state of evolution, means that KIIAN must also adapt in order to best meet our customers’ needs, whilst leading our business most effectively.”

The KIIAN Group is now made up of three key sub-brands which represent the three divisions of the business: KIIAN Digital, KIIAN Screen and KIIAN Industrial. This enables the company to focus upon enhancing existing products and services, whilst creating innovative products that are right for its growing customer base.

“The brand restructure makes it easier for new customers to locate the products they need whilst helping our customers connect with KIIAN most effectively. We, at KIIAN, remain committed to helping our customers grow their businesses by developing new applications with our high quality inks that deliver profit and performance. Visitors to FESPA 2013 will be able to see our renewed commitment to innovation, growth and globalisation,” concludes Festorazzi.