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Fujifilm has developed an even more environmentally-friendly packaging product for its UVivid Flexo JD inks.  As part of a company-wide drive to reduce the use of packaging materials, the new, improved pack for UVivid Flexo JD inks offers a significant number of environmental and operational benefits to Fujifilm distributors and customers. These include:

• A reduction in cardboard packaging, resulting in less waste to be disposed of by customers
• Use of a UN-approved metal container which is tightly secured during transport but can easily be opened when needed
• Containers which can be securely re-sealed with a ring clamp. This means that containers can be opened, colour matches prepared and containers tightly re-sealed so that the contents can be poured without spillage
• The UN approved container requires no additional packaging for onward shipping from distribution points to customers
• Empty containers are easy to recycle and can be crushed for efficient storage in transit to recycling points

Jon Harper-Smith, marketing manager, Fujifilm Graphic Systems Europe comments, “Fujifilm is, and always has been, committed to the environment, and by making some changes to the way in which we package our ink products we can reduce the impact we have on our planet. We are delighted that our newly packaged inks are now available and we are confident that this move will be well received by our customers and distributors alike.”

The change to the packaging has been implemented for all 5kg packs of UVivid Flexo JD inks manufactured from the start of February 2012.

For more information, please visit www.fujifilm.com

HP PVC-Free Wall Paper is now available from William Smith.  The media provides signmakers with a high quality, odour-free alternative to vinyl for short or long-term interior display and decorative applications.

Offering vibrant colour reproduction and high definition details, HP Wall Paper is ideal for wall murals and other creative displays, with an ultra smooth finish. The material comes pre-pasted for easy application, strips off easily and is easier to dispose of than PVC.

HP Wall Paper meets commercial wall covering standards. It is flame retardant, comes with an HP warranty for clean removal and has an indoor durability of up to 20 years, dependent upon location.

HP PVC-Free Wall Paper is available in 1372mm (54in) x 30.5m (100ft) rolls and same day despatch is offered on orders received up to 6.00pm.

For more information, please visit www.williamsmith.co.uk

Ink Mill Corporation will be displaying its full product line of premium quality inks at the International Sign Expo 2012 in Orlando, Florida on stand 2488.

New products include a new plug and play ink for Epson GS printers.  This 8 colour ink set is colour-matched to the OEM ink and has the reliability and ease of use that Ink Mill customers have come to expect.  Also on display will be Ink Mill’s vast array of UV curable ink products, including LED curing technology.

Ink Mill continues to provide the highest colour gamut of any UV-curable ink on the market.  A broad range of samples, showing the new standard of image quality, ink performance and colour gamut will be on display.

Ink Mill’s technical experts will be on hand to answer any questions about inkjet ink for your printing needs.  Ink Mill’s technical experts can also help you answer questions about industrial applications needing high performing ink jet inks. 

For more information, please visit www.inkmillcorp.com

Space Display UK Ltd will be demonstrating its new Satellite tensioned fabric pop-up display system at this year's Sign & Digital UK event.

The new introduction has been designed to retain the shape of the fabric graphic and is less than half the weight of equivalent fully-magnetic pop-up systems.

The Satellite frame is constructed in a box aluminium tubing for improved structural stability and has adjustable feet on the floor-facing hubs to help compensate for uneven floors.

It is currently available in 3x3 curved and straight configurations with 4x3 curved and straight-framed versions due to be introduced later in the year.

For more information, please visit www.spacedisplay.co.uk

Arlon Graphics has launched two new Polyolefin eco-friendly products.

Arlon DPF 204 is a 4-mil (100 Micron) flexible white eco-friendly polyolefin film with a high tack removable adhesive. This film was designed to offer a more opaque greener option for interior and exterior POP applications. The high tack adhesive system offers an initial repositionability to allow for an easier installer friendly application, while maintaining a strong bond to multiple substrates such as painted walls. DPF 204 is available in 54" x 50 yd rolls.

Arlon Series 3520 is a 3.5-mil clear gloss eco-friendly polyolefin overlaminate film with a permanent pressure sensitive adhesive. The overlaminate meets the need of being greener without compromising on performance and quality. This adhesive provides superior clarity while maintaining an excellent bond to the printed base film. Series 3520 is recommended to be used with DPF 204 for a greener film and laminate combination for your application needs. Series 3520 is available in 54" x 50yd rolls.

“Arlon is very excited to have two new eco-friendly products available to offer for interior and exterior POP applications,” states Linda Babilo, Senior Product Manager, Arlon Graphics, LLC. "We are going to continue to look into environmentally friendly alternatives for our film and continue to focus on the environment."

For more information, please visit www.arlon.com

Spandex is running a promotion which invites graphic professionals and print service providers to stock up for spring and order Avery Cast films for car wrapping, digital printing, signage and laminates at 'exceptional' promotional prices.  The promotion is available until the end of March 2012.

Products featured in the promotion include Avery Supreme Wrapping Films, Avery Digital Print Vinyl & laminates and a selection of the Avery Super Cast and Premium Cast Series.

For more information, please visit www.spandex.com