Drytac has released a series of videos giving an insight into how it utilises its unique adhesive science to develop market-leading print media, protective films and bonding tapes - and how graphics professionals can use them to achieve outstanding results.
Drytac has appointed Shann DPM as the exclusive Australian distributor for its extensive range of wide format print media, mounting and protective films.
The Leeds Pride parade featured an open-top double-decker bus wrapped for the occasion by the team behind Emmerdale's on-screen graphics - using Drytac easily removable graphics materials.
Drytac has announced the global availability of its its SpotOn White M50 window graphic media for vibrant, eye-catching displays, which offers 50% more opacity than standard SpotOn White products.
A new restaurant at The Mirage hotel and casino complex in Las Vegas is to open soon, featuring dramatic wall murals printed on Drytac ReTac Textures.
It's no surprise that over the past decade wall graphics have become more and more relevant. The explosion of higher quality and more affordable large format printers has enabled graphics companies to offer their customers more than just their standard signs, vehicle graphics and posters.
Drytac has increased its ReTac range with a new gloss finish on ReTac Smooth 75 and ReTac Smooth 150, giving users a high-shine alternative to the established Matte product.
The much-anticipated Cartoon Network Hotel has recently opened, decorated with colorful floor-to-ceiling graphics printed on Drytac ReTac Smooth 150 media.
Globe Park Print Store completed a multi-application project for skiwear brand Perfect Moment using Drytac media, in place for just one day.
Fans heading to a winter sports complex are set to receive a warm welcome thanks to a new ceiling mural, printed and installed by Branded Wraps using Drytac products.
The Christmas spirit has arrived in Bath with shoppers treated to a magical snowy window display at The Loft, printed and installed by Drytac.
If you're looking for a captive audience for your advertising or branding, you can't get much more focused than an elevator - exterior or interior. Your market may only be exposed to the display for a few seconds at a time - although possibly several times a day - which means it must have an immediate impact. But if you get it right, there's incredible potential for engagement.
Drytac, a leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large format print and signage markets, has announced that a stunning new ReTac Textures finish is now available globally.
Panopus Printing has created two poster projects for The Garage in London - but the fast-moving music world means the colourful ads were only on show for a few days.
Vinyl is a standard sign and graphics material, with great results for a whole range of applications. But there is more than one type, and it's important to choose the correct media for your project.
It's that time of year again: here in the northern hemisphere the leaves are falling from the trees, the nights are drawing in and the temperatures are dropping. While many of us would like to stay indoors with a warm drink, work goes on - and that means installing graphics in cold conditions.
An artist has seen her work come to life in the form of stunning wallpaper, printed by Boylan Imaging on Drytac's ReTac large format print media.
Drytac's Vice President of Sales for the USA, Wayne Colbath, has been appointed to the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) Graphics Production Committee.
A school in Doncaster, UK, has had a makeover in time for the new academic year thanks to Turner Signs and products from Drytac.
Graphicomm Digital completed a project just in time for the UK summer holidays: a massive 200sqm of wall graphics printed on Polar Premium vinyl from Drytac.
Your Print Specialists (YPS) has been appointed as an authorised reseller of the full range of Drytac digital print media and film products.
Drytac is excited to announce the appointment of Gilbert Espinosa to the position of West Coast Territory Manager in the USA.
Zund’s continued commitment to the UK Printing and Signage sector as the market leader in digital cutting technology sees our latest offering of packaged deals on selected Zund S3 cutters exclusive to The Print Show.
PRINTING United 2019 will feature an immersive experience for visitors, packed with applications using Drytac products - while experts from the self-adhesive materials brand will also present an unmissable educational session.
Dr Andreas Kraushaar, head of the Fogra Research Institute for Media Technologies prepress department, certified the EFI Nozomi C18000 single-pass corrugated printer from Electronics For Imaging, Inc. as Fogra compliant.
LogoJET is proud to announce that Specialty Graphic Imaging Association has named three LogoJET products as 2019 Product of the Year in their respective categories, including the top award for Digital Inks, Tabletop Flatbed and UV/Latex Flatbed (under $70,000).
Drytac has been recognized for its adhesive material innovations in an incredible five categories at the SGIA 2019 Product of the Year competition - exceeding last year's win of two awards.
Drytac products will be showcased across The Print Show this autumn, with technology partners and even some celebrity guests demonstrating the leading manufacturer's adhesive-coated products.
Drytac's new metallic print media has been put to the test during an epic cross-country journey - and survived.
Drytac has created thousands of ICC profiles based on popular printer models, inks, RIPs and Drytac media to enable its customers worldwide to take advantage of quick, high-quality plug and print capabilities.
In today's 'show me your invoice, I'll beat it' environment it's difficult to compete against the 'box mover' business model. Everyone wants the lowest price and many people think the product is the only thing that counts, so why pay more?
Drytac has announced the global availability of Polar Chrome, an innovative reflective film perfect for the creation of eye-catching graphics in a range of environments.
Roland DG has appointed Granthams as a supplier for TrueVIS large-format printer/cutter solutions, the next stage in a long relationship between the two companies.
A number of Drytac's most popular products have achieved a crucial fire safety certification, giving suppliers and end-users extra peace of mind for their display projects.
Drytac, a leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the print, label and industrial markets, is moving its Canadian operations into a single, state-of-the-art facility spanning over 70,000sq ft.
Chris Broadhurst, former General Manager of the Graphic Systems Division in the UK promoted to a senior European role as Head of Offset, with former National Sales Manager Andy Kent announced as his successor.
Epson UK is proud to announce that Birmingham City University (BCU)’s Facility of Arts, Design and Media student, Priti Patel, is this year’s recipient of its ‘Outstanding Use of Print’ Award.
Peter Black was established in 1947 but is always looking ahead, with an investment in the most cutting-edge UV-LED printing technology from Roland DG helping to support its continued success into 2019 and beyond.
When it comes to advertising and signage in retail environments it's essential to get it right, so Drytac has compiled a free downloadable guide to help businesses strike the right chord while saving time and money.
Accessible new financing solution brings the benefits of Fujifilm’s industry-leading workflow software to a much broader range of print businesses, as an extension to the company’s PLATESENSE initiative.
The show-floor excitement at PRINTING United (October 23 - 25, Dallas) will extend beyond the 600-plus exhibitors when installers put their skills to the test in the PDAA Pro Team Relay at booth 7250. The two-day (October 23 and 24) special event will see two-person installer teams competing in a series of testing stations in hopes of ultimately winning $2,000.
Still Creek Press has completed an extremely short-term project in Vancouver using Drytac SpotOn - a product so easy to apply that the business used the time-sensitive project as an opportunity to train a new employee.
Epson has revealed that it will use The Print Show 2019 to demonstrate new technology in the UK for the first time, with the digital print giant saying the event offers “huge opportunities” for visitors to find out how they can grow their print business.
Great margins thanks to large print runs—undoubtedly, many printing houses look back with nostalgia at the days when the number of units decided how profitable an order was. You set the machine up once and off you went. But the tables have turned: Print runs are shrinking in size, the number of jobs is increasing and delivery deadlines are getting shorter and shorter.
Drytac, a leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large format print and signage markets, has revamped its website to help customers find the perfect product to meet their needs.
Drytac, a leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large format print and signage markets, has revamped its website to help customers find the perfect product to meet their needs.
Quality Print Services (QPS), a wide-format print specialist, key reseller for Roland DG and the main UK distributor of Nazdar digital inkjet ink products, has installed two new Roland Texart XT-640 printers at cycle jersey specialist EventureWorks. Both high-speed dye sublimation devices are running Nazdar's NDT600 Series bulk ink systems.
We've all seen or placed stickers on things like laptop computers, refrigerators or the ubiquitous car bumper. Vibrant, punchy sticker art on items like skateboards - often called slaps - are everywhere. Stickers and decals are a great way to convey a message, to show loyalty to a brand or band, to promote your own business and much more.
KOHLSCHEIN, a leading manufacturer of eco-friendly display boards and also distributor of large format rigid media for signs & display, launched a new product for the printing and packaging industry at this year´s FESPA.
It's been called one of the greatest comebacks in football history: Liverpool FC's home win against Barcelona, overturning a 3-0 first-leg deficit to win 4-3 on aggregate in the UEFA Champions League competition.
A set of tools for fashion and décor artists to help streamline the process of designing prints for fabrics.
Today we are celebrating the First Anniversary milestone of the HP Latex R Printer Series (HP Latex R1000 and HP Latex R2000), announced at FESPA last year, which signified HP’s breakthrough hybrid latex printer for flexible and rigid sign and display printing in just one device.
PrintFactory has launched Linux compatibility for its workflow software suite, becoming the first software provider to offer a fully-supported workflow solution across the three main operating systems - Windows, MacOS and Linux.
Registration is open for PRINTING United (Dallas, October 23 - 25, 2019), the new event from the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) and NAPCO Media.
Drytac is delighted to announce the appointment of Tim Schoenbeck to the position of Midwest Territory Manager in the USA.
Floor graphics are fantastic way to grab attention in a range of environments. Displaying special offers in a shopping centre, directional information in a hospital or transport hub, marking out zones at an exhibition or trade show - floors offer a new dimension.
The forthcoming FESPA event will showcase a multitude of products from Drytac - a leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large format print and signage markets - allowing visitors to experience them across the event space.
Drytac will be delivering a must-see presentation on retail graphics media at the forthcoming ISA International Sign Expo, demonstrating its position as an authority in this sector.
Lloyds Autobody, a specialist in body and paintwork repairs for premium and luxury cars, says it has relied on a Spray Booth Liner from Drytac for the past five years.
Sabur has announced it has been signed up as a distributor of Drytac products. With access to the full product line of Drytac solutions, Sabur will be holding comprehensive stocks in its warehouse available for same day delivery within 30 miles of its Yorkshire location, and standard next day delivery outside this area.
Drytac, a leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large format print and signage markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Regional Sales Managers at Drytac Europe.
Drytac, a leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large format print and signage markets, is delighted to announce it has appointed new specialist distributors and resellers to significantly increase its sales channels in the UK.
Drytac, a leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large format print and signage markets, will be presenting a number of its latest media innovations at the forthcoming Sign and Digital UK exhibition.
Face-mounting a print, especially a photograph, can really make the image the focus of the space. At Drytac we have developed Facemount, a high-quality, optically clear mounting adhesive, specifically for this application, but that's not all you need to produce a stunning result.
Drytac, a leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the print, label and industrial markets, has announced the global availability of two new exciting additions to its WipeErase range of films.
Drytac, an international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the print, label and industrial markets, is preparing to open a fully interactive training centre in Fishponds, Bristol: the Drytac Academy.
Drytac has announced the appointment of Daniel Stevenson as its new US Southeast Territory Manager.
A project promoting the latest superhero blockbuster Aquaman in Canada was turned around in just a few days, using specialist graphics media from Drytac.
K6 Media has wrapped up a project for the Salvation Army's Toy Mountain campaign in Ottawa, Canada, with banners, murals and labels printed onto Drytac ReTac Smooth 150.
Bristol, UK, December 12, 2018: Drytac, a leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large format print and signage markets, has appointed Aimie Rosser to the position of Customer Service Associate.
Safety should be at the forefront of everyone's minds when creating a public space, with the choice of building materials, exit routes, sprinklers and alarms top priorities. But the safety of graphic materials should also be considered when planning campaigns in public buildings including hospitals, schools, transport hubs and retail environments.
Space within a shopping mall in Calgary, Canada has been transformed into a tennis court using award-winning specialist floor graphics media from Drytac.
Drytac, an international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large format print and signage markets, announces the launch of the ArmourPrint Emerytex and ArmourGrab combination counter mat solution. Having been previewed successfully at recent trade shows, the products are now available globally.
Many of us use our phones while out shopping: researching products, comparing prices, downloading coupons, taking photos of items to think about later, looking at a shopping list or simply checking the time. So, with so many shoppers looking down at their phones, retailers need to find new ways to grab their attention.
Drytac, an international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the print, label and industrial markets, has appointed Wayne Colbath as Vice President of Sales for the United States of America.
Hockey season is upon us, meaning plenty of action on the rink to come. But there are also lots of opportunities for grabbing spectators' attention via advertising, in particular rink boards.
Drytac, an international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large format print and signage markets, will be a key exhibitor at the forthcoming SGIA Expo 2018, with award-winning products on show. Drytac will also be presenting an educational seminar regarding retail signage ideas and applications.
Large-format print specialist N3 Display Graphics has produced an incredibly high-impact wall graphic using ReTac Textures Linen media from Drytac.
Window graphics can make a big impact for retailers, offices, cafes and plenty of other organisations. The right design, installed correctly using specialised materials, can make a bold and vibrant statement on both external windows and inside a building.
Drytac, an international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the print, label and industrial markets, has won two awards in the SGIA Product of the Year competition for its innovative products.
Drytac's SpotOn SynPaper felt the need for speed at Shell's Eco-marathon in London this month, where it was used for eye-catching vehicle graphics on innovative racing car designs.
Chorley-based Poppy Signs has been converted to Drytac's Protac Anti-Scratch laminate, following its installation at the offices of theidol.com, a web-based insurance provider based in Penrith, Cumbria.
Drytac, an international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the print, label and industrial markets, has announced the appointment of D'Arcy Lewis to the role of Technical Sales Manager for the company's industrial division.
Drytac, an international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the print, label and industrial markets, has donated its ViziPrint Impress media to help Courageous heARTS, a Minneapolis based charity, to create a stunning window display for its youth workshop.
Drytac, an international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the print, label and industrial markets, has announced that its SpotOn Floor 200 media has achieved a global Class B1 Fire Rating.
Drytac, an international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the print, label and industrial markets, has announced its plans for the upcoming SGIA Expo, scheduled to take place at the Ernest N Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. (October 10-12, 2017).
Drytac, an international manufacturer of adhesive-coated products and laminators, has partnered with leading printer manufacturer, Roland DGA Corporation, to create a portfolio of print media colour profiles and cross-promote products. The two companies have also shared resources to improve overall work process efficiencies and productivity for customers who utilise their products. A Roland printer has been installed in Drytac’s Richmond, Virginia showroom, and in turn, Drytac’s JetMounter laminator has been supplied for use at Roland’s demo center in Wilmington, Massachusetts. Additionally, the two companies recently conducted a wrap workshop at NBM’s WrapsCon in Long Beach, featuring how Roland printers and Drytac laminators work together in a vehicle wrap workflow.
Print media from Drytac are listed in the Roland Profile Center, where users can select the Roland printer, ink configuration, and RIP manufacturer to be used. Once these have been specified, users can download the necessary colour profiles for their media of choice.
“Our partnership with Roland DGA brings immense value, and we are thrilled to be working together, said Darren Speizer, Drytac Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “This new relationship gives us the opportunity to share industry knowledge across organisational teams while simultaneously promoting Drytac print media to multiple wide-format graphic audiences.”
To access Drytac print media profiles, visit the Roland Profile Center at http://rolandprofilecenter.us/media-library.php.
For a schedule of upcoming workshops featuring Roland printers and Drytac laminators, visit www.rolanddga.com/rolandacademy.
Drytac Europe has expanded its SpotOn® range of printable, adhesive films with the introduction of SpotOn White M50. The product has been specifically developed to provide greater opacity than the standard version and is available throughout EMEA with immediate effect.
Drytac, an international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the print, label and industrial markets, has boosted its converting capabilities with the addition of a new German-made high-quality sheeter at its Canadian manufacturing plant.
The stairwell of London’s Roundhouse venue was recently transformed with eye-catching temporary printed wall graphics for a charity event held in aid of the Ubuntu Education Fund. The stunning graphics were printed by Oasis Graphic Co. onto Drytac ReTac 75 Matte film, and formed part of a full event-branding package created and delivered by Fisher Productions.
Amid our fast-paced modern environment, which is awash with constant technological advancements and new innovation, it can be all too difficult for both traditional signmakers and commercial printers to keep up. As such, regular training is vital to not only ensure best practice but to unlock new opportunities and grow. Here, Giles Bristow at Antalis’ Digital Academy advises on the importance of training resources for today’s busy sign-makers, commercial printers and design specialists.
Jaymar Packaging says a switch to alternative inks from Quality Print Services (QPS) has brought new life to its flatbed printer, which had sat as 'a very expensive piece of metal' after clogging problems.
Mimaki’s exclusive UK and Ireland distributor, Hybrid Services, has announced very attractive pricing over the summer for its 1.6m JV150 and JV300 printers when purchased as part of a package with a CG-160FXII cutter, with prices starting from only £14,995.
“Mimaki’s versatile Sign and Graphics printer range is jam-packed with high performance features and makes use of the durable and vivid SS21 ink set that includes silver, white, orange and light black,” says Hybrid’s National Sales Manager, John de la Roche. “Couple this with the proven technology of a Mimaki cutter and it provides a professional solution at a very attractive price point. In addition to this there are also substantial savings on Mimaki’s range of cutting plotters."
Both Mimaki’s JV150-160 and JV300-160 printers deliver superior print quality and productivity and the latter boasts a top speed of over 105m²/h utilising its staggered dual print-head system which, coupled with variable ink dots and large ink drops means excellent quality is maintained at high speed.
“The Mimaki packages represent the ultimate solution when investing in a print and cut system," continues de la Roche. "They offer an unparalleled price/performance ratio and the very highest build quality - both key reasons why graphics professionals worldwide choose Mimaki.”
The JV300 & JV150 Series printers are not only compatible with solvent inks, but make an ideal solution for companies looking at bringing production dye sublimation printing to their business when running with the appropriate ink sets. Mimaki’s latest Sb54 dye sublimation inks offers market-leading value thanks to a price of only £52.50 / litre and is suitable for sublimation printing onto textile and rigid substrates. The vibrant and long lasting result makes it ideal for sportswear, fast fashion, promotional products, event signage and textile point of sale.
“This summer, signmakers, display graphics professionals and printshops can make the investment in a 1.6m wide Mimaki print & cut package from just £14,995 to include a two year gold warranty, RIP and cutting software, 3.5 litres of ink and a powered take-up unit up until the end of September, so there’s never been a better time to buy a Mimaki printer,” concludes de la Roche.
Full details on Mimaki’s product range can be found by visiting www.hybridservices.co.uk.
Nazdar Ink Technologies has appointed Stephen Woodall as its new Global Market Segment Manager for Aqueous & Solvent Digital.
CMYUK, the UK’s leading independent supplier of digital print technology and materials, has been named the Inkjet Global Dealer of Excellence by EFI.
The display print market is going through a fundamental change, and to thrive and survive in this changing market, many successful sign and display print businesses are making the move towards higher productivity to meet ever-increasing customer demands.
This journey towards industrialisation of the digital print process is invariably driven – initially – by increased investment in print hardware capable of printing direct to rigid substrates. Whilst direct printing removes the time-consuming laminating process and improves productivity, it then moves the bottleneck to the finishing department. Traditionally, this part of the process will have been achieved manually by a team of workers gathered around a large table, armed with steel rulers and knives – a process which is time-consuming, increases lead times, and has the potential for human error.
The smarter print business realises this very quickly. Increasingly, the finishing room is upgraded at the same time as the print room. Sometimes this is done by increasing staffing levels, but more common than not through the increased automation of the process thanks to the installation of digital cutting systems.
The above scenario is a pretty much perfect summary of the road to growth experienced by Leeds-based Marshall Print.
Working with an extremely diverse range of clients right across the UK – including household name retailers, major high street brands and a number of city councils – Marshall Print provides full service print production from banner printing, through vehicle wraps, to IPAF certified installations.
Marshall Print’s managing director, Martin Marshall, explains: “Our clients know us as the first port of call for everything print, display and signage. Using the latest digital technology, we can print anything onto everything, including floor graphics, bespoke ceiling tiles, window graphics, clothing, posters, business cards, banners, pop-ups, Contra Vision film, point of sale, and wallpaper. It would be quicker to ask what we don’t do.”
Martin adds: “My team are involved in a whole range of different signage and print projects. We’ve got a constant stream of individual jobs to produce and every one of them must be excellent.”
For Marshall Print this means the continued development of its production and installation team, and ongoing investment in the right equipment for optimum production output and efficiency.
The drive towards increased productivity led directly to Marshall Print’s most recent acquisition: a new Esko Kongsberg X24 digital cutting table with conveyor belt – sourced from and installed by CMYUK – which offers incredible versatility across a wide range of cutting applications and materials.
The Esko Kongsberg X series has been designed to grow with the needs of the company, meaning users such as Marshall Print can upgrade and add more cutting, creasing and milling tools as their business develops. Featuring the renowned and robust Kongsberg sandwich steel tabletop construction, the X series will never warp or go out of true – even after decades of heavy use.
With four vacuum sections and a work area of 1680 x 3200mm, the X24 can handle materials in sizes up to 1740 x 3575mm, which means that Marshall Print can deal with the toughest finishing jobs that arise during its hectic production schedule.
Thanks to the Kongsberg’s Shared Resources functionality, the i-cut Production Console analyses incoming files and automatically selects the right tool, the correct table settings and the ideal cutting sequence, resulting in faster more consistent production, no matter who operates the table. Additionally, the Kongsberg X series’ Sign Production Application Kit makes it easy to produce signs from flexible, roll material and rigid sheets. An integrated camera and software provide vision cutting, while advanced tools enable high quality, high speed milling and cutting of a wide variety of materials. Marshall Print also took up the conveyor feed option, enabling automated sheet or roll feeding of materials for even faster workflow.
Martin Marshall continues: “Installing the new Kongsberg X24 could have caused major disruption in a busy production schedule, but the CMYUK team set it up with the minimum of fuss. It was quickly integrated into our workflow and instantly began to earn a return on our investment. I would strongly recommend the X24 as the perfect cutting and finishing solution, and working with CMYUK simplified what could have been the difficult task of installing the new cutting table thanks to their absolute professionalism. It was a pleasure doing business with them.”
CMYUK’s managing director, Robin East, concludes: “Customers such as Marshall Print are looking for simplified and streamlined processes that can be adapted as the business grows. The Esko Kongsberg solution provides just this – from the competitively-priced, entry-level X starter range with its upgrade path, through the X series, right up to the C series cutters. There’s a solution to meet every need and every budget, and in all cases increased productivity is the result.”
Photo shows Esko Kongsberg X24 digital cutting table
Following the acquisition of Zünd Plotting Systems (UK) Ltd by Zünd Systemtechnik AG, the company is further expanding with the recruitment of new sales and engineering experts.
Drytac, an international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the print, label and industrial markets, has announced SpotOn Floor 200, a new film for floor advertising graphics.
Drytac, an international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the print, label and industrial markets, has announced SpotOn Floor 200, a new film for floor advertising graphics.
On the 25th May 2017, Coventry University will open its doors to a brand new postgraduate facility, the National Transport Design Centre. The Centre is developed to offer industries and designers a modern, bespoke facility to co-operate in the creation of solutions for the automotive, rail, marine and aerospace sectors.