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• ArtSystems scoops two HP accredited graphics service partner awards
  30 May 2017

  

  The Technical Support Team of ArtSystems, the Nottingham-based HP trade distributor, was the top performer at the HP Master Engineer event held in Barcelona this April. The team claimed two awards as an HP Accredited Graphics Service Partner:

• Zünd wins Best Digital Cutting Systems prize at EDP Awards
  30 May 2017

   

  Zünd is celebrating winning the Best Digital Cutting Systems Award at the EDP Awards, which took place during FESPA 2017 earlier this month.

• Anton Visual transforms Strukta Group’s workspace with Udeco Crystal Floor from CMYUK
  29 May 2017

  

  Hampshire-based Anton Visual recently helped to transform Strukta Group’s Andover-based headquarters with the design, production and installation of a suite of graphics including walls, flooring and signage applications.

• Recruitment: Zünd expansion opens up 3 technical service positions
  24 May 2017

  

  Zünd UK is a world leader in the development and manufacture of digital flatbed cutting machinery used in a wide range of industries typically including signs and display graphics, print and packaging, textiles, composites, aerospace, motorsport and the leather industry.

  Due to strong growth and continued investment in the development of our customer service provision, Zünd Plotting Systems (UK) Ltd. is currently recruiting for three Service Engineer positions;

  • Northern Field Service Engineer
  • Southern Field Service Engineer
  • Internal Service Support Engineer – Based at St. Albans, UK
    
    

  For the Field Service Engineer positions, Zünd is seeking a suitably qualified person ideally to HNC, HND, B/Eng or equivalent in any engineering discipline. Candidates must possess strong computer skills and the ability to use CAD or graphics software would be an advantage.

  The work involves the installation and maintenance of high value flatbed cutting capital equipment throughout the UK and Ireland and may involve some European travel. Further responsibilities involve training customers on the use of the equipment and software, on site trouble shooting and repair along with remote telephone support.

  Candidates must possess good analytical trouble shooting skills, self-motivated, articulate, customer facing, good time management, as well as being able to demonstrate a hands-on, practical and flexible approach.

  Candidates should hold a full UK clean driving license and be in a position to travel at short notice if requested - mainly UK and Ireland. The role will potentially involve a proportion of the working week away from home; occasional weekend work may be required.

  
  For the Internal Service Support Engineer position, the primary responsibility will be to provide telephone/remote access support to our customers and site based engineers regarding all our products, services and applications. In house repairs, and in-house machine refurbishments.

  The candidate must possess a good and articulate telephone manner, customer focus, empathy, good analytical trouble shooting skills, self-motivated, as well as being able to demonstrate a hands-on, practical and flexible approach.

  The role could potentially involve a small amount of field based work as and when required. Candidates should hold a full UK clean driving license and be able to travel at short notice if requested.
  
  

  In all cases the right candidates can expect to receive a highly competitive remuneration package, company car, BUPA, contributory pension and a good team of colleagues. Full product training is provided and we offer opportunities for further development.

  Applicants should send their CV with a covering letter to: Louise McCord, Zünd Plotting Systems (UK) Ltd. Unit 1, Spring Valley Business Centre, Porters Wood, St. Albans, Herts, AL3 6PD or by e-mail to louisem@zund.co.uk 

• Amayse-ing results achieved at Twickenham Stadium thanks to CLEAR FOCUS film from CMYUK
  23 May 2017

  

  Amayse, the worldwide market leader in 3D signage for televised sporting events and a leading supplier in both venue and event branding and large-format signage for indoor and outdoor use, recently installed impressive exterior window graphics at Twickenham Stadium ahead of Harlequins’ Big Game 9.

• Zünd UK joins Zünd Systemtechnik AG, with Stuart Cole as MD
  23 May 2017

  

  Zünd Plotting Systems (UK) Ltd has become a subsidiary of Zünd Systemtechnik AG, a family business based in Switzerland, following the recent appointment of Stuart Cole as Zünd UK's new Managing Director.

• Historika AG upgrades high-quality graphics using the EFI VUTEk LX3 Pro
  21 May 2017

  

  Electronics For Imaging, Inc. has announced today that the Oberuzwil, Switzerland-based advertising technology company Historika AG will install an EFI VUTEk LX3 Pro production-level LED printer. The company replaced a previously installed printer with the higher-productivity hybrid roll/flatbed EFI model, which was showcased at FESPA in Hamburg this year.

• Zünd at FESPA 2017: outstanding performance and a coveted award
  20 May 2017

  

  Zünd is delighted to record very favorable results from Fespa 2017 in Hamburg, Germany. Before an international audience, the leading manufacturer of digital cutting systems presented, for the first time, its laser module designed for cutting polyester textiles.

• MIMAKI EUROPE recognised with prestigious awards at FESPA 2017
  19 May 2017

  

  Mimaki, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and cutting systems, today reported that it had its biggest and most successful presence ever at FESPA 2017 with two stands totalling 534 square metres. In addition to interest from visitors in Mimaki’s sign & display graphics, industrial print, 3D printing and digital textile printing, visitors also took FESPA’s theme for the show to heart.

• CMYUK appoints Nick Reed as Esko Business Manager
  15 May 2017

  

  CMYUK, the UK’s leading independent supplier of digital print technology and materials, has announced the appointment of Nick Reed as Esko Business Manager. With immediate effect, he will be responsible for further increasing Esko’s market share in the UK, and bringing a broader portfolio of highly-effective, next-generation print productivity solutions to the market.

• Platt joins Hybrid as Mimaki textile range further expands
  15 May 2017

  

  Experienced textile industry professional, Brett Platt has joined Mimaki’s exclusive UK and Irish distributor, Hybrid Services as Textile Product Manager.

• Roland TrueVIS SG printer/cutter series wins high-profile EDP Award
  15 May 2017

  

  Roland DG is delighted to announce that the latest addition to its advanced and versatile TrueVIS printer/cutter range, the TrueVIS SG Series, has won ‘Best Print & Cut Solution’ at the prestigious EDP (European Digital Press) awards. The success of the SG-540 and SG-300 integrated print & cut devices follows that of the TrueVIS VG Series, which won in the same category in 2016.

  Speaking at the awards ceremony, which took place at FESPA, Gillian Montanaro, Head of Marketing EMEA for Roland DG commented: ‘Roland DG is very proud to have won this award. It’s an exciting time for the industry with manufacturers striving to innovate and bring the very best solutions to market. This EDP recognition demonstrates that as a pioneer of digital wide format technology, Roland DG continues to lead the way with an unmatched product portfolio offering an award-winning combination of reliability, precision engineering, quality and return-on-investment.’

  The EDP Association (European Digital Press Association) annually evaluates and celebrates the best new developments in print production, presenting awards to the very best solutions in the industry. The Technical Committee’s comments on the TrueVIS SG Series: ‘Based on the new print engine with FlexFire printheads it speeds up the production a lot compared to the older models in the market. These SG models are delivered as a good price and value combination.’

  Gillian Montanaro explains: ‘The TrueVIS range takes integrated print & cut to the next level in terms of innovative features and performance-enhancing functions which deliver true benefits to the user in terms of efficiency, ease and stunning quality of output. The SG series delivers advanced TrueVIS technology at an unbeatable price and is the ideal versatile solution for print service providers who are starting out, or for those looking to boost their production capabilities.’

  Photo shows Roland's Gillian Montanaro and EDP's Rudolf Messer.

• HP launches new HP Latex 3600 and 3200 printers at FESPA
  8 May 2017

  

  HP Inc. has announced the availability of new solutions for HP Large Format Print Service Providers to grow business in signage, decoration, and display with innovative production and application opportunities.

• Antalis launches interactive online product catalogue
  5 May 2017

  

  With the rise of e-commerce, the growing demand for live information and the increased desire for 24/7 ordering, an increasing amount of B2B product research and purchasing is now completed online.

• Antalis launches interactive online product catalogue
  5 May 2017

  

  With the rise of e-commerce, the growing demand for live information and the increased desire for 24/7 ordering, an increasing amount of B2B product research and purchasing is now completed online.

• ScreenServices expands in 50th year with third Zünd S3
  3 May 2017

  

  ScreenServices is marking 50 years in the decal and label market – with no plans to slow down: the company has invested in an additional Zünd S3 digital cutting table to increase its productivity and further boost its competitiveness.

• Going wide: New SpotOn SynPaper for HP PageWide XL announced by Drytac
  2 May 2017

  

  Drytac, an international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the print, label and industrial markets, has announced SpotOn SynPaper for HP PageWide XL printers. The new introduction is a 120µ (4.8 mil) white matte polypropylene film, coated on one side with a dot pattern printed pressure-sensitive polyacrylate adhesive.

• Going wide: New SpotOn SynPaper for HP PageWide XL announced by Drytac
  2 May 2017

  

  Drytac, an international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the print, label and industrial markets, has announced SpotOn SynPaper for HP PageWide XL printers. The new introduction is a 120µ (4.8 mil) white matte polypropylene film, coated on one side with a dot pattern printed pressure-sensitive polyacrylate adhesive.

• Roland Print & Cut comes out on top again
  2 May 2017

  

  Roland DG, a leader in integrated print and cut for 22 years, has proved once again its position in the sign and display market, with superior results in a recent EMEA customer survey. Respondents included customers who have been using Roland devices for many years, as well as recent purchasers, with more than 4000 customers across the region giving their feedback.

• Antalis serves up its latest innovations at Retail Design Expo
  1 May 2017

  

  With just a matter of days to go, Antalis is planning to make a big impact at its first Retail Design Expo, where it will be serving up all its latest visual communication innovations with an American diner inspired stand.

• Antalis serves up its latest innovations at Retail Design Expo
  1 May 2017

  

  With just a matter of days to go, Antalis is planning to make a big impact at its first Retail Design Expo, where it will be serving up all its latest visual communication innovations with an American diner inspired stand.

• Roland DG announces National Safety Supplies winner of the SDUK SG-540 Competition
  28 Apr 2017

  

  Roland DG has today announced the winner of the popular TrueVIS SG-540 Competition, which ran during Sign & Digital 2017 and offered entrants the chance to win the latest TrueVIS SG-540 print and cut machine for their business.

• Frank Moran talks to LFR about the Antalis vision for viscomm
  25 Apr 2017

  

  Almost one year on from joining Antalis as its new visual communications strategic development director, Frank Moran talks to LFR about how the company’s offering has been developing and predicts what the future holds for the viscomm sector.

• Frank Moran talks to LFR about the Antalis vision for viscomm
  25 Apr 2017

  

  Almost one year on from joining Antalis as its new visual communications strategic development director, Frank Moran talks to LFR about how the company’s offering has been developing and predicts what the future holds for the viscomm sector.

• HP introduces latex print & cut solutions to simplify sign & display production
  24 Apr 2017

  

  HP Inc. has announced the HP Latex 300 Print and Cut Series, a dual-device solution for simultaneous printing and cutting in a single workflow, delivering 50 percent time savings.

• Mimaki to unveil new model in UJF-MkII product line-up at FESPA 2017
  24 Apr 2017

  

  Mimaki has announced a new member of the UJF-MkII product family, its latest generation of small format UV flatbed printers.

• Visit FESPA 2017 to discover why print professionals choose Roland
  23 Apr 2017

  

  Roland DG is inviting FESPA 2017 delegates to visit its booth (Hall B7 Booth E20) and discover why so many print professionals worldwide choose Roland technology to power their businesses.

• Longier, Roland and Nazdar stars of QPS's stand at Sign and Digital UK
  23 Apr 2017

  

  Quality Print Services (QPS) has reported a very successful three days at the NEC for Sign and Digital UK 2017.

• Nazdar Ink Technologies to focus on narrow-web ink innovations at Label Summit
  18 Apr 2017

  

  Nazdar Ink Technologies will be a key exhibitor at Label Summit Latin America 2017, taking place in Santiago, Chile on May 16th and 17th.

• Roland DG launches new interactive and responsive website
  17 Apr 2017

  

  Roland DG (UK) Ltd has launched a new company website, with an interactive and responsive design, to improve visitor experience.

• Mimaki plans strong presence at Texprocess and Techtextil 2017
  13 Apr 2017

  

  Mimaki has announced it is to have a strong presence at Texprocess and its parallel show, Techtextil 2017, that will highlight the company’s wide-format digital textile printers and innovative ink and dye sublimation technologies in two separate exhibition halls.

• Roland DG UK announce major integration project with market leading Custom Gateway software
  6 Apr 2017

  

  Roland DG UK and Custom Gateway have begun the process of integrating a range of their popular hardware and software solutions. The venture will create a fully featured system that enables retailers, sports & leisure businesses and existing sign & display businesses to easily deliver instantly personalised and customised products on-premise and across all their on- and off-line channels.

• Canon Europe opens “The Centre” and introduces its new Océ Colorado 1640, 64” UV printer
  4 Apr 2017

  

  During a special briefing at its newly opened Birmingham-based showroom, The Centre, Canon Europe introduced the Océ Colorado 1640, its new high speed 64” roll-to-roll wide format printer built around the latest Canon UVgel, LED cured technology.

• Introducing bacteria’s worst new enemy: Protac Anti-Bacterial film from Drytac
  21 Mar 2017

  

  Drytac Europe, an international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the print, label and industrial markets, has announced the immediate availability of its Protac Anti-Bacterial film. The product is now available in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

• Drytac expands USA team with two new appointments
  17 Mar 2017

  

  Drytac is pleased to announce that Olga Bates and Amanda Brown have joined the company as the new members of the recently restructured Marketing and Brand department in the USA: Olga as Brand Manager and Amanda as Marketing Coordinator.

  The purpose of the Brand department is to reflect Drytac’s evolution over the years and the company’s new expansion goals. Both Olga and Amanda will be based in Drytac’s USA offices in Richmond, Virginia.

  Olga is a VCU Brandcenter graduate and holds a Master’s degree in Communications with concentration in Advertising Strategy, and she has a decade of experience in marketing and advertising, particularly retail advertising.  

  “I consider it an honour and a privilege to spearhead the rebranding efforts for an organisation as remarkable as Drytac. The more I get to know its culture and personality, the more I admire this company. It’s a good feeling when you can’t wait to come to work every day. I’m confident we can achieve even greater things in the future by taking the Drytac brand to the next level,” said Olga.

  Prior to joining Drytac, Olga worked at several companies including The Martin Agency and Capital One, and played a key role in designing and implementing the programming strategy for Walmart Digital Network. In the course of her career, she also worked with clients such as L’Oréal, NFL, GSK, Kraft, Unilever, P&G and more. She brings a wealth of experience, branding expertise and a proven track record to the table, combined with a passion for what she does and the ability to get things done.

  Amanda Brown is a Virginia Tech graduate, who graduated at the top of her class as a Fashion Merchandise and Design major. For the past two years, Amanda has worked as an Assistant Store Manager for Kohl’s Department Stores. She also served as a Kohl’s Campus Ambassador at Virginia Tech and was one of the youngest to be promoted to an Assistant Store Manager. She gained a lot of experience supervising employees, implementing store displays and promoting products. Amanda brings that same drive and enthusiasm to her position as Marketing Coordinator at Drytac.

  [Photo shows: Amanda Brown (L) and Olga Bates (R)]

• Antalis announces new products for sign & display sector
  11 Mar 2017

  

  It’s been a busy start to the year for Antalis’ product management team as the business has added not one but nine new range extensions to its ever-expanding Sign & Display offer.

• Drytac announces plans for FESPA 2017
  7 Mar 2017

  

  Drytac Europe, an international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the print, label and industrial markets, has announced its plans for FESPA 2017, scheduled to take place in Hamburg, Germany, between 8th and 12th May 2017.

• Antalis to make its mark at Sign & Digital 2017
  28 Feb 2017

  

  With just a matter of weeks to go, Antalis is all geared up to make a big impact at this year’s Sign & Digital exhibition where it will be showcasing its innovative product range with an American diner-inspired stand.

• Antalis to innovate and inspire at inaugural PrintWeekLive!
  27 Feb 2017

  

  As one of the UK’s most pioneering printing experts, it may come as no surprise that Antalis is preparing to pull out all the stops for this year’s inaugural PrintWeekLive! exhibition.

• Drytac to debut new Protac Anti-Bacterial film at Sign & Digital UK 2017
  21 Feb 2017

  

  Drytac Europe, an international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the print, label and industrial markets, has announced its plans for the upcoming Sign & Digital UK event, scheduled to take place at NEC Birmingham, UK, between 28th and 30th March 2017.

• Create slip certified graphics for carpets with Drytac’s Polar Carpet
  11 Jan 2017

  

  Drytac Europe, an international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the print, label and industrial markets, has announced the immediate availability of Polar Carpet film for indoor floor graphic applications.

• Antalis returns to Newtech in 2017
  8 Jan 2017

  

  Antalis is delighted to be returning to Newtech in 2017.

• Drytac boosts European sales team with appointment of Marc Hansing
  23 Nov 2016

  

  Drytac Europe, an international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the print, label and industrial markets, has announced the appointment of Marc Hansing to the role of Sales Account Manager.

• Drytac named in Digital Output’s 22nd Annual Top 50 Readers’ Choice Awards
  8 Nov 2016

  

  Drytac has announced its inclusion in USA-based Digital Output’s 22nd Annual Top 50 Readers’ Choice Awards.

• Drytac to showcase leading products on Antalis’s stand at The Print Show
  20 Sep 2016

  

  Drytac Europe, an international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials, has announced it will be supporting its exclusive UK distributor Antalis at The Print Show.

• Drytac ‘Impresses’ with Wallace Print ViziPrint window graphic installation at Drakes
  30 Aug 2016

  

  Kent, UK-based Wallace Print has recently installed a window graphic at Drakes Plumbing Supplies, printed on Drytac’s ViziPrint® Impress Clear UV film.

  Drakes wanted a window graphic for an internal partitioning wall window and had some specific requirements: the company wanted a window graphic what would display all the brands it works with in full colour, yet the material needed to allow the rest of the window to remain optically clear. The final requirement was that the window graphic must be easy to fit.

  Leading large format digital and screen printer, Wallace Print, recommended Drytac’s ViziPrint Impress Clear UV film for the installation as it met all the requirements set out by Drakes.

  Chris Payne from Wallace Print explains: “ViziPrint Impress Clear UV film is ideal for self-adhesive applications on glass and other smooth, flat surfaces and – with Drytac’s proprietary adhesion technology – it is super easy to install. It has been specifically designed for the trouble-free, dry installation of graphics.”

  The 100 micron printable, ultra-clear PET film is compatible with UV and latex printers. ViziPrint Impress is PVC-free, 100% recyclable, and resistant to both wear and tear and water. It is very easy to apply and remove and can be repositioned and re-applied multiple times, leaving no residue.

  Wallace Print designed and printed the window graphic in-house on its UV flatbed digital printer. The printed graphic was backed up with white ink to make the logos stand out with added vibrancy.

  Tom Taylor, Head of Marketing at Drakes, concludes: “The new window graphic is next to the entrance corridor. It really makes the walkway come to life and hits the customer with the key brands we supply.

  “The best thing is that there’s still plenty of optically clear space within the graphic, so customers and staff can still see each other through the window. It was also incredibly easy to apply.”

  

  Drytac product availability:

  Drytac’s entire range of films and adhesives – including ViziPrint Impress Clear UV film – is exclusively distributed throughout the UK by Antalis.  For the most up-to-date pricing and availability, please visit www.antalis.co.uk.   

  For further information on Drytac and its leading range of films and adhesives, please visit www.drytac.co.uk.   

  For more information about Wallace Print, please visit: www.wallaceprint.com.

• Add another dimension to your display print with ReTac Textures from Drytac
  21 Jun 2016

  

  Leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials, Drytac Europe, has announced the availability of ReTac Textures film for textured graphics applications.

• Drytac's printable 'SpotOn' vinyl provides University with quick & clean window graphics changes
  15 Jun 2016

  

  UK-based Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) has been working with local company Wallace Print for more than a decade.

• Antalis appoints Frank Moran to strengthen sign & display business
  12 Jun 2016

  

  Antalis UK has announced the appointment of Frank Moran to the position of Visual Communications Strategic Development Director for its Sign and Display business.

• Simplicity: the beauty of Drytac’s SpotOn printable vinyl
  26 Apr 2016

  

  When Seasalt Cornwall decided to open a new store in Canterbury, Kent, the company called upon Wallace Print to assist with a temporary printed graphic for the shop’s January 2016 launch.

• Drytac Europe and Roland DG team up for Sign & Digital UK 2016
  20 Apr 2016

  

  Drytac Europe has announced that its Polar range of printable self-adhesive vinyls (SAVs) are now Roland-approved and will be demonstrated on the Roland DG stand (H30) throughout Sign & Digital UK 2016.

• SDUK announces latest exhibitor news ahead of 2016 show
  12 Apr 2016

  

  Sign & Digital UK, the country’s leading trade exhibition for the sign making, display solutions and digital printing industry, takes place at the NEC Birmingham, 19-21 April 2016.

• Drytac to showcase exciting new products on Antalis’s stand at SDUK
  5 Apr 2016

  

  Drytac Europe, an international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the print, label and industrial markets, has announced its plans for Sign & Digital UK 2016.

• Roland launches first printers from new TrueVIS Series
  8 Mar 2016

  

  Roland DG Corporation has launched the TrueVIS VG-640/540 64” and 54” printer/cutters.

• Zünd G3 cutter creates 'exceptional quality' samples
  7 Mar 2016

  

  Irish packaging specialist Cavan Box has invested in a new Zünd G3 L2500 from Zünd UK to produce samples it describes as 'exceptional'.

• Antalis launches comprehensive guide to Sign & Display products
  2 Mar 2016

  

  Antalis UK has launched a new 108-page guide to its full range of sign and display products, featuring many new products. In a market that is constantly evolving, the guide - which is aimed to help customers in the selection of substrates for different applications - includes every product offering from PVC, large format papers and finishing products. In addition, it presents visual representations of the possible applications for each substrate, helping printers identify how each product can be printed to obtain the best results, along with fire and slip ratings making it easier than ever to select the right product.

  The guide includes Antalis's full and extensive range, including familiar brands such as 3A, Drytac, Priplak and Orafol; the pan-European Coala range of large format digital media; and an exciting range of wall-coverings from Graham & Brown, showcasing a variety of creative embossings and finishes. Recently launched and also included in the guide is Dispa board – 3A’s new 100% recyclable FSC board with a unique embossed core, making it rigid, sturdy and flat.

  Commenting on the launch of the guide, Mike Collins, Sign & Display Product Manager says: “In a market where more and more printers are diversifying their capabilities and branching out in to large format production, this guide will be invaluable to those looking for help in selecting the best product for their applications.”

  Mike continues: “We have worked hard to build a strong portfolio of sign and display products so customers can source everything they need, quickly and efficiently from one supplier.”

  A hard copy of the Guide can also be obtained by contacting the local Antalis sales office or by calling 0370 607 9014.

• Drytac announces ViziPrint Illuminate for backlit graphics
  2 Mar 2016

  

  Drytac Europe, an international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the print, label and industrial markets, has announced ViziPrint Illuminate.

• Stanford Marsh named HP DesignJet EMEA Champions for 2015
  1 Mar 2016

  

  Stanford Marsh has announced that – once again – it has been presented by HP with an award for being the most successful UK reseller for the HP DesignJet wide-format series. In simple terms, this means that the company completed 2015 with more HP DesignJet product placements in the UK and Ireland than any other vendor.

  The HP DesignJet EMEA Champions 2015 award was presented to Stanford Marsh Sales Director Danny Davies at the HP EMEA Conference held in Singapore at the back end of 2015.

  On receipt of the award, Danny Davies states: “We are very excited to enter 2016 with this much-prized award. With more than 2000 HP resellers having access to the DesignJet series, it was no mean feat to win this coveted trophy.”

  Alongside the HP Designjet Series, Stanford Marsh’s HP portfolio also includes the very latest Latex series of printers, as well as HP’s new PageWide XL series.

  “This is the 11th time that Stanford Marsh has won a channel award since 2010 and we believe this highlights why we were chosen by HP as one of only three UK vendors able to supply and service the new PageWide XL series of products,” continues Danny Davies.

  He concludes: “Finishing 2015 as HP's UK market leader is extra special as we celebrated our 50th successful year in business; it’s also a year in which we have invested heavily in service training and infrastructure allowing us to achieve ISO 9001 service accreditation.”

  For more information on Stanford Marsh, please visit www.stanfordmarsh.co.uk.

• Roland supports young signmakers at British Sign Awards 2016
  1 Mar 2016

  

  Roland DG confirms it will champion the next generation of signage professionals by sponsoring the ‘Young Sign Maker of the Year’ at BSGA British Sign Awards 2016.

• Print On Cheadle moves up a gear with new premises and Mimaki kit
  1 Mar 2016

  

  Cheshire-based printers, Print On, has really graduated to a different league in recent months with a move to impressive new 6,000 sq. ft. premises on Lawnhurst Industrial Park in Cheadle. The company’s future ambitions are evident as you walk through the front door past a well-appointed boardroom and customer meeting room, to be faced with a large modern reception area, beyond which stretches a very impressive open-plan print hall.

  The first thing that strikes you is the tidiness of the whole place – open plan work areas can certainly expose a company’s weaknesses to visitors, but not here;  Print On is more than happy to lay its soul bare and proud to let its customers see exactly how the company operates.

  With a core staff of just 8 people, it’s obvious that efficiency is the name of the game, with each member of the team having clear focus and direction and being more than capable of multi-tasking, including the family directors of the business, who are remarkably hands-on. As Managing Director, Alex Oldfield explains, “We’re a tight-knit family business. I get amazing support from my father and mother in their respective roles of Marketing Director and Financial Director and none of us shy away from getting our hands dirty – we take real pride in what we do and get involved on a daily basis in every aspect of the operation.”

  The impressive premises suggest that the business is prospering in what many still consider to be a challenging economy, so how has Print On managed to develop so successfully? Alex’s father Keith is confident in his response: “We’ve always believed our two key assets to be our staff and the equipment we use and there’s been no shortage of investment in either.”

  Print On has traditionally based much of its production capability around its impressive arsenal of four Xerox Versant digital printers, but became increasingly aware that the ability to offer a more diverse range of print services would be crucial to retaining existing customers and also developing new revenue streams. As Alex explains: “Some of our larger retail customers with whom we have really close relationships were placing their PoS or other wide format print requirements with other print providers. We really needed to equip ourselves to meet what seemed to be a growing demand in the sector. Investment in a Mimaki JFX200 flatbed and a brace of Mimaki JV300 production solvent printers sourced through our long-standing relationship with Mimaki reseller Granthams of Preston has really enabled us to stretch our legs and start producing a much wider range of products for our customers.”

  Alex cites this significant upturn in business as the catalyst for the move to new premises in January of this year. “We spent a couple of months at the end of last year decorating and refitting the premises to meet our specific requirements and this included a dedicated wide-format area in a separate part of the building to house the array of new Mimaki kit.”

  The team’s wide-format specialist, Matt Peters can’t speak highly enough of his new charges as his experience of working with them expands. “I’ve previously worked with other wide-format flatbeds which I’d always felt to be perfectly adequate. But the more I use the Mimakis, the more impressed I am with their performance – the print quality and the speed just blows me away! We hardly ever need to use the highest quality setting on the JFX200, as even in fast production mode the quality is really quite exceptional. I’m regularly printing 8’ x 4’ rigid boards with full ink coverage in around 20 minutes, at a highly acceptable print quality.”

  As for the JV300s, Matt enthusiastically describes them as “real workhorses and ultra-reliable.” These two machines have obviously been earning their keep at Print On as evidenced by the fact that under the ink cartridge re-cycling scheme operated by Mimaki’s UK and Ireland distributor, Hybrid Services, over 400 empty 440ml solvent ink cartridges have been re-cycled in less than 12 months operation.

  There’s a real buzz about the new premises as everyone seems to be focused on maximising the potential of the heady blend of a mighty impressive kit list and a comfortable and spacious working environment. Customers seem equally impressed, with increased levels of business coming from longstanding clients including many major multi store retailers, as well as a number of new high-profile clients.

  As a large printed sign in the Press Hall declares: “Impossible is not a fact. It’s an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It’s a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is Nothing.”  … great words from the great Muhammad Ali. Clearly the small and enthusiastic team at Print On is more than up for a challenge with the confidence that new equipment and premises has brought them.

  Further information about Print On's services can be found at www.printonuk.com.

  Mimaki's full product range can be found via its UK and Irish distributor, Hybrid Services at www.hybridservices.co.uk.

  [Photo caption: The Print On team with directors Keith and Alex Oldfield pictured centre]

• Mimaki CJV300 is a winner for Addprint
  28 Feb 2016

  

  The recent Irish Print Awards saw Addprint win the Luxury Packaging Printer of the Year award for its cosmetic beauty box project for Bourjois Paris.

• Nazdar inks from QPS meet Impact Sign Solutions's 'mission critical' colour demands
  24 Feb 2016

  

  Impact Sign Solutions says Nazdar 702 Series inks have helped it meet 'mission critical' demands for colour accuracy. The 24-year-old Buckinghamshire-based sign making firm prints signs for small and large businesses, museums, schools, colleges and high-street shops – where advertising for high-end cosmetics and watches has to be precise.

  "We create our own colour profiles to ensure our colours are accurate – we perhaps place more importance on this than other businesses – and have found that Nazdar 702 Series inks are certainly compatible with that ethos," says Andy Borrow, Managing Director, Impact Sign Solutions. "Colour is mission critical for us."

  Impact Sign Solutions has been running Nazdar 702 Series inks on its Océ Arizona 250GT flatbed wide-format printer for around six months, having had problems with the inks initially installed on the machine, which were from another manufacturer. Research on finding a replacement alternative ink led to Nazdar and its distributor Quality Print Services (QPS) Ltd.

  "Nazdar is widely known – people always talk about their products at Sign and Digital UK and so on – and has a very good reputation," says Andy Borrow. "The Nazdar 702 Series has been really good since the switchover and we've had no problems at all. In the future we're definitely planning to move our other printers over to Nazdar digital inks."

  However, the Impact Sign Solutions MD is safe in the knowledge that if a problem were to occur with Océ Arizona 250GT, Lancashire-based QPS would provide technical support straight away.

  "The QPS engineer who installed the Nazdar inks on the Océ Arizona 250GT was a breath of fresh air: comprehensive and competent, explained everything thoroughly and gave training and tips to the team as well as dealing with the machine itself," he says.

  Chris Bailey, Managing Director, comments: "Nazdar inks are specially formulated to provide a top-quality, reliable, colour-matched formula for specific printing systems at a lower price point than the OEM product. The Nazdar 702 Series inkset for Océ Arizona printer platforms is no exception and therefore an ideal choice for businesses like Impact Sign Solutions that have customers who demand vivid, true-to-life colours and densities.

  "We certainly don't anticipate any issues but our UK support team is available should Impact Sign Solutions ever need it."

  Andy Borrow concludes: "Honestly, it's a relief to find a team like QPS that both supplies the excellent Nazdar inks we need and supports the machine – it's the way business should be."

  Nazdar will be showcasing the Nazdar 702 Series inkset alongside Nazdar 703 Series and Nazdar 705 Series inks – all designed for the UV plug-and-play inkjet market – at FESPA Digital 2016 from March 8th to 12th.

  "Our new UV inkjet inks are designed to be direct replacements for the OEM inks, while offering significant savings to the end user," explains Rich Dunklee, Nazdar's Global Market Segment Manager for UV Digital Inkjet Inks. "Impact Sign Solutions has discovered the benefits of using Nazdar 702 Series inks on its Océ Arizona 250GT: reliability, colour accuracy and, thanks to QPS's renowned customer service and technical expertise, a complete support package."

  QPS will also demonstrate a range of Nazdar inks on stand L10 at Sign and Digital UK 2016 from April 19th to 21st 2016.

  For further information on Impact Sign Solutions, please visit www.impactsignsolutions.co.uk.

  For further information on QPS, please visit: www.qualityprintservices.com.

  For more information on Nazdar and its comprehensive range of ink solutions, please visit www.nazdar.com.

• Hybrid to debut new Mimaki printers at Sign & Digital UK 2016
  24 Feb 2016

  

  Sign & Digital UK 2016 will see a series of new product launches from exclusive UK and Irish Mimaki distributor, Hybrid Services Ltd, including an LED UV printer making its first outing in the sign and graphics industry. In addition, Hybrid will also be showing the MTEX Blue all-in-one dye sublimation printer on its stand situated at the entrance to the exhibition.

  “Visitors to Sign & Digital UK will witness the very newest technology the minute they walk through the door of the show,” says Hybrid’s National Sales Manager for Industrial Products, Stuart Cole. “Our new UJF-7151plus LED UV printer will be one of the first machines they see, so we’re excited to set the tone for what we’re sure will be a fantastic show.”

  The Mimaki UJF-7151plus is a mid-format flatbed printer that features exceptionally detailed output coupled with low running costs. With a 710x510mm bed size and industrial construction, consistently high print quality is ensured, making it appealing to screen printers looking for a digital solution that can increase their flexibility as well as quality.

  Hybrid is to also show the MTEX Blue dye sublimation printer on its stand for the first time. “The buzz around soft signage and textile printing continues to increase,” says Hybrid’s National Sales Manager for Textile & Apparel, Stephen Woodall. “The MTEX Blue has Mimaki technology at its core and offers a solution that incorporates fixation, enabling users to print and cure dye sublimation ink onto polyester in one process.”

  Firmly targeted at the retail PoS, display graphics and exhibition sectors, the new system should see considerable interest at the show, as Woodall concludes: “Companies looking at investing in dedicated textile hardware for the first time will find the ideal solution in the MTEX Blue – it’s easy to use, delivers a vibrant and long lasting print direct to polyester and opens whole new revenue streams for signmakers and print providers.”

  Also featuring on the Hybrid stand will be Mimaki solvent printers and printer/cutters, as the company’s National Sales Manager for Sign & Graphics, John de la Roche outlines: “I’m confident we’ll have a solution on the stand for everyone – from start-ups visiting the show for the first time to seasoned professionals. For example, Mimaki’s CJV150 range of printer/cutters is incredibly well priced yet sports features far in advance of even its closest competitor and the range doesn’t stop there!”

  Hybrid can be found on stand E10 at the show. Companies wishing to receive more information beforehand can contact the company by visiting www.hybridservices.co.uk.

  [Image shows Mimaki UJF-7151plus printer]

• ArtSystems provides London fun without the commute
  24 Feb 2016

  

  Easter is coming early this year and to celebrate, Nottingham-based graphics materials and hardware distributor, ArtSystems, will be running a fun, online promotional activity for its resellers. In March and during the run up to Easter Sunday, resellers simply register and then pick a station from the promotional site when they place their first order of the week to see if they have found a chocolate egg (or rabbit).

  Paul Tarry, ArtSystems’ Consumables Sales Divisional Manager, explained, “Our resellers work hard all year round and we know they also have a lively sense of humour. We feel that giving them the chance to win a chocolate egg for doing what they will doing anyway will tickle their funny bones. And it’s not just about chocolate! We’ll also be giving away Red Letter Days on some stations, so some lucky people will get the chance to win a very special day out.”

  Paul continued, “The hunt will be run each week in March until the Easter weekend. There will be no chance for duplications. Once resellers have picked their station we will ‘close’ them and then ‘reopen’ them the following week. We’ll keep registered resellers updated so they can see how everyone is performing, but they’ll only see the winning station names so everyone playing will remain anonymous. It’s just a bit of fun but it’s also our way of letting resellers know how much we value them.”

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

• Inspiration & innovation the theme for Antalis at SDUK 2016
  22 Feb 2016

  

  Antalis UK is to display and demonstrate its largest ever range of sign and display solutions at Sign & Digital UK, 19-21 April, NEC Birmingham, stand L20.

• Drytac to showcase new products and applications at FESPA 2016
  16 Feb 2016

  

  Drytac Europe has announced its plans for FESPA Digital 2016.