USA News

• OKI ColorPainter earns Avery Dennison Performance Guarantee
  25 Jun 2018

  OKI Data Americas, a world-class printing technology leader, today announced its ColorPainter series of printers has earned an ICS Performance Guarantee from Avery Dennison that guarantees ColorPainter graphic output for up to seven years. The program has launched in the North American market and will expand globally to other regions.

• InPrint USA 2019 exhibit sales strong
  25 Jun 2018

  After five months, exhibit sales for InPrint USA: The International Exhibition of Print Technology for Industrial Manufacturing is seeing strong interest with over a third of exhibit space sold. The second edition of InPrint USA is scheduled for April 9-11, 2019 at the newly renovated Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville.

• Aahs Signs primed for online growth with VUTEk LED Hybrid
  22 Jun 2018

  Electronics For Imaging, Inc. announced that Aahs Signs in greater Los Angeles has purchased an EFI VUTEk LX3 Pro superwide-format printer with an EFI Fiery proServer Premium digital front end (DFE).

• James Martin joins SGIA as Executive Vice President
  20 Jun 2018

  The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) is pleased to announce James Martin has come on board as Executive Vice President, Supplier and Manufacturer Relations. In this capacity, Martin will also serve as Executive Secretary of the soon-to-be-launched Supplier and Manufacturer Advisory Council.

• Mimaki USA announces UCJV300 Series expansion
  18 Jun 2018

  Mimaki USA, a global industry leader of wide-format inkjet printers and cutters, announced today the availability of the newly developed UCJV300-75, UCJV300-107 and UCJV300-130. These three printers are smaller footprint models with the same operational features of the larger, widely-successful UCJV300-160.

• SGIA’s newest conference FP3 leaves attendees charged
  13 Jun 2018

  A tour of The M&R Companies facility in Roselle, Illinois, capped off three days of networking, innovation and education at FP3: Functional Printing, Process and Products (June 4–6, Itasca, Illinois), a new conference from the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA). M&R was FP3’s Diamond Sponsor, and 135 attendees were on hand for the event.

• Rob Coleman named VP of Textile Business Unit at Nazdar
  13 Jun 2018

  Nazdar SourceOne is pleased to announce the promotion of Rob Coleman to Vice President – Textile Business Unit. In this role, Rob will provide strategic leadership for the unit’s sales team located through the United States and Mexico.

• New North American Channel Manager for SAi
  12 Jun 2018

  SA International (SAi), the leading provider of software solutions for the signmaking, digital printing and CNC machining industries, has announced the appointment of Bobby Fosson as Channel Sales Manager for North America.

• EFI VUTEk 3r LED is the perfect choice for ColorDynamics
  7 Jun 2018

  When ColorDynamics decided to add wide-format printing to its repertoire last year, the Allen, Texas-based commercial printing company acquired Superior Graphics, an established signage and graphics provider in Dallas.

• SAi partners with Stiles Machinery to develop EnRoute ATP
  7 Jun 2018

  SA International (SAi), the leading provider of software solutions for the signmaking, digital printing and CNC machining industries, has announced a new collaboration with Stiles Machinery. Stiles’ woodCAD/CAM software customers can now use EnRoute ATP (Automatic Toolpath Processing) software to generate code for Homag CNC routers and machining centers.

• Chief Digital chooses HP PageWide C500 Press
  5 Jun 2018

  Chief, a leading packaging and display provider in the US, today announced its investment in the HP PageWide C500 Press for single-pass, direct-to-board mainstream production to serve growing demand for high-quality digitally printed corrugated displays and packaging.

• Drytac adds ViziPrint vibrancy to Courageous heARTS cause
  4 Jun 2018

  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.

• ONYX 18 receives Best Colour Management Award at FESPA 2018
  1 Jun 2018

  At FESPA Global Print Expo in Berlin, Onyx Graphics officially launched ONYX 18 software, the latest version release that includes new colour technologies for colour accuracy, consistency and conformance to standards such as G7 and Fogra that print service providers can prove to their customers.

• Growing list of companies show support for FP3
  30 May 2018

  Industry support is growing for FP3: Functional Printing, Process and Products, a new conference from the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA).

• New EFI Fiery DFEs for Ricoh Pro C9200/C9210 digital colour presses
  23 May 2018

  Electronics For Imaging, Inc., is announcing two new EFI Fiery digital front ends (DFEs) designed to drive Ricoh's new ProTM C9200/ProTM C9210 high end digital colour production presses.

• Arrow Digital installs the first MCT VersaTech2 at Caterpillar Signs, Ahmedabad
  18 May 2018

  Arrow Digital has recently installed a 3.2 meter x 3.2 meter MCT Versatech2, the latest in digital cutting/finishing.

• Call for Proposals: 2018 Digital Textile Printing Conference
  17 May 2018

  Presentation proposals are being accepted for the 2018 Digital Textile Printing Conference (December 5–6, Durham, North Carolina).

• ADAPT announced as exclusive UK reseller for new HP Latex R2000 Rigid Printer
  17 May 2018

  HP has announced that ADAPT (formerly Amari Digital Supplies and Graphic Printing Technologies) will be the exclusive UK reseller for its new HP Latex R2000 Rigid printer. Unveiled at FESPA 2018, the HP Latex R2000 is a true hybrid for flexible and rigid printing, accommodating materials up to 2.5-metres/98” wide and up to 5cm/2” thick.

  The newly formed ADAPT has significant expertise in marketing rigid printing consumables and fulfilling associated flat sheet applications. The company also has a long history implementing and supporting HP Latex printing solutions. This experience has been instrumental in their selection as the ideal exclusive partner for the new HP Latex R2000.

  ADAPT will create a dedicated HP Latex Rigid Printing Demo Centre in Manchester, which is scheduled to open in July of this year. This facility will offer customers the chance to see the technology in action and explore all the possibilities available to them.

  Phil Oakley, UK and Ireland Regional Business Manager for HP, comments: “ADAPT was awarded as exclusive UK partner for the new HP Latex R2000 through a rigorous selection process and we are really pleased to have appointed them. Their unrivalled experience in the rigid sheet plastic market, coupled with excellent credentials in the traditional HP Latex market, makes this an ideal fit. ADAPT has demonstrated its commitment to this market with the planned opening of a demonstration facility specifically for our rigid printing solutions. This will give potential customers an excellent opportunity to learn more about this exciting new technology and help them select the best possible solution for them.”

  The HP Latex R2000 Printer is the first hybrid solution for rigid and flexible sign and display printing in one device. HP announced its new rigid technology at the ISA Sign Expo in March, highlighting how customers will now be able to expand their offering into new, high-value applications while also opening fresh creative ideas and concepts for sign and display.

  Richard Barham, General Manager of ADAPT, comments: “We are absolutely delighted to have been appointed as the exclusive reseller for this game-changing new printer from HP. As a company, we offer a unique combination of rigid media experience and expertise, as well as a long history of delivering complete HP Latex solutions to the UK large format digital printing market. We are encouraged by the confidence shown in ADAPT by HP and look forward to the opening of our dedicated HP Latex Rigid printing demonstration centre in July and delivering this exciting new product to the market.”

  The HP Latex R2000 printer is available with immediate effect with a full service 3-year warranty, as well as a broad range of flexible financing options. This makes the purchase and ownership of the printer as seamless and trouble-free as possible.

  To find out more about HP Latex R-series printing, click here.

• Onyx Graphics launches ONYX 18 software at FESPA
  14 May 2018

  Onyx Graphics, Inc. announced the launch of ONYX 18, the newest version release of the company's award-winning wide- and grand-format software.

• EPS launches printing machine with XAAR technology at Pack Expo 2017
  22 Sep 2017

  

  Xaar, the world leader in industrial inkjet technology, is pleased to announce the launch of the Roto-JET, the latest advancement in cylindrical object inkjet printing from its company in the US, Engineered Printing Solutions (EPS). The launch will take place at Pack Expo 2017, booth #8168 (Las Vegas Convention Centre – September 25-27, 2017).

• SGIA’s dynamic printing community offers support to hurricane victims
  21 Sep 2017

  

  Proceeds from the sale of the 2017 SGIA Expo T-shirt will go to lowernine.org, which is rebuilding New Orleans’ lower ninth ward.
  SGIA is reintroducing its SGIA Expo T-shirt, for sale only at the 2017 SGIA Expo (New Orleans, October 10–12) and will donate all proceeds from its sale to lowernine.org, an organization dedicated to rebuilding the Lower Ninth Ward, which was devastated by Hurricane Katrina.

• Onyx Graphics to showcase award-winning ONYX Hub software at SGIA
  21 Sep 2017

  

  At the upcoming Specialty Graphic Imaging Association Expo (SGIA), visitors to the Onyx Graphics booth 2435 can experience the award-winning ONYX Hub business intelligence tool, designed to help print service providers make better business decisions.

• Fisher Textiles introduces two new Apparel fabrics made from REPREVE yarns
  21 Sep 2017

  

  Fisher Textiles, the leading supplier of fabrics for digital printing, is adding two new fabrics made from REPREVE recycled yarns to its apparel fabric line for Dye Sublimation printing. REPREVE is made from a variety of waste streams, including post-consumer plastics (PET bottles) and post-industrial waste.

• Drytac demonstrates how easy graphics can be with film showcase at SGIA
  18 Sep 2017

  

  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).

• SPGPrints presents PIKE and JAVELIN digital textile printers at 2017 SGIA Expo
  15 Sep 2017

  

  SPGPrints will be presenting its comprehensive range of digital technologies and inks for textile printing at its booth (1653) at 2017 SGIA Expo, 10-12 October, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans.

• Infigo Software and Tharstern’s software development hits the mark at Print 17
  15 Sep 2017

  

  Infigo Software and Tharstern are celebrating the “enormous interest” that should lead to important new deals triggered from a world first software development launch in Chicago at Print 17, which ended on Thursday 14th September.

• New Inks and UV Developments on the Table for Nazdar Ink Technologies at SGIA Expo
  10 Sep 2017

  

  Nazdar Ink Technologies will be a key exhibitor at SGIA Expo, taking place from October 10th to 12th, 2017 in New Orleans, LA, USA. The event, bringing together professionals from across the specialty and wide-format printing markets, is a fixture on the US trade show calendar but welcomes delegates from around the world.

  Stationed at distributor Nazdar SourceOne's booth, #1545, the leading alternative ink brand will focus on its latest products: Nazdar 2800 Series graphic screen ink; and Nazdar 203 Series, 730 Series, and 705 Series inkjet inks.

  Nazdar 2800 Series UV-LED Durable Screen Ink

  Nazdar 2800 Series UV-LED durable screen ink provides excellent adhesion on vinyls and print treated polyesters, making it ideal for vehicle decals. It cures with UV-LED or traditional mercury vapor UV lamps to provide up to four years' outdoor durability without an overprint, or five years with the addition of Nazdar 2829 Durable Overprint Clear, for long term graphics on motorcycles, cars and more. Nazdar 2800 is inter-printable with Nazdar's industry standard 3600 UV Series decal inks and the 2800 toner color system can expand the 3600 color gamut.

  Nazdar 203 Series Solvent Inkjet Ink

  Designed as a direct, low-odour replacement for Roland Eco Max 3 inks, the newly developed Nazdar 203 Series offers vibrant, durable colors on a range of common signage materials, including flexible and pressure-sensitive vinyl, banner material, backed mesh and blue back paper. Compatible with all Roland printing systems currently running Eco Max 3® inks, Nazdar's formulations can handle both fast printing speeds and outdoor exposure, offering high resistance to the effects of UV degradation and color fade. Like all Nazdar plug-and-play inks, the 203 Series cartridges can be simply switched out to replace empty OEM cartridges for minimum fuss and downtime.

  Nazdar 730 Series UV Inkjet Ink

  POP displays, graphics, and banners requiring excellent adhesion properties and precise color replication will benefit from the new Nazdar 730 Series UV inkjet ink. Exceptionally versatile and reliable against chipping on both rigid and flexible materials, the new inks offer vibrant, robust color-density on a range of substrates.

  Nazdar 705 Series UV Inkjet Ink

  This new plug-and-play inkjet ink is designed for use specifically with HP FB500 and 700 printers as a direct replacement for HP 250 Series® inks. Users should expect a seamless conversion process with no need to flush, purge or re-profile, allowing accurate color-matching and machine compatibility at a lower price point than the OEM inks – without any loss of quality. The Nazdar 705 Series is suitable for a variety of graphics materials including acrylics, vinyl banners, window cling, foam board, and styrene.

  UV/LED and InkAnswers

  Representatives from Nazdar will be available to provide in-depth information about these inks and more - on Nazdar's UV-curable and LED-curable inks, in particular - at SGIA Expo 2017. Each formulation in this wide range has been developed to provide prints that equal or surpass the quality and reliability of OEM inks with a lower price tag and simple installation processes. Nazdar's knowledge of inks and printing systems has been formalized into InkAnswers, a platform whereby customers can ask Nazdar a question – no matter how basic or complicated – and receive an answer from an appropriate Nazdar expert. Visitors to the Nazdar stand at SGIA Expo will be able to obtain further information on how to access the InkAnswers service.

  SGIA Expo 2017 will take place at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Centre in New Orleans, Louisiana, from October 10th to 12th 2017. In addition to nearly 600 exhibitors, there will be over 40 educational sessions and plenty of opportunities to network and see new products. For more information, please visit www.sgia.org/expo/2017.  

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

  [Picture caption: Nazdar Ink Technologies will present a range of inks at SGIA Expo]

• Paradigm Imaging Group introduces the new PIXis Eco-Solvent printers
  10 Sep 2017

  

  Paradigm Imaging Group has released a new line of eco-solvent printers from the new PIXis product line.

• EFI introduces Fiery Technology, increasing customers market competitiveness
  9 Sep 2017

  

  New advanced Fiery FS300 Pro Platform and Command WorkStation 6 bring faster performance, outstanding colour management and exceptional user experience

• Ink Well Industries adds VersaTech2 3.2M flatbed cutting & routing system
  8 Sep 2017

  

  MCT Digital recently installed their VersaTech2 Flatbed Cutting & Routing System at S&G Holdings based in Irving, CA. Ink Well Industries has expanded its range of product offerings to include wide and grand format printing and flatbed die-cutting and routing.

• Infigo Software and Tharstern’s software development goes live at Print 17
  8 Sep 2017

  

  In a world first on Booth Number 334 in the South Hall at Print 17 in Chicago [10-14 September], Infigo Software and Tharstern will demonstrate how printing companies can give their customers 24/7 access to the estimating engine within an MIS, allowing them to create their own live quotations, on-demand.

• InPrint USA to host inaugural industrial inkjet conference
  7 Sep 2017

  

  InPrint USA, the Industrial Print Show, will host the first Industrial Inkjet Conference May 1-2, 2018 at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago.

• Nimlok Chicago expands team of exhibit & display professionals
  7 Sep 2017

  

  Nimlok Chicago, an exclusive and expert Nimlok exhibit and display solutions provider based in the Chicago-land area, is proud to announce it has added Wes Green, project coordinator, to its growing team of exhibit and display professionals.

• ONYX Hub software wins SGIA ‘17 Product of the Year Award
  1 Sep 2017

  

  Onyx Graphics, Inc. is proud to announce that ONYX Hub has received the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association's (SGIA) Product of the Year Award in the Software:

• SGIA - Keep clients coming back with vehicle wraps
  1 Sep 2017

  

  SGIA’s Wrap Like a Pro training builds a bridge between graphics printing and installation.

• Find your way at the 2017 SGIA Expo
  22 Aug 2017

  

  It’s the largest printing industry trade show in North America. Here’s how it applies to graphics and signage producers and installers.

• Paradigm Imaging Group introduces the new PIXis UV flatbed printers
  22 Aug 2017

  

  Paradigm Imaging Group, a leading distributor of large format scanning and printing solutions, has announced the release of a new line of UV flatbed printers from the new PIXis product line.

• SGIA announces Product of the Year winners
  10 Aug 2017

  

  SGIA has announced the winners of the 2017 Product of the Year Awards, and 49 products rose to the top of the 222 entries. (A list of category winners is below.)
  “Wherever we could, we used objective criteria,” said Ray Weiss, Digital Imaging Specialist, SGIA. “That means categories like Roll-to-Roll Dye Sublimation on Textile were objectively evaluated to include industry specifications.”

• Representatives from Ann Inc., REI and Starbucks to speak on Sustainability at SGIA lunch
  10 Aug 2017

  

  Print buyers from Ann Inc., REI and Starbucks will tell print suppliers where and why sustainability figures into print buying decisions during the Brands Talking Sustainability luncheon at the 2017 SGIA Expo (New Orleans, October 10–12). Conversation will revolve around what brands expect from print providers.