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here you
will find something about interesting innovations and news about Large Format
Printing. 1)
FESPA Mexico 2010: 26 to 28 August
in Mexico City
The region’s market-leading show,
FESPA Mexico 2010, will showcase the very latest technologies in wide format
printing, the sign and graphics sector and textile decoration. It will
motivate and inspire optimistic Mexican printers to take their businesses to
the next level as the economy steadily recovers. The event’s growing
popularity, illustrated by the 40% increase in floor space to 5,400 qm, is
further evidenced by the significant increase in international exhibitor
interest, particularly from Asia, Canada and the United States. So far,
international exhibitors account for approximately 30%, compared to last
year’s 5%. Xaar has confirmed its sponsorship as the event’s Global
Technology Partner, and, for the first time, 3M will be FESPA’s Technical
Partner. Other key exhibitors at the show include Canon, Durst, Gildan, HP
and first-time exhibitor AGFA. There is also excellent support from key
domestic resellers, such as Celupal, Swisstec and Plastimundo. The theme for
FESPA Mexico 2010 will be ‘Revolution’, as the country celebrates both the
200th anniversary of its Independence and the 100th anniversary of its
Revolution this year. More information: http://www.fespamexico.com 2)
viscom frankfurt 2010: Textile
finishing and BEST of 2010 AWARD
The
multifarious techniques, examples of use and their range of applications will
be on display from 4 to 6 November at the International Trade Fair for Visual
Communication in Frankfurt. Over 10,000 visitors from 70 countries and around
300 international exhibitors are expected to attend. Textiles are very
multifarious. In cooperation with the Stuttgart materials agency raumPROBE,
the Inkjet meets Materials show will be displaying, for the third time, over
150 different materials within the Inkjet Innovation Forum – SMEs and
industry. In addition, viscom and its exhibitors at the fair offer practical
demonstrations, workshops and high-class, free-of-charge seminars. Visitors
can obtain information here on current topics from the textile finishing
sector. For example, the “Individual printing workshop” will take place on
Friday, 5 November between 11 am and 4 pm. Participation is free-of-charge,
information and applications are available now from www.viscom-messe.com,
email: inkjet@viscom-messe.com. The BEST of 2010 AWARD (known until 2009 as
the INNOVATION AWARD) will be announced for five categories for exhibitors by
viscom. Apart from the sign-making, large format printing/LFP, light
advertising and software categories, there is also an award for products from
the textile printing (machines, materials, tools, installation procedures
from soft signs to vocational clothing) sector. Participating exhibitors will
receive at their stand a comprehensive possibility for presenting their new
products during viscom Frankfurt 2010. More information: http://www.viscom-messe.com Sincerely
Yours Susanne
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1) FESPA Mexico 2010: 26 to 28
August in Mexico City 2) viscom frankfurt 2010: Textile finishing and BEST of
2010 AWARD 3) swissQprint presents Impala 4) Agfa: New :Anapurna 2500LED with LED UV curing and a
2.5m width 5) Grapo: New generation of flatbed UV printers – Gemini
X10/1080UV 6) Mutoh: Zephyr TS – Traffic Sign production printer 7) EFI: New innovations at FESPA 2010 8) Roland: Large format vinyl cutter CAMM-1 PRO GX-640 9) Graphics One: GO Kalendar Dual 66 10) FUJIFILM Dimatix: Spectra Polaris PQ-512 printhead line 11) ColorGATE: CG Web to Print – Online-Shop Solution 12) EskoArtwork: i-cut Suite software streamlines entire
workflow 13) GMG: ColorServer and SmartProfiler updates 14) Marabu: Marashield UV-curable liquid coatings – Triple
functionality 15) ITL: Alternative inks for wide-format digital
technologies 16) Continental Grafix: panoRama Diamond – New cast window
film 17) Spandex: New IP 2534PA vinyl film 18) 3M: Clear advantage with 3M Scotchcal Clear View
Printing Film 19) ASLAN: Exciting innovations at FESPA 2010 20) Asphalt Art International: First international
performance at FESPA 21) Berger: Highlights at FESPA 22) G+O Friedrich: New light box material 7019LUX 23) Tecco: Metallic paper TECCO:PHOTO Iridium Silver Gloss 24) Fujifilm: Niggemeyer invests in Fujifilm Uvistar 25) Neschen: Swissprint Production receives FESPA 2010 Award 26) Sawgrass Technologies partners with Glaser Mills 27) FESPA attracts decisive global audience focused on
future success 28) X-Rite appointed Dr. Iris Mangelschots President, APAC
Region 29) Shiraz Software: New business development manager 30) ITL: Leo Vermeiren joins ITL to lead European sales
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3)
swissQprint presents Impala
The Oryx
hybrid inkjet system has built up a name for Swiss startup company
swissQprint. Launched just two years ago, Oryx is currently doing well at
several tens of installations around the world. Now, at FESPA 2010,
swissQprint presented a completely unexpected new development: Impala. The
new Impala is a multitalented premium inkjet flatbed machine. Here,
everything is possible: from regular panels, through all kinds of rolled
media, to formats as large as 2.5 x 4 metres. And this with the highest precision,
as well as comparatively modest space requirements. The standard CMYK inks
can be supplemented by as many as five additional colour channels, making a
total of nine. That enables further possibilities, like finishing with effect
lacquers. Even glass and aluminium are now inkjet printable. As an option,
Impala can operate with special inks that have extraordinary adhesive
properties. More information: http://www.swissqprint.com |
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Alphabetical index: 3M (18), Agfa (4), ASLAN (19), Asphalt Art International (20), Berger (21), ColorGATE (11), Continental Grafix (16), EFI (7), EskoArtwork (12), FESPA 2010 (27), FESPA Mexico (1), Fujifilm (24), FUJIFILM Dimatix (10), GMG (13), Georg + Otto Friedrich (22), Graphics One (9), Grapo (5), ITL (15) (30), Marabu (14), Mutoh (6), Neschen (25), Roland (8), Sawgrass Technologies (26), Shiraz Software (29), Spandex (17), SwissQprint (3), Tecco (23), viscom frankfurt (2), X-Rite (28) |
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4)
Agfa: New :Anapurna 2500LED with
LED UV curing and a 2.5m width
The
latest addition to Agfa's portfolio of wide-format digital inkjet printers
introduces LED curing technology for the first time on a UV-curable 2.5 m
flat-bed and roll-fed platform. Agfa Graphics' Anapurna 2500LED incorporates
many of the company's established technologies with advanced refinements to
make it a high quality, cost effective solution for print service providers,
display producers and sign-makers. The :Anapurna 2500LED uses the latest
durable UV-curable inks and has been designed to accommodate the company's
latest UPH-2 greyscale print-heads. These heads, together with an automated
maintenance system, deliver 764 nozzles each. The eight picolitre output,
combined with a maximum output resolution of 1440 dpi, ensure crisp text down
to 4 point as well as smooth solid colors and fine photographic detail. The
:Anapurna 2500 LED's technology uses low power solid state diodes which need
no warm-up time and offer a very long life when compared with mercury arc UV
lamps. Because the ultra-violet radiation is more consistent and the diodes
generate no infra red, even heat sensitive and traditionally difficult media
can now be handled with confidence. Suitable for sign-makers, POP printers
and display producers who want consistent, high quality results, throughput
speeds on the :Anapurna LED2500 are up to 54 sqm/h on both rigid and flexible
materials. Users will also benefit from the printer's practical 2.5m width
that can print industry standard 2.4 x 1.2m (8 x 4ft) boards across the long
edge to reduce printing time. More information: http://www.agfa.com |
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5)
Grapo: New generation of flatbed
UV printers – Gemini X10/1080UV
The new
flatbed Gemini X10/1080UV from Grapo Technologies is capable of printing on
rigid substrates as well as roll-to-roll, and will bring to market higher
speeds, improved quality and a number of new innovations. With a printing
area of 2x3 meter for rigid sheets as well as the ability to handle rolls up
to 165 cm, the Gemini X10/1080UV brings tremendous new business potential to
sign and display printers. With speeds up to 90 qm/h., the Gemini X10/1080UV
also offers double the speed of previous generation Manta. With the new
design, the white ink heads are specifically positioned to print in one pass.
In the Gemini X10/1080UV, grayscale printing is enabled by eight different
levels of drop sizes ranging from 6 to 42 picolitres, with extremely precise
drop placement. More information: http://www.grapo.com 6)
Mutoh: Zephyr TS – Traffic Sign
production printer
Mutoh
Belgium nv introduces a new compact 65” wide roll-to-roll digital UV inkjet
printer for high quality production of road traffic signs, safety and
information signs, called Zephyr TS. Based on Mutoh’s Zephyr UV platform, the
new Zephyr TS will print directly onto retroreflective sheeting, using
specially formulated UV inks. The combination of printer, UV inks,
retroreflective sheeting and UV protection overlay film fulfills the European
standard for fixed vertical road traffic signs (EN 12899-1:2007). Delivered
as a total solution (including workstation and RIP software), Mutoh’s Zephyr
TS will create traffic signs with brilliant colours, meeting the colour box
and retroreflectivity requirements for road traffic signage. The printer
delivers typical high quality production speeds up to 28 qm/h, using
specially developed high gloss print modes. “To develop this solution, we
have entered into a strategic partnership in 2007 with the retroreflective
business unit of the company Nippon Carbide Industries, having extensive
application and R&D know how regarding the production of traffic signs
and manufacturing of retroreflective sheeting”, says Arthur Vanhoutte,
President of Mutoh’s European operations. Available immediately, the new
Zephyr TS printer solution will be co-marketed by Mutoh and NCI all over
Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The printer and the inks will be
available through a dedicated network of Mutoh Authorised resellers. The
retroreflective sheeting materials will be available through Nippon Carbide
Industries. More information: http://www.mutoh.eu and
http://www.carbide.co.jp 7)
EFI: New innovations at FESPA 2010
Debuted
for the first time in Europe, the MediaMaster is a fully-automated material
handling system for the GS3200 that continues to increase productivity and
economics of digital superwide printing. Equipped to handle full-size 1.5 x 3
metre boards at up to 50 beds per hour, and also master as many as 3-up
smaller boards across the width of the printer, for over 150 boards per hour
with precision. EFI's new Rastek T1000 wide-format printer was also shown for
the first time in Europe. This new flatbed printer offers class-leading print
speed, including white running the same speed as CMYK, all with stunning
8-level greyscale, up to 1200 dpi print quality. EFI announced that it had
sold the 80th VUTEk GS printer since the product's European introduction at
FESPA 2009. The VUTEk GS3200 flatbed and roll-to-roll hybrid UV printer
delivers photorealistic quality, superwide speed, and innovative applications. More information: http://www.efi.com 8)
Roland: Large format vinyl cutter
CAMM-1 PRO GX-640
Roland DG
Corporation has introduced the CAMM-1 PRO Series GX-640 64” vinyl cutter.
Building on 23 years of advanced CAMM-1 technology, the GX-640 is Roland’s
largest and most advanced cutter ever, setting a new standard for performance
and precision across media ranging from vinyl and polyester to Mylar,
polyurethane, sand blast, twill and flock. The GX-640 has a new generation of
servo motor technology, superior media handling, and powerful integrated design
and output software for both stand-alone cutting and print-then-cut
workflows. The GX-640 joins Roland’s CAMM-1 PRO cutter range, which also
includes 50” and 30” models. As a CAMM-1 PRO cutter, the GX-640 offers full
integration with VersaWorks RIP software, included with every Roland
wide-format inkjet printer. As a result, the GX-640 can be paired with a
Roland printer to produce custom, full-colour POP displays, signs, vehicle
wraps, T-Shirt heat transfers, labels and decals with ease and efficiency.
The GX-640 features Roland’s optical registration system, Quadralign, which
reads pre-printed crop marks and accurately aligns the graphic. This allows
the GX-640 to automatically contour cut pre-printed designs with precision. More information: http://www.rolanddg.com 9)
Graphics One: GO Kalendar Dual 66
Graphics
One, LLC (GO),is launching the GO Kalendar Dual 66,
a high performance 66-inch dual heat transfer calendar system. Offering a
remarkable dual capability to transfer high definition, high-quality output
imaging for both dye sublimation and direct-to-fabric fixation, the Kalendar
Dual 66 offers industrial capabilities for both applications. At 40 second
exposure time, the Dual 66 will transfer images at blazing speeds of over
43-inches per minute. The GO Kalendar Dual 66 features a user-friendly
control panel and a fully automatic advanced temperature control system with
a maximum fixing temperature of up to 220°C. GO’s Kalendar Dual 66 provides
state of the art safety features which include a plexiglass shield for safety
purposes. The Kalendar Dual 66 is perfect for transferring dye sub and fixing
direct-to-fabric images, all using the same unit. GO’s Kalendar Dual 66 is
ideal for transfering onto all possible polyester. GO’s Kalendar Dual 66 will
be available through GO’s distribution channel. More information: http://www.graphicsone.com 10) FUJIFILM Dimatix: Spectra Polaris
PQ-512 printhead line
FUJIFILM
Dimatix launched the third in a series of Spectra Polaris 512-jet printheads
based on the company’s advanced Q-Class platform. The new Polaris PQ-512/85
AAA expands the Polaris PQ-512 product line with a high performance 512-jet
printhead capable of supporting aqueous, UV-curable and solvent ink
formulations at drop sizes from 85 to 150 picoliters. The new Spectra Polaris
PQ-512/85 AAA printhead is equipped with a flexible fluid interface allowing
single or two-color operation at resolutions to 400 dpi and frequencies up to
20 kHz. Its large range of drop sizes, broad fluids compatibility, 8
meters/second drop velocity and remarkable jet straightness make the Polaris
PQ-512/85 AAA a perfect choice to address a growing range of commercial and
industrial printing applications, from grand-format graphics to a wide array
of colorful textiles and precision industrial coatings. The new Polaris
PQ-512/85 AAA takes its place alongside the 15-picoliter Polaris PQ-512/15
AAA capable of jetting 15 to 50 picoliter drop volumes, and the recently
launched 35-picoliter Polaris PQ-512/35 AAA printhead delivering drop sizes
of 35 to 80 picoliters. More information: http://www.dimatix.com 11) ColorGATE: CG Web to Print –
Online-Shop Solution
More information: http://www.colorgate.com 12) EskoArtwork: i-cut Suite software
streamlines entire workflow
EskoArtwork
announces i-cut Suite, the expanded collection of pre-production software
targeted specifically at users of large format digital printers and/or
digital finishing systems. The different modules of i-cut Suite provide such
companies with all essential tools to deliver sign and display products with
optimal efficiency and productivity, regardless of the type, source and
variety of the incoming job information. The i-cut Suite is part of the
EskoArtwork Suite 10 and builds on the company’s extensive experience with
advanced pre-production and workflow solutions in packaging and commercial
printing. i-cut Preflight handles efficient preflighting of incoming PDF
data, thus ensuring that jobs will RIP and print correctly. i-cut Layout is
the fundamental module for interactively building and editing sheet layouts,
saving printing time and increasing substrate utilization. In all cases,
there is full integration with the i-cut Vision Pro control system for
accurate die-less cutting. Registration marks and barcodes are added, and
operator setup time at the finishing station is reduced to a minimum. Users
with more specific requirements can easily upgrade to advanced modules. More information: http://www.esko.com 13) GMG: ColorServer and SmartProfiler
updates
More information: http://www.gmgcolor.com 14) Marabu: Marashield UV-curable liquid
coatings – Triple functionality
Marabus new
product range is based on the 3 pillars Primer – Finishing – Protection and
offers a lot of new options for companies having flatbed and roll-to-roll
digital printers, in both graphical and industrial environments. UV-Primers
enable to print on difficult substrates such as glass, metals, and
polypropylene. Finishing means enhancing the optical aspects with either high
gloss coatings often used for POS or in contrast velvet matt for museums and
galleries. Protection is in focus when specialised coatings with UV-absorbers
are applied for maximum outdoor resistance. Besides clear Marashield UV
liquid coatings further tests have shown potential for spot colours e.g.
Pantone, opaque white as background, and even effect colours. More information: http://www.marabu-inks.com 15) ITL: Alternative inks for
wide-format digital technologies
The
recent FESPA exhibition in Munich saw Ink Technologies (UK) Limited (ITL)
showcase its newest alternative inks for wide-format digital technologies for
the first time on the international stage. Earlier this year, the British
company launched three products, VTV, MS5 True Solvent and i-BiO, all of
which provide an innovative alternative for production onto rigid, flexible
and textile materials. ITL offered printer owners insight into the
versatility, efficiency and colour accuracy of its recent innovations, as
well as being keen to share how good management and quality manufacture can
combine to benefit all of its customers, both in Europe and further afield.
The company offers dedicated support and service to end users and has
engineers based in several locations world-wide, including North America,
Australasia and Asia. Manufacturer and supplier of alternative digital inks,
ITL (Ink Technologies (UK) Ltd) was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in
Cheshire, in the north of England. More information: http://www.itlgb.com 16) Continental Grafix: panoRama
Diamond – New cast window film
New
trends especially extremely curved rear windows of cars show the limits of
high-quality polymeric films. This has been the reason for the development
department of CGX to test the high-quality cast film with their perforation
tools. After some necessary fine adjustments Continental Grafix is able to
report a success and enriches the own product range with a new panoRama film
on the highest level. The new product panoRama Diamond is a window film based
on a very high-quality cast film usable for extreme curves and application
areas where the film will be adapted to the curves as a "Car Wrap Foil”
with hot air. The film is characterized by extremely good forming properties
and offers the great advantage of virtually no shrinkage. The panoRama
Diamond could be applied where a permanent installation is required. Very
often the characteristic of a long-lasting solution is requested for the
architecture and design areas or building wraps. The product meets these
requirements perfectly with the extremely long shelf life of 5 years. The
panoRama Diamond is produced with the popular perforation pattern 1540 which
means 1.50 mm hole size and a printable surface of 60%. The launch of the
product will take place later this summer. More information: http://www.continentalgrafix.com 17) Spandex: New IP 2534PA vinyl film
Spandex
has extended its growing ImagePerfect range with the addition of an
innovative and extremely easy-to-use self-adhesive vinyl which, thanks to
advanced low tack adhesion levels, offers effortless repositionability and
removability in a host of large format branding and promotional projects. The
new white, semi-matt ImagePerfect 2534PA film has been engineered to enable
fast, simple and clean application by non-professional end-users and is
specifically designed for short-term large format digital inkjet printing
applications using eco-solvent, solvent and UV-cured inks. Spandex’s new IP
2534PA film offers up to seven years durability and is compatible with the
range of IP laminate options for added robustness and/or surface protection,
including IP 2810-100, IP 2810-101, IP 2810-200, IP 2830-101, IP 2830-102 and
IP 2830-200. As well as 137cm for digital conversion, it is also available at
38cm for Gerber Edge conversion where it offers additional options in line
with other removable vinyls. More information: http://www.spandex.com 18) 3M: Clear advantage with 3M
Scotchcal Clear View Printing Film
The
Scotchcal Clear View Printing Film 8150 is a highly transparent cast PVC
printing film and will open up new possibilities for the future – in
architecture, shop design or advertising on vehicles. Any design can be
perfectly reproduced using digital or screen printing, while unprinted areas
allow a perfectly clear view through the glass. This permits a unique
combination of print and transparent surface. It is no longer necessary to
cut out printed elements from the film – instead the printed area is an
integral part of the film, which is bonded in its entirety. This means that
even filigree details, such as individual hairs, can be represented, and
color gradients can be easily reproduced. The new Scotchcal Clear View
printable film can also be used in many ways on and inside buildings,
enabling architects and shopfitters to implement creative design ideas for
new and existing glass surfaces – for example on facades, shop windows or in
stairwells. For offices and department stores, the film makes it easy to
create individual designs for glass doors, dividing walls and showcases. More information: http://www.3m.com 19) ASLAN: Exciting innovations at
FESPA 2010
At Aslans
FESPA booth debuted the new PVC-free glass decoration film ASLAN E 150. The
product features a stunning sandblasted effect and on top it is made unique
by its ecological features. The vinyl is mainly prepared for long term use on
indoor glass surfaces so it’s particularly relevant that there is no
outgassing of plasticizers or solvents. Due to a higher rigidity of the
material the product is especially easy to apply and it offers a vast
application range. Also new in 2010 is the Outdoor Floor Graphics package
which now allows utilising exterior ground surfaces as advertising space
without difficulties and for up to 6 months. ASLAN’s solution is an
innovative combination of two films; the digital printing film ASLAN DFP 46
and the laminating film ASLAN MP 326, which transforms even parking lots,
roads, sidewalks and the front of steps into the perfect advertising space.
The glossy white vinyl ASLAN DFP 40 and the silk matt ASLAN DFP 42 are
digital printing films and the ideal solution for temporary advertisements on
various indoor surfaces. More information:
http://www.ASLAN-schwarz.com 20) Asphalt Art International: First
international performance at FESPA
More information: http://www.asphaltart.com 21) Berger: Highlights at FESPA
The
Berger exhibition booth was very well frequented and crowed of visitors. The
new innovative fabrics precisely defined customers requirements. Special
interest was given to the application "light box", "Neon"
or "LED". On Bergers webpage www.bergertextil.com on the heading
"know how" the new Berger lightbox navigator is now available for
download. In reply to the demand of PVC alternatives for banners Berger is
offering their new environment-friendly product line Imvelco and Imvelo deco
of DuPont. Berger is taking over exclusive sale of these non-woven fabrics
for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Imvelco products are 100% recylable,
very light and highly tear-resistant. They are printable with UV inks and are
suitable for outdoor areas. Imvelco Deco is available in up to 505cm width.
One of the highlights was the double print FR + s, an up to 505cm wide, PVC
free blockout banner for UV printing. Also solutions on special applications
for Home & Fashion, beanbags, Blow ups, table cloths (Lotus),
Popup-systems and double-sided printed banners received special and lively
attention. More information: http://www.bergertextil.com 22) G+O Friedrich: New light box
material 7019LUX
More information: http://www.g-o-friedrich.com 23) Tecco: Metallic paper TECCO:PHOTO
Iridium Silver Gloss
Tecco,
paper pioneer and premium partner for photo, fine art and proofing media,
presents TECCO:PHOTO Iridium Silver Gloss, a glossy, metallic paper with a
typical, conventional photo paper weight, addressing professional
photographers, ambitious hobby photographers and creative artists – offering
them various new chances and possibilities for differentiation. After
introducing baryt and silk raster papers to the market in the last years,
Tecco now offers a metallic paper coming from the era of the analogue
photography. It is ideally suited for motives with metallic characteristics
which need to be enforced, mostly found in the printing area of automobile
photography. Followed by luxurious jewelry photos, e.g. exclusive wrist watch
photography where this special media is popular. The paper´s special
characteristic, based on a special film lamination coating, is the very
typical photo paper feeling and the metallic surface. Furthermore it offers a
large color space and a very high resolution (up to 5760 dpi). The new media
offers creative artists completely new possibilities to present and
differentiate themselves in a special way, offering many more possibilities
compared to regular, established photo papers. Tecco´s new media will be
available in format from 10 x 15 cm up to DIN A2. It is also available on
roll up to 44 inch. More information: http://www.tecco-photo.de
and http://www.tecco.de 24) Fujifilm: Niggemeyer invests in
Fujifilm Uvistar
More information: http://www.fujifilm.com 25) Neschen: Swissprint Production
receives FESPA 2010 Award
The FESPA
2010 jury has spoken. The 1st prize (Gold) in the category "Digital
Special Print including Architectural and Interior Design" goes to the
Zürich-based print specialist Swissprint Production. The award-winning
product is its "Erfurt Wallpaper CA", a Neschen nonwoven wallpaper
which Swissprint Production printed digitally with a high-quality, artistic
tulip motif. These tulip motifs were then used to wallpaper the lounge and
bar of a restaurant in Dietikon/Zürich. The concept and design come from
leading Swiss architect Tilla Theus. "Digitally printed wallpaper is the
ideal medium for combining architecture and ambience in optimum
fashion," declares a delighted Bea Spillmann, Managing Director and
owner of Swissprint Production in Zürich, commenting on the award. "The
ability to use customised motifs means that there are no restrictions on
creativity. This is now reflected in the FESPA 2010 Award." The
digitally printable Erfurt wallpaper, a CA-certified nonwoven wallpaper, is
the product of close cooperation between two specialists: Erfurt for the wallpaper
and Neschen for the precoating. As a result of the uniform coating of the
Color Alliance (CA) the Erfurt wallpaper can be printed with a customised
design using inkjet printers and then applied using commercially available
nonwoven wallpaper paste. More information: http://www.neschen.com 26) Sawgrass Technologies partners
with Glaser Mills
Sawgrass
Technologies Industrial Division, a leader in the development of innovative
ink solutions for wide format digital printing, announced the company is
partnering with Glaser Mills to provide MxF digital flag & banner fabrics
as matched substrates for the MxF digital printing solution. The new
partnership pairs Glaser Mills’ Made in the USA SolarMax Nylon, Made in the
USA Dacron and Made in the USA Recycled Dacron fabric products with the
high-performance Sawgrass MxF inkset for a revolutionary solution to printing
both nylon and polyester flags and banners from a single printer without
post-print steaming or washing. The MxF ink solution is an environmentally
friendly, water-based pigment ink that offers superior outdoor UV
performance, brilliant color, and greater productivity to the flag and banner
industry. More information: http://www.sawgrassink.com
and http://www.glasermills.com 27) FESPA 2010 attracts decisive
global audience focused on future success
More than
21000 individual visitors from 130 countries flocked to FESPA 2010 in Munich,
Germany, looking for innovative solutions and applications to help their
wide-format businesses ride the wave to business success. More than half of
all visitors extended their stay beyond one day, taking total attendance to
32504 visits. A record 68% of visitors to FESPA 2010 highlighted digital
technology as a priority interest area, compared with less than 52% three
years ago at FESPA 2007 in Berlin. 67% of FESPA 2010 visitors make or
influence major purchasing decisions, underlining the event’s global
reputation as the ‘must-attend’ international wide format imaging event for
business owners and senior managers. “There was a very strong sense of energy
and purpose among visitors to FESPA 2010”, comments FESPA sales and marketing
director Marcus Timson. Printers from Germany, Italy, Austria and Switzerland
were consistently among the top five visitor groups, comprising 12352
visitors in total, an increase on their collective attendance at FESPA 2007
in Berlin. Elsewhere in Europe, the UK, France, Spain, Poland and Czech
Republic also delivered significant visitor groups. 40% of total attendance
came from Germany, a further 50% from the rest of Europe, 7.5% from Asia, and
the balance from the Americas and Africa. More information: http://www.fespa.com 28) X-Rite appointed Dr. Iris
Mangelschots President, APAC Region
X-Rite,
Incorporated announced that it has appointed Dr. Iris Mangelschots, President
for the Asia Pacific Region. In her new position, Dr. Mangelschots will be
responsible for all aspects of the company’s activities in Japan, Greater
China, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia. “After many years of running our
Imaging and Media business unit and our global sales and marketing organization,
Iris has developed unique qualifications necessary to establish a cross
functional organization in the APAC region to ensure that X-Rite/Pantone
sales and profit performances are commensurate with the significant
opportunities we see going forward,” commented Tom Vacchiano, X-Rite’s CEO.
Most recently, Dr. Mangelschots served as Senior Vice President for Global
Sales & Marketing for X-Rite. Prior to that assignment, Dr. Mangelschots
served as Vice President of X-Rite’s Imaging and Media business unit, having
joined X-Rite as part of the Gretag-Macbeth (Amazys Holding AG) acquisition,
in July 2006. During her tenure at Gretag-Macbeth, she was Vice President and
General Manager for the Digital Imaging Business Unit. More information: http://www.xrite.com 29) Shiraz Software: New business
development manager
Building
on its global presence as a leading RIP solutions manufacturer for all types
of wide-format production environment, London-based Shiraz Software has
announced the appointment of Tom Mooney as business development manager.
Mooney, who brings in-depth technical knowledge of print production and
extensive account management experience to his new position, will head up the
company’s initiative to identify and appoint new distributors in key
territories world-wide, including France, Germany, Russia, Turkey and Eastern
Europe, renewing sales and service channels for customers in those countries.
Shiraz Software’s scalable and powerful RIP solutions – Shiraz RIP Server,
Shiraz Signature and Shiraz Focus, all of which were updated to their latest
versions in May this year – are used by a variety of customers on both PC and
Macintosh platforms around the world. Mooney hopes to increase support by
co-opting with distributors who have a native understanding of the
requirements of their home markets. More information:
http://www.shiraz-software.com 30) ITL: Leo Vermeiren joins ITL to
lead European sales development
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