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Company: CREACT, Spain; editor in chief: Susanne Aschoff
Friday, 1. July 2005
Here you will find something about interesting innovations and news about Large Format Printing.
1) FESPA 2005: Exhibitors hail FESPA 2005 as an international success
With official statistics now available, the organisers of FESPA 2005 have confirmed that a record 121 different countries were represented from visitors to the event, reflecting FESPA’s unrivalled standing as the premier exhibition for the global digital/screen and large format markets. The exhibition welcomed over 60% of its visitors from outside of Germany. 53% of visitors were from other European countries, whilst 9% visited the event from other continents. Once again, FESPA lived up to the expectations of the exhibitors. Reports from many of the 532 companies, who between them covered over 27,500 sqm of stand space, cited both the high volume and decision-making calibre of visitors to be instrumental in the success of the event for them. As the first FESPA exhibition to be organised by a specialist in-house team, Frazer Chesterman is naturally upbeat about the overall success of FESPA 2005. Importantly, Chesterman sees the accomplishments in Munich as paving the way for the Association’s latest initiative– FESPA Digital Printing Europe 2006 - scheduled to take place at the RAI in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, from 16 – 18th May next year. Comments Chesterman, “The FESPA team are absolutely thrilled with the resounding success that companies once again encountered at FESPA. Clearly the results demonstrate FESPA’s 40 years experience in running successful events and our continued commitment to the interests of both exhibitors and visitors to our shows. Based on feedback from exhibitors to FESPA 2005, the event is clearly proven as the premier international event in which to generate business in this sector.”
More
information: www.fespa.com
Sincerely
Yours Susanne Aschoff
2) Scitex Vision: Wide Format Technology in Hongkong
Hong Kong-based Standard Chan continues to put its faith in Scitex
Vision large format digital inkjet technology as it targets China as a growth
market with unprecedented potential. A pioneer in producing award-winning
advertising and display print for nearly three decades now, Standard Chan’s
authoritative blend of innovation and traditional craftsmanship has earned the
company a deserved reputation for exceptional quality and service. Standard
Chan was delighted to be the first company in Hong Kong (in 2004) to showcase
the extra speed and color quality delivered by the Scitex Vision TURBOjet. The
Scitex Vision TURBOjet wide-format inkjet printer has been specifically
developed to meet the exacting requirements of the display and large format
sector. The mainstay of Standard Chan business is in wide format billboards and
what Tony Chan describes as ‘transit media’, such as the McDonalds ad, being
used on over 40 buses around Hong Kong central. “With five metres width and no
constraint in length other than how the material rolls are supplied, the Scitex
Vision XLjet is exceptional for wide format billboards whilst the speed of the
Scitex Vision TURBOjet is ideal for large volume output for use on buses or
trams or for display posters, like the DHL job, used in the underground
stations.” The huge DHL poster shown came in 800 different sections, printed
off the Scitex Vision TURBOjet, as compared to the 15-piece McDonalds bus ad.
We view Scitex Vision almost as partners with respect to their continued
investment in technological advances that help drive the market sector in which
we operate,” notes Chan, “and it is a definite advantage to us that Scitex
Vision’s Asian headquarters is also based here in Hong Kong.”
More
information: www.scitexvision.com
3) Matan: New Matan JetSetP industrial inkjet printer
Matan Digital Printers has launched at FESPA 2005 the new Matan JetSetP industrial inkjet printer, complemented with optional accessories. Matan also announces reduction in ink prices and consumables in Europe. The Matan JetSetP printer, utilizing innovative Hitachi inkjet technology, is available in 3.2 meters (10 ft). It prints up to 6 colors with an apparent 600dpi resolution. The Matan JetSetP printers support multi roll and backlit features. The new optional accessories would be presented at FESPA include a jumbo media roll feeder and media collector for an efficient finishing process, enabling superior performance in production environments. The printer's original and contemporary design is both operator and maintenance friendly. For maximal output quality the Matan JetSetP utilizes supreme Matan inks, optimized for this product line. These high durability inks have vivid colors and ensure extra high consistency between batches. During FESPA Matan will announce a reduction of its ink prices for the European market. In addition, Matan has introduced at FESPA its new availability for consumables, in a warehouse located in Belgium. "Keeping our inks and other consumables in close proximity to our European client base will dramatically cut lead times and allow us to improve our service even more", said Hanan Yosefi, Matan's President and CEO. "I believe that this combination of a new product, updated ink prices and a warehouse in Belgium will place Matan at a prime position vis-à-vis the European market".
More
information: www.matanprinters.com
4) Mutoh
introduced Cobra 100uv
At the FESPA show, Mutoh unveiled a new 100” wide-format inkjet
printer, the Cobra 100uv flatbed and
Roll-to-Roll Inkjet Printer with UV-Curable Inks. Designed specifically
to accommodate the needs of high-volume industrial operations or print
environments, Cobra 100uv produces quality prints with highly saturated colors
at resolutions up to 1440 dpi. The new printer accommodates media widths up to
2540 mm (100 inches) wide. This advanced system is the result of collaborative
effort between Mutoh Europe nv and Agfa Gevaert. Cobra 100uv will print on
rigid as well as on roll media at speeds up to 100 qm/h. “Cobra 100uv is the
first tangible result of the joint development efforts of Mutoh Europe’s and
Agfa’s R&D group”, says Arthur Vanhoutte, Mutoh Europe’s Managing Director.
“Cobra 100uv signifies Mutoh’s entry into the high-end industrial inkjet
market. It will also be the first UV-technology based inkjet product in our
portfolio of wide-format piezo inkjet printers”. Cobra 100uv’s shuttling
printing system provides uninterrupted operation for maximum productivity in
industrial environments. The combination of precision print heads and the new
UV-curable Cobra inks offer exceptional color quality and excellent scratch
resistance on a wide range of flexible and rigid media, e.g. coated and
uncoated film, paper, frontlit & backlit films, canvas, aluminium plates,
screen printing cardboard, foam PVC. One of the patented features incorporated
in the Cobra 100uv is the “Controlled Ink Supply System”, which conditions the
ink. This closed loop ink circuit enables degassing of the ink through continuous
circulation, eliminating air bubbles in the ink chamber that could interfere
with the print head. It also controls the temperature and thus the viscosity of
the ink, which contributes to more reliable, uniform drops when they are
projected onto the media. Cobra 100uv inks offer optimal adhesion and color
durability on a wide range of substrates.
More
information: www.mutoh.be
5) Digirex launched the Technojet Flat UV
Digirex Digital Company has launched Technojet Flat UV at FESPA. The Technojet Flat UV is the only printer in the industry, which is printing with the screen-printing method on the sheet substrates. The substrate is fixed on the surface with the vacuum system and the heads are moving in both directions to print on the substrate. Both the software and the unique method that it uses, it allows printing the mirror of the same image on the backside of the substrate to the exactly the same point. So that when you cut the substrate, you can see the same image on both sides. The printer uses UV-Curable digital ink. It provides edge-to-edge substrate printing without the need of lamination, over coating or mounting. The resolution is up to 360 dpi depending upon the graphic application. Technojet Flat UV also allows to print in temperature sensitive substrates such as delicate fabrics, plastics and large rigid sheets because of its old UV system. The thickness of the substrate can be up to 4.5 cm. It has a 4 Xaar 500/360 print heads and printing width of 244 x 122 cm.
More
information: www.digirex-tr.com
6) Hollanders introduced ColorBooster
On FESPA, Hollanders Printing Systems B.V. introduced the ColorBooster, a wide 8-color digital production printer. The ColorBooster is equipped with 16 printing heads made of 180 nozzles each, a resolution of 360 x 360 dpi up to 2880 x 2880 dpi and a printing width of max. 2230 mm. The average printing speed with 100% coverage is 22 qm/h (8 colors 720x360 dpi) and 39 qm/h (4 colors 360x360 dpi). The device has an open ink system with ink stocks of 8 x 5000 ml and an additional anti-sedimentation-system. The ColorBooster was designed as a versatile printer for indoor and outdoor articles such as flags, banners and high-quality promotion prints with water-based dispersion inks in direct printing. FESPA represented the first trade show appearance for Hollanders Printing Systems. An unexpected high number of visitors with a great interest in the ColorBooster exceeded the company’s expectations.
More
information: www.hollanders-ps.nl
7) Gandinnovations at viscom 2005
Gandinnovations will showcase its Jeti 3318 printer at viscom 2005 in Düsseldorf/Germany. The printing area (3.3 m) will remain the same but its head carriage will now host 18 Spectraheads. The ink designation is 3 heads per color allowing for 6 color combinations. The Jeti 3318 print speed is 51sqm per hour in best mode and 68sqm in production mode. At the forefront of the technological enhancements is the software upgrade which can detect if any individual nozzle may be misfiring. The software will automatically compensate the saturation, safe-guarding the image output. This safe-proof technology is the first of its kind in the grand-format arena. Also included with the automatic head capping feature (auto caps in 15 minutes if machine sets) is an automated air vacuum system which eliminates manual head wiping. Contact your local distributor to schedule a Jeti 3318 demonstration.
More
information: www.gandinnovations.com
8) Océ: Océ CS6100 world debut
On FESPA, Océ introduced the new Océ
CS6100 for the first time worldwide. The new, high-resolution Océ CS6100
printing system sets a course in digital large format printing. The roll-fed
Océ CS6100 prints media that are up to 2.6 m wide. Hence, the Piezo inkjet
system extends the current Océ portfolio for large format printing
applications. Now, all important format categories and widths up to the grand
format are covered. Like the smaller model Océ CS6060, the Océ CS6100 offers true 720 x 720 dpi
resolution and prints with six colors (CMYK plus
LightCyan and LightMagenta). The Océ CS6100 at bidirectional print with 720
x 540 dpi speeds of
up to 20,4 qm/h in the new four-pass fine draft mode. Apart
from various vinyl foil types and papers, backlit-foils, banner materials,
flags as well as different textiles and other materials can be printed. Thanks
to a new feature materials can be printed on both sides. In addition, the Océ CS6100 can process two narrow, parallel fixed material rolls in
one course. The Océ CS6100 utilizes especially developed low solvent Océ IJC610
inks. The specially
formulated inks are cyclohexanon-free and contain lower concentrations of
solvents so users will notice significantly lower fume levels. The aggressive
adhesion technology of these inks provides up to three years of outdoor
durability, superior light fastness and scratch resistance.
More
information: www.oce.com
9) Successful FESPA for Multi-Plot
The FESPA was an important station for Multi-Plot to inform the visitors with all of the important news. The fair booth was built in cooperation by Multi-Plot and d.gen, and a show place for possible solution in digital textile printing. Above all the new direct printer d.gen “Teleios” (1377-1000) and d.gen “Heracle” were very interesting for the FESPA visitors. The d.gen Teleios expands the assortment of digital textile printers. The 260 cm media width and the integrated infrared heating system are new tools. The d.gen Heracle is the prototype in the d.gen family. This professional digital textile printer combines two print carriages in one and has a media width of 187 cm. The Heracle was published first at FESPA and the visitors could observe the workflow. Also, Multi-Plot presented brilliant print results on carpets, banners, shirts, etc, which were produced by sublimation with the transfer heating machine HeatJet Industry. This machine has a max. media width of 320 cm and the calendar roller, with diameter 505 mm, is based on oil. Therefore, the heat and temperature is equal. Through this fixation, the textiles get the brilliant colors and UV-resistance.
More
information: www.multiplot.de
10) Onyx Graphics announce new Workflow Version 6.5
Onyx Graphics is pleased to announce the release of Onyx® Workflow
Software Version 6.5, including Onyx ProductionHouse™, Onyx PosterShop® and
Onyx RIPCenter™. Version 6.5 includes performance improvements of up to 30
percent over version 6.0 and an Ink Usage Tracking feature that helps print
providers estimate ink usage before a job is run. It is fully compatible with
color output, printer drivers and media profiles developed in version 6.0.
These new features address specific needs of users to increase productivity and
to reduce costs. Users of version 6.0 can download Version 6.5 free of Charge
now via Onyx® Auto Update from the Onyx Graphics web site. New Version 6.5
products will begin shipping on July 13, 2005.
More
information: www.onyxgfx.com
11) Eisfeld’s new version PosterJet 7.1
Within just three months, the development team of PosterJet has implemented new technologies that resulted in an even more flexible work with PosterJet. Many improved features enable results that are more professional in dramatically reduced time. An extensive automation of most of the features results in a notable increased performance. PosterJet 7.1 is now available and it sets new standards for large format printing. For example, the new Color Curve Editor allows creating individual color corrections and saving them for a later use. Another feature is the new Template-Manager, which allows creating, editing, and saving templates for the use in further jobs. In addition, these templates can be used for printing from any application via PPD and therefore simplify the daily work tremendously. The new “Scale to...” –function for multiple selections or the automatic search for local or network printers are more examples on how user-friendly a modern RIP-software should be developed. With the new HPGL support of PosterJet 7.1, all large-format printers are raised to a current standard; even if the hardware does not natively supports HPGL. A PosterJet 7.1 evaluation CD user now can order or download from the PosterJet web site. For all users of PosterJet 7.0 the upgrade to version 7.1 is free of charge.
More
information: www.posterjet.com
12) Scanvec Amiable: FlexiSIGN-PRO V7.6v2 released
Scanvec Amiable Europe announces the availability of FlexiSIGN-PRO
V7.6v2. This new release, available in all major European languages, continues
to offer Sign Making businesses innovative tools with very profitable results.
By integrating finely tuned technology with years of feedback from their Sign
Making partners and users, FlexiSIGN-PRO 7.6v2 maintains its status as the
number one choice for dependable, feature-rich Sign Making software with
uncompromising quality. With genuine
Adobe® PostScript® Level 3 engine, ICC profile support and built-in direct
drivers, FlexiSIGN-PRO offers a complete set of Design, Editing, Cutting,
RIPping and Printing tools for maximum productivity. Import-
and export-filters for all popular graphic formats, ensure easy integration
within any existing workflow. Print your image, and contour cut the decal on
any printer/cutter combination, or hybrid device. Their special 4-point
alignment system will account for possible media skew or distortion, and
produce accurate cuts of any length. FlexiSIGN-PRO V7.6v2 also supports the
automatic sensing capability of the latest cutter models, for ideal, perfect
output. Furthermore, this latest release introduces enhanced features
specifically designed for Gerber EDGE users. Now EDGE, EDGE 2, and EDGE FX users
can design, print, and cut to most any combination of devices directly from
Flexi. The FlexiFAMILY V7.6v2 adds
driver-and ICC-profile support for new output devices from DGI,
Infiniti, Mimaki, Mutoh, Roland, Seiko and others, all included with each product
as standard. Existing FlexiFAMILY V7.X users can update to this new release
“free-of-charge”.
More
information: Info@ScanvecAmiable.be
13) Megaink awarded ISO Certification
Megaink, a world leader insolvent-based ink research, has been
awarded the much-coveted ISO 9001-2000 certification by BVQI Standards
Institute, London. While working to become ISO 9001-2000 certified, the company
underwent a very meticulous project aimed at documenting quality control
procedures for its work processes. These processes are at the core of the goal
to be the most respected manufacturer in quality products in the wide and grand
format active solvent ink market. A primary goal in obtaining ISO 9001-2000
certification is to assure Megaink’s customers that it’s research, development
and manufacturing processes are some of the best that the world has to offer
and further assure its partners and customers of one of the most important
factors affecting this industry today.
More
information: www.megaink.biz
14) Huge interest for Regulus Inkjet Media
Regulus presented at FESPA a wide range of novelties, which met with a huge response by the inkjet professionals. The glossy “Power-Sol” coating for eco-solvent and solvent-based inks emerged as the highlight among the new developments. This coating provides quick drying times and a waterproof and scratchproof print onto polyester films. In addition to a regular white version, Regulus have succeeded in making a clear product, which enables the use of white inks and opens up a new range of applications for durable window graphics. As a reaction to the very positive response, Regulus announced the quick enhancement of their range of media for solvent printers. The series of new products for the market of water based inkjet printers were also well appreciated. The Backlit film “Dialux” for use in light boxes is a real novelty, as its universal printability with pigmented inks and even with oil based inks has not been available until now. Also unique is the clear vinyl named “Power-Gloss SIVT”, offering very short drying times with pigmented inks. This vinyl is also available in a white-opaque version (SIVG) for a high brilliance of colors with a glossy finish in indoor environments. The appearance of Regulus at the overall successful FESPA exhibition has been rounded off by an all-new marketing concept. With its motto, “get creative” it underlines the versatility of the Regulus range of inkjet media.
More
information: www.regulus.de
15) Brett Martin: Go one-sided
Brett Martin has launched an innovative new substrate that offers
increased cost-effectiveness and versatility in signage and print reproduction
– Foamalux Xtra S1. It is another development in the Foamalux range and
features a base of black recycled material with a co-extruded top surface of
premium white Foamalux. The resulting product provides a lighter, more
cost-effective alternative to standard Foamalux. The black base disguises dirt
and gives a dramatic contrast on routered or etched signs, whilst the white top
layer provides a premium quality, consistent surface for graphic reproduction
and printing. Foamalux Xtra S1 is available in 3 mm and 5 mm thicknesses, in
both 1220 x 2440 mm and 1220 x 3050 mm, and can be produced with a colored top
surface, subject to minimum order quantities. It is competitively priced
against “traditional” options of wood based sheet products, Celluka board, and
polystyrene, and standard foam PVC. Foamalux, a leading brand of foam PVC sheet
in the UK, offers an excellent surface finish for graphic reproduction that
will simultaneously provide resistance to knocks and scratches, Class 1 fire
rating and a high strength to weight ratio. It can be folded and thermoformed
without detriment to the surface quality.
More
information: www.brettmartin.com
16) ASLAN Digital – It just works!
The worldwide supplier of self-adhesive films, ASLAN, Schwarz GmbH & Co., presented its product range of digital printing films at the FESPA. The ASLAN products for digital printing with solvent inks allow excellent printing results without any problems on all major printers such as Mimaki JV3, Roland Sol Jet, Roland Versacamm, Seiko Colorpainter 64S or Mutoh Rockhopper. Furthermore, the specially customized product range covers a huge variety of applications and durabilities and offers a great price benefit level. For all digital printing films, ASLAN offers a corresponding self-adhesive laminating film for protecting prints from mechanical damages and UV influences. Especially interesting is the new clear anti-graffiti laminating film ASLAN SL 95 with a special varnish which protects prints from aggressive graffitis and UV influences. Another new product is the floor graphics laminating film ASLAN MP 325. This 125 µm strong film has a structured anti-slip surface and is available in the measurements 50 m x 1.37 m.
More
information: www.ASLAN-Schwarz.com
17) InteliCoat launches DMBL 7UV
InteliCoat Technologies is pleased to launch DMBL 7UV, a universal
backlit polyester film designed for aqueous pigmented ink jet printing systems.
This new film is designed for front print and front view applications and works
for both reflective and backlit displays. The media’s 7-mil PET film
construction gives Magic DMBL7UV good rigidity for easy installation and
removal from backlit frames. DMBL7UV MagicÒ Backlit Film is available immediately in 4 sizes. Martin van Golen,
Product Manager for InteliCoat, comments, “DMBL 7UV has a bright white imaging
surface, is water and scratch resistant and offers excellent resolution with
aqueous and pigmented inks. It is also economically priced, making it the ideal
solution for all back-lit signage outdoor applications.”
More
information: www.intelicoat.com and www.magicinkjet.com
18) Continental Grafix launched panoStar
Continental Grafix has enlarged its product range. The latest invention is called panoStar and comes along with the recently launched products panoVision and panoFilm. After a successful market introduction of panoVision (perforated paper) and panoFilm (perforated polyester), they expand their product range with panoStar, a perforated hard PVC film with reverse black side that features for maximum contrast and excellent transparency. The effect is compatible with the self-adhesive window film. Despite the perforation, the image is well visible from the outside with almost free sight from the inside. panoStar can be used for different applications such as poster, banner, or shop window decoration. The face material of panoStar is the main difference compared with the other products among the non-adhesive product range. The printing result is matt without interfering reflections, which is an advantage when hanging the poster very close to the window. One idea of attaching panoStar (and its related products) is panoClip – a threepart system for the application on the window, which is available as of now.
More
information: www.continentalgrafix.com
19) TEPEDE introducing TEPEDE Color Booster
TEPEDE is introducing TEPEDE ColorBooster, a newly designed Controller for all wide format color printers. TEPEDE ColorBooster is a black box which can be either used as a workstation with screen and keyboard or as real black box connected to the network and placed wherever it makes sense. Equipped with a SCSI interface TEPEDE ColorBooster can be place just beside e.g. Seiko ColorPainter while the operator drives the printer from behind the window. All functions are controlled over the network doesn’t matter which OS is used on the workstation. A powerful Pentium chip, a 120 GB hard disk and 1 GB RAM counts on the hardware side. All functions like cost proofing, print&cut workflow, pixel retouching, etc. are available. The TEPEDE ColorBooster is powered by Caldera Graphics unique software solutions.
More
information: www.tepede.com
20) SETeMa offers new compact steamer
The company SETeMa has introduced the Portafix Universal, a new compact steamer. The Portafix Universal is suited for the fixation of all known dyestuffs onto all known textile substrates. That applies to both natural and synthetic fibers, to all dyestuff categories and all printing techniques, and to conventionally or digitally printed textiles. Temperatures between 100 and 180°C with an accuracy of ± 0.5°C and retention time between two and 30 minutes are gradually adjustable. Both steam and hot air fixation are possible. The Portafix Universal can steam loose prototypes and roll-to-roll (continue) without requiring any pre- or post runner. Thanks to its own steam generator the Portafix Universal does not depend on a steam network. The warm up period just is 30 minutes including the possibility of an auto start and standby mode. The desired temperature is held at minimum energy consumption. The Portafix Universal is available in two widths –185 cm and 250 cm – and three models depending on size of textile – 3 m, 6 m and 9 m. Marketing and sales are done by 2-some.
More
information: www.setema.com
21) Scanvec Amiable teamed with Kodak
Scanvec Amiable, a recognized global leader for complete software solutions for the professional Sign Making, Screen Printing and Digital Printing Industries, teamed with Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group to create a software bundle, PhotoPRINT SE – Kodak Edition, specifically for the new KODAK 1200i wide-format printing system. Customized with special integrated Kodak media profiles for optimized output, and both MAC and PC compatible, PhotoPRINT SE –Kodak Edition offers profiles for the T200, NovaJet 1000i, and KODAK 1200i in one complete package. Attached is a full announcement for your information and a copy of our new brochure highlighting all the specifications of the new 1200i solution.
More
information: www.kodak.com
22) MacDermid acquires Autotype
Autotype International has recently become part of MacDermid Inc. of Denver, Colorado/USA. MacDermid’s objective is to further enhance Autotype’s rapid development into new areas in the screen-printing and electronics industries by using the extensive MacDermid network of locations and market contacts. The acquisition of Autotype’s means that MacDermid will have c. $ 0,75 billion sales focused in the printing, electronics and industrial finishing markets around the world. MacDermid has leading positions in the supply of offset blanket, flexo plates, and ColorSpan inkjet printers and supplies. In the electronics sector MacDermid Electronic Solutions is a global leader in the supply of chemicals for PCB manufacturing. MacDermid Industrial Solutions is a major supplier of chemicals for industrial finishing, specifically plating, and coating of metals and plastics. In recent years, Autotype has brought screen-printing to new levels of control and repeatability, reinforcing the benefits of the process for new applications such as flexible circuit printing and DVD printing. Autotype has won Queen’s Awards for its innovations in hard coated films for the electronics industry and world leading in mould decoration films for the mobile phone, appliance, and automotive industries. Autotype’s sales of around £50 m are spread around the world with the two largest markets being the USA and China.
More
information: www.autotype.com
23) Megaink and Full Spectrum Inks create Megaink (USA)
Megaink (Prague, Czech Republic) and Full Spectrum Inks (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) announced that they have closed a joint venture which effectively merges Full Spectrum Inks with Megaink s.r.o and now creates Megaink (USA). Megaink (USA) continues under the direct guidance of President Michael Self. Self says “I’m very excited at this expansion and to be a part of this dynamic industry. Megaink (USA) serves the best interests of our rapidly growing customer base and allows us to provide a broader range of products, services and support in the United States, Canada and Latin America.” In addition to the expansion of the Megaink corporate ventures in the US, Megaink (USA) is pleased to announce the acquisition of additional key personnel. These new personnel augment an already strong team of industry veterans and enable the company to be even more responsive to market demands. Andrej Keblúšek, Managing Director of Megaink s.r.o. says “We are very excited about the merger with Full Spectrum Inks and the formation of Megaink USA. This is yet an additional subsidiary for Megaink after the recent establishment of Megaink GmbH in Germany. For a while we were planning to establish our own American subsidiary and at the end-of-the-day we decided that a merger with our North American Master Distributor is the best way to go. Megaink USA will now have a wider scope of business within the wide-format digital printing arena and cover a wider geographical area.”
More
information: www.megainkusa.com
24) Visual Communication Italy
Europe’s biggest and busiest exhibition for everyone involved in the visual communication industry is shaping up to be once again one step ahead of any other Sign Show. With fife more months to got to November, Visual Communication already presents both in increase in exhibitors and exhibition space over 2005 by 9,8 percent. This increase is equally divided over all segments present during Visual Communication, Signs and sign making, Large Format Digital Printing, Screen-printing, and POP. One of the decisive factors for this increase has been the addition of a new industry segment within Visual Communication, what is “Event Services and Communication”, the industry dedicated to event organizers and service providers which will make Visual Communication Italy even more unique and will supply their exhibitors with access to a new and dynamic market. Their strategic partner in the launch of “Event Services and Communication” will be Italy’s leading trade magazine dedicated to the event industry “e20” also organizer of BEA, the Best Event Award. Visual Communication Italy will move into the spacious halls 15 and 16 of the Milan Fairground, with 31,000 sqm, and increase of 12 percent exhibition space. Milan Fairground’s prestigious “Portello” halls will be the perfect setting for Europe’s most successful Sign Show with more than 290 direct exhibitors and 395 representing companies. The third edition of display SuperstarITALIA will again take place during Visual Communication Italy within the “display Special Show area”. Display producers and their clients will again aim to win the three prestigious Gold Superstars each awarded in the categories long-term, short-term, and international.
More
information: www.visualcommunication.it
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