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3) MUTOH announced ValueJet 1604
 Mutoh Europe nv
announced at FESPA 2007 the new ValueJet 1604, a 64”
four-color eco printer incorporating Mutoh’s new patent pending Intelligent
Interweaving print technology, called “i²”. ValueJet
1604 is a compact and easy-to-use printer for durable indoor and outdoor
graphics. The printer utilizes Mutoh’s third-generation eco-solvent inks. ValueJet 1604 (VJ-1604) is an addition to the ValueJet 1204 eco printer launched by Mutoh Europe in
September 2006. Suited for indoor and outdoor applications, this new printer
is specifically designed with sign makers in mind, both starting-out full
color sign makers and established businesses with water-based inkjet
printers. Offering a media width of 1625 mm and a printing width of 1615 mm, ValueJet 1604 produces full-color posters, banners,
backlit panels, POS displays, notices, signs and stickers. VJ-1604
incorporates a new generation “wide model” 1440 nozzle piezo print head.
Print resolutions offered are 540 x 720 dpi, 720 x 720 dpi, 1440 x 720 dpi
and 1440 x 1440 dpi. The printer has 12 pre-defined print modes split up in
three groups, i.e. a “Quality Mode” for photographic quality, a “Graphics
Mode” for sign printing on vinyl and a “Banner Mode”, for high speed
production of banners. ValueJet 1604 will offer
impeccable print quality (720 x 720 dpi, 4 pass) up to 15 sq. m/hr on banner
and up to 8.5 sq. m/hr on vinyl. The product will be distributed and
supported exclusively via Mutoh Europe’s authorized reseller channel all over
Europe, the Middle-East and Africa.
More information: www.mutoh.eu
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4) Matan: Barak
Super-Wide Format Hybrid UV Product Line
Matan
presented at FESPA the new Barak product line and
demonstrated printing capabilities on a variety of flexible and rigid media. Barak is a super-wide format digital printer, using
UV-curable inks and designed to bring an all-in-one solution to the market.
Available in 3 or 5-meter widths, the Barak is easy
to operate and user-friendly. The Barak
incorporates print-head technology featuring 30 picoliter
drop size to achieve high-quality output. Its wide color gamut and flexible
inks enable the Barak to target a wide variety of
demanding applications. The low ink consumption with coverage of 180 sqm/liter and the
excellent throughput of up to 170 sqm/hour meet the
performance requirements of any print shop. The Barak
is a 5-meter wide UV printer that handles both flexible and rigid materials,
either coated or uncoated. In addition, the Multi-roll feature enables the Barak to print simultaneously on up to 3 rolls, making it
the perfect solution for printing in demanding production environments. In
order to provide high-level technical support and service to Barak users around Europe, the Matan EU
Technical Support Center was recently established in Barcelona, Spain.
More information: www.matanprinters.com
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5) Augend: Augend RF20 and Augend
Xplorer 33UVs
Augend
Technologies announces the launch of the Augend
RF20, a fully automatic UV-curing and multi-functional inkjet press, capable
of printing on rigid (“R”) as well as on flexible (“F”) media. The Augend RF20 is a fully automated flatbed inkjet press
that accommodates rigid media formats with a maximum size of 2.1 x 3.2 m,
weighing more than 100 kg with automatic loading capabilities up to 15 kg.
Flexible media can be loaded from stock rolls up to 2 m wide and with an
external diameter up to 140 cm, weighing 1500 kg maximum. Thanks to the
in-line X/Y trimming capabilities, printed paper can be delivered as finished
cut sheets on a pallet, ready for shipment. The Augend
RF20 is equipped with a 4-color printing engine that can either host 96
Spectra S-series jet packs with 80 or 30 picoliter
nozzles, or 48 Spectra Nova twin jetting assemblies with 2 x 128 nozzles of
75 picoliter. The Augend Xplorer 33UVs is a technically superior choice for super
wide-format applications where UV curing inks are preferred, particularly
those where substrates are used that are insensitive to solvent based inks.
The Augend Xplorer 33UVs
is a 3.3 m wide roll-to-roll 6-color printer equipped with Spectra 128 inkjet
printing heads, adjustable between 3 mm and 5 mm above the media. The media
tension can be adapted to accommodate different types of substrates, such as
vinyl, window film, polyester, etc. The printing speed ranges from 15 sq. m
to 50 sq. m per hour. Ink is supplied at 300 ml per minute from a main tank
that holds 4 liters per color.
More information: www.augend.eu
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6) INCA: Enhaced columbia turbo with new formulation
Inca
Digital and Fujifilm Sericol
launched an enhanced Columbia Turbo at FESPA that features new levels of
speed, quality and a new formulation of Fujifilm Sericol Uvijet inks. The
Columbia Turbo was first launched in 2004. The additional features added to
the Columbia Turbo include a mid-speed print mode that delivers increased
throughput whilst delivering a high quality print at speeds of up to 97 sqm/hr (1044 sq ft/hr).
This new version Columbia provides users with a solution
that fits nicely between the existing low pass/ high-speed and high pass/high
quality modes, adding more than 20% speed increase to mid speed production
modes. All the new features are available as upgrades to Columbia Turbo
customers allowing them to select the most appropriate performance level to
suit their business. The Columbia Turbo prints on rigid or flexible
substrates up to 40mm (1.57in) thick at speeds of up to 160sqm/hr. The
economical performance of the Columbia Turbo makes it ideal for a wide range
of applications including large format advertising, signage and exhibition
materials.
More information: www.incadigital.com
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7) CromaDigipress: Excellent debut for its worldwide premier
The CromaDigipress, roll to sheet with XY cutting inkjet
printer, made an excellent debut for its worldwide launch at FESPA. "The
response from the market has been tremendous, we are very happy and optimistic
for the future of our product", says Loic Delor, Cromajet's Sales &
Marketing Director, "The first sale that we registered with Print &
Display of Belgium confirms that our solution is the right answer to major
printing companies". The CromaDigipress offers
a maximum speed of 350 sqm/hr,
and a maximum resolution of 600 dpi. "The quality, the speed and the
"all in one" concept is really what made us choose the CromaDigipress", says Christian Duyckaerts
and Wim Van Sintjan,
Print & Display's General Managers. "We are excited about having the
CromaDigipress as a new production tool, the
machine's reduced foot print and the integrated
cutting system makes it a very productive solution".
More information: www.cromajet.com
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8) Mimaki: Successful introduction of new products
Mimaki Europe showed many new promising
products at this year FESPA´s exhibition. The 260 qm Mimaki stand displayed a Mimaki record of 15 machines. Visitors were especially drawn
to the new JV33-160 inkjet printer and new grand format JV5-320 inkjet
printer. The fast JV33 solvent inkjet printer for the entry level market
showed impressive printing results. The high interest in the JV5-320 showed
that grand format printing for both up-close and distant viewing is a welcome
addition to the existing grand format inkjet printers. The industrial UV
printers also generated much attention. People were impressed by the detailed
images, printed by the UJF-605CII on small sign objects. Furthermore, the JF
series showed its versatility, printing larger sign graphics on the JF-1631
and smaller signs and industrial products on the JF-1610. A surprisingly high
number of visitors showed interest in textile printers. The new JV5 dye
sublimation version was one of the printers that responded to their needs, as
well as the direct dye sublimation (DS) printer and the textile printers that
Mimaki dealer Studio FX showed nearby, in the same hall.
More information: www.mimakieurope.com
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9) Neolt: Overwhelming interest in new SuperJet-M UV
printer series
The 2007
edition of the FESPA trade show in Berlin saw an overwhelming interest in
the new SuperJet-M UV printer series by
Italy-headquartered manufacturer Neolt. Visitors
were highly satisfied as they saw what had been promised before the show: a
robust, stable and easy-to-use UV printing solution, delivering excellent
quality and productivity. Available as a 4 or 6 color printer in sizes 2050
and 2500 mm, the SuperJet-M is positioned as the
ideal choice for customers looking for a professional UV printing solution.
The Neolt company, widely known for its media
trimmers and laminating machines, also drew many visitors to its booth with
the new XY Sheet Dispenser, a semi-automatic device for simultaneous
horizontal and vertical cutting which, through its easy operation, guarantees
maximum throughput at minimum effort. Additionally, Neolt
showed its Electro Plexi Trim, a high-end machine
for cutting rigid materials such as plexiglas, forex, alubond and dibond, as well as its two popular laminator models Neolam 1400 CE and Neolam 1650
H.
More information: www.neolt.it
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10) Fujifilm Sericol showcased total graphic solution at
FESPA
Fujifilm
Sericol presented an exciting selection of new
developments in graphic screen and digital printing on one of the largest
stands at FESPA 2007. Sericol clearly confirmed its
commitment to screen and emerging digital technology for graphic print,
deploying an international team to inform and entertain visitors, while all
equipment ran at full production pace. For the first time at FESPA, Sericol showcased a new portfolio of wide-format digital
products, including the new Fujifilm branded Acuity
and Vybrant inkjet machines. Tudor Morgan, Digital
Marketing Manager, reports that “We were delighted with the response to our
new line-up, which gives customers an entry point to digital at any level. We
sold more machines than ever anticipated, including an Inca Onset to Graphic
World in Holland. The new Onset received a lot of interest,
with over 50 genuine enquiries.”
More information: www.fujifilmsericol.com
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11) Multi-Plot: Successfully FESPA
The
largest global international event for screen, digital and industrial
printing, the FESPA, was a very important station for Multi-Plot to inform
the visitors with all important news. The fair booth was a show place for
possible solutions in digital textile printing, finishing systems and
textiles. The different direct printers were showed in production – the
newest direct textile printing machine “d.gen Teleios V8” and the brand new printer “d.gen Arachne Combo”, which combines
two printing workflows in one. The “Arachne Combo”
produces designs directly on textiles for clothing, home furnishings and
other varieties of textiles. Besides, it is possible to print on transfer
paper (e.g. Jetcol) for sublimation transfer. The “d.gen Arachne Combo” prints up
to a printing width of 187 cm. Additional, the FabriCut
Industry was presented. The hot cutting machine complements the digital
textile printing workflow. It cuts up to a roll width of 350 cm and with a
speed up to 30 mtr/min. In
addition an external fixation unit was presented. The FixJet
can be used for all current textile printers which are not equipped with a
fixation unit. The cooperation between Multi-Plot and A. Berger (textile
manufacturer) was a very good idea. Because of the many-sided presentation,
Multi-Plot was very satisfied with the participation at FESPA in Berlin.
More information: www.multiplot.de
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12) Lüscher celebrates a successful FESPA 07
As FESPA
2007 Lüscher AG of Switzerland reported strong market interest
and good sales figures for the newly launched JetScreen
DX blue laser direct exposure CtS (computer to
Screen) system. As well as offering the customer a choice of exposure resolutions
(600, 900 or 1200 true dpi), virtually all “normally sensitized” production
materials, including the well-known capillary film system, can be completely
hardened and cured from the print to the squeegee side at maximum exposure
speed with no loss of quality. The blue lasers of Lüscher’s
direct exposure system are fully compatible with white, stainless steel or
colored, anti-undercutting meshes, whilst the exceptional hardening and
curing of the emulsion also ensures that the resulting stencil has a very
high level of resistance to mechanical abrasion, water and solvents.
Depending upon the desired stencil size, Lüscher
offers the JetScreen DX with either
32, 64, 96 or 128 laser diodes. The Lüscher
Laser JetScreen DX is produced for all current
external screen frame formats from 1800 x 1600 mm up to a maximum frame
format of 3800 x 8000 mm.
More information: www.luescher.com
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13) Zimmer: Chromojet Mat Printer – a crowd
puller at FESPA
At the
FESPA in Berlin, the Chromojet MP
mat printing system enjoyed high attention. Continuous production of
attractive promotion items like individual mats and towels as well as the
presentation of direct digital pigment printing led to lively discussions
with their customers and prospective buyers. Your next opportunity to
experience the most recent generation of their jets will be at the ITMA 2007
in Munich. Zimmer are looking forward to seeing you
there.
More information: www.carpet.namatec.com
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14) SEAL Graphics: Two high-performances UV coaters
SEAL
Graphics presented at FESPA two high-performance liquid laminators. The new AquaSEAL 60 and 80UV Pro machines are designed to be the
workhorses of the print finishing industry, typically high volume sign and
display houses using inkjet and UV flatbed printers. These heavy-duty UV
coaters deliver automated protective lamination on sheet, board or roll-fed
substrates up to 76.2 mm thick and widths of 1524 mm and 2032 mm
respectively. Among the unique features of these machines are: an air knife
to eliminate roller wraps; large diameter coating rollers to avoid roll
deflection; adjustable coat weight between 7 and 20 microns and a manually
adjustable nip with calibrated display for repeatable accuracy. Both the AquaSEAL 60 and 80UV Pro operate at variable speeds of up
to 32 meters per second and, of course, the liquid laminate is instantly
cured when passing under the inbuilt UV dryer. Being UV cured also means there
is no necessity to clean down on a daily basis the three switchable
19 litre lacquer reservoirs.
More information: www.sealgraphics.nl
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15) GBC: New inline finishing solution for the HP Scitex
FB6700
GBC Commercial Laminating
Solutions Group showcased at FESPA its newest inline laminating solution in
combination with the HP Scitex FB6700, a
high-productivity digital press for high-quality POP displays and short-run
packaging. GBC developed the new laminator specifically for use with the HP Scitex FB6700, enabling HP customers to maximize their
productivity and add value with high-quality inline lamination. The GBC
inline laminator is available as an optional module on new installations of
the HP Scitex FB6700 or as an upgrade to existing
installed systems. It can be fully integrated in a single-system workflow,
from substrate all the way to final finishing, and seamlessly transforms
traditional manual finishing into a fully automated process. One of the key
advantages of the GBC inline laminator is its ability to easily and
efficiently apply GBC Accushield film, GBC thermal Octiva and 30 mic Scuf-free matt films. Both films ensure superb-quality
final output while offering extra protection against wear and tear. The GBC
inline lamination module is expected to become available in late 2007.
More information: www.gbcfilm.com
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16) XAAR runs half marathon at FESPA 07
Xaar
1001 runs over 21 km of high quality 4 color printed
material at FESPA, demonstrating the speed, quality and reliability of single
pass inkjet printing. Xaar has demonstrated its
latest inkjet printhead "Xaar
1001" in a world first display of high-speed, high quality and reliability.
The relatively simple system comprised a four-head CMYK configuration jetting
Sun Chemical UVjet inks and supported by Xaar drive electronics. In non-stop operation over 5
days, Xaar's 'proof of concept' system printed
outstanding quality at the rate of 24m/minute. By the end of the event the
rig had produced a label strip 21.5 km in length, equivalent to a half
marathon. Designed for industrial strength, high-speed, single-pass
applications, the Xaar 1001 printhead
is based on Xaar's patented Hybrid Side-Shooter and
TF Technology. With dynamically variable drop sizes, this new printhead architecture combines advanced piezo technology
with Xaar's patented 'through-flow' design. Xaar 1001 delivers state of the art inkjet technology
with impressive precision; a choice of selectable or variable drop sizes;
self-priming and self-cleaning; superb repeatability; productivity and a long
lifetime. PAT Technology Systems' innovative Varstar
sheet-fed digital UV Coater finishing system is the first system to implement
Xaar's revolutionary 1001 printhead.
More information: www.xaar.co.uk
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17) ColorGATE: Version 5.0 with new highlights
 The 10-year anniversary of
PRODUCTIONSERVER marks 10 years of professional ColorGATE
print management. A success story to which ColorGATE
has just added an exciting new chapter: the launch of Version 5.0. As a
result, PRODUCTIONSERVER 5.0 now offers “The universal RIP solution for all
applications”, even more productive and with enhanced color output
capabilities. The highlights of the ColorGATE 5.0
generation: PRODUCTIONSERVER 5.0 is the first large-format print RIP solution
ever to employ DeviceLink technology. In addition
to the trusted, but limited ICC color management, that’s a big step ahead for
demanding print production tasks. Innovative MEDIA DEVICE SYNCHRONIZATION
(MDS) optionally calibrates identical printers in the event of system- or
environment-related deviations to guarantee maximum color consistency following
the upgrade from Version 4 to 5.0. A refreshing facelift of the user
interface allows for an even better workflow in the future. As do a
completely revised online help, comprehensive whiteprint support and the
optimizations of the container function and horizontal tiling. There are now
three new PRODUCTIONSERVER 5.0 packages to choose from to meet different user
needs: ULTIMATE (complete range of features incl. the PROFILER and EXPRESS
PROFILER modules for four printing systems), PRO and SELECT (basic version).
More information: www.colorgate.com
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18) Caldera: Matan to launch the new BARAK UV
printer with Caldera
Matan
has chosen the Caldera RIP, the award winning French
software specialized in large format printing solutions, to drive the new
BARAK 5m during its European premiere launch at FESPA 2007. “As one of the
major benefits of the Barak product line is its
performance and ease of operation and maintenance, Matan
looked for a RIP station to suit its approach. The Caldera matched Matan requirements and we are happy to announce the new Barak line with the Caldera robust, easy and intuitive
workflow”, says Hagai Valach,
Marketing Director of Matan. Matan’s
choice of RIP partner was motivated by the power and speed of Caldera “The
response from Caldera during the development stages of the Barak was great and together we developed the fastest
workflow. The Caldera is fast, reliable while maintaining high quality of
screening and color management.” Like Caldera, Matan
has always had its clients’ interest at heart. “Everything we do, from the
very first planning stages of every new product, to the ongoing support for
our finished products, is based on the client’s interests and needs. We
believe that this thought is our most valued asset. Our vision is to lead the
color digital printing industry with unique solutions for demanding
applications.” Caldera GrandRIP+ package was recently awarded by the DPIA (Digital Printing &
Imaging Association) “product of the Year” in the RIP package category.
More information: www.caldera.eu
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19) Wasatch supports HP Designjet Z Series
Inkjet Printers
Wasatch
Computer Technology announced it has added support for the HP Designjet Z6100 Printer Series. This completes SoftRIP support for the full line of Z-series devices,
also including the HP Designjet Z2100 and HP Designjet Z3100 series printers. SoftRIP
will allow HP users to achieve unparalleled quality output. Wasatch RIP
products also include key features for sophisticated color management,
intuitive direct-to-layout workflows, and automated Smart Nesting. HP's Z-series Designjet
printers deliver exceptional quality output that is further enhanced with SoftRIP’s 16-bit pipeline for high-definition printing.
When pairing SoftRIP with the Designjet
Z series, shade subtleties are reproduced with enormous detail, and vector
gradients are perfectly smooth at any output size. Printer drivers for the HP
Designjet Z6100, HP Designjet
Z3100, and HP Designjet Z2100 are included in all
standard versions of Wasatch SoftRIP released on or
after May 2, 2007.
The Z-series drivers are also included in the SoftRIP
HP Exclusive Edition, a premium RIP solution available to HP users at an
entry-level price. SoftRIP drivers for the HP Z
Photo Printer Series support the on-board spectrophotometer for calibration
tasks.
More information: www.wasatch.com
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20) EasySIGN: The ‘all in one’ Sign Making solution
EasySIGN
has exhibited its popular time-saving software at FESPA. Visitors to the EasySIGN booth have experienced the newest ‘all in one’
Sign Making solution of the EasySIGN software and
with success. Featured products from EasySIGN are
the highly scalable and versatile EasySIGN Print
Server-Pro, Print Server-Master, Starter, Professional, Master and Routing
software. The EasySIGN Version 5 consists of
several different components that can be joined together in different
combinations to create a basic or extended configuration. The software offers
complete flexibility, enabling users to create a customized solution that
suits individual Design, Large Format Printing, Color management, Routing,
Cutting and Print & Cut requirements. Users can choose from a variety of
different product and output options and increase functionality as needs
expand.
More information: www.easysign.com
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21) ErgoSoft wins FESPA Digital Print Awards
During
the FESPA the winners of the FESPA Digital Print Award had been prized. The
aim of this European wide contest, supported by HP, was to show new ideas in
digital printing. “The Award Winning Company” was also the quote of the Swiss
software developer at the FESPA in Berlin for their booth. This reputation
was fulfilled when three of five projects that had been turned in scored the
highest possible results at the FESPA Digital Print Award. In the category
“décor” and “textile” ErgoSoft won the Platinum
Award and in the category “best project from a region” ErgoSoft
won Gold. The Platinum Award was handed over for a project worked out
together with Alpicto GmbH for printing on real
wood the pattern of expensive or protected kinds of wood. They are used later
by Alno to build high-end kitchen. Also awarded
with Platinum was the project that was arised by
the cooperation with the University for Art and Design in Luzern, Switzerland in the field of textile printing.
The jury commended the user friendly interface and application-oriented
functions. They give the designers all possibilities to move the sewing
pattern above the design to achieve the best results, also in the field of
color preciseness. A Gold Award was won with Pale Ski and Sport GmbH for
printing skis and snowboards with individual designs.
More information: www.ergosoft.ch
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22) HumanEyes presents Creative3D 1.5
Creative3D
Version 1.5 incorporates a Proof Preview for Creative3D, which enables
display proofs of lenticular and 3D designs to be
viewed as Flash files. In Creative3D 1.5, a Proof Preview can now be accessed
from the file menu in real-time, creating a Flash file that can be opened in
a player or in a web browser – and which can be sent to clients for proofing.
Creative3D 1.5 is available as a stand-alone product or as a simple upgrade
package for designers who have already invested in Creative3D Version 1.0.
Those with Creative3D Version 1.0 are also able to trial the new version for
free, prior to purchase. HumanEyes Creative3D
software allows designers to independently control the entire creative
process of 3D and lenticular designs. Conversion of
3D content from 2D imagery and the creation of lenticular
2D animation effects (e.g. flips, movement, rotation and more) can now be
accomplished quickly and professionally, with full control and superior
quality. Creative3D users are able to review in real-time the behavior of each
frame of the project and thus apply needed changes accordingly.
More information: www.humaneyes.com
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23) MacDermid ColorSpan: 3M Piezo Ink Jet Ink Series
5400UV
MacDermid
ColorSpan, Inc. announced a new 3M brand UV-curable
ink set available for the highly successful ColorSpan
5400UV series of inkjet printers. The new inks, 3M Piezo Ink Jet Ink Series
5400UV, are optimized for use with the ColorSpan
5400uv series printers and 3M graphic media. 3M Piezo Ink Jet Ink Series
5400UV are durable, highly flexible and conformable, allowing for application
even on complex contours, rivets and corrugations. Applications include fleet
and vehicle graphics, indoor and outdoor signs, banners and flexible sign
faces. Backed by the 3M MCST Warranty, finished graphics using 3M Series
5400UV inks may be warranted for up to five years of outdoor use. The inks,
available exclusively from MacDermid ColorSpan and their worldwide network of authorized
resellers, can be added to any ColorSpan 5400uv
series printer in place of the standard SolaChrome
UV inks. A customer-installable conversion kit is available that includes
six, 1-liter inks, two ultra-violet bulbs designed for optimum curing of the
new ink and instructions for installation. The new inks are available in
cyan, magenta, yellow, black, light cyan and light magenta and offer a wide
color gamut for easy-to-obtain color reproduction. Color profiles for 3M
graphic media are available to download.
More information: www.colorspan.com and
www.3Mgraphics.com
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24) Marabu: Digital Printing inks with Convincing Services
The Seiko ColorPainter
stands like no other wide-format digital printer for high resolution and
productivity. The basis of this success was the usage of the Konica Greyscale print head which permits both highest
sharp-edged detail printing as well as extraordinarily strong solid-area
prints. Marajet DI-CP was especially developed for
the Seiko ColorPainter and scores with brilliant
color shades and an excellent color gamut. Its exceedingly reliable
printability in the fast 4 pass mode as well as fast drying properties allow
for highest productivity. The DI-CP substrate range includes different types
of PVC self-adhesive foils as well as PVC coated substrates like banner and
tarpaulin materials, coated and uncoated textiles, and suitable papers. The
high-quality pigment choice assures a high light fastness as well as a
long-term outdoor use. The innovative, chipless
bulk system BS-R represents a considerable simplification of the production
process. The automatic refilling provides for an uninterrupted, continuous
ink supply – no cartridge changes, no uneconomic ink residues, thus also
economic advantages can be obtained beyond the improved handling.
More information: www.marabu-inks.com
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25) Bordeaux: International launch of Eco sublimation inks
Bordeaux
Digital PrintInk presented its unique innovation,
Eco sublimation ink, an environmentally friendly product. “The Eco
sublimation ink concept enables easy switch over from graphic applications to
dye sublimation with the common eco printers available without the need for
special switch over procedure and saves the operators time and money by
having the flexibility to obtain two applications on one printer without
having to invest in two printers for each application. No hardware
modification is required and a simple flushing procedure is enough. This is a
simple Plug & Play solution”, says Bordeaux Digital PrintInk
CEO, Moshe Zach. For over 25 years, Bordeaux Digital PrintInk's
management team has run a printing and dye house with expertise in specialty
pigment applications. As they developed more sophisticated technology for ink
formulation, the team focused their efforts solely on manufacturing inks. In
1997, Bordeaux Digital PrintInk made the strategic
decision to further focus their R&D on producing superior digital inks
for industrial applications such as large and grand format printers. With
satellite offices and warehouses around the world, Bordeaux Digital PrintInk develops, manufactures and distributes its
products from its corporate headquarters to the largest printing houses in
more than sixty countries.
More information: www.c-m-y-k.com
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26) EFI presented news inks at FESPA
EFI
showed the visitors the output that has been printed with EFI’s
breakthrough VUTEk UV Series 50 UV-curable ink, its
award-winning environmentally-friendly solvent-based ink, BioVu
and Ultratex, a versatile dye-sublimation ink. EFI’s UV Series 50 UV-curable ink adheres easily to
difficult materials, allowing customers to print on a wider range of rigid substrates,
including glass, lexan, acrylic and coroplast. It doesn’t require any UV glass primer or
other special pre-coating and it has the versatility to print on many other
substrates. BioVu ink, made from an
environmentally-friendly corn-based solvent, is recognized by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). BioVu ink
has no harmful VOCs and delivers a wide range of
brilliant colors, extreme durability, strong bonding to uncoated surfaces,
and excellent resistance to UV light and mechanical wear. EFI’s
new UltraTex dye sublimation ink is an extremely
versatile ink solution that is wash-resistant and dryer-resilient for
reusable indoor/outdoor graphics. UltraTex can
withstand the rigors of cleaning and is capable of staying vibrant over a
long period of time. It infuses into fabrics to produce vibrant colors with
excellent draping capabilities, giving customers the versatility to handle a
wide range of textile print applications using EFI’s
VUTEk 3360 superwide
printer.
More information: www.efivutek.com
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27) SEAL Graphics: New bubble-free vinyl
SEAL
Graphics has developed a new vinyl that makes it easier for even unskilled
operators to create bubble-free vehicle graphics and rigid indoor &
outdoor display panels. This new media Inkjet Solvent Premier Vinyl Airmount,
has an adhesive with a unique internal structure containing fine channels
which allow the air to flow out in the application process. This enables operators to apply with confidence
and ease over flat or slightly contoured surfaces. Inkjet Solvent Premier
Vinyl Airmount is a gloss white polymeric vinyl
with a permanent, dark grey adhesive. It has been specifically designed for
solvent inkjet printers which do not require coated media. For more demanding
outdoor applications such as vehicle graphics or rigid signs, SEAL recommends
that the new vinyl is used in conjunction with AquaSEAL
liquid laminates to provide maximum protection and ensure the longevity of
the digital image.
More information: www.sealgraphics.nl
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28) Continental Grafix takes positive stock of
FESPA
 So far Continental Grafix has never experienced such a response like the one
that was caused by FESPA 2007. The decision at short notice to exhibit at the
show was absolutely right as product development has just released three new
products. And especially these products have drawn most attention of the
visitors. Approximately 80% of all contacts were new leads. Many decision
takers from large distributors to retail stores as well as from printers and
international advertising agencies have found their way to their booth. Their
enthusiasm about the new one-way-vision products panoRama
Mesh and panoRama Screen was outstanding. For the
first time Continental Grafix is striking a new
path and presents not only perforated products but also textiles and fabrics
yet still having in mind that its main focus is based on the one way see
through effect. Though it is indispensable to have a complete black reverse
side in order to get the amazing one way, see through effect. This challenge
has kept many manufacturers of textiles busy but mostly without success.
More information: www.continentalgrafix.com and info@continentalgrafix.com
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29) Hexis: A vinyl that sticks to virtually any surface
Hexis
have introduced a new high tack vinyl film that will stick to hard to adhere
to substrates such as trashcans, garbage bins or other non-polar plastics.
The two new inkjet printable products are the VCR3000WG1, a 100μm gloss
white intermediate PVC with a special high tack clear permanent solvent-based
adhesive on a 145g/sqm PE-coated liner with an outdoor durability of up to 4
years and the VCR200WG1, a 70μm gloss white high performance PVC with a
special high tack clear permanent solvent-based adhesive also on a 145g/sqm
PE-coated liner and with an outdoor durability of up to 8 years. The two
products are available in rolls of 1370 mm or 1600 mm wide by 45 m, 100 m or
200 m long and are suitable for solvent and eco-solvent inkjet printers. The Hexis laboratory have created a media with a heavier coat
weight of adhesive in order to allow the product to be more aggressive on
hard to adhere surfaces (low energy surfaces), such as Polyethylene (PE),
Polypropylene (PP), Polycarbonate (PC) and Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene (ABS). Things like trash bins, canoes, motorcycle fairings
can all now have graphics put onto them. Data sheets and samples are
available directly from Hexis or from local
distributors.
More information: www.hexisgroup.com
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30) STARFLEX presented new Blockout
series
STARFLEX
Co. Ltd. is moving to a larger facility located in South Korea. STARFLEX plans to expand the
facility by the end of 2007, enabling it to enhance quality and further
investment on R&D. During FESPA, STARFLEX presented the completed Solit series and a new Blockout
series. As a film-banner, Solit 500 / 700 products
have been successfully accepted as no lamination-one process, no curling
banner stands & hanging solutions since 2 years. STARFLEX presented
broadened selections of Solit 100 series, Solit 200 series, Solit 1000
series, total of 10 different products with diverse features. New Blockouts, NSBO-15 (510g/qm) and NSBO-13 (440g/qm), have
improved the double side printability on both Digital and Screen printing.
Thanks to its fine fabric structure and the enhanced treatment on the back
surface, the curling effect after strong solvent printing has been minimized.
More information: www.star-flex.com
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31) JM: Textiles for light boxes and self-adhesive textiles
 Junkers & Müllers
has developed fabrics for two new applications that until now had no textile
solutions. Visitors to JM’s exhibition stand at
FESPA were able to see the results at first hand. Among a range of other new
products the company from Mönchengladbach presented
a fabric for use in light boxes as well as a self-adhesive fabric. Junkers
& Müllers presented its two new products Mediatex Lightbox and Mediatex Self-Adhesive. The fabric for light boxes stands
out particularly through its high degree of tear-proofness.
A micro-porous coating ensures that the necessary print brilliance is
achieved when back-lit so that even solvent-inks shine brightly without the
loss of any color. Mediatex Lightbox
will shortly be available in widths of up to 3.15 m and can be printed on
with solvent and UV inks. Mediatex Self-Adhesive is
a reusable, self-adhesive fabric that above all offers excellent handling
characteristics. It can easily be applied blister-free and does not lose its
shape on removal as the fabric has little stretch. It can therefore be used
multiple times without difficulty. This fabric is available in two finishes
in widths of up to 1.52 m, optimized for solvent inks as well as water-based
inks.
More information: www.jm-techtex.com
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32) Mehler is very pleased with the FESPA and techtextil
Mehler Texnologies received an extremely positive visitor
resonance at both the FESPA and techtextil. The new
AIRTEX inlight was especially well received and
generated considerable interest at the FESPA. This 180 g/sqm
light fabrics is particularly suitable for applications in transmitted light
advertising. Due to the fine texture, even small negative font can be well
printed. New products and advanced developments were likewise presented at
the techtextil. The number of the visitors lay
clearly above expectations, which can be seen as a sign of the continuing
good economic climate. Especially the participation of prospective customers
from other European and non-European countries shows the increasing
significance of High-Tech textiles. The broad product spectrum of Mehler Texnologies makes the
use of technical textiles possible in almost all lines of business.
More information: www.mehler-texnologies.com
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33) Bob Mats: Very successful FESPA
Bob Mats
was very successful in showing its products at FESPA. At Monti
Antonio Bob Mats showed how easy it is to print full color floor mats. Print
paper using dye sublimation. Preheat the mats on a flatbed transfer press, put the paper on the mat. Press for 60-90 seconds
at 200c and ready. Using this method they are able to take digital pictures
at the show, print the paper and produce full color mats. On the booth of Hilord Bob Mats presented their unique true dye sub
carpet. This carpet was printed at VUTEk using
their solvent based dye sublimation. Hollanders Printing Systems showed Bob
Mats dye sub carpet printed on their Colorbooster
using their automotive spec water based disperse dyes. Customers worldwide
were very interested in the full color printed carpet.
More information: www.bobmats.com
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34) ALCAN COMPOSITES: Three new products
ALCAN
COMPOSITES presented three new highlights at FESPA: Firstly, FOAM-X new, the
PU-lightweight foam board. Just like the old FOAM-X with Polystyrene core,
the new FOAM-X new stands out by its lightness. However the optimized FOAM-X
new though offers an even better enhancement for dimensional stability,
flatness and a brighter white surface. FOAM-X new is perfect when using
solvent based colors and glue – the ideal product for fast solutions with
screen printing, laminating and photo mounting. Due to an increasing demand
from the advertising and signmaking industry, FOREX
smart, a lightweight foam sheet for long-term outdoor usage. FOREX smart
stands out not only through an extremely beneficial weight-stability ratio
but also through its bright white surface, resulting in first-class printing
results and fresh colors in with direct to substrate digital printing. ALCAN
offers all these advantages not only for the well-known 10mm panel, but also
for the brand new 5mm version. It is just perfect for digital prints in the
fields of event marketing, marketing campaigns and high-quality signage.
Another innovation in direct to substrate digital printing from ALCAN
COMPOSITES is DIBOND digital. This ACM guarantees perfect ink adhesion for
UV- and solvent based inks due to an optimized lacquer system. Due to this
adhesion and the optimized flatness the printing speed experienced a major
improvement. Fresh colors and a trouble-free outdoor usage are further
benefits of DIBOND digital.
More information: www.alcancomposites.com
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35) Coldenhove: Paper for solvent & oil Sub Transfer Printing
During recent
FESPA fair in Berlin, Coldenhove Papier released a new Jetcol
product designed for solvent & oil sublimation transfer printing: Jetcol OS. Jetcol OS is a new
paper for printer platforms using solvent and oil based dye-sublimation inks.
This newest Jetcol family member is the first paper
dedicated to this segment of the industry. One paper covering two
applications. Jetcol OS features a high transfer
yield offering a wide color gamut. The easy handling 125gr/qm weight paper
assures an excellent print quality and shorter drying times, leading to
greater productivity. Johan Peters, marketing manager Coldenhove:
"For us FESPA 2007 already is successful. The European introduction of Jetcol OS has gained great interest from the industry and
the future for solvent dye-sublimation transfer printing looks promising.
Together with our OEM partners we believe that with Jetcol
OS the solution package for solvent dye-sub is complete, securing superb
quality and high output on super-wide format.” Jetcol
OS is available in widths up to 3.20 m.
More information: www.coldenhove.com and
www.jetcol.com
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36) InteliCoat: New universal matte photorealistic paper
InteliCoat Technologies announced the introduction of MagicTotal-Photo
M, a universal, matte, photorealistic paper for use on both aqueous pigment
& dye as well as solvent & eco-solvent printers. The ultra-smooth
matte surface, combined with high ink saturation, provides a rich density
that yields photorealistic images. The high-caliper and sealed-base sheet
eliminates cockle and promotes easy handling during lamination, framing and
mounting. Total-Photo M is ideal for photo reproduction, P.O.S. graphics,
premium indoor signs and posters. Magic Total-Photo M matte photo paper is
constructed with a specialized coating that offers a true universal printing
surface and produces matte, photo-quality images on aqueous systems such as
HP DesignJet and Epson Stylus series printers. It
also offers excellent image performance on solvent and eco-solvent printers
and can handle the high ink saturation without bleed or cockle.
More information: www.magicinkjet.com
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37) Hahnemühle: Epson certifies three Hahnemühle papers
Epson has
approved three Fine Art inkjet papers from the Hahnemühle
Digital FineArt Collection for its Digigraphie program in France. Photo Rag 308, Photo Rag Satin
310 and Museum Etching 350 are artists’ papers with a premium inkjet coating
from Hahnemühle. They are extreme age resistance
and are therefore ideal for the long-lasting FineArt
prints in the Epson Digigraphie program. With its Digigraphie® program Epson allows artists to create
limited, authenticated and certified editions of fine art prints. The prints
must be produced using Ultrachrom or Ultrachrom K3 inks on professional Epson printers using
papers specially designed for the Digigraphie
program. The main criterion for including the Hahnemühle
papers in the Epson Digigraphie program: the age
resistance of the papers and the corresponding longevity of the prints using
the pigmented Epson inks. The Wilhelm Research Institute (WRI) in the USA regularly tests the light
fastness of the inks of leading printer manufacturers such as Epson, HP and
Canon on Hahnemühle Digital FineArt
papers. The WRI certifies the pure natural papers an archival stability of
between 60 and more than 200 years – depending on storage and presentation
and depending on the inks used.
More information: www.hahnemuehle.com
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38) Contra Vision: First Chinese licensee for perforated materials
Contra
Vision, the inventor and licensor of one-way vision and other see-through
graphics, has confirmed Shanghai Teckwin
Development Co Ltd as its first Chinese licensee of Perforated Materials. Teckwin are selling the industry-preferred
"Replacement Liner" (sometimes referred to as "solid
liner") construction for imaging the windows of bus wraps, building
wraps and point-of-purchase advertisements, under Contra Vision's patents in
22 countries. "This agreement is part of an ongoing program to expand
our global network of licensed manufacturers and distributors," explains
Roland Hill, Chairman and Managing Director of the Contra Vision Group."
We were very pleased when Teckwin sought a license
as the company is selling the "replacement liner" construction that
has numerous advantages, including more reliable adhesion and better
"lay flat" properties, compared with the alternative construction
with a perforated liner." Teckwin provides a
comprehensive supply service to the digital printing market and its CEO,
Stella Hu, reinforced the agreement: "Our
customers require excellent products at the right price, but also wish to ensure
that they and their end users are complying with intellectual property law
and best practice. Teckwin is expanding worldwide,
including the establishment of our company in the USA; we think and act globally."
More information: www.contravision.com and
www.teckwin.com
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39) 3M and Mutoh: 3M MCS Warranty Program
Wide-format
printer manufacturer Mutoh Europe nv and 3M
Commercial Graphics Division Europe announced that they have joined forces. 3M has
selected the Mutoh Spitfire Extreme 65” & 90” wide format inkjet printers
to be part of 3M’s Matched Component System Graphics Warranty (MCS) when used
in combination with the new 3M mild-solvent inks, called 3M Ink Series 600.
This will allow print-for-pay businesses to produce graphics on a Spitfire
Extreme printer that are fully covered by the 3M MCS Warranty. The program
will provide a total system solution existing of inks, media, printer,
software, training and service. Application possibilities include fleet and
vehicle graphics, indoor and outdoor signs, banners and flexible signs.
Having local representation in more than 30 countries in Europe, the Middle-East and Africa, 3M is going to work with
selected distributors to implement the MCS program for the Mutoh Spitfire
Extreme in the different countries. It will include distribution of inks and
media, communication and market approach. Currently 3M and Mutoh are testing
the solution at selected customers. Full implementation of the program is scheduled
for Summer 2007.
More information:
www.3M.com/uk/graphicsolutions or www.mutoh.eu
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40) Hexis distributorship in Germany
Coinciding
with this year’s FESPA show in Berlin HEXIS opened its first subsidiary for
direct sales in Germany. Hexis
is an European manufacturer of self-adhesive sign
vinyl and coated and uncoated digital printing media. The new company Hexis GmbH in Hilden near Düsseldorf disposes of
offices and warehouse space with the complete product range of the
manufacturer. The aim is to widen the company’s activities nearer to its
customer base on the German market. The subsidiary offers the entire product
line together with technical support services. The organization boasts better
than average delivery lead-times with overnight shipping of most stock items.
Hexis also offers a wide range of accessories. The
competent and enthusiastic staff promise flexibility and satisfaction
orientated customer service. With many years of experience in the field of
inkjet printing Hexis provide extensive support for
its customers of digital printing media including a large collection of ICC
profiles. Hexis regularly holds 1-day or 2-day
training sessions for sign makers and installers of vehicle wraps. The new Hexis Catalogue 2007 is published in English and in
German and is available on request directly from Hexis.
More information: www.hexisgroup.com
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41) Nazdar: Business Development Executive joins Nazdar
China
Nazdar
announces that Ellen Wu (Wu Yuanshi), based in Shanghai, China, has joined Nazdar
as Business Development Executive, China for the Inks and Coatings
division. Fluent in both Mandarin and English, she will assist in developing
distribution in the Asia-Pacific region, supporting OEM’s and other customers
for their digital inks. “With her experience, contacts and work ethic, we are
sure that Ellen will assist Nazdar in the growth of
its digital business in Asia”, commented Stewart Partridge, OEM and Business Development Director,
Digital Inks. Ellen has experience researching and reporting on Chinese
digital printing markets and technologies, supporting market contact and
business development for many leading international manufacturers of
hardware, ink, media and software, and visiting and supporting client
companies in USA and Europe. Nazdar is the largest
manufacturer of screen and digital printing inks and chemicals in North America with a growing presence in
international graphics markets including South America, Europe and Asia.
More information: www.nazdar.com
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42) MARABU: Organizational change in the management
 In his new function, Roland Staehlin will join the executive committee of MARABU GmbH
& Co. KG. Roland Staehlin has got his basic
professional education in Chemistry at the Federal University of Technology
in Zurich/Switzerland. In his former function, he was heading SEFAR’s Corporate Printing Division, based in Thal/Switzerland. During this time, he acquainted an
extensive management experience and a global reputation in the screen
printing world. Based on his general senior management experiences acquired
during his professional career and particularly his thorough knowledge of the
screen printing market, Mr. Staehlin will
contribute to the ongoing success and the dynamic development of MARABU’s Printing Ink Division. As a consequence of
Roland Staehlin’s appointment, MARABU has now three
persons heading its three key divisional activities. After having introduced
Roland Staehlin into his new function, Ralph Roschlau will entirely focus his activities on the lead
of the Creative Colors Division, operating out of a separate factory in Bietigheim/Germany. All central services of the company
are continued to be headed and operated by Rolf Simon.
More information: www.marabu-inks.com
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43) XAAR appoint non-executive chairman
Xaar
plc, the inkjet printing technology group headquartered in Cambridge, is pleased to announce that Phil
Lawler will be appointed as a non-executive director with effect from 1
June 2007.
Following a handover period, Mr Lawler will become
non-executive Chairman of the company with effect from 1
July 2007.
Arie Rosenfeld will retire from the Board at that
time, having been Chairman of Xaar since before the
Company's IPO in October 1997. During his decade as Chairman, Xaar's revenues have increased tenfold. Phil Lawler, aged
58, has extensive experience of high-technology industries, having spent 18
years until 2002 at Hewlett-Packard in various senior positions, most
recently as Chairman and Managing Director of Hewlett-Packard, UK and Ireland. After leaving Hewlett-Packard, Mr Lawler has been a director of a number of technology
companies including several private companies where he has been introduced by
venture capital investors. He is currently non-executive Chairman of EGS Ltd.
and between 2003 and 2005 he was non-executive Chairman of Densitron Technologies plc.
More information: www.xaar.com
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44) SCP: Addition of Keith Cox to its North America sales force
 Mr. Cox will be responsible for
selling SCP America’s software products including reprocontrol.net, DaylightRIP and Colorado/CopySystems
copy software. Mr. Cox will also provide sales support for SCP’s line of VIDAR large format scanners. Keith Cox
joins SCP America after more than 15 years of marketing large format
printing, print workflow, project management and electronic management
software solutions. Prior to joining SCP America, Cox held sales and
marketing positions with Océ, PageMasters
and Buzzsaw. Combined with SCP’s
experienced staff of large format color specialists, Mr. Cox will provide SCP
customers with an arsenal of color and large format printing experience to
draw from.
More information: www.scp.de
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45) Teckwin appoints Peter Barton as Director of Sales Europe
Teckwin
International, the sales and marketing division of Shanghai Teckwin Development Co. Ltd, has appointed Peter Barton
to the newly created role of Director of Sales for Europe. James Pike, the Head of Sales
and Marketing for Teckwin International stated:
“This is a crucial appointment for us, our distribution partners and
ultimately our customers. Peter has wide experience in the establishment and
development of first-rate distribution in the printing business and a solid
background in delivering high quality technical and customer service to our
demanding industry. Peter has been specifically tasked with ensuring that our
customers and partners across Europe receive the best levels of service – and
where we have weaknesses to strengthen them in the most direct and effective
way. Teckwin’s primary goal is to deliver solid
value and support through the best partner network in the industry. Peter is
a pivotal part of that plan.” Peter Barton has spent the majority of his
career working in service management, marketing and account development roles
with high technology companies such as Phillips Electronics, Digital
Equipment Corporation and latterly Océ (UK) Ltd –
where he held the role of Wide Format Services Director.
More information: www.teckwin.com
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