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05 - News

Updates from the trade and the wider applications of print and graphics products

12 - Special Feature: Sign & Digital

Don’t miss out on any of the deals, product releases and special offers at this year’s show! Inprint brings you an exclusive lowdown on what you can ﬁnd and where to ﬁnd it at Sign and Digital

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Kodak’s Darren Johnson discusses the pace at which retail is changing and how the photo printing market in particular is in a strong position to weather this storm.

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news Digital Print UK: Cancelled The organisers of the Digital Print UK exhibition have announced that they will not be running the event this year, following the decision by several major brands not to exhibit. Rudi Blackett, Event Director, said: ‘’Our intention for Digital Print UK was always to make the exhibition a successful buying and lead generation event similar to Sign & Digital UK, but unfortunately in the current climate a number of major suppliers in commercial

digital print have decided to concentrate their focus and budgets on other routes to market at this time. This is borne out by some of the leading companies in the industry deciding not to exhibit at print events. This is particularly disappointing as we had a broad spectrum of exhibitors conﬁrmed for the exhibition. We will continue to monitor the market in the future to see if the opportunity arises to

run an event for that market sector. In the meantime we will be focusing on our growing portfolio of events in the market sectors we currently serve.’’

Colorworld Imaging Continues as an Official MPA Trade Partner The Master Photographers Association has confirmed a continued Trade Partnership with Colorworld Imaging. Trade Partnerships are an initiative introduced last year by the Association due to a need in the photo industry for companies to work more closely with their suppliers to add greater benefits all round. Alex Brydon, Colorworld’s managing director said: “Colorworld Imaging is delighted

to be continuing to support the MPA and its members as we work extremely hard to provide high standards in the industry and this is echoed in the philosophy of the Association“ Chief Executive of the MPA, Colin Buck added: “We are delighted that Colorworld sees the potential to continue to work closely with our members. As an organisation dealing with professionals it is important that we work with suppliers at the

top of their ﬁeld and Colorworld is a well respected established pro lab.” Other suppliers are invited to apply for Trade Partnership status. Please contact Linda Buck, company secretary, on 01325 356555 or email linda@mpauk.com

Easier User Interface for MyPix2Canvas MyPix2Canvas.com, has revealed a new, easier user interfaced for its website, and an enhanced design studio. “We’re always looking for ways to improve our services for our

customers and this new design studio was created with them in mind,” said Damon Rando, president of MyPix2Canvas. “We pride ourselves not only on our product quality, but also on

our ease of use, and this new studio will improve the customer experience.” Improvements include automatic ﬂagging-up of low resolution and high noise images.

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Ilford to Distribute Kodak Epson Goes Back Proofing Media to School The University of Huddersfield has taken on four new Epson large-format aqueous inkjet printers to keep up with increasing demand within the School of Art, Design and Architecture. Explains George Stewart, IT Technician, School of Art, Design and Architecture Print Bureau: “We were already using Epson printers to print students’ course and degree show work. The printers were performing well and were easy to operate but we had to look at investing in more technology. Epson is a brand we trust and we had been very impressed with the printers’ reliability and costeffectiveness.” The School invested in two Epson Stylus Pro 7890 24-inch printers, one Epson Stylus Pro 7900 24-inch and an Epson Stylus Pro 9890 44-inch printer. Martin Johns, market development manager, proGraphics, Epson, says: “It’s good to see the students and staff at the university using the Epson Stylus Pro range of printers across a wide variety of media and applications. Not only do the printers offer first class colour and mono reproduction but they also represent a big boost in productivity and remain costeffective.”

From now on, Ilford will be the distributors of the full range of Kodak Matchprint Inkjet Prooﬁng Media worldwide. Ilford, who are based in Switzerland, now offer one of the widest selections of optimised media in the graphic arts industry including products which meet international colour standards such as FOGRA, SWOP, and GRACoL. The media from Switzerland, Germany, and North America. Paul Willems, CEO commented: “Throughout the

history of our company, Ilford has been proud to provide customers with media that meets the highest demands for quality, consistency and performance. Obtaining the distribution license for the Kodak Prooﬁng Media is an exciting move for us, as we are now able to meet these demands at the prepress stage of printing.” Kodak Matchprint media ranges from 240gsm to 120gsm including some double sided papers.

Fuji Ups Ink Production Fujiﬁlm has announced the opening of its brand new digital ink manufacturing facility at its manufacturing plant in Broadstairs. The company’s investment in this state-ofthe-art facility, alongside an upgrade to its R&D department, highlights Fujiﬁlm’s long term commitment to the wide format digital sector. The new digital ink manufacturing facility has been two years in planning and development. It has a footprint of 1800m2, and is built to accommodate a projected annual increase of 56% in the

production of UV ink at the site, manufactured in a range of batch sizes of up to 4000 litres. The facility has the capacity to manufacture 6000 tonnes of ink per year. Over 340 employees work at the Fujifilm Broadstairs site and over 80% of these are involved in digital ink R&D and manufacture. It was of utmost importance that the workforce should be included as much as possible in the company’s plans, resulting in over 80 employee ideas being used in the final design of the facility. www.fujifilm.co.uk

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Taopix Expands in Photobook Hotspot Leading photobook and gift UK software manufacturer, Taopix, has appointed Konzept-iX GmbH as its ofﬁcial distribution channel for Taopix Portfolio, across the D-A-CH regions. Konzept-iX GmbH will be responsible for all pre-sales, sales, deployment and support of the leading photobook and gift application. Konzept-iX GmbH develops, markets and integrates a range of software solutions for companies in the print, media and marketing industries. The company is one of the leading software integrators for print

and media services in Europe. Dianne Moralee, marketing director for Taopix, recently

instigated the appointment and agrees that Taopix Portfolio will be a good ﬁt for the team at Konzept-iX GmbH. “The D-A-CH regions represent the biggest market for personalised photo in Europe and are still showing strong growth. I believe there is still a massive opportunity for the right product, supported by the right company in the region and I think we’ve got just that; the world’s leading photo gift platform, backed up up by a professional, technology driven support organisation in Konzept-iX GmbH.”

Océ Arizona 360GT Brings a Splash of Colour to Beaulieu Attraction Océ, part of the Canon Group, has been part of A3M Designs Ltd’s work to enhance the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu. The Hampshirebased printer used its Océ Arizona 360GT to decorate one of the more popular children’s attractions at the museum Eight specially-printed, proﬁle cut, di-bond graphics featuring cartoon characters and cars add a splash of colour to the surrounds of the children’s pedal car track. The 3-millimetre thick boards are proving popular with the young motorists, who have to navigate road junctions and trafﬁc lights as part of the fun at

the popular New Forest attraction. A3M Designs is run by husband and wife team Linda and Ken Green in Farlington, near Portsmouth. The project was printed by the company using one of the world’s leading wide-format inkjet ﬂatbed printers, the Océ Arizona 360GT, a machine capable of printing to virtually any substrate up to 48mm thick. Bridget Slevin, Head of Beaulieu Graphics Dept, comments: “These boards around the pedal car track have

to withstand plenty of wear and tear so the ink has to be robust and tough and suitable for all kinds of outdoor weather. We’ve been delighted with the results. Ken’s very helpful and now he’s got the Océ Arizona there’s a lot more scope for future projects.”

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Canon’s Big Picture for FESPA Canon will showcase its entire wide format portfolio on one stand for the first time since the acquisition of Oce at FESPA 2013 . With Océ’s expertise and technology now part of its wide format portfolio, Canon is better positioned than ever to help Print Service Providers to extend their service offering and expand their businesses, and the Canon stand will be designed to help visitors explore the wide format opportunities it presents. Whatever a customer’s core business, the Canon stand will provide the insight to help them identify areas in which to grow their business across the fastgrowing wide format market. These applications are made possible by Canon’s expanded portfolio of wide format technologies. This full portfolio of solutions being demonstrated include: • The market’s most versatile UV flatbed printer - the Océ Arizona 480GT - with its eight independent ink channels and capability to spot and flood varnish or white layer on a large variety of substrates, including glass, lenticular media and membrane switch overlays. It can create exciting and high value applications for Pointof-Sale (POS), signage and specialty applications • Océ ColorWave 650 Poster Printer with CrystalPoint imaging technology for instantly

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dry poster prints for costeffective, high-quality POS prints delivered on demand • The high-speed eco-solvent wide format printer - the Océ CS9360 - ideal for advertising, including fleet graphics, banners, backlits and posters • Océ ProCut digital flatbed cutter - an automated cutting system that can streamline wide format digital printer workflow from prepress to finishing, • Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6450 and the award-winning Spectrophotometer, which delivers unrivalled colour consistency across a fleet of wide format printers, all managed from one host device Jaap van ‘t Ooster, Director of Technical Document Systems and Display Graphic Systems, Canon Europe, comments: “FESPA in London will provide us with the perfect platform to demonstrate the breadth of our combined portfolio, and visitors to the Canon stand will see the full benefit of the acquisition.”

A black and white ﬁne printing Masterclass with internationally renowned photographer and printer Tim Rudman wil take place 6th-7th July at Leeds College of Art. This practical workshop will explore intermediate and more advanced practical darkroom controls, with an informal mixture of theory, demonstration, hands-on practice with supervision and group discussion supported by handouts. Tim Rudman is an internationally renowned photographer-printer, who works exclusively with ﬁlm and silver gelatine papers. His name is inextricably linked with the monochrome darkroom and in particular with the processes of toning and lith printing, in which he is regarded as the leading authority. His books on these processes are treasured around the world and are held largely responsible for the current popularity of these processes.

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Sign & Digital UK Your exclusive InPrint preview of the innovations on show at the NEC, 30th April - 2nd May 2013 Digital Print Innovations - H60 With the forecasted growth of digital textile within the UK, DPI are using the show for the UK launch of the innovative New MTEX1800, the smaller 1.8m wide brother of the successful MTEX3200 3.2m wide complete direct to textile/fixation solution for the Sign and Display market. DPI will also be showcasing the latest in wide and grand format UV print technology with numerous samples from Novus Imaging, the Synergia H a New production true greyscale 3.2m hybrid printer (180m2/h), the Jetrix range including the Jetrix 2513FRQ (installed at DPI’s Centre in Derby), the Jetrix 1212 and the Winjet Colour range using Memjet Technology. AG/CAD AG/CAD has moved into wide-format printer sales and will launch the Dyss Apollo Hybrid GH2200 machine at Sign & Digital UK Adding printers in addition to the Dyss X7 digital cutters that it already sold alongside its KaseMake software enables the firm to offer a complete print and cut system to customers. The Apollo GH2200 uses 16 Ricoh Gen4 printheads offering CMYK light cyan and light magenta, white and clear inks. The range includes both hybrid and flatbed machines in widths from 1.6m to 2.6m-wide and is available with between eight and 24 printheads with a maximum throughput of 110sqm per hour. Version 10 of the KaseMake software includes a news IN3D store visualiser feature to enable clients to see a representation of their packages and displays units in-situ. Other new features include additions to the library of 3D design templates for packaging and display units, in particular more free-standing display units and

templates optimised for honeycomb boards such as Hexacomb and Re-board. ULTIMA DISPLAYS - E60 Ultima Displays will have a brand new stand to show off! The trade supplier will be showcasing a selection of their latest lines they have recently launched including iPad holders, wide format banners and hop-ups. They will also feature some of their best selling ‘Essential’ products to include banners, flags and accessories plus more. Also at the show staff will be on hand to talk about key services that Ultima can offer its trade partners such as a 3D Design service for exhibition stands, marketing services, plus a full printing facility to support customers should they need extra help or specialist textile printing and finishing. An exciting new edition to Ultima’s Marketing is their brand new Augmented Reality app where you can view portable products in amazing 3D! printMAX - F30 The stand will encompass all the latest technology from Roland DG including the recently launched Roland SolJet Pro 4 XR-640. The XR640 with printing speeds of up to 49.1M2 per hour has proven increasingly popular for printMAX who not only secured the first European sale but have also gone on to sell more units than any other UK dealer. The XR-640 will sit alongside the LEJ-640 and LEF-12 from the Roland VersaUV range along with a selection of printers from the bestselling Roland Versacamm series. Additional to the variety of Roland large format printers on display, printMAX will also be presenting istockMAX, the leading image provider for sign makers. Visitors to stand F30 can expect

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a range of show offers, demonstrations and daily competitions. The printMAX team will also be on hand to offer advice on laminator, cutter and consumable solutions. Hybrid- D10 Mimaki’s exclusive UK and Irish distributor, Hybrid Services Ltd will again have a strong presence at Sign & Digital UK this Spring, showcasing all the latest Mimaki wide format solutions for the Sign & Graphics, Industrial Products and Textile markets. Visitors can be assured of exclusive UK & Irish product launches and demonstrations of a broad range of proﬁt making applications achievable on the award winning printers from Mimaki. Epson -N10 Epson will debut its SureColor SC-F7000 and SCF6000 dye-sublimation printers at Sign & Digital. Nick White, Business Manager, Professional Graphics, Epson UK, says: “Digital textile printing in the UK is growing in popularity. Our new SureColor SC-F range gives the market a new generation of robust dye-sub printers, designed to produce superb consistent-quality results, reliably and cost-effectively and backed up by Epson expertise and support.”

Also on the stand will be models from Epson’s new SureColor SC-S range for signage and POS applications. The SureColor SC-S30600 is a four-colour printer designed from the ground up to offer efﬁcient production at the lowest total cost of ownership and enables print ﬁrms, signmakers, digital copy shops and repro centres to expand their service offering. Colourgen - H50 Colourgen returns to Sign and Digital UK 2013 with its own 100m2 stand and a business proposition it expects sign-makers of all sizes to relate to. The Company will be introducing its ‘Building Blocks for Business’ product portfolio and showing the latest solutions from Mutoh, Seiko, Epson, Kala, Seal, Caldera and EFI. Finishing equipment will be represented by laminators from Kala and Seal in the form of the Kala Starter 140 and Arkane and the new laminator from Seal – the Seal 65EL. KTEC/Primera - P74 KTEC, UK distributor of Primera Technology Europe, is presenting the FX1200e Digital Finishing System at Sign & Digital UK. In combination with the new FX1200e Digital

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Finishing Solution Primera is offering a complete digital label production solution. The new digital finishing system is ideal for use with the CX1200e, but also suitable for use with other narrow web output engines. The FX1200e offers, in one single process, the ability to laminate, die cut, slit, rewind and remove the waste matrix. Finishing speeds of up to 6.1 metres per minute are accomplished with Primera’s patent-pending exclusive QuadraCut™ technology. ArtSystems & Summa - M31 The Summa F series flatbed cutter is now an established solution for many print businesses that having invested in new generations of wide format printers in the last two years soon realised that they needed to boost their productivity across the whole of their print workflow. The joint Summa ArtSystems stand will have the F Series as its centre piece with the new routing tool module being put through its paces. The router module broadens still further the applications and print finishing capabilities of the F series. The new Summa S Class 2nd Generation will get its first UK show debut with its improved speed, media handling and connectivity. It represents the ideal cutter for print and cut applications. The flexibility that a separate vinyl cutter gives a print business will be demonstrated

and how it can improve the whole work flow for print and cut when driven by an ONYX rip. Banner Shop BannerSHOP specialises in large format digital print, providing an efficient reliable service with an extensive range of quality products at unbeatable prices. They will have a range of special offers available to show attendees, including Fully Printed Roller Banners with Stand and Bag starting at £19; Outdoor PVC Banners starting at £8 per sqm; Printed Wind Flags with Pole starting at £ 49. Coherent Inc, M10. Indoor signs are often produced by cutting out small letters or other shapes from acrylic sheets, and then affixing these cut pieces to a sign board with adhesive. Unfortunately, the traditional mechanical methods for performing this cutting have some drawbacks. But now, a new generation of CO2 laser based machining systems delivers the desired cost and quality characteristics to make them an attractive alternative for many sign makers. The CO2 laser is in many ways an ideal tool for acrylic cutting. Its infrared output is strongly absorbed by acrylics (even those which appear transparent), enabling it to rapidly cut by essentially melting and vaporising away material. CO2 laser cutting overcomes the main

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disadvantages of both mechanical and water jet processes. First, laser processing can deliver a variety of cut edge finishes, including a smooth, transparent edge which entirely eliminates any post processing. Also, laser cutting is substantially faster than other methods, especially when the time required for other post processing steps is included. Moreover, the focused laser beam produces a very narrow cut width, allowing the production of very sharp edges and angles, and fine features. Practical Laser Systems The Coherent OMNIbeam laser machining centre exemplifies the newest breed of automated tools for laser cutting of plastics (and even thin metals). Several models are available utilising different Coherent Diamond series CO2 lasers in the 150 W to 400 W range, with higher powers translating directly into faster cutting speeds (over 50 meters/minute at 400 W). The cutting bed of the OMNIbeam can accept material sheets of up to 1.2 m x 1.2 m, and can process acrylic sheets of up to 25 mm in thickness. GPT GPT will be showing the brand new GPT190s super-fast solvent printer, adapted by GPT to print high quality SA Vinyl at 24 sqmph and high quality banner at 38 sqmph, with faster modes in development. The GPT 190S incorporates double

print heads to deliver the additional speed and quality. Heavy duty roll feed, bulk ink system and a trough for typically unbacked mesh, are offered as optional extras to further enhance the offering. Also on the stand will be the latest Mimaki JV400 160LX 1.6m latex printer running full speed. Another new printer on the stand from Mimaki will be the UJF6042. An A2 LED UV cure flatbed printer, a larger version of the current UJF3042HG but with higher 1800dpi quality print (upto 150mm deep) alongside, will be its smaller brother, the UJF3042FX. GPT will also have information, videos & interviews on the new Mimaki JFX500 2131 UV cure flatbed printer, producing 65 sqmph of highest quality print, the forthcoming Mimaki JV400 SUV printer with its unique technology for the most robust ‘instant usage’ high quality print, and the rest of the Mimaki range of printer and cutters. GPT will also be showing the Epson and Canon range of products, laminators, RIP software from Shiraz and Wasatch, and a media centre. Grafityp UK Ltd Self-Adhesive vinyls for every type of application are available in the Grafitack and Graficast series which also includes the AutoFX range of special effect vinyl such as leather, metallic, aluminium and many more, ideal for vehicle wraps or for decorating household items and furniture. There

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will be printed samples of the Graﬁprint range of media again for all types of application, and they will also be used on the many printers around the stand. From Roland will be the desktop print & cut BN-20 VersaSTUDIO and desktop LEF12 UV Printers, Print & Cut machines in the VersaCAMM VS and SPi ranges and the new SOLJET Pro 4 XR-640 and the VersaUV Print & Cut machine. There will also be examples from the Mutoh ValueJet range. Making its debut appearance will be the new RX Series of vinyl cutters from GCC, available in four sizes, 61cm, 101cm, 132cm, and 183cm these plotters have advanced AASII contour cutting, multiple pressure pinch rollers for different medias and an auto cut-off feature.

ITC Industrial Tooling Corporation (ITC) will once again be launching a number of new innovations from its Stand K60, such as a new coating for the established 3061 Series for machining stainless steel and similar exotic materials, the extension of the market leading 180 Series of cutters and the 4071 Series of cutters for the machining and chamfering of foamex, plastic wood, MDF and additional abrasive materials. Other new product developments include the new 2041 Series. This incorporates an innovative geometry with enhanced wiper flats and polished flutes that improve swarf clearance. The result is exceptional surface finishes and the elimination of scouring type marks. For the customer, this reduces the requirement for secondary hand

“The TheMagicTouch introduce another significant innovation for the production of full colour transfers to decorate various sign products, garments and a vast range of non-textile applications” The RX Series joins the existing line up of vinyl cutters which include the Jaguar, Puma and Sable from GCC and the CAMM1 Pro series from Roland. Gripple! The multi award-winning manufacturer of wire joining and tensioning devices has a range of innovative signage suspension systems, which not only blend into their surroundings but also offer significant additional benefits. The standard Gripple Hanger range, coming in five load ratings, up to 325kg, are strong, versatile, simple and discreet. The XP1 is easy to use and finely adjust, using an ergonomic button release, without compromising strength. The Gripple Squeezelock is sleek and stylish whilst retaining the functional benefits of the Hangers and the XP1. Gripple Catenary solutions allow flexible suspension of signage, where existing support structures are not available, for use both internally and externally.

finishing operations and the consequent time and labour requirement. Other products on show will include the addition of 3 flute cutters to the 2091 Series of Up and Downcut tools and the 2121 Series of extra long cutters for machining difficult to reach surfaces. Kaydee Kaye-Dee introduces a new range of UV-digital printers to the UK market at Sign & Digital UK 2013. Developed with industrial applications in mind the BE330 flatbed and high-speed BE-TS/ HS-1 printers deliver outstanding print-quality and reliability. BE300-LED-series has a compact, 420x300mm print area. Product loading height up to 300mm with ionisation for reduced static and extra sensors for improved operation. Mounted on an industrial base it has further strengthening to provide improved rigidity for production applications. BE-TS-1 is a tray/pallet system where the

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show preview BE-HS-1 uses a conveyor to move the components under the print head. Both types of printer are custom made to meet the specific need of each application and can be designed as 1, 2, 3 or full 4 colour options with white undercoat if required. Sihl Direct At the show, Sihl Direct will be showcasing some of its most popular products, decorating the stand to look like a modern apartment, complete with riverside view. This layout will demonstrate the company’s Persomural wallpaper media, as well as its range of canvas and backlit media for all printer types. Ian Turnbull, operations director for Sihl Direct UK, says: “Wall coverings are probably the fastest growing area of the large format market this year. We will have experts on the stand that have experience of printing and installing mural applications and visitors will be able to see the finished products for themselves.” Sihl will also be highlighting some of our newest products, including ClearSOL and the DuraCURE range of medias. DuraCURE is an ideal combination of paper and film. Sihl uses a high proportion of paper in order to keep the product as environmentally friendly as possible, using only as much film as necessary to achieve high levels of stiffness and tear resistance. TheMagicTouch - Stand L62 TheMagicTouch introduce another significant innovation for the production of full colour transfers to decorate various sign products, garments and a vast range of non-textile applications. The new TMT/OKI LED desktop

digital printers feature full colour capability together with a “White Toner” option. This unique technology together with the award winning transfer papers, offers the ultimate in dark garment and product decoration. The new printers include the bespoke “Space Control” software for the ultimate in colour control and transfer management. The company also introduce both “Neon & Sensation” effect Reflectra products, suitable for embroidery and plotter based garment transfers. Other new items include the “Planx” range of wooden sign items together with Plotters, Heat presses and some unique printable products. Veritek Global: Veritek will be on hand to discuss its ‘value added service propositions’ for the Graphic Arts, Finishing and Digital Signage industries and meet equipment manufacturers, resellers and end users to discuss their requirements. Jim Edgar, MD of Veritek Global comments: “Working with Veritek allows our customers to focus on what they do best, while the maintenance and service of their equipment is taken care of by our highly efficient Europeanwide network of highly skilled engineers. For manufacturers and resellers, Veritek removes the fixed overhead associated with running internal service teams, and allows for greater flexibility, faster SLAs and a more cost effective, seamless solution. This ensures maximum uptime for equipment – helping to enhance customer’s reputation and grow sales.”

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Tetenal are very proud to offer a complete Epson printing package for retail, commercial and fine art industries, now including the SureLab D3000, Epson’s first dry lab retail printing solution, in the UK and Ireland. The SureLab provides a cutting edge solution in the professional imaging market, with its compact, efficient and flexible design. There are three print finishes available, Matt, Lustre and Gloss, from 4” to 12” width. Panoramic printing and large images are no problem with available print lengths of 48”. Tetenal are already an Epson Pro Graphics Specialist partner and will now be able to provide Winner an entire printing solution with the SureLab, Rep of the Year SureColor solvent printers and Pro Stylus inkjet For outstanding success in selling Kodak Retail Systems, Tetenal’s range of wide format printers. Chris Castle picked up ‘Rep of the Year’

Inprint spoke to Chris Castle about the distributor’s growing portfolio and what this latest addition means to them. “We all know that the Epson name means high quality and It is critical to demonstrate to superb reliability. How often have retailers that they’ll get a solid return on their investment. you Whatever heard the of an unreliable large format printer size of business, Kodak’s modular from Epson? “Never, Chris” is what I would guess range of retail solutions allows me to answer to be! I have certainly only ever heard put together athe package to help them maximise their potential. good things in our trade. Chris Castle “The SureLab completes our Epson hardware Kodak Equipment Sales, Tetenal Ltd line up and our new dedicated demonstration suite which has the benchmark 7890, 9890, Retail Systems Solutions T-series and solvent printers on display. This really shows our enthusiasm and commitment to offering this professional equipment as a main line product. “With the Epson name - associated as it is with unrivalled quality - and the support that Tetenal offers, you can now purchase with 23/10/2012 11:10

“Now is the opportunity to take control of your photographic printing, while bringing your photography and business to the next level” complete conﬁdence. So if you need a solution which delivers highest quality, package printing, and three different printing surfaces, then call us today and we will be pleased to demonstrate the SureLab to you. In fact, anyone who is interested in the SureLab and retail packages, incorporating large format printers will be welcome to visit the Leicester showroom for a full demonstration.” Contact Chris Castle on 07912 842 509 or chris.castle@tetenal.com for more information. Nick White, Business Manager for Professional Graphics at Epson told Inprint: “We’re very pleased to have Tetenal onboard as a sales partner for the Surelab. They have an established history of success with retail minilab owners and are a company the industry trusts. “We’ve seen a great reception so far. Tetenal were with us at Focus, where we demonstrated the Surelab to very positive interest and we’re expecting plenty of installations on the back of that.”

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“There’s a general trend away from wet processing as retailers see the advantages of dry labs, and with a history of excellence in inkjet printing, Epson are especially well placed to take advantage of our experience in this area and provide the Surelab as a comprehensive solution for retailers.”

Why choose the SureLab?

With the Epson SureLab D3000, time saved becomes an asset, while photographic print quality becomes your greatest competitive advantage. Now is the opportunity to take control of your photographic printing, while bringing your photography and business to the next level. The SureLab allows you to print archival quality photographs your clients will cherish for generations, with unmatched colour accuracy, shadow-to-highlight detail, clarity and sharpness. You can accomplish all this, in-house, on your schedule, without lab fees or delays — even during those busy holiday seasons. Even more remarkable is the cost savings you’ll enjoy on overall running cost. In most cases, you’ll significantly reduce your business overheads, while providing far superior quality than you get from your existing wet lab — all on your schedule, with our support. Keeping your workflow simple SureLab is fully compatible with virtually any Microsoft® Windows based application by providing standard Epson Professional Photographic printer drivers. This allows SureLab to print directly from the most popular photographic applications, from Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom to Darkroom software. Just imagine the competitive advantages — greater control over your workflow, extraordinary print quality, increased productivity and profitability, and more satisfied customers. SureLab just makes good business sense.

Why choose Tetenal?

The addition of the Epson SureLab alongside our existing Kodak Apex gives us a complete dry lab solution, whether you’re a working professional photographer or offering high street retail print services. The Epson Surelab is ideally suited to professional studios and the pro lab and offers simple and direct connection to Epson’s Large Format Printer range. The complete photographic market offering from one supplier. And finally… Tetenal announce official UK distributor status for Hahnemühle Fine Art papers. With their move over into the inkjet arena in recent years across Fine Art, Commercial and Professional media, Tetenal have now added yet another string to their bow with the announcement this month of official UK distributor status of Hahnemühle Fine Art papers. This comes at an exciting time with the recent launch of four photo papers from the well established fine art brand. “We have been moving gradually into the inkjet arena for the last few years and are now at a stage when we have a complete offering for our customer base, and also the potential to bring in a wealth of new business. Hahnemühle strengthens our position as one of the leading suppliers of inkjet media,” explains Phil Barker, Inkjet Product Manager at Tetenal. “With our inkjet brand portfolio now encompassing our own-brand SpectraJet, Epson, Kodak Professional, Ilford Galerie and Hahnemühle alongside the Kodak and Ilford Omnijet commercial range, Tetenal really is a one stop solution!” www.tetenaluk.com InPrint 19

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Redeﬁning Consumer Space Darren Johnson, Regional Business Manager and Vice President, Retail Systems Solutions, Kodak presents his overview of the key trends affecting retail across Western Europe and their future implications If retail had only to overcome the latest European economic crisis, then it would be in better shape. Not to minimise the situation of many countries, far from it, but it remains the case that retail has lived through many recessions and emerged each time blinking and dazed but reborn as a healthy place for businesses to thrive. Winners and losers perhaps with some inevitable industry consolidation, but fundamentally a similar structure as ever there was. So what’s different this time? A congruence of factors has developed over recent years and now reached a tipping point in many countries. Currently there are more than forty thousand vacant shops in the UK, with a number of big-name casualties recently. The era of retailing that has been a staple for so many decades in Western European countries is undergoing a seismic shift in its structure, the way it markets products, transparency, pricing strategies, logistics, R&D, the delivery of experiences and customer engagement. Brands, retailers, channel partners and service providers alike must work together to redeﬁne this space. For the winners untold riches, for the unprepared a painful demise. Like so many, I shop online from my computer and from my phone. Smartphone shopping will soon be ubiquitous. Technology which was a barrier for so long is fast disappearing as an issue – the trickle of data became a stream and now a

flood. The movement from 3G to 4G, from copper cable to fibre optic, from wired to wireless. In a few short years consumer space has increased by orders of magnitude to the multi-millions of touchpoints we see today. And it keeps growing. Does anyone really think it will slow down? “Buy anything from anywhere” will be the tagline for 21st century retail. Moore’s Law still holds firm for processing power, however much retail infrastructure may lag behind. The pace of change will quicken, not slow as we move towards 2020 and beyond. The implications of the technological leaps are huge and go well beyond mobility. If prices are not already transparent across retailers, they soon will be. And this transparency is all consuming – with social networks in their widest form nothing is hidden for long, from company ethics to product quality to customer complaints. The balance of power is shifting to consumers. The astounding growth of low cost information sharing means they now market to each other - through product ratings, discussion forums, Facebook groups, EWOM, blogs, the list goes on. Who do you trust most for buying advice? Who would buy a one star app? Answers to both questions are now defined by the impact of low cost information sharing and consumer power. To quote Jakeman (CEO Activision) “The irony is that while there have never been more ways to reach consumers, it’s never been harder to connect with consumers.” The way the industry approaches marketing is clearly changing too, but nowhere near fast enough. Globalisation may have made the world smaller, but in this matrix it’s the local

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voice that resonates best. The potential to truly engage with our consumers in a way that was simply impossible ﬁve years ago appears within reach. Get it right and you would have reached marketing nirvana, get it wrong and the feedback can be visceral, raw and not for the fainthearted. Surrounded by this maelstrom of development sits retail. Searching for the right participation strategy, the right balance across the channels. What will be the purpose of retail space into the next decade, how quickly will things change? How can I best engage? One thing is for sure, the strategies of the past are as outdated as the

what’s the role of the store to become? Retail needs to provide a compelling reason for people to visit that goes beyond being a collection point or stacking and selling products. Experience will be the new currency for retail stores. Whilst the situation for retail may seem daunting and already there have been many abortive attempts by retailers, manufacturers and brands alike to embrace the new world, the mist is lifting and successful strategies for retail space, channel participation, consumer engagement and many other elements are emerging. Change of this kind brings the opportunity to

“To expect a shopper to visit a store to buy the same product as available through a host of potentially more convenient portals is a ﬂawed approach” standalone shop. An omni-channel strategy is required which not only embraces, but sets the future. Shopping destination habits cannot be relied upon - to expect a shopper to visit a store to buy the same product as available through a host of potentially more convenient portals is a ﬂawed approach. A participation strategy for online, mobile, tablet, net to retail is no longer optional, it’s table stakes. The store becomes the real world extension of your digital presence, but a digital presence you must have, correctly formatted and seamless across channels. And

leapfrog the competition, to develop customer loyalty like never before, to increase brand awareness, clinically target marketing and use brand ambassadors to spread the word. To create ecosystems that drive loyalty and repeat purchase and to change brand perception. Although it faces its own challenges, the photo market is well placed to thrive as retail changes. Pictures have an emotional weight that sets them apart – their power has extended to become the social currency. The opportunity to tap into the zeitgeist of the new world is huge.

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Stylish INNOVAtion The biggest hit in the art market in recent years has been the gallery wrap. Hard-edged, impactful and undeniably stylish, gallery wraps make the perfect statement in the contemporary home, ofﬁce and gallery, and the perfect product for a retailer to offer to today’s photo consumer You print it, you wrap it, you hang it – and everybody wants one! Once upon a time, making a gallery wrap, with stretcher bars, glue and staples, was a specialist’s job. It took time, expertise and it could be expensive – which explains why the fully patented JetMaster system has proved so popular. Tough, lightweight gallery wraps can be turned out in minutes, using just scissors and a cutting board. No special expertise is necessary. Sizing your image is easy using the online upload utility at www.jetmaster-systems.com. You can create edge effects with a few simple steps.

range of sizes from 5x5” up to 16x20”. New mini-wraps – the perfect way to create stunning themed sets of prints – have just been added to the range. The 5x5” and 5x7.5” wraps can be printed from a regular A4 desktop printer and the 8x8” and the 8x12” on an A3+ printer. When coupled with the specially developed JetMaster paper the Photo Wrap frame creates a product to rival traditional canvas wraps in only a few minuets. JetMaster paper has a formula that means it is extremely ﬂexible and the coating does not crack when folding – meaning there is no risk of damaging your print when wrapping

“The JetMaster Photo Wrap is of significant value to the industry, a novel product providing new marketing opportunities, removing the need for outsourcing the stretching and fixing of canvases.” The base is a pre-cut, laminated self-adhesive board – no more messy spraymount, glue or foamboard. Simply press flat your print, trim and fold. No bubbles, no untidy corners, no staples and no hooks. A fully assembled JetMaster ‘gallery wrap’ is so light it can be hung from just one tack. The JetMaster Photo Wrap is of significant value to the industry, a novel product providing new marketing opportunities, removing the need for outsourcing the stretching and fixing of canvases. The JetMaster frame enables rapid assembly at the point of purchase, and therefore this unique product creates impulse sales opportunities and provides the print maker with valuable up-selling potential. The JetMaster Photo Wrap is available in a

your frame, it is also very easy to reposition so can be taken of if you need to straighten your print whilst mounting. Available for Inkjet printers in A4 and A3+ sheet and roll options as well as the newly developed JetMaster paper for Laser printers, available in sheets for use with most laser copiers. JetMaster Photo Panel Capturing and printing great images is one job but displaying them to best effect can seem another matter entirely. It can feel a step too far – but how much impact can a photograph truly make if it’s hidden from view? The JetMaster Photo Panel is a simple and effective way to display your photographs. The lightweight JetMaster Photo Panel is edged with

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a choice of two smart matte finishes in white or black. To prepare a print for display, lift the release liner, align the image and apply pressure using a roller. Trim edges as necessary, then hang or display using the stand provided. It’s really that simple. A stylish, frame-free format available in sizes ranging from 5x7” up to 24x32” for wall, counter or desktop display, the two smallest sizes come with a desk stand that slots into pre drilled holes in the back of the panel and all other sizes have pre drilled holes in the back to enable easy wall hanging. Photographers keep full control on how their images look and, at the same time can offer buyers a fashionable, take-home solution that is ready in minutes. JetMaster Direct Print Released to the market in 2012 the JetMaster Direct Print is an innovative way for users of flatbed UV printers to get involved with the gallery wrap market. A pre cut board with a UV optimised face paper on one side and adhsive on the other gives you the ability to fold the print into a canvas wrap straight off the printer or ship it flat to your custmer, saving on carriage costs and storage space.

Behind the Genius Launched in 2003, Innova Art is the award winning manufacturer of some of the world’s most innovative digital media and imaging products. The original Photo Wrap was developed as a time-and cost-effective alternative to stretching canvases the traditional way, and has proved a valuable lifeline for retailers in a trade where the traditional trade avenues are being diminished. Photo Panels are the latest innovative solutions from Innova Art, having made their debut at focus on Imaging 2013. Innova Art offers specifically tailored products in an industry that has been accustomed to ‘off-the-peg’ solutions and has established key partnerships with companies around the world. It now has distribution in over 30 countries worldwide, including the USA, Brazil, India, China, Australia and South Africa. In it’s first decade, Innova Art has engineered world beating digital fine art papers and canvas. The Innova Portfolio consists of FibaPrint, Photo and Fine Art papers, digital canvas and Olmec resin-coated photo papers. Check out the latest products for new ideas on how to connect with your customers. www.innovaart.co.uk InPrint 23

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Your Essential Guide to the Latest Launches M40 WORKFLOW SOLUTION TARGETS MARKET GROWTH A new workflow solution includes a Canon imagePROGRAF large format printer, a new M40 scanner incorporated via an integrated stand, powerful MFP software and a touch screen interface with dynamic preview. From initial scan to final output, this complete solution is ideal for any size of workgroup that uses technical documentation - particularly in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) market. The MFP M40 is capable of scanning images up to 40” wide at speeds up to 13” per second. Printing at 2400 x 1200 dpi with 4pl ink drop size, the MFP easily replicates fine lines and intricate detail. In addition, the ‘hot swap’ ink tank technology enables the ink to be changed without interrupting the print job. The imagePROGRAF MFP M40 is capable of batch scanning for improved efficiency. Users can customise the solution to their exact needs and specifications. The solution is compatible with five large format printers from the Canon imagePROGRAF range – the iPF750, iPF815, iPF825 and the iPF760 and iPF765.

Yuichi Miyano, Director of Large Format Print, Canon Europe, says: “Previously architects, engineering and construction industries were the primary users of large format scanning and printing. However, as more diverse applications have appeared, we expect the market to grow accordingly. We’re seeing increased usage from utility companies, oil and gas ﬁrms and government town planning agencies to scan, archive and reprint plans and technical drawings.”

NEW HP INDIGO PRESS OFFERS VERSATILITY FOR LABS HP has announced new offerings that are designed to offer professional and consumer photo labs increased productivity as well as application versatility. “The rapid adoption of digital photo apps and social networks is leading people to take, share and print more digital photos than ever before,” said Alon Bar-Shany, vice president and general manager, Indigo division, HP. “The new HP Indigo WS6600p Digital Press enables our photo customers to capitalise on this growing trend.” The new HP Indigo WS6600p is a photo printing press that showcases improved ease-of-use, versatile applications as well as outstanding print and colour quality across all photo substrates. The HP Indigo WS6600p also features a new imaging oil system, powerful and scalable Production Pro Print Server, and a Print Care 1.8.4.1 in addition to an inline scanner for

diagnostics and troubleshooting. The HP Indigo WS6600p includes light cyan, light magenta and light black inks, which create photo-realistic imaging when added to the standard CMYK ink set. This feature enables professional and consumer labs to replace traditional AgX production at a lower ﬁnancial and environmental impact while maintaining product integrity.

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launchpad LAY FLAT BOOKS BOUND TO IMPRESS

One Vision Imaging have launched a range of Lay Flat books named the ‘Impress Range’ “Most of the lay flat books on the market suffer from an inherent problem, a cut line or ‘gutter’ running through the double page spreads. Whilst much has been done to minimise this effect there is no question that a line of any sort running through a brides face or a portrait of any kind is both unsightly and unwanted.” One Vision’s Lay Flat option promises a completely seamless page with the image running continuously through it thanks to some revolutionary finishing techniques. The covers are finished with a very smooth tactile laminate, enhancing the overall feel of the book. There is also a choice of 10 colours in a ‘hessian’ style material for the spine and back. ILFORD INTODUCE NEW CANVAS MEDIA Ilford is expanding its Omnijet range of commercial wide format offerings with the introduction of three new professional canvas products. The three new canvases include: Omnijet Bright White Solvent Canvas is a PVC-free, 100% cotton canvas with a satin finish for use with solvent and eco-solvent printers. This canvas is ideal for décor, point-of-sale and commercial displays utilizing high impact imagery. It The bright white tint ensures dense colour reproduction for high impact graphic displays. The Bright White Solvent Canvas is available in 20 metre long rolls for 36”, 42” and 60” printers.

CANON UPDATES PIXMA RANGE

Canon has announced a refresh of its PIXMA MX printer range with the launch of four new All-In-One devices. The PIXMA MX395, MX455, MX525 and MX925 feature print, copy, scan, fax and ADF functionality. Designed to improve productivity for home ofﬁce users, the PIXMA MX925 comes with new double front paper cassettes that hold up to 250 sheets of plain paper and up to 20 sheets of photo paper. Print speeds for the PIXMA MX925 have been increased compared to the previous model, with A4 documents being produced as fast as 10ipm in colour and 15ipm in mono. Scanning and copying multi-page documents is quick and easy with a fully-integrated 30-sheet Automatic Document Feeder available on the MX395, MX455 and MX525 printers, whilst the MX925 features a productive 35-sheet ADF. The MX525 and MX925 printers help users to save paper and produce professional-looking documents fast with double-sided printing. These models also feature a large colour display which provides direct access to cloud services while the Dual Function Panel makes it easy to print, copy, scan and fax directly from the printer. The PIXMA MX455, MX525 and MX925 come with a range of connectivity features including support for printing from smartphones and tablets through Canon’s Easy-PhotoPrint app for Android, iOS and Windows RT. Built-in Wi-Fi allows the printers to be easily shared between multiple PCs around the home or small ofﬁce.

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launchpad A REVOLUTION IN ALUMINIUM PRINTING

Traditional printing and engraving suffers two fatal flaws; printing photo-quality images is near impossible and, in order to engrave a sign, the surface material needs to be soft and is therefore susceptible to damage and wear. As part of their revolutionary new service, Meface has both bases covered in what is being hailed as the most important development in signage and nameplate printing for a decade. Using the unique process of anodised aluminium printing, the company is able to transfer high-definition imagery directly onto a surface that is almost indestructible and resistant to weather, temperatures, fire and vandalism. “Anodised Aluminium has a protective aluminium oxide layer added using electrolysis. This process forms a hard anodised layer of aluminium which offers superior heat, chemical and abrasion resistance. The anodised layer will accept pigments, integrating the graphics into the surface creating a superior nameplate or sign,” says Victoria Titova, the company’s Creative Director, “Photo quality images and graphics can then be printed into the unsealed oxide layer using colour dyes via special anodised aluminium printer. The printing pores are then closed in a fixation process, protecting the dyes from outside influences.” Aside from its immediate benefits, the final product is also fully-protected from mechanical abrasion (scratches), solvents and even graffiti – with foreign colour easily wiped off using any store-bought paint thinner. Free samples are currently available to interested parties.

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Leading frame and album distributor, Kenro, has launched two new point-of-sale stands for retailers to display a comprehensive range of products in a space efficient manner. Manufactured from strong metal, one model has been designed for large poster frames whilst the other is for medium photo frames. Both stands have a black finish and are extremely versatile, meaning retailers can help maximise choice for customers without compromising on space. Commenting on the new stands, managing director Paul Kench said: “Retail space is always at a premium so we set about designing these two new stands very much with the retailer in mind, they have been designed to enable shops with restricted floor space to display a good range of Kenro products within a small footprint. Our frames offer retailers great profit margins and I’m sure the two stands will help push frame sales.”

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Miss it and Miss Out! The PMA invites you to its Retail Business Development Forum 2013. Print traders are invited to learn about and discuss the opportunities open to their business at an event specifically tailored to bring new life and profit to this industry. This is an excellent chance to network with others who have faced up to today’s market challenges and to hear the views of experts who will provide valuable insight into the direction of the industry. Launch of “Print it ... or lose it” campaign. This year’s Retail Forum identifies key issues for the photo industry. We have expert speakers on a range of topics but, as usual, this is a very interactive day where participation is encouraged and expected. Retailers can listen to the ideas on offer and share their thoughts and experiences, One of the main subjects will be the launch of the “Print it...or lose it” campaign, to be introduced by Swain’s Danny Williams, while attendees will also be able to gain the update on the important ID Photo campaign. DATE: Tuesday 14th May 2013 9.30 to 16.30. VENUE: Holiday Inn Coventry (M6 Junction 2).

Cost to attend to include all materials and refreshments: £40 plus VAT To register call PMA on 01438 840 367 or email Tracey at tchapman@pmai.org Here is the full programme: 09.30 Why is “convergence” worth looking at? Tim Constable of Rycote shows how to make the video even better. More video content is being created and watched than ever before. Over 72 hours are uploaded on YouTube per minute. It monetises over 1 billion views per week. Users with spot on content make money. Their viral success is not image alone with at least 50% being great audio. Video is too big to ignore and to produce a good video with great audio is not rocket science! However your customers capture video, audio is always an issue. We have the solutions. 10.30 “Print it or lose it”. Danny Williams of Swains introduces a new promotional campaign for getting your customers, who now capture many more images than ever before, to print

Pinterest - Are You Doing it Right for your Business? According to “Entrepreneur Magazine’s Ultimate Guide to Pinterest for Business” by Karen Leland, the social bookmarking site that allows users to create a visual, online pinboard with images around topics of their choice is the fastest growing social media site in history, and now the third-largest network after Facebook and Twitter. It has more than 25 million members and 10 million unique visitors a month — and it can be “a valuable source of prospects, promotion and proﬁts.”

“Great business brands are about telling compelling, congruent stories, and Pinterest is at its core about storytelling in pictures,” Leland says. “Pinterest has tapped into this visceral lover of visuals, and no small business, entrepreneur or corporation can afford to miss the boat on bringing what they offer beyond words and into images.”

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them. They have many ideas on how you can promote this very strong message both in store and using local advertising. The programme is supported with posters for you to download and print and use in store and in your windows.

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12.00 Photo Print products. Jeremy Wills, Future Source Jeremy’s session will quantify the current photo output markets (photo-prints, photobooks and merchandise), discuss what is driving and impacting these markets and provide the outlook for the next few years. While looking at UK data the session will also make wider European reference with a view to help detecting trends. 13.30 Swapping cameras for camera phones Megan Baldock of GfK will provide evidence of the move from compact cameras to smartphones. What are the demographics for smartphone users and how will this impact efforts to get them to make prints? 14.30 Prints from phones. Steve Giordano of Lucidiom presents data regarding smartphones and prints. Is “Publishing” rather then “printing” still the way to move this market forward in the same way as the higher priced camera users have adopted this approach?

15.30 ID Photos Update. Olivier Gimpel presents the latest moves in the digital photo ID market. The campaign to preserve the printed ID photo market and to continue to direct the public to the photo retailer is moving forward and this session will provide details of the current and future state of play and of future actions and activities to keep this topic at the forefront. 16.30 Close

Big Demand for Big Photo Show Registrations for the PMA’s The Big Photo Show event are coming in fast. Check out today’s announcements from my boss Jim Esp and our president, Allen Showalter: “As of April 23, we have more than 5,000 attendees registered — and thus far, we have only rolled out the ﬁrst phases of our massive marketing campaign,” said PMA executive director Jim Esp. “We have not yet even begun the major push of the campaign — TV and radio ads. The Big Photo Show, we are on track to reach, or surpass, our expected 20,000 attendees.” PMA president Allen Showalter added: “We are

thrilled with the response of photo enthusiasts and advanced amateur photographers in Southern California to The Big Photo Show. They clearly recognise the fantastic event we have put in place – with top-notch education from renowned pros, exciting live-model photo shoots, the newest innovations and equipment from major manufacturers and retailers, the most creative new ways to display images, and so much more – and they are eager to be a part of it. Registrations are pouring in very quickly, and that will only increase as the biggest part of the marketing campaign supporting the event begins.” www.thebigphotoshow.com

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Printed! Each issue, InPrint calls a UK printing business to bring you the essential information about life on the front line of our trade and prints the results. This issue, our spotlight falls on Simon Smith, Managing Director of CS Labels. So, you’ve just wrapped up your financial year... how’s business? It’s been our best year yet in terms of growth, innovation and leadership in the digital labels market. We’ve basically grown from a small screen print outfit into one of the most successful family owned digital label printers in Europe. How have you managed that, then? We’ve been very bold by investing in innovative equipment, introducing fresh ways of working and not being afraid of getting stuck into forward-thinking technologies. There are various challenges with digital print and our knowledge means we are able to specify quality solutions for our customers. We also have a strong commitment to continuing professional development, maintaining a high level of digital print skills within the business. What real-term changes have been made? We’ve increased our office space by 100%, and

our printing capacity by 50%. We’ve created six jobs in digital printing, digital finishing, graphic design, and sales support roles. We’ve invested heavily in equipment, including a Third Xeikon digital label press (wide format) – now we have five presses altogether - and new equipment to manufacture peel and reveal labels in-house. We’ve introduced Color Logic special effects, to enable metallic printing, selected by customers to make their brand really stand out and reduce cost of foil blocking, and we’ve also improved our business facilities such as our board room and office spaces. What are the next steps for the business? We’ll be making further investment into digital finishing equipment, further recruitment and resource investment into marketing. The next item on our list will be a 500mm wide Grafisk Maskinfabrik finishing press. Watch this space! www.cslabels.co.uk

The new Xeikon press

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AC LA ES ST RE FE M W AI NI N

The Pixel Indie 150 has been organised by Pixel and InPrint magazines to bring together independent dealers, manufacturers & suppliers for a single day of racing & networking. The incredible, event only deals are the icing on the cake!

The Pixel Indie 150 • 2.5 Hour endurance race with pit stop challenge. Teams of 4 drivers (37.5 mins + test laps per driver) • 20+ unbeatable ‘event only’ deals. (Only available for this event and only for the limited number of drivers attending the event). • Breakfast on arrival and hot food buffet included. • Unlimited tea, coffee & soft drinks included. • Only available for Independent dealers. • Opportunity to network, hands-on sessions in the display area on mezzanine ﬂoor (overlooks track). • Branded Team shirts for every driver. • All event photography will be shared with every driver. • Presentation with trophies and bubbly to celebrate top three positions and winners of Pit Stop Challenge.

Manufacturers are sponsoring this event so book your place NOW as spaces are limited

(Maximum of 2 people per organisations)

Contact Simon Skinner: Event organiser. Simon@lifemediagroup.co.uk or 01323 433700 NB. This event is only open to and limited to independent retailers. We have set a guideline so please call for more information.

FREE

For Independent Retailers Daytona Milton Keynes H4 Dansteed Way InPrintRooksley 31 Milton Keynes, MK13 8NP

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