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CONTENTS What’s in this issue of Quick Print Pro
February 2019
Comment Green issues. Cover story.
4 News Front 10 New Products 16 3D Feature 18 Digital Imagery 20 People In Print & Digital Show 22 Sign Preview & Promotion 24 Printwear Show Review Hot news in print for quick print pros What’s new to print and finish with
More tactile print
Martin Christie – pixel prophet Peeps into print
Looking Innovation in the face
28 Canon Future Book Forum 30 Green Issues 32 2020 Print Vision 34 New Profit Centre 38 Readers Scribes 40 Finda Product / Supplier 43 PrintersXchange Hot off the press from Poing
Corporate social responsibility in print Forum for forecasts
Best practice shared
These jokes are on you
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Fife Print & Sign Centre Adds PUR Binding Fife Print & Sign Centre, Burntisland, has invested in its first PUR binding system — a DigiBook 150 — purchased from Morgana Systems. Commenting on the reasons for the purchase, Natalie Magee, Managing Director of Fife Print & Sign Centre, said: “Orders involving perfect binding have been increasing year on year. We now have a sufficient volume of work to justify the investment for our own machine, thus saving on the cost of outwork whilst gaining control. “We have a long and trusted relationship with Morgana, and we knew that they produced a range of PUR binders. We didn’t need to look elsewhere. The DigiBook 150 was within our budget and provides the productivity that we need. “The entry level version of the DigiBook is just fine for the quantities we need to produce right now, but if that increases significantly in the future we will look to trade this model back for a faster machine.” PUR is the strongest, most flexible binding adhesive available and offers several additional advantages over other binding adhesives. When inks, coatings or digital print toners are present in the spine area these can compromise the strength of typical hot-melt perfect binding. PUR is resistant to this and will form a superstrong bond with all weights and finishes of paper stocks. In addition PUR works well with synthetic and recycled-content stock.
The DigiBook 150 is an entry level PUR binder (perfect binding machine) and is ideally suited to traditional and digital printers who require short runs of PUR perfect bound books to a professional standard. The DigiBook 150 is equipped with a patented closed gluing system where the spine and side gluing is applied by a slot applicator for the utmost binding quality and accuracy, and is capable of binding up to 150 books per hour.
Ray Hillhouse, vice-president offline business at Morgana, commenting on this latest DigiBook binder order said: “Our friends at Fife Print & Sign Centre have been users of Morgana equipment for some time, and it is a delight to see them continually expanding their product offering. Our comprehensive DigiBook range of PUR equipment has a machine to suit almost any perfect binding requirement.” www.morgana.co.uk
Clays’ Bindery Evolution with Petratto Cordoba Clays, a UK book printer, has chosen a Petratto Cordoba heavy duty folder gluer from Intelligent Finishing Systems to support its bindery evolution. The 200-year-old company was recently bought by Italian firm Elcograf for £23.8m and it wanted to introduce two-up book production to make operations more cost effective, efficient and streamlined. It prints around 150m books a year and also offers a distribution service. Paul Bullen, general manager, explains: “We needed a system that could fold and glue two-up. We were outsourcing the work but our suppliers could only produce one-up. Two-up is much more efficient and we wanted to start completing more jobs that way.” The operation first considered the Petratto Cordoba in 2013 but for a number of operational reasons the project was put on hold and picked up again 12 months ago. The Cordoba range uses a matrix system to crease substrates prior to folding. It incorporates a traditional folding section with a knife and matrix creasing unit. The folder has a modified roller configuration and fold plate angle, which eliminates cracking and curls when folding heavy stocks. It can crease a wide range of substrates from 80gsm to 600 gsm, including heavy boards or plastics, lamination, cross grain and digital print, and fold from 140gsm to 600gsm.
From left: Paul Bullen, general manager Clays with Diego Casagrande, Sales & Product Manager Petratto
Bullen continues “We liked the fact that it easily manages short runs too — from 100 to 100,000. The best thing about it is its fast change over. Other systems glue and plough fold and that can take up to an hour to change jobs on. This is much faster.” www.ifsl.uk.com paul.bullen@clays.co.uk
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Award-winning print specialist grows with ONYX The team at Imaginators, a UK specialist in large, wide and superwide format digital print solutions, knows that accuracy, speed and colour consistency are all essential for creating the kind of stunning results their clients have come to expect. The company serves market sectors including music, events, experiential, sport, retail, exhibition and outdoor advertising and says that their highly efficient workflow and the consistency and quality of output rely on using ONYX Thrive, which they’ve scaled up as the business has developed. Matt Tydeman, Managing Director at Imaginators said: “ONYX Thrive is a uniquely scalable solution and has grown with our business. It has become the end-to-end workflow solution we have come to rely upon to ensure maximum productivity and accuracy whilst avoiding costly downtime. “With ONYX supporting our workflow we can ensure image and colour accuracy, with superfast image processing and production speeds, and consistent colour across multiple industrial output devices. “We particularly enjoy the functionality of a true end-to-end Adobe PDF workflow from file submission through to colour management, printing and automated cutting, which brings peace of mind to reducing proofing cycles, reprints and providing a ‘right first time’ output.” Imaginators work closely with brands and their agencies to provide end-to-end solutions, often using giant graphics. During 2018, its projects have included some of the most iconic music festivals in the UK and highprofile sporting events. “We often work to extremely tight deadlines,” added Matt. “Onyx’s
QuickSets with unlimited Hot Folders helps to speed up production and minimise errors, with the ability to RIP and print multiple files across multiple devices on the fly and simultaneously. This is a huge advantage which helps ensure we meet deadlines and maintain our quality and service standards. “Our production team have grown with ONYX, which is now a familiar and dependable platform. We’re excited to also explore the functions of ONYX Hub as we plan to integrate this into our workflow.” Imaginators are award winning in all the market sectors in which they operate and were voted Best SME Business of the Year 2018. In 2016, they won the Wide Format Printer of the Year award and the Super Wide Format Printer of the Year award at the DSPA Digital Printer Awards. They also won best branding company at the prestigious music industry Festival Supplier Awards in 2016, 2017 and again in 2018. www.imaginators.co.uk / www.onyxgfx.com
Peebles Print celebrate 50 years February 20th 1969 was a significant date in the commercial and community life of the Scottish Borders town of Peebles. That was the day Elmbank Print began to operate from a house in the town. Half a century on, the business, now owned and run by former Heidelberg Northern Division Manager Ian McLeod, has grown to be an indispensable feature of the business and social life of the community. Elmbank Print supplies litho, digital print and design solutions for businesses, clubs, societies and the general public from a busy printing office and stationery shop in the town centre. Before taking over the business in 2012, Ian was involved with print machinery sales in Scotland and the North of England for more than 20 years in a career that included spells with Komori, Goss Graphic Systems and Canon. Ian McLeod, 01721 729538, www.elmbankprint.co.uk
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2019 Stationers’ Awards 4-Print steps up open for entries production with Vivid Systems The Stationers’ Company has launched its 2019 Stationers’ Company Innovation Excellence Awards, which celebrate the important role that the communications and content industries play in the UK economy. Entry forms for the awards, which are free to enter, are at https://bit.ly/2DSsUxz and the closing date for completed applications to be emailed to communications@stationers.org is
by 6pm on 5 April 2019. A team of expert judges will be looking for examples of novel products, services or business processes from commercial companies, charities, trade associations, individuals, educational institutions, and public bodies such as museums, libraries, galleries, and archives in the following sectors: • Digital publishing • Book and magazine publishing • Paper and other printing media • Printing supplies, including inks and coatings, office supplies • Packaging • Printing machinery and printing techniques • Computer software, applications, and games • Novel methods of communication, marketing, advertising and publishing, including within the broadcasting, print media and digital sectors • Products or services that streamline doing business in the communications and content sectors Each entry will be evaluated on the novelty of the innovation, its economic performance or potential, and overall social impact within the UK. There will be awards in key categories, as well as an overall Innovator of the Year. Jonathan Drori, Chairman of the Stationers’ Company Innovation Excellence Awards, says: “These annual awards showcase the innovation by small and large organisations, which drives prosperity and growth, and are a great opportunity for entrants to publicise their achievements.” Winners will be announced at a special awards ceremony, luncheon, and exhibition of selected entries at Stationers’ Hall, London, on 25 June 2019. www.stationers.org
Surrey-based printers, 4-Print, recently invested in two Vivid print finishing systems to complement their new digital press. Established in 1982, 4-Print, with a long-standing reputation for high quality litho work and outstanding customer service, decided to expand into the growing digital market. Having invested in a state of the art digital press it immediately became apparent that the next day laminating service and cylinder cutting and creasing, currently used for litho, just wouldn’t be adequate for the faster production expectations of a digital print buyer. A faster and more efficient alternative needed to be sourced. Following significant research 4-Print selected Vivid Laminating Technologies to supply two systems: A Matrix 530 Duplex Laminator with Omniflow deep pile feeder to cope with banner sheets of 700mm and a Magnum MC-35A for creasing and perforating. Nigel Fountain, Managing Director of 4-Print commented “Whilst researching a suitable supplier Vivid was a name that kept coming up, they seemed to be well-respected with positive feedback from current users. Certainly, in our dealings with them I can say that they are a pleasure to deal with. The installation was seamless with Vivid technicians on hand for questions in the early days. It is a joy to work with Sophie Evans who has the answer to any question and a huge passion for the products.” When asked what specifically they liked about the Vivid systems Nigel added “We were attracted to both pieces of equipment because of the fast set-up times and ease of use. Both items made an instant impact on production. Same day laminating enabled us to meet deadlines never achievable before. The perforating and creasing for short run work perfectly and complemented our existing set up. Our short run production has gone up significantly, everything from business cards to folders and multi-page brochures.” www.vivid-online.com
Yusuke Mizoguchi: new MD of Canon Canon has announced the appointment of Yusuke Mizoguchi as Managing Director of Canon UK and Ireland. In his new role, Yusuke reports directly into Yuichi Ishizuka, President and CEO, Canon Europe, Middle East and Africa. Yusuke is responsible for driving sales in the UK and Ireland and strengthening Canon’s brand position in the local market. Yusuke brings over 35 years’ Canon experience to the role, having held a number of key positions across Canon’s core markets. Most recently, Yusuke was Canon Europe’s Head of Business & Information Services (BIS) & Project Division, a role he took up in April last year. Prior to this, he was the Managing Director of Canon Oceania, where he led a successful acquisition of Converga, the largest
acquisition for the region to date. Originally a Japanese national, Yusuke has spent the majority of his career outside of Japan, having worked across six different countries, including the United States and Germany. “Yusuke brings invaluable regional sales experience to the team in the UK and Ireland,” commented Yuichi Ishizuka, President and CEO, Canon Europe, Middle East and Africa. “His impressive track record and market knowledge will aid the team in its continued drive for bestin-class services and solutions for our customers and partners in 2019 and beyond.” Yusuke has taken up the role following the departure of Stephen Bates, Canon UK and Ireland’s former Managing Director, who has left the company to explore new ventures. www.canon.co.uk
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Rotherham Printer: Business of the Year Rotherham-based print manufacturer, Bluetree Group has been awarded Large Business of the Year 2018 as part of the Sheffield Business Awards. After a recent £3.25 million investment and creating over 60 new local jobs in the last year, Bluetree Group is proud to share their successful win as Large Business of the Year at the Sheffield Business Awards. James Kinsella, eCommerce Director of Bluetree Group said; “Bluetree are thrilled to be recognised for our achievements in the region and the award is testament to the hard work that everyone in the team has put in. Over the last three years, the business has grown significantly and we’ve invested over £3m into our production facilities, enabling us to create 60 new jobs.” In the last five years alone, Bluetree Group has invested more than £20 million into their South Yorkshire print production facility, ensuring their place at the forefront of print industry innovation. As a direct result, Bluetree has seen over 30% increase in sales since its inception and has generated over 200 jobs in just two years.
Mark Young, Head of Route 1 Print, puts the group’s success down to a company-wide drive to find the best solution for its customers, from innovative production methods to a responsive client services team; “Our customers are at the heart of everything we do here. We’re constantly working to ensure that we have the best people, equipment and processes in place, which allows us to deliver an exceptional service. Our product offering is shaped by our clients’ needs, be it new stock choices or entirely new products like our new unfinished sheet range. We want our customers to know that they can come to us for all their print needs.” The Sheffield Business Awards provides an
opportunity for businesses to promote their achievements during the year, raise their profile and, ultimately, gain the recognition they deserve. Every year, businesses of all sizes and sectors are considered and now, in its 17th year, the prestigious event is firmly established as the leading awards ceremony for Sheffield businesses. This year’s ceremony was held in the International Hall at Ponds Forge, Sheffield. Bluetree Group is a market leader in online print, made up of two customer facing brands; instantprint and Route 1 Print. Bluetree has a customer centric approach, segmenting the print market into trade customers who are serviced via Route 1 Print and end users who are serviced by instantprint. Since their inception in 2009, Bluetree has gone from strength to strength, achieving many accolades. These include honours in the European Business Awards and two consecutive features in the annual London Stock Exchange Group’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain. www.bluetreegroup.co.uk www.route1print.co.uk
Intec introduce two new Colorflare models Unveiled at The Print Show UK and Print ’18 USA, the ColorFlare CF350 and CF750 join the CF1200 flagship model, creating a highly creative print finishing range – which will be shipping in volume from this month! The ColoFlares are compact dual laminator and foil flaring solutions designed to offer commercial printers, marketers and designers in-house decorative effects. Primarily designed for short run, ondemand digital applications as well as lamination for traditional litho output, the ColorFlares open up new opportunities for the production of greetings cards, vouchers, security print, packaging, book jackets and labels etc. Intec’s CF350 enters the market at an incredibly competitive price, offering the flexibility of laminating and foiling and with its softer feed rollers, great for foiling trickier items such as envelopes without any detrimental effects from the pressure required to achieve a fantastic foil finish. Emulating its bigger brother, the CF750 offers three different set up options; as a desktop solution, with a stand and with the new dual feed roller assembly so lamination and foil rolls can be loaded together for exact material alignment and quicker production set. The two new additions to the range also help by giving users access to the widest range of media at the best possible prices compared to typical desktop entry level or mid-range foiling or laminating solutions that employ one or two inch core rolls of foil or laminate, that are more expensive and harder to source. Intec’s ColorFlare range, is unique as it utilises an industry standard
three inch core for both laminate and foils across its entire range making it easier and more cost effective for users to stock just one range of laminates and foils. Coupled with the ColorSplash colour digital printer, the ColorFlare can foil flare directly onto printed toner and also onto lamination films creating extra special effects without expensive set up charges. Not limiting themselves to promoting this with the ColorSplash units only, Intec offers the ColorFlare to anyone who has a digital printer from any one of today’s major printer manufacturers. “We were very encouraged by the incredible sales received from the launch of the flagship CF1200 and after extensive market research, discovered that there was a gap in the market for entry level solutions that utilised the more cost effective three inch core materials in the market, so we developed the smaller and more robust ColorFlare units” states Ian Melville, managing director at Intec Printing Solutions. “And with the production enhancing features such as the dual feed assembly, unique to Intec ColorFlares, we are offering some key advantages to their laminating and foiling facilities.” ColorFlare is all about adding decorative effects to printed sheets — and adding extra value to print. By combining a ColorFlare with ColorSplash digital printer the results are limitless! www.intecprinters.com
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InkTec launch three new JETRIX printers The New Year looks bright for InkTec as they launch not one, but three new JETRIX printers. These newcomers will add to their already extensive range of roll-to-roll LED-UV flatbed printers. Building on all the tried and tested technology of the popular KX6 and KX7, InkTec are releasing the eight-channel LXi6 and LXi7 LED-UV flatbed printers. These high performance printers have been designed and developed to deliver high efficiency and will come equipped with even more advanced systems than their previous counterparts including a smarter GUI. The stronger vacuum combined with functional and vibrant ink make them extremely easy and convenient to use. The smaller LXi6 takes media up to 2.5 x 1.28m and the LXi7 extends the media size up to 2.5 x 3.06m with both offering an optional enhanced roll-to-roll option. Capable of top speeds of 78sqm/hr with a maximum resolution of 1,080 dpi and with prices at circa £100k and £130k respectively; both are being pitched as the perfect mid-range LED-UV flatbed printer for print providers looking to enter the wideformat or upgrade current equipment. Their launch will be closely followed by the 1.9m wide LXiR190. This machine builds on the success of the larger LXiR320, but as its name suggests is a narrower version. InkTec has consciously taken the decision
to adopt this more unusual width so that the printer can easily use two 914mm rolls at once, which will result in a doubling in the production speed of jobs. It prints at a maximum resolution of 720 x 1,440 dpi and up to speeds of 45sqm/ hr, which means the printer will be perfect for many roll based applications including banners, graphics, wall coverings and textiles. The JETRIX LXiR190 is also deliberately economically priced at around £45k to again encourage demand from solvent printers wanting to move to UV. Ben Woodruff, Head of JETRIX Sales says: “These newest machines encompass everything that is great about the introduction of LED technology. They are more environmentally friendly, more efficient to run, eliminate the need for frequent lamp replacement and more importantly create cost savings. They will be officially launched at Sign & Digital UK, however while these printers do see InkTec venturing into new areas, initial conversations have been extremely positive. We are therefore predicting that with the introduction of these new machines, that 2019 will see a lot more JETRIX printers in the UK.” The printers will be officially launched at Sign and Digital UK, NEC Birmingham. www.inktec-europe.com
New Ricoh ProTM VC70000 The Ricoh Pro VC70000 is the latest addition to Ricoh’s continuous feed family. It joins the Ricoh Pro™ VC60000, Ricoh Pro™ VC40000, Ricoh Pro™ VC20000, Ricoh Pro™ V20000 and InfoPrint 5000 in their high speed production inkjet portfolio developed to support operations in their conversion from offset to digital production. The Pro VC70000 prints at speeds up to 150 metres per minute, producing nearly 12,000 duplex B2 sheets per hour. It is capable of running multiple millions of impressions per month which is perfect for clients who have high peak volumes in a month or seasonally. The latest state of the art piezo drop on demand print heads print at a resolution up to 1200x1200 dpi on uncoated, offset coated, inkjet treated or inkjet coated papers. They run the new Ricohdeveloped inks that rival the output of offset inks with their media versatility and compatibility with gloss, silk and matt coated stocks. The Pro VC70000 features multiple elements that contribute to its exceptional performance including the new entrance and exit modules and a unique dryer unit. Unique Dryer Unit Supports Broad Applications — The dryer unit, patent pending, supports a wide range of media and high coverage applications in the commercial market. The objective of the new dryer is to produce flat sheets on all media but in particular with offset
coated media. New external and internal dryer units — The small footprint module comprises a heat drum with small heat rollers (sHR) that support up to 120mpm printing on offset coated papers ranging from 40gsm to 250gsm and up to 150 m/m from 64gsm to 157gsm. The dryer can be operated through the Ricoh Digital Front End (DFE) and each of the front and rear engines (Printer 1 and Printer 2) have their own settings. Predefined dryer temperature settings can be preset and stored. Eliminating Cockling — With its unique design the dryer significantly reduces cockling on all media. Cockling occurs when paper becomes distorted by ripples or wrinkles in areas of high ink coverage. The Pro VC70000 can eliminate cockling on lighter weight coated papers with a two-stage correction process: 1 The paper is evenly dried on the large heat drum. 2 The dryers in the two engines use the small heat rollers to dry and condition the paper.
They are tuned to ensure the correct drying on side one and side two with the aim of eliminating cockling of the paper. This is achieved by new dryer technologies that include the: 1 Reduction in the diameter of the heat roller to stretch any paper wrinkles. 2 Removal of cockling by heating at wrapping position. 3 Prevention of re-cockling during the heating process with repeated “Wrapping on small Heat Roller and Release”. 4 Increased heating capacity before the first contact with the printed face. Both the Pro VC70000 and the Pro VC60000 run newly developed inks and the Pro VC70000’s dryer supports a faster print speed with greater ink coverage. It also allows the use of higher ink limits. The system boasts a typically lower running cost with lesser coverage applications and is highly efficient at switching jobs through its ability to handle dynamic variable data. www.ricoh-europe.com
ADD NEW PRODUCTS WITHOUT NEW EQUIPMENT WITH THE TETENAL FULFILMENT SERVICE EXCLUSIVE TO BUSINESS CUSTOMERS As an additional service to our business customers, Tetenal has introduced a fulfilment service allowing you to trial new products before making an investment in new equipment to produce the items yourself. PRODUCTS & SERVICES AVAILABLE Our services are split into 3 main products.
Rather buy the equipment? All of the equipment we use to produce products via our fulfilment site is available to purchase for your business. Our dye sublimation SEFA presses, together with our range of Epson Printers are your route to producing your own ChromaLuxe Panels.
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LARGE FORMAT CANVAS PRINTS Produced with high quality canvas on sturdy Lion Stretcher Bars. Available in a variety of sizes. Made to order.
Our high end Epson Press allows you to produce a wide variety of garments and products including dark colours through the ability to lay down a white primer layer.
HD CHROMALUXE ALUMINIUM PANELS High definition, prints produced through a heated dye sublimation process to produce stunning high gloss panels, available in a variety of sizes. Each panel comes with either a sub-frame system for easy hanging or a black frame with an inset panel.
Entry Level option - Ricoh Ri 100 DIRECT TO GARMENT PRINTING We print on a variety of clothing and home products, including T-Shirts, Polo Shirts, Hoodies, Baby Bibs, Aprons and Bags. EXTERNAL PANELS ALSO AVAILABLE A new addition to the range is external ChromaLuxe Panels suitable for signage. This includes information panels for outdoor public or private spaces
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This allows you to offer branded clothing and corporate promotional items to your business customers or offer personalised products direct to consumers. Register at www.tetenalfulfilment.co.uk or contact us for more information.
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A new addition to the Tetenal portfolio is the Ricoh Ri 100 DTG Printer. This easy to use, compact and versatile printer is the perfect way to enter the personalised print market yourself. It is able to print on light coloured items. We offer an installation and training service together with a number of blank T-Shirts to use during the training process.
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Heidelberg expands eShop consumables orders Heidelberg continues to enjoy growth in the consumables market and to enhance conversion to its eShop portal. New and potential customers are being sent welcome packs which include instructions on how easy it is to buy online, consumables product information and a special introductory offer. Andrew Hall, head of consumables for Heidelberg UK, says, “We already have a number of customers using eShop. About 30% of our total consumable orders and sales are generated using this online facility. We believe that more existing and new customers would benefit from this ordering method because it offers 24/7 access and personalised shopping lists . We would like to have 40% of orders being placed through the eShop by the end of 2019 and more than half by 2020 and that is achievable. Not only is it easy to use, but the consumables purchased earn loyalty points which can be used to pay towards service work, training requirements, demonstrator visits, service contracts or ISO 12647-2 colour certification. “Heidelberg has had enormous success in the consumables area which includes plates, inks, coatings, press chemistry, press supplies, blankets, proofing and rollers. In part that is down to the way Heidelberg trials and tests every product it supplies to ensure it performs effectively and the ability to offer finance bundle deal options on equipment or service contracts has also proved popular. “Equally it is the expert advice the consumables team and technical manager Claire Ashby can offer that gives us a stand out advantage. For instance, recently some LED-UV and LE-UV photo initiators were banned but Heidelberg will guide its customers to EuPIA compliant alternatives.
Knowing that Heidelberg is monitoring legislation as well as product developments means peace of mind. We have seen substantial growth in our ink sales over the last 12 months, both conventional and the various UV options.” www.heidelberg.co.uk
New DERPROSA Sandy Original Film On rare occasions, a company launches a product on the market making a substantial difference with existing products and leading to new sensations. DERPROSA ™ launches SANDY ORIGINAL, a new matte film, granular to the touch, unique in its kind. DERPROSA™ SANDY ORIGINAL is an innovative haptic matt film that evokes pleasant feelings of homogeneous roughness to the touch, providing a perfect contrast with the already widely acclaimed DLSOFT TOUCH®. Both products produce a unique and unmistakable feeling, inciting consumers to make purchases or choose a product to the detriment of any other non-laminated or traditionally-finished product. Many Neuromarketing studies have demonstrated the direct and positive connection between the choice of new film textures and the income statement of brands requiring films such as SANDY or DLSOFT TOUCH® in packaging lamination processes. DERPROSA™ SANDY ORIGINAL is applied just as any other conventional lamination film used in the graphic arts and may be used in any project seeking to achieve a matt finish and an impressive feeling to the touch. Currently, to achieve a similar quality, one has to resort to serigraphic varnishes, which are far from providing the same level of homogeneity and consistency. www.derprosa.com
Two New Quick Print Products from RENZ Eco Aquarelle Thermal Binding Covers: Actively reduce your plastic footprint with Bindomatic’s innovative ECO option for document binding covers. ECO covers come with a front made of transparent paper instead of plastic. SP 360: The new SP 360 manual punching machine is ideal for small run plastic and metal coil bound documents. For coil insertion customers can insert manually or use the Renz CBS 340 electric coil inserter • punching width 360mm • 0.2475 pitch • adjustable side lay for perfect punching www.renz.co.uk
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Quick Print Pro • New Products
February 2019
Vistamax Lift Graphic Media
Innotech Digital is launching a new ‘essentials’ range of self-adhesive vinyls and laminates offering a perfect time-saving and simple to use solution for designers and signmakers interiors on short term, economy applications. The VistaMAX range will include everyday products including monomeric lamination films, air escape vinyls, matt and gloss white and greyback vinyls. The idea behind the range is to provide entry level products that are easy to use and select from, each with clear applications and benefits. The vinyls are designed for quick and easy application and can be effectively protected by the lamination films included within the range for optimal colour and performance. The range includes: VistaMAX Monomeric Permanent White Air Escape Vinyl 100 (gloss or matt): A 100 micron, white gloss calendered vinyl that is ideal for indoor and short-term outdoor signage, point of sale advertising and window decoration. Suitable for application to flat or slightly curved surfaces, it features Air Escape technology which uses tiny perforations to prevent the formation of bubbles, making it swift and easy to apply. This vinyl has a 140gsm liner with grey acrylic-based permanent adhesive for improved opacity which means it can be successfully applied over other graphics without any show-through. Suitable for Solvent, Eco-Solvent, UV-C and Latex inks, it is available in 1370 or 1600mm widths on a 50m roll. VistaMAX Monomeric Permanent White Greyback Vinyl 100 (gloss or matt): This 100 micron, white gloss calendered vinyl is ideal for indoor and short-term outdoor signage, point of sale advertising and window decoration. It boasts excellent dimensional stability, and although it has a permanent adhesive, graphics can be removed in the short term, leaving little residue. This vinyl has a 140gsm liner with grey acrylicbased permanent adhesive for improved opacity which means it can be successfully applied to other graphics without any show-through. Suitable for Solvent, Eco-Solvent, UV-C and Latex inks, it is available in 1370 or 1600mm widths on a 50m roll. VistaMAX Monomeric Permanent White Gloss or Matt Vinyl (80 or 100): This 100 micron, white gloss calendered vinyl is ideal for indoor
and short-term outdoor signage, point of sale advertising and window decoration. This vinyl has a 140gsm liner with clear acrylic-based pressure sensitive adhesive. Although the adhesive is permanent, graphics can be removed in the short term with minimal residue. Suitable for Solvent, Eco-Solvent, UV-C and Latex inks, and available in 1370 or 1600mm widths on a 50m roll. VistaMAX Monomeric Removable White Matt Greyback Vinyl 100: This 100 micron, white calendered vinyl has an attractive matt finish and is removable, making it ideal for indoor and short-term outdoor signage, point of sale advertising and window decoration. If applied correctly, the vinyl will remove cleanly without leaving any residue. Boasting excellent dimensional stability and flatness, this vinyl has a 140gsm liner with grey adhesive for superior opacity, allowing it to be applied over other vinyls without show-through. Suitable for Solvent, Eco-Solvent, UV-C and Latex inks, and available in 1370 or 1600mm widths on a 50m roll. VistaMAX Monomeric Lamination Films - gloss and matt options: VistaMAX Monomeric Lamination Film are 60-micron, PVC lamination films designed for application to printed vinyl. Their purpose is to enhance the vibrancy and overall appearance while also prolonging the life of the graphic. They are suitable for use with compatible vinyls from the VistaMAX range and are coated with an 18g clear acrylic pressuresensitive adhesive for reliable application that keeps vinyl signage looking sharp for longer, both indoors and out. Available in 1370 or 1600mm widths, on a 50m roll. Russell Alexander, UK Sales Manager at Innotech said: “It’s an exciting time for us at Innotech because of the rapid expansion of our Self Adhesive Vinyls offering. In August we announced our appointment as a distributor for the General Formulations range of specialist vinyls in the UK, and now we’re launching VistaMAX, a further range of vinyls to cater for short term, economy applications. “This isn’t the end though, because we’re also planning a further launch in the near future which will further solidify our position as a credible selfadhesive vinyl supplier in the UK and Europe.” Find out more at: https://innotechdigital.com/product-category/ digital-print-media/vistamax
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Quick Print Pro • 3D
February 2019
Fluxaxis uses large format 3D printing for blood cancer awareness
UK-based digital manufacturing service provider, Fluxaxis, has 3D printed two life-size master figures that were integral to arecent ‘Make Blood Cancer Visible’ campaign for pharmaceutical company, Janssen. The figures were used by Fluxaxis’ customer, Windsor Workshop, to create moulds for a series of ten life-size human bodies designed to convey the invisible nature of blood cancer. Fluxaxis produced the models on its Massivit 1800 3D Printer in less than eight hours each.
This drastically reduced both the time and costs involved in creating the display compared to traditional production methods. Designed to give blood cancer well deserved priority and recognition within the UK, real life recordings of people with the disease were emitted from the human figures to enhance the sensory impact. The campaign travelled to key locations across London, Cardiff, Manchester and Edinburgh and received widespread pickup across social media platforms.
Massivit 3D opens its doors to European Demo Centre Massivit 3D Printing Technologies, the provider of large format 3D printing solutions for visual communication, is addressing a rise in sales driven by an EMEA-wide surge in interest in 3D printing, with the opening of a new demo centre in Belgium. In partnership with the company’s successful local dealer, Digital Dot, Massivit 3D is opening the new 160 sqm centre, next to Brussels’ main airport, to showcase its innovative, large format 3D printing solutions. Located in the cradle of Belgium’s large format 2D printing sector, it is easily accessible with close transport links. The new demo centre will provide a central location for Massivit 3D’s extensive European dealer network to host potential customers who are keen to test out the creative possibilities that large format 3D printing technology delivers. They will be able to investigate the synergistic services that can be developed and added to their existing offering. The inspirational layout of the demo centre, featuring a reception area, showroom, demo space for exploring applications, and a machine demo area, have all been designed to stimulate visitors’ imagination. Onsite, visitors can
experience live 3D printing sessions on both a Massivit 1800 Flagship 3D Printer and a Massivit 1500 Exploration 3D Printer and witness the unrivalled print speed of up to 35cm/ 13.7’’ on the Z axis per hour. Massivit 3D CEO, Avner Israeli, commented: “Being closer to our customers and prospects is a priority for us. With this EMEA demo centre, PSPs will now be able to gain more immediate access to the technology making it easier for them to grasp the prospective growth opportunities available with Massivit 3D large format 3D printing.” Digital Dot’s COO, Sofie Demeyer added: “We have a longstanding relationship with Massivit 3D and it is an honour for us to have the opportunity to host their EMEA demo centre at our premises. It will help to inspire distributors and customers who are keen to further explore
the potential of 3D printing in expanding their existing services or diving into exciting, new markets.” About Massivit 3D: Massivit 3D Printing Technologies Ltd. is a leading provider of large format 3D printing solutions for visual communication. The company’s solutions enable the creation of super-size advertising, promotional and other marketing-oriented 3D printed sign and display projects for a growing range of sectors — including retail, events and exhibitions, entertainment and architecture. Massivit 3D’s proprietary Gel Dispensing Printing (GDP) technology leverages the company’s unique, instantly-curing printing gel, Dimengel, to quickly and cost-effectively produce lightweight, hollow 3D printed models up to 1.8m / 6ft high. Founded in 2013 by a team of digital printing pioneers, Massivit 3D is headquartered in Lod, Israel, and serves customers worldwide with end-to-end services and through a welldistributed network of global resellers. www.massivit3d.com
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Quick Print Pro • Digital Imaging
February 2019
PIXEL PROPHET
WAKING UP TO REALITY I never have a problem waking up, even if actually getting out of bed on a cold winter morning is more of an effort. I have my radio ready tuned to BBC Radio 4 so I wake to calm, level voices, not some unbearably perky jockey telling me what a wonderful day it’s going to be when I can hear the rain splattering on the window already. Martin Christie logs his next installment…
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he early menu starts with the shipping forecast, a daily ritual recitation of coastal zones with bizarre names, and a variety of climatic conditions. Although listening to it over many years I still have no idea where Forties and Cromarty are, it is reassuring to know all is well in the big world outside even if it is a little choppy on the Dogger Bank. The schedule follows with a short news briefing and a farmer’s programme but somewhere in between a little reflection slips in about what happened on this particular day years before. This list can be quite brief or quite extensive probably depending on who has been given the thankless task of doing the historical research, and rarely is a cause of interest. But on this particular Monday in January something did make me take notice. It was ten years since the banking crisis of 2009 when the Royal Bank of Scotland announced the biggest corporate losses in British history, and shares in all the other banks fell through a big hole in the floor. The global crisis had actually started in the USA some months earlier, but the knock on effects spread around the world like falling dominoes as the new year progressed. Propping up the banks with tax payers money may have prevented the terrible social consequences of deep recession which followed the Wall Street crash of 1929, but it did begin a period of uncertainty in the economy, and perhaps even in politics, that we are having to live with to this day. What struck me was that while those of us who remember clearly the events have lived through this period, a whole new generation has grown up with virtually no knowledge of the history and an inevitable acceptance that what we live with now is just the norm. They won’t remember a time when the high street was full of shops that sold things. Not that the banks and the governments are entirely to blame, as along with austerity measures caused by spending all our money, other factors have conspired to bring us where we are today. The popularity of internet shopping
is obviously a major culprit, and again those who haven’t watched it develop would scarcely believe there was a time when people were quite reluctant to share their bank details with an anonymous source in an unknown territory, and it wasn’t so long ago, such is the pace of change. When the first ATMs appeared many people, and not just the elderly, were reluctant to use them and still insisted on going into the premises to see a human being they could trust. These days, most of the banks have gone and only the cash points remain in the wall. The financial circumstances, and changes in retail behaviour have produced a perfect storm for the economy in which we float with some apprehension for the future, especially as within weeks of reading this, we will face another major change in circumstance with consequences apparently unknown even to those who demanded it. It’s the uncertainty that hangs over the next few months that is so worrying, whichever side you take on the “B” issue, but then perhaps we are all adjusting to a time when the unknown is the new normal. After all, when I was at school, admittedly in the last century, my career’s master would have said a job at the bank was a job for life! The New Year is traditionally a time for predictions and resolutions, but I have never known one with so little reason to be confident in making either, but then business has to go on regardless. January’s dark days did bring some highlights. As previewed in our December issue we were looking to get one of Epson’s new large format technical printers on trial and true as their
promise, early one morning a big brown box arrived in the yard. The SC-T5400 is part of a new generation of a long line of printers which will be familiar to those using inkjet printers, and retains many Epson key features, but with significant improvements. I will concentrate on those this time and leave a more in depth review of the printer performance in action to another column. Most significantly, along with its stable mates, it’s designed to be adaptable and very user friendly, particularly in an office or studio environment where such a machine may be a novelty, and operators need as much help as practical. It’s very obvious that Epson have learnt from experience of all things that could possibly go wrong — and there are many and varied — and tried to remove the risks as much as possible. The printer comes pretty well ready to rock straight out of the box, apart from removing protective tape and clear plastic from parts that could be scratched in handling. There are no fittings to be attended to apart from the self assembly stand. Even that is pretty well idiot proof in construction and just needs one Allen
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key, supplied with the kit to secure the structure. This is a 36-inch model, enabling A0 plus printing, so it needs a proper stand, small versions can sit on a table top. On the stand it is easily wheeled around as it is not that heavy, although it needs two people to lift it out of the box. Firing the printer up is pretty straightforward with the instructions provided, there’s even a little cupboard to store the paperwork, manuals and driver disc as that’s the sort of documentation that easily gets lost when separated from the machine. The printer comes with the usual startup cartridges containing just enough to run a few test prints so you need to have full sized ones on order. It takes 350 or 700ml ones, four of them, just the standard cyan, magenta, yellow and black. This is not intended to be a top quality fine art or photographic printer, but it does use the latest Ultrachrome XD2 inks, so they are water based pigment and archival on suitable coated paper. While it may not match eight or twelve colour inkjets or precise colour tones, it is massively faster is all print modes, while still capable of pretty good results in solid colour coverage. And that’s what it is built for. The SC-T5400 is a compromise in many respects, but that’s not a criticism, merely a necessary result of getting it priced in the marketplace competitively alongside HP and Canon. There’s perhaps a little more plastic on the superstructure than other Epson models, and we have the simple cost effective paper spindle with 3in removable collars, rather than the more sophisticated, and therefore more expensive, adjustable bobbins on other models. But there have been no shortcuts on design and several features are a step forward from previous models. First, and most obvious, the whole device has a fully enclosed shell so when all the hatches are down, there is nothing that can get inside to spoil the printing or even damage the head. In a busy workspace, it’s not just dust and uncut paper that can fowl up the system. It’s all too easy to leave a pen or a paper clip to fall effortlessly into any exposed cavity when you least expect it! On the basis that anything that can go wrong will go wrong, it’s a good idea to cover all options. If you do happen to leave anything exposed, a gentle beep will remind you of the error of your ways and an orange warning light will come on that’s visible across a crowded room. If you are not used to printers, you can spend a lot of time without noticing something is wrong
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unless you can hear, or see a very obvious alert, and small alarms on other models are not visible unless you are virtually standing over them. Similarly the big 4.3in touch screen, is not only bright and easily read, but folds upright from its normal flush docking place so it can be seen from a reasonable distance instead of having to run over to see what is going on. The screen displays all the necessary information, and can alter the functions at your fingertips. One of those is paper feeding for either roll or sheet paper and this is very impressive for anyone who has battled with automated loading before. While the printer retains Epson’s normal layout with roll paper on top feeding downwards, the hood has been extended with an extra flap to support all sizes or sheet paper, including as small as A4. This is really useful as it means in an office the printer can also print letters and attachments as well as plans, but where heavy paper is used, any off cuts can be recycled to save wastage so it becomes very efficient. It can print almost all
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media available apart from Epson’s heavy board as the print path is not straight down like other models. Both papers feed onto a flat plate along which the printhead moves before exiting out of the front, and sheet paper is held until you manually release it. Even the catch tray for larger roll paper has been given some thought. Most printers have a cloth cradle strung out below to capture large format output, but solid material collects dust and other rubbish that can stick to the print. The Epson’s catch cradle is made of fine netting so at least small stuff will fall through and anything bigger will be spotted. Print can be sent by Wifi, plug-in USB, network or local cable so it can be shared to suit workflow, though I tend to go with the latter to avoid anyone also printing emails in A0 by mistake. Given our wide and colourful customer base here in Brighton we will have a good opportunity to test the Epson on all sorts of media, with all sorts of quality and speed, and see how cost effective large modern inkjet printing can be overall. Epson’s print monitoring system will tell us not only the bottom line in paper and ink of what we produce to sell, but also what got printed and went in the bin. That’s when the real profit and loss can be calculated. That will be in the next episode.
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Quick Print Pro • News
February 2019
PEOPLE IN PRINT Lionel Barber second term at The Printing Charity
Soyang Europe expands sales team
The Printing Charity announced at its 191st Annual Luncheon that Lionel Barber, Editor of the Financial Times, has kindly accepted its invitation to serve a second term as the charity’s President. As the event’s guest speaker and the charity’s 2018 President, Lionel Barber spoke engagingly about his four decades in the news business, starting as a cub reporter at The Scotsman where he valued the skills learnt as an apprentice, before moving to The Sunday Times, followed by his appointment as editor of the Financial Times in 2005. He went on to talk about the evolution of the printed word in the digital world, saying: “Our world has been turned upside down by the digital revolution. It has led to an explosion of creativity and new forms of storytelling. Opportunities for pursuing our craft have never been greater. Working on multiple platforms, we code, compose, and collaborate in ways unimaginable a decade ago. The FT has navigated the transition from print to digital by being bold, not complacent; global, not parochial; evolutionary rather than revolutionary. “In an age of information overload, there is still plenty of mileage in print. I believe the printed newspaper is a great marketing tool. It offers a deeper reading experience, a snapshot of a moment in time of the stories of the day. “The press should have the freedom to get it right and to get it wrong. As editor, I am deeply aware of journalists’ responsibility to get it right and from time to time we will get it wrong. Long live print and long live the printed word.” Jon Wright, the charity’s Chairman, paid tribute to the late Baroness Dean, who passed away in March 2018. She was the charity’s 2017 President and guest speaker at the 2017 Annual Luncheon. He described her as an inspiration to everyone in the industry and will be remembered for her tremendous support, great humour, and energy. Baroness Dean’s husband, Keith McDowall CBE, was guest of honour at this year’s event. www.theprintingcharity.org.uk follow @printingcharity
Printable media supplier, Soyang Europe has announced further expansion of its sales team due to company growth. Following another successful year for the company, who recently exhibited at the Surface and Materials Show at UK Construction Week, two new members of staff have been recruited to drive forward the internal sales department. Ella Faulkner and Vicky Chappell have been placed as frontline points of contact for internal sales as Managing Director Mark Mashiter explains; “We welcome Ella and Vicky who bring with them a wealth of experience from different sectors and have already proven valuable members of the team as they set about facilitating the internal sales process giving our customers a more efficient ordering experience. Our sales office is a bustling hub for the company and Ella and Vicky will be invaluable in ensuring the smooth running of our busy sales department.” It’s been a busy year for the Soyang team. In addition to the Surface and Materials Show, the company exhibited at Sign and Digital UK, FESPA and the inaugural Pure Digital Show in Amsterdam. Mashiter explains the rationale behind the exhibitions; “Our product portfolio is expanding on a weekly basis and we’re finding our more custom products have some very unique applications for niche markets which we’ve been keen to demonstrate to different industries and sectors. Having Ella and Vicky on board will allow us to push forward with new products and increased demand into 2019.” The company also accepted the prestigious award of Best Digital Printing Materials Distributor at the North West Enterprise Awards 2018, which reflects the company’s increased profile across the area. For further information about any of Soyang Europe’s products visit www.soyang.co.uk
New Role for IIJ’s Paddy O’Hara Paddy O’Hara, IIJ’s Director of Technology, who has held senior technical roles within Industrial Inkjet Ltd since 2007 has moved to become Director of Business Development. Capitalising on his extensive experience of Konica Minolta’s inkjet technology and its applications, Paddy will work to develop new and existing markets for the current KM printhead range and lay the foundations for successful roll out of the new models coming from KM’s printhead development programme.
Additionally, he will develop opportunities for IIJ’s inkjet modules, the ColourPrint and Monoprint ranges, in their core market segments of security, packaging, labels and the exciting new area of décor printing. Paddy will also take on the responsibility of managing IIJ’s product portfolio and the marketing activities around it. IIJ’s Managing Director, John Corrall, said “as IIJ continues to grow, we are constantly looking at where the next opportunities will be for inkjet technology. Paddy is well known in the industry and with his strong technical background he can ensure that ourselves and our partner Konica Minolta are fully prepared with the right solutions at the right time.” www.industrialij.com
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Gerard Heanue steps down from Heidelberg
Compass accredited EFG programme
After almost 25 years with Heidelberg in a variety of roles around the globe, Gerard Heanue is stepping down from the managing directorship of Heidelberg UK, Sweden, Denmark and South Africa. Gerard will have been Managing Director of this region for eight years. He leaves the role in March 2019 but will still be on call until the summer. Gerard is not completely leaving the print sector. He will continue to be involved with trade body Picon, where he is currently Chairman until June, and with the Stationers’ Company where he is Treasurer of the Foundation, the charitable arm of the Livery, and serves on the Court. He has already been approached regarding possible non-executive roles and is currently reviewing his options. “I am 57 and always planned to retire early and I think this is the right time,” he says. “My wife Elaine and I plan to have a mini gap year, starting with a month in New Zealand at the end of 2019 and then visiting our favourite countries in the Far East. I also plan to start to playing tennis and golf again.” Gerard’s career with Heidelberg began in 1995 when he was appointed Finance Director of Heidelberg UK. Four years later he moved to Singapore to become chief financial officer of Heidelberg Asia Pacific. Between two more stints as Finance Director of Heidelberg UK (20042006 and 2008-2011) Gerard also worked as chief financial officer of Heidelberg Europe, Middle East and Africa, based in Germany where he learnt about the intricacies and challenges of doing sales in the ex-Soviet region. His three wishes for the printing industry as he leaves are that the sector gains the recognition it deserves, that it promotes itself better to the public and that both printers and suppliers invest more in young people and training. Asked how his wife Elaine and daughter Ellie had reacted to his impending retirement, Gerard replies: “They are looking forward to seeing more of me… honestly! My wife is hoping I can make a start on the ‘to do’ list that she’s compiled.” www.heidelberg.co.uk
Compass Business Finance has become an accredited lender under the British Business Bank’s Enterprise Finance Guarantee (EFG) programme. EFG accreditation will enable Compass to increase its supply of asset finance to smaller businesses, primarily in the print, packaging and engineering sectors. The EFG programme provides lenders with a Government-backed guarantee for up to 75% of the outstanding balance of eligible facilities, potentially enabling a ‘no’ credit decision from a lender to become a ‘yes’. It supports facilities of between £1,000 and £1.2m to smaller businesses that are viable but unable to obtain finance from their lender due to having inadequate security to meet the lender’s normal credit requirements. Bernie Skivington, Director, Guarantee and Wholesale Solutions at British Business Bank said: “The British Business Bank is committed to helping smaller UK businesses access the finance they need to realise their potential. “Accrediting Compass under the EFG programme will enable them to support more smaller businesses that are working successfully, but which might otherwise struggle to acquire business critical equipment or machinery that can boost their growth. Mark Nelson, Director of Compass Business Finance, said: “When EFG extended to asset finance, we saw an opportunity to use the programme to increase our provision to businesses in the print, packaging and engineering sectors. Through the accreditation, we’re now able to further extend our range of competitive and flexible solutions to those industries.” Since its launch in 2009, the Enterprise Finance Guarantee has supported smaller businesses with the provision of over 29,950 loans and other facilities totalling more than £3.2bn. www.compassbusinessfinance.co.uk
Hybrid appoints Josero as Mimaki partner Exclusive UK and Irish Mimaki distributor, Hybrid Services Ltd has announced the addition of Josero to its network of Sign & Graphics Authorised Partners. With an established history as a wide and grand format printer reseller, Josero will promote Mimaki’s range of solvent roll-fed printers, integrated printer/cutters and cutting plotters. Hybrid’s Chief Operations Manager, Brett Newman, comments on the appointment, “Josero is a well-established company with 15 years’ experience in the sign and graphics market and Hybrid is looking forward to working alongside their team in this important sector for Mimaki.” Located in Cambridge, Josero offers a
complete portfolio of wide and super wide printers as well as technical support and backup. Its team of inkjet specialists have considerable inkjet knowledge and their trained engineers are on hand to support the company’s install base. “We’re absolutely delighted to join forces with Hybrid. Mimaki offer an
innovative product range that complements the hardware we already offer perfectly,” states the company’s Managing Director, Loic Delor. Josero already has models from Mimaki’s JV range of solvent printers, CJV range of solvent printer/cutters and FX cutting plotters as well as the recently launched LA-160 laminator in the showroom at its headquarters, ready for demonstration. “We look forward to welcoming new and existing customers to Josero to put products from the Mimaki Sign & Graphics range through their paces, as well as to appreciate the many benefits the array of solutions we offer can have for businesses looking to invest in new technology,” concludes Delor. www.hybridservices.co.uk
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February 2019
SHOW PREVIEW
SIGN & DIGITAL Back with the latest industry innovations, find out how Sign & Digital UK 2019 is set to inspire, connect and delight visitors this year by showcasing innovation face-to-face.
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Looking Innovation in the face
This year, SDUK aims to celebrate the value of building those all-important business connections in person, through the show theme; The Face of Innovation. With so many business owners and industry heads under one roof wanting to develop their knowledge and expand their business, it’s the best place to make valuable connections for anyone in the printing industry. This is even more important when considering the current business landscape, where customer and market demands are always evolving and the latest innovations, skills and technologies are crucial to keep up with in order to remain relevant.
Focused on sharing knowledge, the show’s three-day educational programme is tailored to reflect and advise on the biggest issues currently impacting the industry. Expect to see panel debates, including one designed to help visitors create a business case for sustainability and the environment within the printing and signmaking sectors. There will also be a range of practical live demonstrations that will showcase exhbitors’ latest products and services, giving visitors the chance to learn new techniques.
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There’s been an exciting mix of new and returning brands announced as exhibitors at the 2019 show. With almost 200 exhibiting, visitors are sure to find new potential partners to build long lasting relationships with. Live demonstrations SDUK is also collaborating with some leading brands to host a series of live demonstration workshops aimed at showing participants how to use the latest technologies and products. Firstly, Antalis will return to run the Décor Live Demonstrations — where they’ll be showcasing practical applications and ideas for all types of digital décor to demonstrate how to make the most out of large format inkjet technology. HEXIS will be hosting a not to be missed wrap battle competition. In the Battle UK Wrap Contest, visitors can compete against their peers to be named the Best UK Installer 2019 and be in with the chance to win a bundle of prizes worth £5,500!
Workshops and seminars
In order to make 2019 the most collaborative year in the event’s history, visitors have been given the opportunity to help shape the show by submitting questions they’d like answered
on the Main Stage, as well as the experts they’d most like to hear from. Their feedback and suggestions are being incorporated into the three-day education programme for visitors to hear, see and learn from live. What’s more, once again the Main Stage will have a TV studio attached following the outstanding response to the set up last year, adding to that high energy buzz and fast paced atmosphere that flows throughout the halls. Visitors will hear from creative industry innovators in a series of keynote talks, seminars and panel debates. There will also be the opportunity for visitors to polish up on their software knowledge with the return of the Corel and Adobe Theatres, plus the technology showcase from CADlink. Adobe will also be introducing its newest product Premiere Rush CC, the first cloud-based video editing tool. One new workshop addition for 2019 is the Digital Signage Zone. Here, visitors will be able to get together with potential partners to help them expand their businesses into Digital Signage solutions. The area will have its own
theatre and a Digital Café to accompany it. The Signmakers’ Workshop will also be returning for 2019, but this year it will be taking on a whole new format. Trainer Paul Hughes will be constructing an entire shop front over the course of the show, using some of the industry’s latest tips and techniques. For current show information and to register for free entry, visit www.signanddigitaluk.com
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INSPIRING GARMENT PRINT FOR 30 YEARS More than 6,000 Printwear & Promotion LIVE!’s 30th anniversary show visitors enjoyed fashion in action, new product launches, expert advice and inspiration.
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ony Gardner, the show’s director, comments: “I am absolutely delighted that we have exceeded 6,200 visitors for the first time, which is a new record in the show’s history. Following on from the record number of visitors last year, this year’s success further endorses the decision to switch the show to January. We look forward to further building on this success at next year’s show. The dates of which are confirmed as being 19th to the 21st January 2020.” The only exhibition dedicated to the UK garment decoration industry, the show aims to inspire its visitors, providing a vibrant, dynamic and interactive event with workshops, seminars, advice from industry experts and on
stand demonstrations. Garment decoration tips and small business advice were available from two seminar suites, the Screen Print Workshop made a return, while the Fashion Show and a new feature area for 2019, the Skate Ramp, showcased garments in action! A one-stop-shop for printwear professionals, as well as those looking to enter the market,
the exhibition is the industry’s annual meeting place and networking event. It features around 150 stands from all sectors of the garment and product decoration market. As usual the show was once again a launch pad for new equipment, while new garment lines and ranges from existing and new exhibitors were showcased on stand. www.printwearandpromotion.co.uk
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Sign & Digital UK display solutions and digital printing show returns to the NEC, Birmingham on 2 to 4 April and will host many new exhibitors in addition to a plethora of highly anticipated returning companies. Not to be missed new exhibitors include: ABC Display Industry, GMG Color, Liquid Lens Systems, M3 Online Limited, PROTEK, Premier Paper Group, Signzworld, Solar Illuminations, Trade Sign Shop, Target Transfers, UK Feather Flags, UK Industrial Tapes, and Viscom LEDs and Frames. Amongst the many companies returning to the show are Atlantic Tech Services, CMYUK, Blackman & White, Complete CNC Solutions, Epson, GESS, HEXIS UK, Hybrid Services/Mimaki, printMAX, Roland DG (UK), Sabur Digital, Signgeer, Spandex, Tecna, The Magic Touch, Ultima Displays, Vivid Laminating, William Smith Group1832 and Zund Plotting Systems. Rudi Blackett, Sign & Digital UK portfolio director said: “It’s fantastic to have so many new companies at the show this year, as well as welcoming back a large number of returning exhibitors - their presence at S&DUK
2019 confirms the show’s continued ability to connect people and the industry. The variety of products and services on offer, in addition to free to attend seminars, workshops and live demonstrations means that we deliver an industry leading event, which gives our visitors the chance to connect with their peers and to keep up to date with the latest innovations.” To register for free entry, visit www.signuk.com. To enquire about exhibiting please contact the show team on 01342 33200 or email signanddigitaluk@fav-house.com
Mimaki at Heimtextil
Mimaki Europe collaborated with over 10 inspirational world-leading designers at Heimtextil under the theme of ‘The Fusion of Innovation and Design’ and celebrating digital print within all elements of art, interior design and fashion, Mimaki commissioned work from designers including Sigrid Calon and Claire Vos (Studio Roderick Vos), which were showcased on the Mimaki stand and used to demonstrate the power of digital print to increase the creative process. Seeing printed applications on a diverse range of textiles, fabrics and interior materials, visitors learnt how they too can use advanced Mimaki technology to drive design innovation and profitability. From designers including Anousjka Röben displaying shoes; creative studio Deux d’Amsterdam showing a unique kimono designed specifically for Mimaki and Heimtextil, all designs were digitally printed by Textiles & More (T&M). The Mimaki stand showcased a printer for almost every type of textile application, with additional digitally printed textiles applied to design classics in the ‘Pode’ range from Leolux, and feature walls utilising photography from Arjan Benning also being displayed. “Heimtextil is always a really good show for us. For 2019, we’re excited to share the results of our collaboration with these amazing designers and to demonstrate what’s possible with our comprehensive range of printers,” said Mark Sollman, Mimaki Application Manager EMEA. “From entry-level printers to production workhorses, each Mimaki system delivers premium quality print and profit-enhancing productivity. What’s more, using our wide range of inks, a huge variety of substrate applications now becomes available too. So, whether you’re a designer seeking to push the creative boundaries of textile printing, or a brand looking to increase your productivity and lower your environmental footprint, a visit to the Mimaki stand is a must,” continued Sollman. Heimtextil visitors experienced Mimaki’s broad portfolio of printing solutions, split into three distinct areas including interior design, fashion and art. In the art section, the UCJV150-160 inkjet printer with environmentally-friendly UV-curable inks, was used to produce
wallpaper. Textiles were printed in both the interior design and fashion areas, with the ultra-productive TS551800 sublimation transfer inkjet printer focusing on upholstery. Using a belt-conveying solution, the TX300P-1800B entry-level directto-textile system also printed onto stretchable fabrics used in fashion. Claire Vos, introduced by Textiles & More (T&M) and a graduate of Design Academy Eindhoven, studied her craft in Italy, Switzerland and Indonesia before settling in the Netherlands. With a contemporary graphical industrial flavour to her work, many of Vos’s products are produced using Mimaki printers for Textiles & More. Her work, shown under the theme of ‘The Dressing Room’, was shown at Heimtextil through Mimaki-printed upholstery including chairs and cushions. Bringing vivid colour and fine graphical elements into her work, Sigrid Calon is a visual artist. At Heimtextil, the detail and vibrancy of Calon’s art was brought to life by a 2x2 metre artwork utilising Mimaki’s latest printhead technology delivering smooth gradations and sharp and precise details. Examples of Calon’s work were also be shown in various materials, produced by Mimaki advanced print technologies including UV and 3D printing. www.hybridservices.co.uk
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CANON FUTURE BOOK FORUM Canon hosted the annual Future Book Forum at its Customer Experience Centre in Poing, Germany. The event welcomed over 400 international publishers, book printers, book distributors and quick print industry influencers.
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ringing together the publishing community, the event focused on the industry’s potential to leverage data to transform the future of publishing and open up new revenue streams. Over two days of presentations and workshops, attendees discussed the power of data, the value in building direct relationships with readers and why establishing a community is a publisher’s most important asset. They also explored how to sustain a continuous omni-channel experience, using industry examples to show how businesses have used data to enhance content to drive growth. A key discussion point was how book producers can implement a printon-demand business model using the latest digital print solutions, to optimise stock management and streamline automated workflows for further production efficiencies. “Future Book Forum is an exciting collaborative event that drives innovation across the whole publishing industry. Creating new relationships between businesses in our community helps to deliver better omni-channel content experiences for consumers. When publishers work together in new ways, our partnerships become just as powerful as our innovations,” says event chair Peter Fisk. “Intelligent growth in publishing relies on us looking more holistically at individuals, not just as readers, but as consumers. It’s about putting the customer first and creating valuable consumer experiences that enhance the value of the physical book. Big data and artificial intelligence can help to deliver better digitally-enabled content experiences. What we’ve learnt from this year’s Future Book Forum is that now is the time to take the leap and access the new opportunities that arise from using insight and data. It’s not how you collect the data that leads to success but how you intelligently use it. ” Nick Morris, Founding Partner at Canvas8, explored how publishers can use consumer insights and behaviours to their advantage. He explained, “Today’s publishers do not face competition with other publishers — the competition is for people’s time. A recent survey among publishers showed that product and data were their top priorities. Understanding audiences is the master key to unlocking their potential. Publishers need to do more to deliver considered products and reader experiences, but they will only be able to do so by first understanding their audience through consumer insights. Mark Allin, former CEO of global publishing company John Wiley, discussed why publishers need to be more radical with their strategies and business models, saying, “Publishers need to have the confidence to try new ideas and get rid of old ways of working. But this requires a cultural change within the industry and dedicated resources to successfully innovate. Publishers must use the tools and technology available to them to get closer to their reader community to foster
innovation and drive growth. Niche communities drive content, but building a strong network is just as important as providing relevant content.” Tom Betts, Chief Data Officer at the Financial Times, used the example of the Financial Times to show how a data-driven approach can turn customer insight into profitable growth, saying: “Data should play a central role in any business strategy. There’s lots of data to be gathered on consumers outside of their reading interests and it’s not only about how it’s gathered, but how it is used. Data can help publishers develop a deep understanding of their customers - to make recommendations or predict consumers’ next steps and to better understand their future content journey so as to be able to create a more tailored, richer and more valuable experience. Sven Fund, Founder & Managing Director of Fullstop and the popular keynote speaker at the 2017 event, returned to discuss the need for systematic innovation management in established publishing houses. Fund explained, “Some areas of publishing are becoming more data driven. For example, analytics and algorithms can now be used to examine reader behaviour, such as when and how quickly a book was read, and evaluate whether it will be a bestseller. As a result, one of the trends we are noticing is how the reader is being rediscovered as a partner in the publishing process. Authors can now use data to craft their content based on understanding consumer behaviours. For publishers, it’s not about producing more titles, it’s about targeting readers in a more precise way.” Peter Wolff, Senior Director, Customer Group Commercial Print and Production CRD, Canon Europe comments: “Future Book Forum provides an opportunity for the whole publishing community to come together, sharing their experiences on how the market is changing, inspiring other delegates with real-world examples, and demonstrating how to embrace change with digital technologies. Over the past six years, participation has grown year on year, proving that the event has become an effective platform for exploring innovations and how these drive new business opportunities. As in other business sectors, leveraging customer data will help publishers to turn a new page, driving customer-orientated innovation that will stimulate commercial growth.” www.canon.co.uk
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Linx enables reuse of glass bottles
Coding and marking specialist Linx Printing Technologies has launched its new returnable Linx Black bottling ink 1068 to enable the reuse of glass bottles used in the drinks industry. The ability to reuse glass bottles has significant environmental benefits. When glass bottles can be collected and reused, as already happens in the UK with milk bottles, far fewer bottles need to be manufactured. This saves significant amounts of energy and resources — over and above even the benefits of recycling. Once the Linx Black bottling ink 1068 has been used for printing batch and date codes, the bottles are returned after use. The ink is then removed in the bottle-washing process, enabling new codes to be printed onto them ahead of reuse. The demand for a solution that enables the widespread reuse of glass drinks bottles is emphatically underlined by Linx’s recent consumer research. The survey found that 89% of those questioned were concerned about the impact of soft drink packaging on the environment
Baker Labels contributes at Colchester Zoo During the manufacture of self-adhesive labels, dozens of heavy duty cardboard cores are removed from material master reels every week and disposed of. Baker’s are unable to use them for their reels of printed labels as they are the wrong weight for the finished products. The disposal of large quantities of the cardboard tubes hasn’t sat too well with the company, so in an age when we all want to do our best for the environment by recycling they looked for options. They heard about Colchester Zoo’s environmental enrichment programme where they provide a mentally and physically enriching environment specific to each species in their care so Baker’s contacted them to see if the cores could be of any use. When the assistant curator, Liz Butcher, confirmed they would definitely be able to find a use for them Baker’s shipped two pallets off to Colchester Zoo straight away. “In captivity, food and water is supplied, territory is already delineated, social groupings are usually fairly stable and structured, there are no predators to avoid, and quite often mates are selected for them. With all the extra free time, the animals have a need for new and entertaining or
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— and that 91% would welcome a scheme to enable the reuse of glass drinks bottles. This strongly underlines the need for a coding ink that will enable such a scheme. The quality of Linx Black bottling ink 1068 is shown by its ability to print clearly onto glass in cold-fill bottling and in humid environments. The ink has also been designed to cope with the challenges of providing clear, legible codes for bottled drinks — for example, by resisting removal when subjected to pasteurisation, immersed in ice water, stored in a warehouse for long periods, or refrigerated. This reduces the likelihood of drinks companies facing product recalls. There is no compromise on the quality of the code — the ink delivers high-quality, durable coding so that customers can meet the regulations and protect their brands. John Tierney, Marketing Director at Linx, comments: “Consumers are looking for solutions that minimise the impact of drinks packaging on the environment. The opportunity exists for brands to introduce effective solutions for the reuse of bottles — and by ensuring the latest coding inks can be removed as part of the process, we are helping to enable the creation of these schemes.” As well as launching the new ink, Linx has upgraded its 8900 series of Continuous Ink Jet (CIJ) printers with new software that is opening it up to more applications and delivering new competitive advantages for beverage customers. These enhancements mean the Linx 8900 series is now capable of producing faster print speeds — by as much as 33% for one-line, seven drop-high print, now up to 440 metres per minute — to enable higher production output in high-speed bottling applications. A further benefit of the upgrades is the series’ new ‘prompted dates’ feature, which facilitates faster, mistake-proof message changes. When a message is selected or updated, the operator simply chooses from a predefined range of dates that are suitable for the product being coded. This means there is no need to edit dates manually, making editing quick and easy, and is especially beneficial where date accuracy is critical. www.linxglobal.com
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challenging activities. That is where the role of enrichment comes in. These cardboard cores will be ideal for our animal enrichment and we would definitely appreciate them in the future.” Baker’s received this beautiful photo of one their female African elepahants enjoying using the cores during feeding time. Lots more cores will be shipped off to the zoo over the coming weeks and months to be used in a variety of enriching ways. www.bakerlabels.co.uk
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Print service providers offer best advice on the choice of print technologies not only to customers but professionals within the print industry. We have a history of pioneering in print, whatever next?
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ith only one year to go, this new regular 2020 Print Vision feature is open to all for print predictions. The 36,000 quick print pros who, in the front line of the print industry, are so often asked ‘What’s next in print?’ QPP quick print pros, serving our eight million plus end users are in the frontline of print, please share your thoughts for the future. Print trade supplies are invited to forward press releases, brochures, tech sheets, case studies and beta test opportunities to: insight@2020PrintVision.co.uk Email: forecasts@2020PrintVision.co.uk with your thoughts, experiences and predictions.
Cloud adoption and artificial intelligence in the print industry, predicts Y Soft 2018 was the year of digital transformation; with organisations of all sizes either implementing or planning projects in every area from customer service operations to workforce management. Every business process is being assessed and within this, print management has also experienced a shift, according to enterprise office solution provider, Y Soft Corporation, which believes that 2019 will see digital transformation projects disrupt print management even further. “In 2019, businesses will increasingly focus on technology and processes that allow them to be more productive and secure,” says James Turner, Regional Sales Manager at Y Soft, who notes the following key predictions for the year ahead:
CLOUD ADOPTION: “As businesses increasingly focus on technology and processes that allow them to be more efficient, productive and secure, failure to implement cloud printing as part of this philosophy, risks organisations unable to use IT resources for more productive projects. Managing print services in the cloud is essential if organisations want to take advantage of cloud services to run their business efficiently.” RESELLER AGILITY: “As the industry faces challenges ahead in addressing the inevitable digital disruption, resellers need to demonstrate the agility and vision to be at the forefront of meeting customer’s needs. Customers are looking for solutions that help them in their digital transformation and this can include business processes beyond the traditional print and capture areas. Resellers should look to expand their offerings and partner with solution providers who can offer attractive, new revenue opportunities.” ONE INTEGRATED SUPPLIER: “As digital transformation initiatives continue to develop, and businesses look for ways of ensuring an efficient, smooth-running office of the future, organisations will want to use one supplier for multiple document management solutions — as this provides a simpler support model. To do so, companies will start to look at ‘one-stop shops’ that offer comprehensive solutions - both print management and document capture with software and hardware support - through one OEM vendor.” ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: “The potential disruption that AI brings to the print industry is significant. AI is often currently used in predictive maintenance as well as paper to digital workflows; however, there is a scope to develop these further by enhancing existing
products and services. One of the benefits and drivers towards the adoption of AI is the enhanced security measures of defence against security threats. By using AI to enhance security measures, the decision making process will become streamlined and improved as the automated system can detect and stop attacks quickly, while learning and adapting by using data.” HEIGHTENED SECURITY: “This year it seemed we were hearing of a new data breach every day and as such, businesses have become more conscious of the various touch points throughout the organisation, such as printers that require both external firewalls and strong internal authentication. As enterprise workflow solutions are typically embedded as part of the MFD’s set of features and communicate to thirdparty systems, the security of the entire system must be considered. Therefore, it is important for close collaboration between an enterprise solution provider, the MFD service provider and an organisation’s IT department. www.ysoft.com
Aqua d’Or Sparkles with HP Collage packaging Danone is marketing a seasonal edition of its Sparkles flavoured water brand with unique bottle designs created by HP SmartStream Collage, HP Indigo’s new automated variable design software. The wrap-around bottle labels were produced by Folienprint Rako, an All4Labels Group company, in the first HP Collage packaging production in Europe. The bottles feature playful, winter-themed designs by Danish artist Emil Kozak, perfect to celebrate the holiday season with family, friends and colleagues. The 1.25 litre drinks,
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now available at retailers in Denmark, combine design elements such as snowflakes, reindeer, and candy canes to create 100,000 unique labels for two berry flavours of Aqua d’Or Sparkles water. HP SmartStream Collage uses algorithms to create random combinations of specified design elements, thereby creating one-of-a-kind artwork for unlimited impact for packaging, commercial, and speciality printing. The variable design creates movement in the appearance of the bottles across the shelves. “Aqua d’Or is spreading some holiday magic with playful designs on its flavoured water bottles for celebrations using the new HP Collage design capability with HP digital printing,” said Line Giessing Jørgensen, Brand Manager at Danone. “This new software technology provides brands with the opportunity to amplify the seasonality of their products in creative ways.” HP SmartStream Collage is the next generation of HP Indigo hyper-customisation software, introduced to the market with HP SmartStream Mosaic. Danone used Mosaic and Kozak’s designs for its “Flow Your Way” summer mineral water bottle campaign. The brand decided to try the new HP Collage at Folienprint Rako to create a new twist in variable design printing on its Sparkles flavoured water product line, which uses plastic from 50% recycled materials. “Brands can now bring a new experience using variable design element printing, including seasonal products and flavours, and attract attention to their products. The HP SmartStream Collage design software for HP Indigo digital printing offers big new packaging marketing potential,” said Michel Koch, head of pre-press digital at All4Labels. The Sparkles labels were printed on the 76 cm-wide HP Indigo 20000 Digital Press, delivering high-volume, mid-web format label printing on a wide range of materials, and converted into print-ready PDF files with the cloud-based HP PrintOS Composer. www.hp.com
Labels are so well hidden in plain sight that many people are not aware of their omnipresence. Would you be able to guess how many labels you see on any given day, and how essential they are to help you make the right brand choices? The professionals who dedicate their talents to develop labels on a daily basis are equally discrete. They work silently in the background to create labels, to add value to their customers’ branded products, or to add value through process improvements. Consequently, the label industry is not well known to the generation of talents who are currently making career choices, while at the same time, it innovates at a fast pace and needs to attract ambitious talents with fresh ideas. In this context, FINAT, the European association for the self-adhesive label and adjacent narrow-web converting industry, has launched the #LABELicious talent competition on the occasion of its 60th anniversary. The competition’s objective is to increase the visibility of the label industry, of its exciting professional challenges, and of its excellent career perspectives to students and early career professionals aged between 18 and 25. Entrants are invited to submit their ideas and concepts for labels in three categories: • Smart / Intelligent / Multifunctional Labels — #LABELicious calls for truly fresh and feasible ideas about how integrating technologies in brand/functional labels will enhance the label’s experience and value in an end-customer’s business case for the year 2025. The entry should demonstrate how label converting technology adds value to a label through new functionality, production methods, or technical innovation. • Brand Design — #LABELicious calls for next-generation label design, both visually
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and from a constructive and functional perspective. The entry should demonstrate how in 2025, a branded label will create an outstanding experience, with a competitive advantage and added value for a brand in its own product category. • Sustainability — #LABELicious calls for new approaches to improve sustainability in the field of product labelling. The entry should demonstrate how in 2025, a new approach to label design, production and application can contribute to a positive sustainability performance. Competition participants will be able to submit their entries on the website www. Labelicious.eu before 15 May 2019. The early launch enables interested young professionals to prepare their ideas in due time, either individually or in the context of their professional education. During the entire competition, #LABELicious will publish educational and inspirational material from the industry to show its diversity in craftsmanship, its combination of creativity and technology, and its continuous focus on sustainability to improve the environmental performance of product labelling. The relevance of reaching out to the next generation workforce is illustrated by the industry-wide cross-European support for the project. “The findings of our annual industry survey, the FINAT RADAR, demonstrate the sector’s growing challenge to attract young talents over the past few years,” says Jules Lejeune, Managing Director of FINAT. “This project currently gets support from some 25 international and national trade media companies, industry partners of all sizes across the value chain, and virtually all national label associations in Europe, proving that #LABELicious is addressing a top priority challenge.” With the support of the competition’s partners, the international winner in each category will receive a week of industry experience, a complimentary visit to Labelexpo 2019 in Brussels where the awards’ ceremony will take place, and an additional financial reward. “The biggest benefit of the #LABELicious project, however is to create connections between this innovative and fast evolving hightech industry and the next generation talent force,” continues Lejeune. “We aim to reach the audience both directly through our media efforts, and indirectly through our relationships with the educational institutions in packaging technology and design. The European label industry challenges next generation talents, and as an industry, we are ready to be likewise challenged by the fresh ideas of the next generation.” www.Labelicious.eu
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Snap Products win Merchandise World Award Trade exclusive supplier Snap Products were delighted to be recognised in the Merchandise World Promotional Products Awards 2019. The innovative Typhoon Wireless Charger Power Bank won silver in the Technology Product of the Year award. The Typhoon is the next generation of power bank. It can be used to charge a mobile device via a cable like other power banks, but also adopts the latest wireless charging technology. It features suction cups to allow your phone to be attached, perfect for charging on the go. The design is as futureproof as the tech — it’s compact, lightweight and features a range of connector ports. The Typhoon is available on a whirlwind 24-hour express service with digital print. Like all Snap Products’ power banks, it is fully ROHS, CE and FCC safety certified. Snap Products are exhibiting at Merchandise World 2019. Visit Stand 22 to find out more about the Typhoon Wireless Charger Power Bank, get an exclusive look at new products and pick up a copy of Snap Products’ impressive new catalogue. marketing@snapproducts.co.uk
Contour Wood Ballpen wins Award The innovative Contour Wood Ballpen from The Pen Warehouse has been recognised with a top industry accolade in the Merchandise World Promotional Product Awards 2019. The new ecofriendly writing instrument won the silver award in the Promotional Pen of the Year category. The Contour Wood Ballpen is based on the industry’s most popular promotional pen, but swaps plastic for bamboo — a sustainable material with eco-friendly credentials. It features the popular Contour shape and there’s a large 60mm x 10mm print area for a spot colour design. The Contour Wood Ballpen is printed on a five day standard lead time, with a three day express option also available. Visit The Pen Warehouse at Merchandise World on 30th and 31st January to find out more about the Contour Wood Ballpen and see what else the trade-exclusive supplier has in store for 2019. You can also grab a copy of the new Pens Galore catalogue, featuring Europe’s widest range of promotional writing instruments. sales@pens.co.uk
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HP helps brands print personalisation HP has unveiled its framework, The Personalisation Pinwheel, to help brand owners tap into the growing personalisation market. Informed by insights from more than 45 million online conversations across the globe, the framework hones in on what motivates consumers to personalise — from photo books to magazine covers to consumer packaged goods — and how brands can capitalise on those motivations. “Personalisation is a powerful tool to create meaningful experiences with consumers. It increases brand loyalty and engagement and at the same time accelerates business growth and speed to market,” said Nancy Janes, global head of brand innovation, HP Inc. “HP’s digital printing capabilities are transforming how consumers connect to brands through personalised packaging and products.” “In our eyes, personalisation encompasses far more than just customised or stylised products,” said Charles Ohiaeri, chief fulfillment officer, Zazzle. “It’s about how we can intelligently curate and contour the whole experience for those in our community — makers, designers and consumers alike. HP’s digital printing solutions allow us to serve our customers in ways we would not have considered previously.” HP’s research uncovered the digital print advantages of the Personalisation Pinwheel: • Fingerprinting: drive share of market through collectability of unique items • Flying Your Flag: drive engagement by personalising products according to heritage/ codes • Letting It All Hang Out: increase connection with Millennials and Gen Z by celebrating consumer stories individually • Permission to Indulgence: allow consumers to tailor their experience of the world to their own unique preferences • Bringing Bonds to Life: grow penetration by expanding into gifting and e-commerce through fully customised products • Mindful Materialism: build value and differentiate through purpose by enabling consumers to express their own voice in solving social or environmental issues www.hp.com
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Print on paper straws Hole-in-the-wall cash Close Brothers Asset Finance has provided start-up funding for Transcend Packaging, a Wales-based packaging firm focused on sustainable paper-based packaging — including straws — digital printing and biodegradable paper cups. The firm has already seen impressive growth in only a short space of time, with deals signed to supply paper straws to some of the UK’s leading fast food and coffee chains, including McDonald’s, along with major distribution companies servicing the hospitality sector. They are now seeing extensive demand across Europe and North America and are in the process of growing to a target of 200 employees by the end of 2021. “We are delighted to once again have supported an ambitious start-up firm that will generate new employment in the Caerphilly region of Wales,” said Paul Philbrick, Sales Director at Close Brothers Asset Finance’s print division. “Environmental-based products, like paper straws, is an exciting market for the packaging sector, which we are fully committed to. “We have a long history in the printing and packaging industry and understand that many business owners are cautious about investing, but by being creative and innovative in the way we fund assets, we have helped many businesses limit their risks yet still have access to the capital needed to grow sustainably.” Close Brothers Asset Finance has committed to a number of Hire Purchase agreements for multiple assets over a time period up to 84 months, including a KBA printing press that enables printing onto various substrates, and the paper straw manufacturing machines. Lorenzo Angelucci, Managing Director, Transcend Packaging: “There has been an increasing demand for sustainability across the packaging industry, mainly because of customer pressure and an increase in regulatory and government waste strategy policies. “Paper is taking on an ever-growing and important role in the government’s waste solution strategy and we saw a gap in the market to produce eco-friendly products for the UK and European markets. “Partnering with Close Brothers Asset Finance was a logical choice because of their long history in the print and packaging sector; they were extremely easy to deal with and they understood from the off-set what my requirements were, advising and actively helping find solutions.” www.transcendpackaging.com www.closebrothers.com
Andesign up to the Tusk Birmingham based large format print business, Andesign, has deployed its Massivit 1800 3D Printing Solution to produce a jaw-dropping 3.5m-high x 2m-long (11.5ft x 6.56ft) African elephant. Once 3D printed, the impressive mammal was given a coat of paint to ensure added realism. It can now be seen smashing through the wall of the company’s Sutton-Coldfield premises. This will serve as a permanent fixture to underscore Andesign’s ability to get its customers noticed with high-impact creative projects. www.andesignuk.com
Innotech Digital client Specialist Signs recently created a ‘killer’ wall display that’s a real feast for the eyes, thanks to General Formulations Wallmark Canvas. The Bournebased Specialist Signs company was approached by Jimmy’s Killer Prawns, a South African business, to create bespoke wall coverings for its new restaurant in Leicester. The installation needed to cover both plasterboard and a wooden frame around a doorway, so they needed a media that would give a consistent finish. Bob Southwell from Specialist Signs said: “It’s long term installation in a new store for them, so the finish had to be top quality and to match their previous installations. We took advice from Innotech on the vinyls in their range to decide on the best one for the job. While price is always a factor, we needed to make sure that the media we chose was suitable for a long term installation, taking into account the make up of the walls. “We chose the General Formulations Wallmark Canvas as a trial for this job and we were really pleased with the results using our HP Latex 560 printer as the colours are really nice. It was easy to line up and tended to hold on its own — some vinyls can stretch in all directions when they get hot while printing, but this lined up well with no distortion, and it wasn’t overly tacky “Installation was a one man job and it took just 2-3 hours, so it was a good result. We’ll definitely use the Wallmark Canvas again — in fact we’ve already bought some into stock. It’s value for money, the clients were happy, especially with the embossed finish, and it gives as good a result as some of the more expensive films.” General Formulations Wallmark Canvas is removable and can be reapplied a number of times due to its microsphere beaded adhesive, making it fast and easy to install. All the General Formulations range are polymeric five year products, meaning there is very little shrinkage compared to normal monomeric products. “There’s a growing trend for unique wall displays in all kinds of industries including hospitality, retail, and entertainment,” added Bob, “especially for one off events or where people are in rented space, making permanent displays difficult. While it may be possible to paint on walls, that can leave layers that will show through when papered over. “By using vinyls we can create stunning displays that can be easily removed — we even did a job recently for an event that ran over just one weekend, proving that vinyl is the perfect solution for seasonal promotions, sales and so on — whenever you want to make an impact without having a permanent effect.” Marketing manager for Innotech Digital, Kieran Dallow commented: “General Formulations produce a huge range of quality medias for Solvent, Eco-Solvent, Latex and UV Curable printers. Their specialist medias can be used on carpets, warehouses, floors, walls, motorbikes, cars and commercial vehicles and installed in restaurants, classrooms, offices, homes and retail outlets, amongst others. We hold stock of all their most popular ranges, allowing our printing and signmaking customers to create brilliant new products for a greater variety of markets than before.” www.innotechdigital.com • www.specialistsigns.com
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READERS’ SCRIBES
SOMETHING TO SHARE…? Girl from South America A girl in our office, from South America, is always in a hurry... We call her URGENT-TINA.
You’re Late
A clever sales estimator wanders back home at 3 a.m. and proceeds to get an earful from his wife. “You’re late!” she yells. “You said you’d be home by 11:45!” “Actually,” the salesman replies coolly, “I said I’d be home by a quarter of 12.”
May I Say A Word?
A woman sitting at her deceased husband’s funeral. A man leans in to her and ask, “Do you mind if I say a word?” “No, go right ahead,” the woman replies. The man stands and clears his throat, then says “Plethora” and sits back down. “Thanks,” the woman says, “that means a lot.”
Just the Past
Wife goes to an astrologer to learn more about her husband. The astrologer asks her, “Do you want to know about your husband’s future?” Without hesitation, the wife responds. “I will decide his future, you just tell me about his past.”
Valentines Selection Box
What did one flame say to the other on Valentine’s Day? We’re a perfect match. Two antennae met on a roof, fell in love and got married. Their wedding ceremony wasn’t fancy. The reception, however, was excellent. If you step on a purple mushroom, you’ll be forced to marry the ugliest person in the world,” warned the old gnome, so the man continued carefully through the woods. He didn’t step on any purple mushrooms. Suddenly a beautiful woman walked up and said: “We have to marry.” “Why?” asked the man, smiling. “I just stepped on one of those pesky purple mushrooms!” she replied. A book never written: “Avoiding Valentine’s Day” by I.M.N. Love. Tom Swiftie: “Let’s make our own
Valentines,” Tom said craftily. Tom Swiftie: “She tore my Valentine in half!” said Tom halfheartedly. A woman was taking a nap on Valentine’s Day afternoon. After she awoke, she told her husband, “I just dreamed that you gave me a gorgeous and expensive diamond necklace for Valentine’s Day! What do you think it means?” “You’ll know tonight,” he said. That evening, her husband came home with a small package for her. Thrilled, she opened it and found a book titled “The Meaning of Dreams. A Cub Scout found a frog that said, “Kiss me and I will become a beautiful princess.” The boy studied the frog, then put it in his pocket. “Hey,” the frog croaked, “how come you didn’t kiss me?” “I’d rather have a talking frog than a princess any day!” Craig: Why do melons have to get married in churches? Joe: Why? Craig: Because they cantaloupe! Justin: What did the boy sweetie say to the girl sweetie? John: I haven’t a clue. Justin: “It’s Valentine’s Day and we’re mint for each other.” Dawson: What do pigs give on Feb. 14? Brad: I don’t know. Dawson: Valen-swines! Tobin: What happened to your leg? Matt: I went to a seafood dance on Valentine’s Day. Tobin: And? Matt: I pulled a mussel! Ben: What did one magnet say to the other magnet on Valentine’s Day? Finn: I have no idea. What? Ben: “I find you very attractive!”
More post from the heart
I asked my friend if he’d bought his wife a gift for Valentine’s Day. He’s a bit of a chauvinist pig so he surprised me when he replied, “Yeah, I’ve got her a belt and a bag.” I said, “That’s very thoughtful of you. I hope she appreciates it.” He said, “So do I. And hopefully the vacuum cleaner will work much better now.
Are you game?
My wife just sent me a text saying, “I’ve just got you the best Valentine’s Day present ever! xox” I really hope she misspelt “Xbox”.
Say it with...
My wife rang me at work on Valentine’s Day. She said, “Three of the girls in the office have just received bunches of flowers. They’re absolutely gorgeous.” I said, “That’s probably why they’ve been sent flowers then.”
Don’t open until the 14th...
What do single people call Valentine’s Day? Happy Independence Day. My wife told me she doesn’t want much this Valentine’s Day. She said, “Just some chocolates and a few little surprises will be fine.” Kinder Eggs it is then. What do you call a very small Valentine? A Valen-tiny. It’s always exciting to get a Valentine’s Day card pushed through your door, with no stamp on it - just your name on the envelope…except when you’re in prison! Yet again, this Valentine’s Day I’ll be in my house all alone, watching a film on TV and eating a takeaway. I really can’t see a downside. Last Valentine’s Day, my fiancée of four years bought me a lottery ticket and I won £5 million. I wonder what’s she doing nowadays? My wife just called me lazy and said I’d better have something planned for Valentine’s Day. I said, “Yes, I was thinking of taking the Christmas decorations down.” For the last twenty years, I’ve received a Valentine’s Day card from the same secret admirer. So I was upset when I didn’t get one this year. First my gran dies, now this? I’ve just booked a table for my girlfriend and me on Valentine’s Day. I hope she knows how to play snooker. My girlfriend told me she hoped I had something special planned for Valentine’s Day. I said, “I’m working on it.” and she smiled. Which was weird; I thought she’d be upset that I’m having to work on
Valentine’s Day. I gave blood today. It may not be the best Valentine’s Day present but at least it came from the heart. What do squirrels give for Valentine’s Day? Forget-me-nuts. This year I’ve got my wife a Valentine’s Day present that will really take her breath away. A treadmill. I got my wife a new iron for Valentine’s Day. She was so overcome with emotion that she ran out of the house crying. I think she must be still out telling her friends how wonderful I am, because she’s not come back yet. I can’t wait for Valentine’s Day because I get to make cupcakes for a special someone and that special someone is me. Dear Alcohol ... will you be my Valentine? What do farmers give their wives on Valentine’s Day? Hogs and kisses. Valentine’s Day is the one-day of the year when you get anonymous mail from strangers basically saying they want to sleep with you, and you go, “Awww...” Valentine’s Day is a day when a lot of people are reminded just what a bad shot Cupid was. As a waiter, on Valentine’s Day I would put a fake engagement ring into a lot of meals. If it’s not Valentine’s Day and you see a man in a flower shop, you can probably start up a conversation by asking, “What did you do?” I think Cupid must need glasses. The last time I dated a girl, he missed my heart but hit my wallet.
Not My Dog
I had a knock at my door earlier, it was a policeman… “Mr Cook?” “Yes,” I replied. “I’m afraid your dog has just been reported to have chased someone on a bike.” I said, “That’s not possible, my dog doesn’t have a bike.”
5280 Feet Long
I found a rock that is 5280 feet long. It must be a MILESTONE!
Quick Print Pro • Readers’ Scribes
February 2019
Perfect Partner
A very successful businessman had a meeting with his new sonin-law. “I welcome you into the family!” said the man. “To show you how much we care for you, I am making you a 50-50 partner in my business. All you have to do is go to the factory everyday and learn the operation.” The son-in-law interrupted. “I hate factories. I can’t stand the noise.” “I see,” replied the father-in-law. “Well, then you’ll work in the office and take charge of some of the operations.” “I hate office work,” said the sonin-law. “I can’t stand being stuck behind a desk.” “Wait a minute,” said the father-inlaw. “I just made you half owner of a money-making industry, but you don’t like factories, and won’t work in an office. What am I going to do with you?” “Easy,” said the son-in-law. “Buy me out.”
The Typewriter
They had been up in the attic together doing some cleaning. The kids uncovered an old manual typewriter and asked, “Hey Mum, what’s this?” “Oh, that’s an old typewriter,” she answered, thinking that would satisfy their curiosity. “Well what does it do?” they asked. “I’ll show you,” she said and returned with a blank piece of paper. She rolled the paper into the typewriter and began striking the keys, leaving black letters of print on the page. “WOW!” they exclaimed, “That’s
A lady was trying hard to get the ketchup out of the bottle.
really cool! But how does it work like that? Where do you plug it in?” “There is no plug,” she answered. “It doesn’t need a plug.” “Then where do you put the batteries?” they persisted. “It doesn’t need batteries either.,” she continued. “Wow! This is so cool!” they exclaimed. “Someone should have invented this a long time ago!”
Married Man’s Confession
I always read my wife’s horoscope... to see what kind of day I am going to have.
Sales Pedalling
Two sales guys on a tandem bike where pedalling up a hill. It took forever to get to the top. When they finally got to the top the first sales guy said in a pant, “Whew, that was so hard.” The second replied, “Yeah, good thing I was pushing the brakes the whole time or we would have rolled down backwards.”
Lead Astray
Knock! Knock! Who’s there? A broken pencil. A broken pencil who? Never mind, this joke is pointless.
Norwegian Navy
Why does the Norway Navy have bar codes on the side of their ships? So when they come back to port they can SCANDINAVIAN.
Happy Dog
A man running a little behind schedule arrives at the cinema, goes in to watch the movie that has already started, and as his eyes adjust to the darkness, he
When the phone rang she asked her five-year-old daughter to answer it.
is surprised to see a dog sitting beside its master in the row ahead, intently watching the movie. It even seemed to be enjoying the movie: wagging its tail in the happy bits, drooping its ears at the sad bits, and hiding its eyes with its paws at the scary bits. After the movie, the man approaches the dog’s owner, “Wow, your dog really seemed to enjoy the movie. I’m amazed!” “Yes, I can’t believe it myself,” came the reply. “He hated the book.”
Good Guesser
Our pre-natal class included a tour of the paediatric wing of the hospital. When a new baby was brought into the nursery, all the women tried to guess its weight, but the guy standing next to me was the only male to venture a number. “Looks like 9 pounds,” he offered confidently. “This must not be your first,” I said. “Oh, yes,” he said, “it’s my first.” “Then how would you know the weight of a baby?” I asked.
Modest Income
“Darling,” said the young man to his new bride. “Now that we are married, do you think you will be able to live on my modest income?” “Of course, dearest, no trouble,” she answered. “But what will you live on?”
I Remembered
Not to brag, but I just went into another room and actually remembered why I went in there...
The Slowest in the Herd
As the herd of cows were traveling, one of them was falling behind.
“Mummy can’t come to the phone to talk to you right now…
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She shouted out to the others that she could not run any faster. She shouted, “Slow down, my calves are killing me!”
Top Dog
A dog walks into a butcher shop and the butcher asks, “What do you want?” The dog points to steak in a glass case. “How many pounds?” The dog barks twice. “Anything else?” The dog points to some pork chops and barks four times. So the butcher wraps up a twopound steak and four pork chops, and places the bag in the dog’s mouth. He then takes money from a purse tied around the dog’s neck, and sees him out. A customer, who has been watching in amazement, follows the dog to a house several blocks away, where it rings the doorbell to be let in. As the owner appears at the door, the customer says, “What a remarkable dog!” “Remarkable?” snorts the owner. “This is the second time this week he’s forgotten his keys.”
What’s for Dinner?
Last night I was relaxing on the sofa watching TV when I heard my wife’s voice from the kitchen: “Oh sweetheart, what would you like for dinner, my love? Chicken, beef or lamb?” I said, “Thank you, darling. I think I’ll have chicken.” She replied, “You’re havin’ a peanut butter sandwich. I was talkin’ to the dog!”
Little Sister.
My little sister broke my new torch. I won’t be able to see her in the same light ever again.
…she’s hitting the bottle.”
FELIX THE COPY CAT
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February 2019
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ALLIED IMAGES
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ALTERNATIVE
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ART SYSTEMS LTD
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Tel: 01277 281900 Email: sales@bakerlabels.co.uk www.bakerlabels.co.uk Baker Labels can handle exceptionally large or surprisingly short print runs and aim to have your order ready within four days of proof approval. The sales and customer service team can assist you in selecting the most appropriate material, adhesive and finish depending on the end use of the product.
CALF HEY DESIGN
Tel: 01484 542 795 www.calf-hey.com Unit 23, Colne Valley Business Park, Manchester Road, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, W. Yorks HD7 5QG Label manufacturer, trade-only, plain, printed, laminated, barcodes, numbering, one- to full-colour, we do it all, total label solutions at trade prices. Call for free sample pack.
CASLON LTD
Tel: 01727 852211 www.caslon.co.uk, info@caslon.co.uk Lyon Way, Hatfield Road, St Albans Business card cutters, Digital print finishing,, Finishing products and systems, Foiling equipment, Print finishing equipment and Thermographic equipment & supplies
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DURAWELD
Salter Road, Eastfield Industrial Estate, Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO11 3UP Tel: 01723 584091 Email: sales@duraweld.co.uk www.duraweld.co.uk Manufacturer of presentation products to package, present and protect printed paper and multimedia. Ring Binders, Tabbed Dividers and Indexes, Files and Folders, Wallets, Polypropylene Boxes, Multimedia Packaging, Self Adhesives and Presentation Ring Binders. Customise to your requirements through screen or litho print, pockets and accessories. Quality service, competitive prices and fast turnaround.
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Now part of the Whitehill Print Group, Nelson Press offers competitive trade prices on Draw tickets and other numbered/perforated tickets & books.
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OKI SYSTEMS (UK)
Tel: 01784 274300 Blays House, Wick Road Egham, Surrey. TW20 0HJ Email: ukenquiries@okieurope.co.uk www.oki.co.uk
PDC PRESENTATION SOLUTIONS Tel: 020 8810 5770 Email: sales@pdcuk.com www.pdcuk.com PDC are the UK’s Coil/Spiral experts, we manufacture 45 coil colours in any length up to one metre, in diameters from 6mm up to 50mm and in a range of 45 colours. Call or Email: for free samples and pricing.
PRINT ON www.printonbeermats.co.uk www.printoncoasters.co.uk Email: info@printonbeermats.co.uk New, easy entry, full colour printing system. Advertising in print has become more refined. It’s cooler, more refreshing and its smooth message lasts to the bottom of the glass.
PRINTERSXCHANGE Tel: 01273 674321 Email: advertising@PrintersXchange.co.uk The UK’s trading platform for the print industry
PRODUCTION PRINT Tel. 0333 567 4444 www.productionprintuk.com Independent service and support for Konica Minolta, Oce and IKON variants. Sell and support new and used digital presses — mono and colour. Unique rental scheme — no third party lease companies — 12 month contract — ability to upgrade at any time.
RAFFLE TICKETS DIRECT Tel. 01933 411332 Email: sales@raffleticketsdirect.co.uk Web: www.raffleticketsdirect.co.uk Lower Farm, High Street, Irchester, Northants. NN29 7AB One colour to full colour raffle tickets. Fast free express delivery. Cheapest prices in the UK at the best print quality. All tickets are glued within the stub (no metal staples used to fix books).
RENZ UK Tel: 01707 270001, www.renz.co.uk Hatfield Park Estate,Hatfield,Herts.AL9 5PQ Renz Onepitch® ring wire system now allows binding from just a few sheets through to 350 sheets (1/4”-1 1/2” wire).
ROLAND DG (UK) Griffin House, Windmill Road, Clevedon, North Somerset, BS21 6UJ. 01275 335540 www.rolanddg.com
PEN WAREHOUSE
Roland aim to help customers feel comfortable and confident when using Roland DG products, and to always be on hand to assist with the continued growth and success of customers’ businesses.
Trade pen supplies.
SHARP ELECTRONICS (UK)
PERFECT COLOURS
Tel: 020 8734 2000 www.sharp.co.uk 4 Furzeground Way, Stockley Park, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB11 1EZ
Tel: 01252 400270 Email: sales@pens.co.uk, www.pens.co.uk
Tel: 0845 680 9000 Web: www.perfectcolours.com Email: info@perfectcolours.com Unit 2 Glengall Business Centre, 43-47 Glengall Road, London, SE15 6NF HP Preferred Partner specialising in large and grand format printing and finishing solutions, supplying Durst, Jetix, HP, Canon and Epson LF printers. For more information or to book a free printer demonstration call or Email: us.
SA PUBLISHING 1 Lowry Close, Church Hill Street, Smethwick West Midlands. B67 7QT Tel: 07434 483777 Email: info@sapublishing.co.uk web sapublishing.co.uk
Quick Print Pro • Preferred Suppliers Hub
February 2019
SOVEREIGN (SOV PRINT LTD) Tel: 01443 816414 www.sovprint.com Riverside House, Maple Drive, Dyffryn Business Park, Ystrad, Mynach, CF82 7UA
Screen printing as a trade service onto many materials. Labels, binder covers, estate agent boards, point of sale, plastic business cards, fire & safety signs, vehicle promotional items, etc. For a competitive quotation call now.
STANFORD MARSH
Tel: 01905 458000 www.stanfordmarsh.co.uk Haycroft Works, Buckholt Drive, Warndon Business Park, Worcs. WR4 9ND Official dealer for all main manufacturers, allowing us to supply best fit solutions for all users. Please visit our website.
SUPREME LABELS
Tel: 01924 402111 www.supremelabels.co.uk Unit 6, Valley Road Business Park, W. Yorkshire WF15 6JY Label Suppliers, Roll Labels, Laser Labels, Warning Labels, most formats available.
MAGIC TOUCH (THE)
Tel. 01582 671444 Email: sales@themagictouch.co.uk www.themagictouch.co.uk Unit 4 Apex Business Centre,Boscombe Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire LU5 4SB Supplier of transfer papers, colour laser printers and heat presses to open up exciting opportunities to print on a limitless range of products.
UMG UK
Tel: 0800 915 4263 www.uchida.uk.com Jasmine House, High Street, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9HN
VIVID LAMINATING TECHNOLOGIES
Tel: 01530 510946 www.vivid-online.com. Matrix House, Norman Court, Ivanhoe Business Park, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 2UZ Vivid offer a wide range of innovative and exclusive Laminating Systems ranging from Desktop to Wide Format Laminators. Visit the website to view the full range which also includes Binding and Print Finishing solutions.
WASHINGTON DIRECT MAIL (WDM) Tel: 09191487 5148 Email: info@wdmonline.co.uk www.wdmonline.co.uk
Royal Mail Mailmark Partner offering a UK wide full direct mail service, inc. personalised digital printing, litho, print finishing, poly-wrapping, auto enclosing & hand packing, Mailmark reporting, Mailsort, design and data management service — 100% mailout and match-mailing. ISO9001, ISO14001, OHSAS18001 certification with ISO27001 pending.
XERETEC
Tel: 02380 574100 Email: info@xeretec.co.uk. www.xeretec.co.uk Brickfield Trading Estate, Brickfield Lane, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire. SO53 4DR Xerox Technology, Document Consulting, Office Supplies
XEROX UK
Tel: 01895 251133 Bridge House, Oxford Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 1HS The Document Company supply a full range of office equipment.
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Production Print Foil Blocking................................................................Nelson Press Foliant Vega 400..............................IFS Intelligent Finishing Systems Foiling......................................................................... Baker Labels Foiling Equipment.................................................................Caslon Folders..............................................................................UMG UK Folders and Booklet Makers..................................................Elmstok Folders & Files Plastic........................................................Duraweld Guillotines �������������������������������������������������������������������������� DUPLO Guillotines — Manual and Electric..........................................Elmstok Heat Press Equipment............................................. The Magic Touch Heat Presses.............................................. Listawood Trade Supplies Horizon AFC-566F...........................IFS Intelligent Finishing Systems Horizon BQ-480 .............................IFS Intelligent Finishing Systems Horizon StitchLiner Mark 111.............IFS Intelligent Finishing Systems HP Designjets............................................................... Art Systems HP Indigo and UV inkjet labels....................................... Baker Labels Incentive Marketing............................................................. PrintOn Indexes............................................................................Duraweld Inkjet Consumables for LFP........................................Perfect Colours Insurance.....................................................................Lucas Fettes Labels................................................................................Calf Hey Labels.....................................................................Supreme Labels Labels (Flat Sheet)............................................................ Sovereign Laminating Machines and Supplies, all types..........................Elmstok Laminator Pouches & Supplies.................................................. Vivid
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Production Print ..................................................... Production Print Labels and stickers....................................................... Baker Labels Large Format Printers.................................................. Allied Images Large Format Printers................................................Stanford Marsh Large format Printers and Cutters ������������������������������ Roland DG (UK) Large Format Printers (Dye Sub)................... Listawood Trade Supplies Large Format Scanners................................................. Allied Images Large Format Scanners...............................................Stanford Marsh Large Format MFP Solutions......................................... 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OKI Europe NCR Books...................................................................... NCR Pads NCR Pads........................................................................ NCR Pads NCR Sets......................................................................... NCR Pads New and Used Digital Presses................................... Production Print Newsletter Design....................... The Magazine Production Company Paper Drills & Punches.........................................................Elmstok Paper Supplies.................................................Océ Imaging Supplies Pencils....................................................................Pen Warehouse Pens.......................................................................Pen Warehouse Perfect Binders �������������������������������������������������������������������� DUPLO Personalised Digital Printing (all volumes)........Washington Direct Mail Photocopier Supplies........................................Océ Imaging Supplies Plan Printers.....................................................................Metro UK Plastic Pockets and Wallets................................................Duraweld Plotters............................................................................Metro UK Polypropylene Boxes.........................................................Duraweld PosterJet Software.....................................................Perfect Colours Presentation Packaging (Printed)........................................Duraweld Print Finishing Equipment......................................................Caslon Print Workflow Software..................................................Alternative Printed Carrier Bags.................................................. Custom Printed Printing Systems..................................................... Production Print Printing Systems............................................................ OKI Europe Printing Systems....................................................Sharp Electronics Promotional Printing...........................................................Print On Promotional Products.......................Listawood Promotional Products Puzzles..............................................................................Print On Raffle Tickets...............................................................Nelson Press Raffle Tickets..................................................... Raffle Tickets Direct Receipt Books................................................................Abbot Print Register Sets..................................................................Abbot Print Ring Binders........................................................................... Vivid Ring Binders.....................................................................Duraweld Screen Printing................................................................ Sovereign Screen Printing Labels.................................................. Baker Labels Secondhand Printers............................................... PrintersXchange Second User Finishing Ki......................................... PrintersXchange Security Labels....................................................................Calf Hey Self Adhesive Labels............................................................Calf Hey Self Adhesive Labels.................................................Supreme Labels Self Adhesive Pockets........................................................Duraweld Sensory Coaters ������������������������������������������������������������������ DUPLO Shredding Machines — Document Shredders, all types.............Elmstok Signs (Printed)................................................................. Sovereign Speciality Papers................................................................ GFSmith Stickers and labels, rolls, sheets or singles....................... Baker Labels Sublimation Solutions............................................. The Magic Touch Thermographic Equipment and Supplied..................................Caslon Tickets........................................................................Nelson Press Trade-in Equipment................................................ PrintersXchange Transfer Paper........................................................ The Magic Touch Transparencies........................................................................ Vivid USB Flashdrives...............................Listawood Promotional Products Vinyl Cutters ����������������������������������������������������������� Roland DG (UK) Vinyl Labels........................................................................Calf Hey Vinyl Labels.............................................................Supreme Labels Wedding Stationery Stock................................................... GFSmith Xerox Office Equipment......................................................Xerox UK Xerox Digital Press...............................................................Xeretec Xerox LFP...........................................................................Xeretec
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Ex-Demo Argos L380 Cold UV Coating Machine with Multigraf Feeder
RRP £48,990
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OUR PRICE £26,495 01707 270001 • sales@renz.co.uk
Love reading in print? You’ll love it even more knowing paper is made from natural, renewable and recyclable wood.
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SINGLE MACHINE ADVERT ONLY £25 DEALER BLOCK ADS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. The deadline for the next printed copy is 5pm, Wednesday 20th February So don’t delay. Your advert can go live today and hit the nation’s doormats from the beginning of December. www.printersxchange.co.uk
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Intec CP3000 MFP
Ex-showroom model Normally £3,999 Offer £1,999 +VAT
sales@intecprinters.com 01202 845960 Excludes delivery and installation, E&OE
Suppliers to the instant print industry Marketing to the UK’s 36,000 frontline printers Appraise the cost of direct mail, aiming for… Results in winning new and repeat business Targeted for an improved return on investment HERE’S AN EFFECTIVE WAY TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS PRICE COMPARISON FOR YOUR MARKETING STRATEGY
UN-SOLICITED DIRECT MAIL
ADVERTISE IN QPP MAGAZINE
• Print 6600 mailers at circa...£650 • Insert, address, purchase envelopes .............................£250 • Hire un-defined non-qualified database.............................£1000 • Post 6600 @ 64p each .........£4290
• Quarter page advert in QPP for just ......................£500
Shelf life: In time given to attract readership – 30 seconds (estimated).
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TOTAL = £6190
OR • Insert leaflet in QPP* ...........£500 (Price excludes printing and supplying leaflets for insertion)
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Ex-Demo Bindomatic 7000
Automated desktop thermal binder
RRP £7,495
Call Peter Foulkes on 01273 674321 or email: editor@quickprintpro.co.uk
ALWAYS FULL OF GOOD IDEAS
OUR PRICE £2,995
01707 270001 • sales@renz.co.uk
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CreaseStream Mini Quick-feed
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HP Latex 335
Ex-demo, like new. Semi-automatic creasing and micro-perforating machine. 3,000 sheets per hour
& HP Latex 335 Print and Cut
£800
£2,199
01455 554491 info@creasestream.com
0845 680 9000 info@perfectcolours.com
HP Latex 315
HP Latex 560
& HP Latex 315 Print and Cut
Trade-in Deal
£800
£4,000
0845 680 9000 info@perfectcolours.com
0845 680 9000 info@perfectcolours.com
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Tri-Creaser Fast Fit
CreaseStream mini Auto-feed
Trade-in Deal
Ex-demo creasing tool to fit Stahl and MBO folders with 35mm exit shafts
Ex-demo automatic creasing and micro-perforating machine with brand new tooling
0845 680 9000 info@perfectcolours.com
01455 554491 info@technifold.co.uk
01455 554491 info@creasestream.com
HP Latex 365 £2,000
£700
£3,497
Intec ColorCut Flatbed Cutter
Ex-showroom model Normally £5,999 Offer £2,999 +VAT
sales@intecprinters.com 01202 845960 Excludes delivery and installation, E&OE
HP Latex 570 Trade-in Deal
£2,000
Gold Foiler 0845 680 9000 info@perfectcolours.com
£1750
Gold Foiler
Perfect for short runs. FoilTech FT-12 foil PERFECT FOR SHORT RUNS fusing machine.
FoilTech FT-12 foil fusing machine
£775
Tel 01273 674321 01273 674321 sales@printhaven.co.uk
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