Dublin event to feature industry leaders all under one roof
Louis Fitzgerald Hotel
Dave Rainsford GM Hybrid Services IrelandExclusive Irish Mimaki distributor, Hybrid Services, will be part of this month’s inaugural Wide Format Ireland event, to be held at the Louis Fitzgerald Hotel in Dublin from Wednesday 24th to Thursday 25th October.
Dave Rainsford is general manager for Hybrid in Ireland and will be part of the team on hand during the show which is set to feature manufacturers and industry suppliers including material distributor, Soyang Europe, Solent Sewing (with the Miller Weldmaster range of finishing equipment), leading dye sublimation solutions provider, I-Sub, alongside other big names.
“There has been a lack of trade shows in the Irish market of late,” observes Rainsford, who will be attending the event to provide help and advice to consumers. “This is a fantastic opportunity to meet a variety of industry leaders under one roof and take advantage of the information and guidance on offer. If you’re looking for an easy way to evaluate wide format technologies then this is it!”
Rainsford is keen to demonstrate the breadth of the Mimaki range’s capabilities during the exhibition; “You’d be surprised by the features and size of our range,” he commented. “I really feel that we’re unique in that we have a machine to cater for almost all wide format needs, from dye sublimation, outdoor durable and latex inks to UV curable; we have it covered.”
Hybrid will be showing several products capable of a wide variety of applications, including Mimaki’s award winning printer-cutter and the latest dye-sublimation technology.
There are many benefits for those considering investing in wide format and Rainsford explained how it can help their business. “Wide format printing is still very much a growth industry – it has so many applications that companies can benefit from,” he says. “Be it ecologically friendly 'soft signage' or pop-up and POS applications – we’ve also got great solutions for producing wallpaper, canvas and banner prints as well as vehicle graphics. There are so many areas where our existing customers are still growing and investing.”
Rainsford is enthusiastic about the role Hybrid plays. “We’re much more than a machine distributor,” he added. “We’re here to ensure our resellers and end users have the best experience, support and training possible, maximising their investment in Mimaki. Events such as Wide Format Ireland allow people to get a unique overview of all that Hybrid and Mimaki have to offer.”
Further information about Wide Format Ireland can be found by visiting Hybrid’s website www.hybridservices.ie or by calling 00353 (0) 45 847 908.
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Dublin to host new exhibition for textile
and material fabrication market.
A new event especially for the growing Irish wide format printing, textile and material fabrication market is to be held at the Louis Fitzgerald Hotel, Dublin on October 24th and 25th entitled, Wide Format Ireland.
It is being billed as an exciting opportunity for Irish printers, tarpaulin and blind manufacturers to see and test the latest products and new technologies now available to automate and streamline their printing, finishing, fabrication and a wide range of other products. The organisers have said that Wide Format Ireland will be a unique event created to introduce the best in a range of technologies and products from market leaders in Ireland and the UK.
Featuring:
Solent sewing & welding solutions
Solent Sewing and Welding has been Miller Weldmaster’s exclusive Irish distributor for eight years. It provides a comprehensive range of finishing solutions for the wide-format printer including the Miller Weldmaster range of heat welders for banners, Edward Segal eyeletters and Texsew/Bannersew, a new low-cost/high-speed solution for sewing textiles and banners manufactured in the company’s factory in Portsmouth.
Welding offers a number of benefits for the outdoor banner printer. No sewing means no thread, so no consumables and the finished product looks better as there are no lines of visible stitching across the banner. Heat sealing is also very fast and robust and the weld is stronger than the material. At the lower volume end of the market, welding again offers significant improvements in speed and quality over taping or handheld devices.
Texsew and Bannersew Pro with conveyor solutions will appeal to customers where their applications do not suit welding and who use sewing machines for banners and digital textiles.
Solent will be providing ‘One-to-one’ demonstrations on the Miller Weldmaster T3 Desktop banner welder, T300 Edge and Texsew for textile applications. www.solentsew.co.uk
Founded in 2001, and considered one of the UK’s market leaders in digital textile printing systems, i-Sub is headed by two key industry personnel with over 35 years of combined experience in the sublimation print and textile industries.
The company is fully authorised to supply and support solutions from leading manufacturers including Mimaki, Coldenhove, Sensient, Monti Antonio, Dgen, Roland and many more.
The concept behind i-Sub is to sell, fully support and service the best sublimation hardware, consumables and the associated applications that the market has to offer. http://www.i-sub.co.uk/site/
DPC Group
DBC Group is the exclusive distributor for the GMP range of laminators, film and media, offering solutions for cold and hot lamination applications. Apart from demonstrating these products the company will also show its range of vinyl’s and solvent papers from respected manufacturers in Germany.
As recently appointed distributors for Epson, DPC will be showcasing the latest Epson 64” SC30600 Solvent printer as well, with Ultra-Chrome GS2 solvent-based ink technology.
With prices starting at just €13,999, and a special show offer, DBC said that this is one printer you must see!
Other products on show will include:
1. Uchida Business Card slitters for eliminating the cumbersome guillotining process!
2. Matrix Single sided laminators. Affordable in-house OPP Laminators
3. Plockmatic Square-fold booklets maker, a device that makes saddle stitched books look like perfect bound documents.
4. New Primacy from Evolis. The ID Card Printer for instant Plastic Card printing
Hybrid Services Ltd
Hybrid Services Ltd has been Mimaki’s exclusive Irish distributor since 1996, supplying outdoor durable, textile and UV printers to many of Ireland’s leading print providers through its authorised reseller network.
The company maintains that Mimaki’s versatile range of products coupled with Hybrid’s commitment to excellent customer service ensures investing in and owning a Mimaki is a profitable and rewarding experience. At the event, Hybrid will have Mimaki hardware on display to showcase the latest dye-sublimation technology and its knowledgeable sales team will be on hand to assist.
Full details can be found by visiting www.hybridservices.ie
Soyang Europe
Soyang Europe will be presenting their range of digital substrate's which can be seen running at the event.
The range of media's can be used on Solvent, Eco Solvent, UV, Latex and Dye Sublimation.
Soyang have stock holding in Ireland fed from its UK facility where over 1 million m2 of stock is held to service both the large and grand format market with materials from 76cms to 500cms wide. On show will be Banner, Mesh, Blockout, Canvas, SoFlat, Sublimation Textile, Wallcovering, Green Solutions and the New Curvorama stand system.
These materials can be seen printed and fabricated at the event and sample books will be available to take away to illustrate the range. They also have a new PE material for billboard and banner production! http://www.soyang.co.uk/
Wide Format Ireland details supplied by:
Martin Morrissey
Solent Sewing & Welding Machines
Solent Sewing Ltd.
Tel. 0044 (0) 23 9232 5975
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Website: www.solentsew.co.uk
Theme for the event is,
”Rediscover Robert Horne”.
Rediscover Robert HorneThe Robert Horne Group has announced that it is opening its doors to the company’s entire customer base with a theme entitled,”Rediscover Robert Horne” on 10th – 11th Oct.
The company, which is based in the Fonthill Business Park, Fonthill Road, Dublin 22, Ireland, is inviting customers to ‘come and meet your materials expert’ as part of a promotion to help them discover methods in which Robert Horne can support their business in a variety of ways.
Sign+Digital new tool shop
Dedicated to sign makers and digital printers in Ireland.
Sign+Digital Customer Service Team Tony Sheena and Morgan Sign+Digital, a Dublin based supplier of sign materials and Roland wide format digital printing equipment, have just opened a new purpose built sign tool shop. Located within their Creative Centre in Airton Close in Tallaght, the new tool shop was officially opened on Monday the 3rd of September and is the only tool shop dedicated to sign makers and digital printers in Ireland.
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Versatility the key to maintaining business
Do Run RunBased in Cormaddyduff, Virginia, Cavan, Margy Nulty runs Wizard Signs Ltd, a veritable one women signage show. The company is celebrating its 20th year in business this year and is busy with promotional work for charity cycle runs such as the five county cycle challenge 2012 and local festivals which are dotted around the area at this time of the year.
Nulty swears by her 30 inch VersaCAMM which she says is great for promotional work.
“Apart from signs and general promotional printing I now do t-shirt printing and produce flags on the machine as well,” she said. “There are some new materials available such as colour cut, which allows me to print and then heat press onto a flag or t-shirt. It offers high colour resolution transfers for cotton and polyester and it’s perfect for sportswear and work wear “
Wizard Signs has retained customer loyalty down through the years even with increased competition.
“I’m also competitive and not afraid to try out new ideas to help customers,” added Nulty. “Nowadays you have to be diverse and at the moment I am trying to promote t-shirt printing because it’s so personal. With the way I produce them they will wear well and last well. Before, they were produced using a different process, sublimation printing, but the colour faded quickly and it didn’t have white as an option. They also looked like a transfer or patch.”
Nulty loves the versatility that the VersaCAMM gives her.
“I’m not just stuck with doing the promotional work, “she continued. “I can print a logo and put in on someone’s van, or print their logo and put in onto their t-shirt.
After 20 years Wizard Signs now concentrates on promotional work, labels for plant hire machinery and vans, t-shirt printing, safety stickers, and banners.
Back to BackNulty summed up by saying:
“The beauty of this business is that each day you don’t know what you are going to be doing. The other great thing is that I’m dealing directly with the customer. There is no middle man involved. “
Tel: 00353 (0) 49 8548239
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Designed to handle medium to high volume jobs
Kerry-based printing company Tralee Printing has recently installed a Delta 52 Komfi Laminator. The investment was made to reduce costs at the plant and to attract additional work to its in-house operation. One of the key selling points of the product is that it is designed to handle medium to high volume jobs which is ideal for the type of work that Tralee Printing handle.
Damien-Fitzgerald-with-his-new-Komfi-Delta-52-LaminatorThe Komfi laminator was supplied through Neopost Ireland, who recently incorporated Print and Finishing Equipment, and is one of the leading, innovative mailroom and print finishing / graphics solutions providers in the country.
Damien Fitzgerald, MD of Tralee Printing had a lot of positive things to say about the new investment: “The Komfi laminator is ideal for the type of print work we finish,” he said. “We laminate all types of print including books, covers, folders and business cards. It is an excellent piece of equipment and very easy to operate.”
Yvonne Maguire, Marketing Executive of Neopost Ireland added:
“Investing in a piece of equipment like the Komfi laminator will benefit Tralee Printing for many years to come and will also benefit today’s price-conscious customers as the company is an ideal one-stop print shop.”
She highlighted some of the special features of the Komfi Delta 52:
• Processes orders up to B2 sheet format
• Robust and reliable solution for on-demand and commercial lamination
• Automatic sheet feeding via Komfi designed feeding head
• Laminating cylinder heated by 3-zones electrical heating system
• Automatic sheet separation using cutting knives
• Application: medium to high volume jobs
• Suitable for non-stop run
Maguire also went on to point out that Neopost Ireland, incorporating PFE, had recently announced a new initiative which allowed companies to finance their future needs and expansion plans.
“It’s called Neopost Finance,” explained Maguire. “We can now offer the Irish Print Sector the opportunity to avail of the very latest print and fulfilment solutions through Neopost’s very own leasing division. This will allow companies to develop their business offering to the marketplace.”
Contact details:
Tralee Printing
Tel: 353 (0) 66 7121230
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Neopost Ireland, incorporating Print Finishing Equipment (PFE)
Tel: Lo call 1850 33 44 55 / 00353 (0) 1 6250900
http://www.neopost.ie/
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It merges digital solutions and design beautifully.
Select Digital Print's NEW website is featured in the official "Expression Engine showcase" http://show-ee.com/ which is a great tribute to the company. Most of the other companies featured are from the USA and Australia. To have an Irish company showcased is a huge achievement and just goes to prove Ireland really does have some fresh home grown talent.
Expression EngineSelect Digital which is based in Tallaght, Dublin 24 is an Irish-owned and operated printing house specialising in the design and printing of quality large and small format printed media at an ethical cost.
Tara Wilson-Black, Director of Select Digital Print Group gave DPNlive some background to the project.
“When we decided to build a new website from scratch there really was only one company we felt could carry out the task impeccably, “Frequency Design" a Cork based web development company, “ said Black. “Having worked with Liam Fitzgerald the owner on previous web based projects we felt he was the only man for the job. He understood what we wanted to achieve”
The focal point of the project was to create a site which focused on digital solutions and design.
“When we hired Frequency Design to build our website, together we started planning before building,” continued Black. “The result is a functional, creative, well built website that showcases our award winning digital print and creative capabilities. The image galleries were built using Matrix combined with Nivo Slider. Static content is served via MaxCDN. The site was built on a heavily modified version of the Zurb Foundation framework. Main video uses Sublime Video HTML 5 player with many additional add ons.”
Black added that Expression Engine is really easy to use and that updating the new website daily is not cumbersome and time-consuming like other content management systems.
“The use of Pinterest and other social media sites allows us to drive more traffic to our website,” she said. “Although the site only launched six weeks ago it has already helped increase sales and most importantly awareness of our business. Potential clients can now find us relatively easy online which is transferring into direct sales for Select Digital. Building a website that actually works, drives your business and clients to contact you is a lot easier than you think. It does however require planning, time and a web developer that understands your business and what you hope to achieve from your website. Beware of companies offering to increase your SEO on your website offering SEM, use a reputable "IRISH" firm that understands the industry you are in and what you hope to achieve from your website.”
Select Digital Print
Tel: 00353 (0) 1 4628008
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http://www.selectdigital.ie/
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HP sponsorship of film encourages consumers to “Print and Recycle Like the Lorax”
HP has announced that it is sponsoring Dr. Seuss’ the Lorax, a 3D-CG (computer graphics) feature film from Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment. The film, which opened nationwide on the 20th July, tells the story of the Lorax, a grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world. Using the message of the film, HP hopes to highlight eco-choices when printing and is running a dedicated in-school education programme in Ireland, which pairs science-based education materials with a writing contest that offers students the chance to win prizes.
LoraxThe film is an adaptation of the classic tale of a forest creature who shares the enduring power of hope. The animated adventure follows the journey of a 12 year old as he searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it, he must discover the story of the Lorax.
HP is encouraging consumers to recognise that “Every Inkling Makes a Difference” and to “print and recycle like the Lorax”. The company said the aim was to promote eco-conscious choices when printing, such as using responsibly sourced paper, energy-efficient printers and cartridges made with recycled plastics.
Jeff Walter, director, Environmental Sustainability, HP said: “The theme of environmental commitment is a priority throughout HP and spreading the message of Dr. Seuss' The Lorax is something we are passionate about. It is not only an inspired tale by Dr. Seuss, one of the world’s most beloved children’s authors, it is also an ecological challenge that rings true in today’s time. HP shares the same values in helping consumers to enjoy printing in the most sustainable way possible by recycling print cartridges, using sustainably-sourced paper and choosing a printer wisely.”
Niels Swinkels, Managing Director Universal Pictures UK & Ireland added, “The Lorax is a special story about making better choices and finding balance from a visionary author who has touched the hearts and minds of millions of children and families around the world. We are very pleased to be partnering with HP among others as it is a great fit in terms of environmental commitment and care for a more sustainable future”.
HP has also launched a national integrated awareness campaign in the UK across online, mobile, cinema and PR and is also running an exclusive media partnership with the Guardian. Through this media partnership, HP will provide consumers with engaging and easy to implement advice for a sustainable lifestyle through a bespoke mobile micro site.
To find out more, visit www.hp.com/ie/lorax
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Advanced course in vehicle wrapping by Avery
Last March, Print Solutions ran a two-day training event at its premises in the Western Industrial Estate, Dublin 12, in conjunction with Avery Dennison to demonstrate car wrapping techniques and also to launch Avery's Supreme Wrapping Film.
Car wrap application by Avery Specialist ApplicatorsAs a follow up to this, Print Solutions has decided to go one step further by bringing Avery’s specialist training academy to Dublin to further upskill some of its customers on the finer points of vehicle wrapping.
So far two sessions have been planned for the 11-12th July and for the same dates in September.
David Ryan, a Print Solutions sales manager explained a little of the background and what will happen during the sessions.
“Basically it’s a follow up to the open days in March,” said Ryan. “In the past we used to bring customers over to Avery’s Graphic Centre Academy in Holland for more ‘one-on-one training’ sessions.”
After the open days, the company sent out a follow-up letter thanking those that attended and notifying customers of a more advanced training course they intended to host.
Ryan commented that Avery run specialist training courses in Holland for 10 people at a time so Print Solutions decided to bring the academy to Dublin this time.
“Avery are sending one of their Specialist Installers to run the course for us here in our premises which will be based on the academy courses in Holland,” continued Ryan. “We had a huge response to the letter which we sent out. The only difficulty was selecting 10 people to attend the first session which we decided to do on a first come first served basis. Both dates are now fully booked.”
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The course is structured so that there will be an initial theory section which will explain to participants all about the various Avery materials which are used in wrapping and how these are manufactured. The next stage is devoted to hands-on practical training.
“We have a car and a jeep for the attendees to work on,” said Ryan. “The car is going to be a full colour change wrap from silver to white using Supreme Wrapping film and the jeep will be used to teach people how to apply other Avery vinyls as well as learning new methods to overcome difficult situations such as curves, different indents etc. The Specialist Installer will start off by working on a panel on the car and then the ten participants will be broken into two teams of five. Each team will be allocated various tasks, one on the car and the second on the jeep as well as on two panels which will be used for specialist training. The whole purpose is to get people used to working with different vinyls and on a variety of surfaces. The van doors for example which are mounted on frames would have a deeper recess than a car.”
As Ryan pointed out, no two vehicles are the same so this advanced course is designed to give participants that extra bit of knowledge and know-how to overcome the many difficulties that come with using a variety of vinyls on different surfaces.
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