Company to share stand with packaging partners,
ESKO, and CGS Publishing Technologies.
Roland Packaging mock up Roland DG has announced that it will participate at the Packaging Innovations exhibition being held at the NEC in Birmingham on 27th and 28th February 2013. The wide-format digital printer manufacturer will be sharing a stand with packaging partners, ESKO, and CGS Publishing Technologies. The company said visitors to the stand D4 in the Print Innovations section of the show will be able to experience first-hand the flexibility of Roland DG’s LEC- printer/cutter as well as the ORIS Flex Pack // Web contract proofing solution which Roland believes will revolutionise packaging prototyping and proofing.
Roland’s LEC-540 printer/cutter will be on show to demonstrate how easy it is to design and print visually stunning packaging prototypes. Unlike traditional prototyping and proofing systems which are slow and expensive, Roland DG maintains that the LEC series allows users to create realistic samples quickly and using virtually any material, including final production stock. There is an option to print mock-ups with white and gloss ink, and embossed effects on-demand which it says offers real versatility to the packaging sector and gives printers and design agencies the freedom to produce creative prototypes without increasing costs.
CGS Publishing Technologies new ORIS Flex Pack // Web Solution, which includes ORIS software and Roland’s VersaCAMM VS-series of printer/cutters, was exclusively developed by CGS as an on-demand alternative to legacy systems for packaging proofing. This package is a turnkey solution for flexible packaging proofing and mock-up production and is aimed at delivering significant savings on consumables with no compromise on the quality of the final product. Roland’s VS printer/cutter will be printing a range of prototypes on various materials using white and metallic inks live on the stand.
Steve Chappell, Packaging, Proofing & Industrial Labelling Business Manager at Roland DG commented: “We are delighted to be exhibiting at Packaging Innovations again this year with CGS and ESKO. At Roland, we believe wide-format print has an increasing role to play in the packaging sector and we are proud to be the printer manufacturer pioneering this change. We’ve had a brilliant response to the versatility of our LEC and VS series of printer/cutters so far, and we look forward to introducing the benefits to a new audience in Birmingham.”
Roland VersaUV LEC-540 Roland will also be running an exclusive competition for visitors to the stand with a grand prize for the eventual winner. Visitors who go to Stand D4 during the exhibition will be given more details about the competition.
Further information about the Packaging Innovations exhibition can be found at http://bit.ly/V4yIFs
For more information on Roland DG’s LEC and VersaCAMM VS series of printer/cutters please visit www.rolanddg.co.uk
For details on the CGS ORIS Flex Pack // Web Solution please visit: www.flex-pack.co.uk
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Company scoops most pioneering piece of machinery award.
Hybrid’s Industrial Products Sales Manager receives the award from Trophex’s Kylie Gould This years TROPHEX SHOW 2013, held in the Pavillion, NEC, Birmingham, UK (13th – 14th January) turned out to be a winner for Mimaki.
The Trophex award for the “Most Pioneering Piece of Machinery” was presented to Mimaki’s UK & Irish distributor, Hybrid Services Ltd, for the Mimaki UJF-3042HG. This follows its successful release and subsequent market take-up in the last year.
The Mimaki UJF-3042HG is an A3 UV LED printer which has all the productive features of its close relation, the Mimaki UJF-3042FX, but with the added flexibility of an increased head height of 150mm, allowing printing onto an almost limitless range of products.
Mimaki maintains that its desktop LED UV printers have pioneered their way in the personalisation and gift market with the capacity to print high quality images direct to rigid substrates while at the same time delivering cost-effectiveness on short to medium run lengths. Since the launch of the original model in 2010, the upgraded UJF-3042FX was released in October last year and sports additional features such as an automatic primer function and a flexible ink option.
The UJF-3042HG not only provides the increased functionality of the greater head height, but is able to utilise six-colour printing plus white and clear capability. A newly developed white ink circulation system prevents pigment sedimentation as well as increasing the yield of white ink for more efficient consumption and reduced waste.
Receiving the award from Trophy & Engraving News Magazine’s editor, Kylie Gould, Hybrid’s Industrial Products Manager, Mike Lewis, commented “Recognition for the Mimaki UJF-3042HG as a pioneering solution from such an important industry for the product is very satisfying. We’re seeing the companies who invest in technology like this machine benefiting immensely from the revenue opportunities it can deliver.”
For further information about the UJF-3042HG, or any other Mimaki product, please call Hybrid Services Ltd, on 0044 (0) 1270 501900 or visit www.hybridservices.co.uk.
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Latest technology innovations that add value to print is the message.
Roland DG VersaCAMM VS-420 with white and metallic inks Roland DG has announced it will be making its debut this year at the 2nd Annual European Packaging Summit being held in Berlin, Germany on 14th and 15th January 2013. The company said that it will be showing the new ORIS Flex Pack // Web contract proofing solution from CGS Publishing Technologies on its stand as well as presenting a workshop on how its versatile LEC and VersaCAMM VS Series of printer/cutters can help to transform the packaging prototype, proofing and short-run label markets.
The new ORIS Flex Pack // Web contract proofing solution, which includes a Roland VersaCAMM VS-series wide format printer/cutter, has been exclusively developed by CGS Publishing Technologies as an on-demand alternative to slow and expensive legacy systems for packaging proofing, and was showcased for the first time at the Packaging Innovations show in London in October 2012. The full package includes the ORIS Flex Pack // Web software, the Roland VersaCAMM VS printer/cutter, an ORIS heating unit plus a full range of proofing media and the ability to connect to the Esko Color Engine spot colour database. Roland hopes to demonstrate the true versatility of this solution for the packaging sector by also printing on a range of materials using white and metallic inks.
On the 15th January at 3pm, the company will be presenting its interactive workshop at the Summit. Titled ‘Latest technology innovations that add value to print’ the 40 minute presentation will highlight recent developments in Roland’s broad range of wide format digital printers for the design, packaging, prototyping, label and proofing industries. A key focus will be on how its LEC and VersaCAMM VS Series of printer/cutters can print colour accurate packaging prototypes and proofs directly onto the final stock used in production at a fraction of the time and cost of current systems.
Says Steve Chappell, Business Manager - Packaging, Proofing & Industrial Labelling, Roland DG (UK): “We are very excited to be exhibiting and presenting at the European Packaging Summit this year. Wide format technologies are beginning to play an increasingly important role in the packaging sector as more companies look to move away from time consuming and costly legacy proofing and prototyping systems and towards wide format digital printers that can now offer a highly cost effective, on-demand and colour critical solution. Inkjet is a technology that is going to have a huge impact on the packaging sector over the next few years and Roland is a pioneer in this area with highly versatile machines like our LEC Series and VersaCAMM range.
Roland VersaUV LEC-540 prints packaging prototypes and proofs directly on to production stocks “With the CGS offering, there is now a genuine inkjet-based turnkey contract proofing and prototyping solution that will provide design agencies, repro houses and in-house packaging departments with huge savings in consumable costs and production time without any compromise on the quality or the consistency of the packaging proof. I’m looking forward to introducing Roland DG and all we have to offer to all those key influencers and decision makers at the Summit.”
Further details about the European Packaging Summit 2013 can be found by visiting www.eupacksummit.com.
Visit www.rolanddg.co.uk/LEC for more information on the Roland VersaUV LEC Series and www.flex-pack.co.uk for details on the CGS ORIS Flex pack // Web solution.
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A wide range of large format inkjet printing technologies for
interior design and home decor applications on show.
All Afryka Coffee and Tea House interiors were printed on the HP Designjet L26500 Printer, including wallpaper, lampshades and tableclothsHP has announced that it will showcase its wide range of large format inkjet printing technologies for interior design and home decor applications on stand no.E.81/Hall 4.2 at Heimtextil 2013 (9th -12th January, Frankfurt, Germany).
Once again HP is bringing out its big guns to demonstrate how its technology can open new market opportunities for manufacturers, retailers, designers and digital print service providers. At Heimtextil the HP Designjet line-up will be spearheaded by key solutions from the expanding HP Latex portfolio.
The company said that HP Latex Inks are highly versatile and can print on a wide range of rigid and flexible substrates including textiles. The inks are water-based and are GREENGUARD Children & Schools CertifiedSM and meet AgBB criteria. HP stressed that this enables users to produce odourless output with excellent image sharpness across a multitude of applications. This includes one-step printing direct to fabrics for soft signage, wall coverings and wall papers and other printed furnishings. As the prints are odourless, this also makes them particularly suited to enclosed environments such as restaurants, cafés, or schools.
During Heimtextil, HP will demonstrate how vibrant and customised wall murals can be printed on-demand and installed. As well as HP Latex Printers, visitors to Heimtextil will have the opportunity to see the capability of HP’s large-format flat-bed UV hybrid printing solutions that can output distinctive designs directly onto rigid media (including wood, metal, ceramics and glass) for other modern home decor applications, including those that require the use of white ink.
In the run-up to the show, HP is offering a free and exclusive swatch book comprising the broad range of wallpapers that can be printed with water-based HP Latex Inks. To obtain a copy of this swatch book, please visit: www.hp.com/uk/heimtextil.
“Visitors to HP’s stand at Heimtextil are certainly in for a treat this year as we unleash the creative opportunities achievable with our large format printing technology,” said Ruth Quindos, Market Development Manager, EMEA Graphics Solutions Business, HP.
“Whether an interior designer, a wallcovering manufacturer or a print service provider looking for new revenue streams, HP’s creative digital solutions present opportunities for business growth,” she added.
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Social media links feature prominently on the new site.
Sign & Digital UK 2013 new websiteFaversham House Group, organisers of Sign & Digital UK 2013 has released details of the launch of a brand-new website for visitors and exhibitors to next year’s exhibition. The company said that the event is the only place in the UK where visitors can meet all their suppliers under one roof over the space of three days and has become the annual highlight of the industry. Taking place next year at the NEC, Birmingham from 30 April to 2 May 2013, Sign & Digital UK has grown to encompass traditional signmaking, digital signage, printwear, wide-format digital printing, visual display techniques and finishing.
The new website www.signanddigitaluk.com boasts many informative sections on the home page with direct links through to the latest show news and features, such as highlights from the 2012 show, the 2013 Awards & Networking Event and coverage of the all new Learning Zone. There are also ‘information panels’, such as the latest exhibitors to book, a press and PR section and a live Twitter feed. ‘Quick link’ panels, clearly defined for visitor and exhibitors, allow users to navigate quickly to relevant information. The website also has advertising opportunities for exhibitors to increase their profile and there is a stronger focus on social media to reach a wider audience. Faversham House Group pointed out that the website for the 2012 cycle of Sign and Digital UK attracted over 41,500 unique visitors and they expect the new improved site to have an even bigger impact.
Direct links to show features are easily accessed via the clearly defined menu and includes information and updates on the New Learning Zone, The Green Trail, Signmakers workshop and the free seminar series.
With the new website featuring social media links prominently the organisers are encouraging all signmakers and print service providers to follow them on Twitter (@signanddigitaluk) and LinkedIn (Sign & Digital). Followers will be able to get the inside scoop on what’s happening at Sign & Digital UK 2013 – and be able to get live updates during the show! For Twitter feeds, follow #SDUK.
Alan Caddick, Marketing Manager for Sign & Digital UK comments; “Last year some exhibitors really took social media by the horns, posting show news to Twitter and running special “Twitter Only” offers. Following what’s happening at Sign & Digital UK on Twitter is definitely the best way of ensuring you get the most up-to-date information about what’s happening, as its happening.”
You can register your interest to receive regular updates and be the first to hear when registration becomes live at www.signanddigitaluk.com.
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New printer makes its German debut
at prestigious exhibition.
Mimaki Europe’s marketing manager, Mike Horsten receiving the Viscom awardMimaki has announced that it scooped the Viscom “Best of 2012” award in the prestigious Large Format Printing category with its new JV400-SUV printer. This was the sixth edition of the Viscom ‘Best of’ awards which were held on the first night of November at the Frankfurt exhibition. It also marked the printer’s debut in Germany for the first time.
The JV400-SUV utilises Mimaki’s newly developed inks which feature the flexibility of solvent combined with the durability of UV curing inks. During the printing process, the solvent in the ink is absorbed by the receiving layer of the media and the pigment is therefore securely anchored in the substrate. The UV unit then cures the ink, which provides the completed print with a smooth and shiny surface. Mimaki said that ensures the prints are highly scratch resistant, weatherproof and immediately dry.
The JV400-SUV is available in 1.3m or 1.6m widths and achieves a print speed of up to 18 m2/hr. Distributed in the UK & Ireland by Hybrid Services Ltd, its national sales manager, John de la Roche welcomed the award which was received on the night by Mimaki Europe’s marketing manager, Mike Horsten. “The JV400-SUV opens up new options for sign and display companies and the initial impression of the printer is very exciting,” commented de la Roche. “The glossy and hardwearing finish of the output provides a unique product for print providers and we look forward to demonstrating this solution to our customers very shortly.”
The Viscom Frankfurt jury consisted of editors-in-chief of trade magazines Large Format, TVP and SignPro Europe, representatives of the Zentralverband Werbetechnik e.V., EFRA Lichtwerbung Ernst Franke, Acrylland GmbH and of the organizer of Viscom, Reed Exhibitions Deutschland.
Further information on the JV400-SUV and Mimaki’s full range of products can be found on Hybrid’s website at www.hybridservices.co.uk
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Mimaki JV400-SUV wins Viscom award
A series of seminars launched to highlight digital production opportunities to publishers at key centres.
HP T410 Color Inkjet Web PressHP has released details about its programme of European publishing seminars which are designed to present the benefits of digital publications printing to leading publishers in major cities.
The first seminar was held on the 13th November in Amsterdam.
Building on the theme, “Discover the next big thing in publishing – print,” the first event featured presentations by Robert E. Baensch, Director for Publishing Programs, SUNY Global Institute, New York, NY; Jeanette Derksen, of CPI Wöhrmann; Koen Luijten, of Paro; and Geert Gortzak, of WPG.
“With traditional publishing models under great pressure, digital printing offers publishers a cost-effectiveness and immediacy never before possible,” said Paul Randall, EMEA Market Manager, Direct Marketing, Transactional and Publishing Segment, HP. “HP’s solutions can benefit publishers in all sectors, whether for magazines or books, in full colour or black and white, in hard or soft cover formats.”
The speakers discussed the many advantages of digital publishing in to-days marketplace. Printing short-runs profitably; using variable data to meet market needs and add value; helping to reduce distribution costs and eliminating warehousing though printing only what is needed when it is needed; bringing publishers’ full catalogues back into print; and freeing up cash.
A second half-day event is scheduled for the 21st of November in Milan, Italy, with further events planned for London, Paris and Stuttgart in the New Year.
For further information about HP’s publishing solutions, please visit www.hp.com/go/publishing.
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Big name exhibitors
committing to significant space at the event
Sign and Digital 2013 logo
Faversham House, organisers of Sign & Digital UK 2013 has announced that it is receiving a strong number of bookings for the event which will be held at the NEC in Birmingham from April 30th to May 2nd 2013.
It confirmed that some big name companies have already booked for the show including, Epson, Roland DG, Hybrid Services/Mimaki, Agfa Graphics, All Print Supplies, Digital Print Innovations, AXYZ, PrintMax, Dorotape, Signwaves, Ultima Displays, Signmaster Systems, Delcam, NCS Fabrications, Granthams, Blackburn Metals, Radecal Machine Sales & Services, Maxicam and The Sign Group.
Rudi Blackett, Event Director commented; ‘’We are delighted to report strong stand sales already for Sign & Digital UK 2013. The show is well established as a business event for the sign & display graphics industry and the growing number of end users of signage and digital printing output. Exhibitors at the 2012 show have reported significant sales onsite – confirming that Sign & Digital UK is without doubt a must-attend annual event for businesses to find the best deals, keep up with the latest technology and make informed purchasing decisions.’’
Marketing manager for Hybrid Services Ltd Duncan Jefferies added his voice saying;
"Sign & Digital UK 2013 is set to play a very important part in Hybrid's plans for next year, affording us the opportunity to meet with our core UK & Irish customers. Historically, we've enjoyed great success at the show and fully expect next year's to be equally valuable."
Another well known figure in the industry, Brett Newman, Technical Director at Roland DG (UK) commented; “In line with Roland DG’s growing portfolio of innovative products for the sign making and digital printing market, we have significantly increased our stand presence at Sign & Digital UK 2013, as we see the exhibition as a great opportunity to spend quality time and do business with both new and existing customers.’’
The organisers of the 2013 show have also confirmed the introduction of a business development learning zone. This will feature a number of niche areas focusing on developing markets where one of the aims will be to educate and demonstrate.
Alan Caddick, senior marketing manager at Faversham House explained. "To further increase the advice on offer at the show, we have introduced the new Learning Zone. The idea is for industry professionals to come and learn about new business opportunities, see them in action and add these into their existing businesses. In some cases, only a small investment will be required for a great return.”
For further information contact:
Tel: 0044 (0)1342 332103
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Digital printing can have the immediacy of the online age
HP digitally printed book storeHP took the opportunity to present its new digital printing solutions and business models for publishing at the recent Frankfurt Book Fair.
As we all know the publishing market is undergoing dramatic changes, and HP believes its range of solutions is ideal for the next big thing in publishing - Print.
"Digital printing presents exciting opportunities for publishers to meet the demands of the modern market and produce books of lasting value that have the immediacy of the online age," said Paul Randall, market manager, Direct Marketing, Transactional and Publishing Segment, EMEA, HP. "HP Indigo and HP Color Inkjet Web Presses deliver the quality standards of traditional book publishing while offering a business model for today's commercial environment."
As usual the HP stand featured the HP Digitally Printed Bookstore filled with a comprehensive range of books, printed on HP Indigo and HP Color Inkjet Web Presses. The store is a novel way in which HP can demonstrate the versatility and quality of digital book production with examples including art books, fiction, children's books, travel books and versioned and personalised books.
With the ability to print on coated, uncoated, gloss and recycled stocks, HP maintains its digital presses are suited to most categories of book production and can be used in conjunction with finishing equipment for case and perfect bound books.
At present, there are some 250 specialist book printers using HP digital presses in 50 countries across six continents. Representatives from some of these international book printers had an area on the stand where they were available to talk about the business benefits and advantages of digital book production, networking and the ability of publishers to "Think Global and Print Local."
It’s estimated that the market for digitally printed books will grow to 151 billion pages by 2014, and a growing number of specialist digital book printers, publishers are well positioned to take advantage of the digital business model.
The main threat of course comes from online information. HP maintains that publishers can respond quickly to market demands and editorial changes and updates by using its digital printing solutions and compete against the web.
It highlighted three main benefits that publishers can enjoy by digitally printing their books:
- Reduced risk: By only printing what they need, lead times can be shortened and the risk of having to warehouse books is greatly reduced. With an average of 30 per cent of printed books returned to publishers and eventually pulped, this represents a great potential saving.
- Revenue streams from backlists: About 90 per cent of a publisher's list is out of print. With digital printing, it is possible to bring books on the backlists into production again quickly and cost-effectively.
- Print on-demand: With easily controlled run-lengths, it is possible to release only enough books onto the market to meet demand, but not so many that they will require warehousing. Reprints are easy and fast, and present a far lower risk than a conventional print requiring more copies.
Most importantly, HP emphasised that all of the above can be achieved without compromising print quality.
The HP digital press range.
The HP Indigo 5600 and 7600 Digital Presses and the B2 (75cm/29in) format HP Indigo 10000 Digital Press offer sheet-fed options to commercial printers that want to add high-quality, short-to-medium run books to their product offering. The B2 format of the HP Indigo 10000 Digital Press enables the production of lay-flat books, coffee table books and large dust-jackets.
For web production of colour books, book covers and other publications, the new HP Indigo W7250 Digital Press, with a 340mm (13.4in) web width, is designed to print up to 10 million A4/letter-size pages per month.
New presses for longer runs of books and other mono or colour publications in the HP Inkjet High-speed Production Solutions range include the HP T360 Color Inkjet Web Press (web width 762mm/30in) and the HP T410 Color Inkjet Web Press (web width 1066mm/42in). For shorter runs, the HP T230 Color Inkjet Web Press (web width 558mm/22in) is a full-specification entry-level press for the publishing markets.
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