Client News

PARSIPPANY, N.J. – 14 June 2018 – Sun Chemical will increase the prices of all ultraviolet (UV) and electron beam (EB) inks in Europe by 4-6 percent, effective 1 July 2018.

As aluminium prices continue to rise and printers seek to economise where they can, Fujifilm UK today announces a radical new business process that allows printers to effectively administer or even outsource their plate production. PLATESENSE, a Fujifilm UK initiative, is a programme set to revolutionise the world of pre-press, as it gives printers the option of either reducing overall administration or allowing Fujifilm to help manage the plate production process so that they can concentrate on what matters most – running their business.

Bristol, UK – 14 June 2018 – Spandex, the one-stop supplier of innovative solutions to the sign, graphics and display industries, has introduced an exclusive promotion for two of the most popular 3M wrap films, running until 30^th July 2018.

The first Digital Corrugated Experience at FESPA Global Print Expo 2018 (15-18 May 2018) delivered a valuable, ‘hands-on’ learning environment for visitors interested in digital printing on corrugated board, including brand owners, packaging converters and graphics producers.

A one-stop, full-service print business with a proud 30-year heritage, Estermann GmbH employs more than 80 people at its premises in Weierfing, Upper-Austria, conveniently located between the region’s two major metropolitan centres, Munich and Vienna. Serving a huge range of customers in 22 countries around the world, the company offers LE UV offset printing, digital finishing, and design and prototyping, and combines expertise with ingenuity to delivery stunning print work for its demanding customer base. Its Jet Press 720S investment in October 2017 has helped it to broaden its product offering and improve its customer service still further, enabling it to offer an expanded range of high-quality, short-run work as well as high quantity variable data print.

Brett Martin, a specialist in the production of plastic products for the print, display and signage sectors, enjoyed another rewarding year at the FESPA Global Print Expo (15^th-18^th May, Berlin Messe). The plastic sheet manufacturer displayed its range of extensive Foamalux Foam PVC and transparent sheet ranges at the show, including three recently launched anti-reflective products: the Marlon FS AR polycarbonate, Marpet-g FS AR PETg and Marpet-a FS AR aPET.

European Sign Expo 2018 – the dedicated event for non-printed signage which took place from 15th to 18th May 2018 in Berlin, Germany – achieved significant year-on-year growth, celebrating its largest and best-attended event to date.

Celebrating its 30^th anniversary this year, the PPMA Show will return to the NEC Birmingham from 25-27 September 2018 to showcase the latest innovations in smart manufacturing, processing technology and packaging machinery, aimed to increase production line efficiencies and enhance business performance and profitability. New to the show this year will be the Enterprise Zone, which will offer visitors a focal point for learning, networking, discovery and live debate.

In the same year that Domino Printing Sciences celebrates its 40^th anniversary, several members of their Digital Printing Solutions (DPS) division are also celebrating special milestones with the business.

Fujifilm Europe today announces the launch of a new food-safe ink which significantly extends the application versatility of the Jet Press 720S for packaging production by enabling it to print on primary food packaging.

FESPA Global Print Expo 2018 (Messe Berlin, 15 to 18 May) reinforced its standing as the global landmark event for speciality printers, with visitors from a record 142 countries gravitating to the German capital for the four-day show.

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