email: news@signlink.co.uk 7 INDUSTRY / NEWS Issue 248 - August / September 2023 Editorial: 0117 980 5040 Sales: 0117 960 3255 Provider of hardware, inks, and media for the large-format printing sector, InkTec has reported issues with its long-length media deliveries. InkTec manufactures the JETRIX range of flatbed and roll-to-roll printers; inks compatible with Mimaki, Roland, Epson, Canon, and HP; and solvent, aqueous, latex, and speciality media. However, due to one of its courier partners entering administration, InkTec reported disruptions with deliveries. Apologising, the company said: “You may or may not be aware that one of our many courier partners has gone into administration. Unfortunately, the knock-on effects are that our long-length media deliveries have been disrupted resulting in some not arriving as planned. “We have already set up alternative means with our other delivery partners, however we are conscious that some delivery delays may be experienced. We are also working hard to ensure we have a long-term solution.” Pride billboard in Bristol vandalised A billboard in Bristol City Centre detailing Bristol Pride Weekend was vandalised within 24 hours of being installed. Taking place from June 24th to July 9th, Bristol Pride saw a host of events, comedy, music performances, films, history events, a Trans Pride Picnic, and the Parade March take place. Less than 24 hours after being erected, the billboard was set alight in what is being assumed as a targeted action against the LGBT+ community. In a statement on social media, Bristol Pride says: “Considered acts of hatred like this are the reason why Pride remains a protest, as well as a celebration of visibility. It only gives evidence as to why we need Pride and to show up supporting each other. “More than ever, we need allyship, we need to call out hate and prejudice, and remember that our freedoms must be protected, rather than taken complacently.” This incident was the second homophobic attack in Bristol in one month following the removal and defacing of rainbow doormats in Bedminster. Susie Day and her partner who have recently moved to the area put a rainbow doormat outside their home in time for Pride in Bristol only to have it stolen, and then the replacement sprayed black. In support and solidarity of their new neighbours, members of the street later went out and purchased their own rainbow doormats with many doors in the street being brightened up by them. A Bristol Pride billboard was vandalised in Bristol City Centre. Image: Bristol Pride InkTec has reported issues with its long-length media deliveries after one of its couriers entered administration Courier disruptions at InkTec Ashby passes on price reductions Following a volatile period within the market, Ashby Trade Sign Supplies has revealed it will be passing on reductions to its customers once more. The company cited a credit crunch, price increases, the cost of living, interest rates, inflation, Brexit, the global pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and energy prices as all having contributed to a volatile market. As a result, Ashby, like many other suppliers has been forced to pass on the cost of raw materials. “As our costs went up, we promised that we would not profiteer and raise our prices to make more money, and as soon as was commercially viable, we would reduce our costs and pass any savings back to our customers,” the company comments. “Finally, it would appear amidst all the doom and gloom the global markets are starting to stabilise, and we are more than happy to announce that this saving is being passed on to you, our customers.” Ashby Trade Sign Supplies has announced it will be passing on price reductions to its customers JS group serves up pizza-style project JS group which includes Jonsigns, The Orange Company, Trade Sign, and HJC Specialist Coatings, has worked with pizza chain Papa Johns to design, manufacture, and install brand-new store designs. The project came about when Papa Johns decided to rebrand all of its stores to reflect a more minimalistic and bold aesthetic. JS group has worked with the pizza chain for a number of years and had all the capabilities to produce numerous types of signage and graphics, including various pizza-themed displays. Digital marketing executive, Jake Lisle, explains: “We created an in-house mock-up Papa Johns store so that we could show Papa Johns the work we’ve been doing and how a store would look in the flesh. “The mock-up meant we were able to give Papa Johns options for different bits of signage so they could also see any changes that they felt would be beneficial to the endeavor.” JS group produced projecting, fascia, LED neon, and built-up signs to embrace and demonstrate Papa Johns' new branding. Jonsigns has over 25 years of experience creating signs for a variety of projects Carys Evans Carys Evans By David Osgar
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