10 www.signlink.co.uk Issue 254 - August / September 2024 KIT & MEDIA / NEWS signlink signlink signlinkmagazine Venture Banners has invested in a third EFI VUTEk FabriVU dye-sublimation printer to further strengthen its service offering and allow it to serve more customers. Purchased from CMYUK, the VUTEk FabriVU 340i offers both direct-to-substrate and paper sublimation printing. It also features an integrated fixing unit that removes the need for a separate heat press. Key features on the machine include eight Kyocera printheads rather than the usual four, which EFI says doubles resolution from 300dpi to 600dpi and increases POP speeds by around 48%. A redesigned heating plate ensures improved temperature uniformity, particularly between jobs and less outgassing, while a new flag ink removal kit allows the system to manage high ink volumes without touching the loaded material. Speaking about the new purchase, Scott Conway, director at Venture Banners, says: “Apart from the fact that we needed another textile printer to cope with increased volumes, we also wanted to buy ourselves some contingency. Conway also explains that the new machine will support Venture’s expansion plans in the textile print market, with demand for such services on the rise. Going hand in hand with this is Venture’s impressive finishing setup, which includes 17 sewing machines and nine dedicated finishing operatives working in-house. “There seemed to be a shortage of good finishing staff a couple of years ago,” Conway says. “The situation has changed and I’m not sure why, all I can say is that we have a thriving, high calibre cohort of finishing staff. They are busy producing large amounts of silicon edge graphics for lightboxes, displays, and flags.” Venture Banners takes on third EFI VUTEk FabriVU [L to R] Venture Banners directors Wayne Bodimeade and Scott Conway with the new machine Moss makes big investment Moss has invested in a new Durst P5 500 Moss, a specialist in branded environments and a part of Moss Global, has invested in a Durst P5 500 to expand its print capacity and undertake more complex and demanding projects. The company purchased a Durst P5 TEX iSUB in 2022 to expand on its growing textile and graphics work. The latest investment is expected to increase speeds of super-wide materials by up to 50% and is in line with Moss’ commitment to sustainability due to the machine’s LED curing technology and reduced energy and ink consumption. According to Moss, the Durst P5’s automated conversion from non-porous to porous materials will help the business achieve quick changeovers while media loading and changing will be simplified by the machine’s integrated roll support. CP Arts has revealed how its recent investment in a new Agfa Jeti Tauro 3300 UHS print machine has led the company to halt all screen printing. Purchased in December, the Jeti Tauro 3300 is the third Agfa wide-format printing machine to be installed at the company’s Exeter site. CP Arts decided to invest in response to a rising demand for its services. However, the purchase also rendered CP Arts’ remaining screen printing machine redundant, meaning for the first time since the 1970s, the company is no longer offering large-format screen print. CP Art’s first venture into the digital world came in 2012 with the purchase of an Agfa M Press Leopard. Investment sees CP Arts drop screen printing Epson has announced a new 76-inch industrial dye-sublimation printer with an optional Jumbo Roll which has been made for high-demand textile production. The new SureColor SC-F11000 and SC-F11000H models are designed for applications in fashion, sportswear, home furnishings, and soft signage with high productivity, speed, quality, and reliability being its core selling points. The printer, which features Epson printheads, ink, and EdgePrint Pro software, has been launched following the success of the SureColor F1000 and F1000H textile models launched in 2020. The SC-F11000H has been designed for maximum up-time thanks to the optional Jumbo Roll which enables continuous production and reduced downtime thanks to the printer needing less frequent media changes. The new printer uses Epson precision dot technology with PrecisionCore Micro TFP printheads CP Arts took on the new Agfa machine in December of last year Epson announces new dye-sublimation printer Drytac has announced the launch of Paper Fleece Smooth wallcovering, a PVC-free solution for interior décor applications. The product is a non-woven wallcovering solution designed to meet the growing demand for high-quality, eco-friendly interior solutions for projects in homes, retail stores, hotels, and offices. Kieran Blacknall, academy manager at Drytac, says: “We are delighted to add Paper Fleece Smooth to our range of market-leading materials. “The flexibility of the product means it can be used in a wide range of interior décor projects, while its sustainable features make it an even more attractive option for users.” Paper Fleece Smooth is a 180gsm nonwoven wallcovering with a smooth satin fi nish. New PVC-free wallcovering launched by Drytac The product is supplied in rolls of up to 1,370mm wide and is offered with a five-year durability guarantee Rob Fletcher
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