18 www.signlink.co.uk Issue 256 - December 2024 / January 2025 KIT & MEDIA / NEWS signlink signlink signlinkmagazine Kavalan range granted protective patent CMYUK has announced that TAYA Canvas (Shanghai), which CMYUK is the exclusive distributor of in the UK and Ireland, has been granted a protective patent for its Kavalan PVC-free range of banner materials. TAYA Canvas (Shanghai) is an extension (branch) of the TAYA Canvas Group in Taiwan, a producer and exporter of PVC coated materials for the signage industry. Kavalan is designed as an environmentally friendly alternative for the advertising materials market. TAYA reportedly dedicated 13 years to creating the Kavalan product line. Kavalan features a composite layer structure which provides fireproofing, waterproofing, and ink absorption capabilities, designed to ensure performance while reducing environmental impact. A base layer is made of high-density polyester fibres to provide high tensile strength. According to CMYUK, the product also does not produce toxic emissions when incinerated and is suited for waste-to-energy conversion processes. Should it enter landfill, it is designed to be degradable without leaching harmful substances into the land and water ecosystems. Robin East, group chief commercial officer of CMYUK Group, says: “The patent differentiates Kavalan from other materials by highlighting its unique features. It also reinforces Kavalan’s credibility and reliability, attracting environmentally conscious brands looking for certified green solutions.” The recently granted patent describes the product as “a multilayered digital print material that can be used outdoors, composed on a non-PVC substrate with multiple coating layers giving it fire retardant, waterproof, and ink adhesion properties.” The patent also highlights that Kavalan offers “a unique adhesion promoting structural layer technology that enables the product to be successfully welded.” Vincent Lin, vice president of TAYA Canvas, believes the patent can encourage wider innovation in the materials industry By Jonathan Pert Signage supplier Nathaniel Oliver and Associates has reassured potential customers that it will continue to supply its Modular Sign System (MSS) offering. In August, wide-format trade printer RMC Digital Print announced the purchase of the MSS division of Workshop2 Limited. Workshop2 Limited designed and marketed signage and display products, the aforementioned strategic acquisition meant a permanent cessation of the HB Modular Sign System (MSS) marketing, sales manufacturing, and supply by Workshop2. This included the stock of material, machinery, and the right to use and market the MSS product under the brand name ‘HB Modular Sign System’. Nathaniel Oliver assures customers of MSS availability Drytac, a manufacturer of self -adhesive materials for the signage and large-format markets, has announced the global availability of Paper Fleece Smooth following initial success in the UK. The company says the product has been “hugely successful” since its release and has been globally available since October. The non-woven paper fleece wallcovering is PVC-free and is made for applications in homes, retail stores, hotels, and offices. Drytac says the photorealistic print quality produces “sharp, detailed graphics with quick drying times”. The product is compatible with eco-solvent, latex, and UV printers and has a smooth satin finish and a repositionable, permanent adhesive back by an air egress release paper. The adhesive back allows for bubble-free application and repositioning. Global availability of Paper Fleece Smooth announced by Drytac Wicked Brick, a producer of display solutions for collectable items such as LEGO, Funko Pops, Hot Toys, and pin badges, has invested in a Fujifilm Acuity Prime from Soyang Hardware. The Acuity Prime is a flatbed printer which offers the latest LED UV wide-format printing technology and has given Wicked Brick the chance to meet the evolving demands of its clients. After attending a demonstration of the Acuity Prime at Fujifilm’s Broadstairs site, the Wicked Brick team was able to witness the machine’s ability to produce premium UV backgrounds, bases, and “intricate” designs on acrylic, which has boosted the way the company produces it products. Fujifilm helps elevate collectable items Antalis has announced the introduction of 40 new finishes to its Coala Interior Film range of self-adhesive architectural vinyls. The vinyl coverings are designed to be adaptable to a range of different surfaces. Applications include the redesigning of office spaces, hotels, business premises, and shops. The new finishes are part of four new collections, each with specific technical features. The complete range includes over 520 options. The ‘PVC-Free’ collection is made from polypropylene rather than plastic products, aiming to offer a more environmentally responsible choice without compromising quality or aesthetics. According to the company, the range is “designed to reduce carbon footprint by up to 30%”. The updated collection comes with 15 new finishes, including wood, colour, concrete, and stone finishes. Antalis expands its Coala Interior Film range Paper Fleece Smooth is now available to customers in regions beyond the UK The Modular Sign System (MSS) is a flexible interior signage solution Wicked Brick has been able to produce detailed backgrounds for its cases with the help of the Acuity Prime
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