Firstlite LED Systems, a supplier of LED modules to the UK signage industry, has introduced a new product range titled Infinity Neon LED. The products offer a cost-effective and sustainable signage solution for use in locations like restaurants, shops, salons, and homes. Products include plugand-play drivers designed for end-users, facilitating easy fitting without the need for an electrician. The range also includes a wide array of coloured tubing and reels which allows for customisation as well as light control via LED dimmers and controllers. Megan Woodcock, managing director of Firstlite, states: “This versatile and energy-efficient illumination option offers a sleek LED design that adds contemporary elegance to any space. Customers can purchase the Infinity Neon LED signage range by the metre, which reflects Firstlite's commitment to providing a cost-effective and environmentally conscious solution for businesses and homeowners alike.” Firstlite’s LED signs are manufactured using acrylic and an extensive range of products from Firstlite’s sister company, First Fix Plastics, which helps it deliver a onestop-shop signage system. Recently Firstlite added to the current debate regarding LED and traditional glass neon which has been a talking point in the industry due to the advertising and use of the word “neon”. In a blog post on the Firstlite website, Woodcock says: “As a supplier of LED signs, I am broadly in agreement with recent articles about how the naming of some LED products as neon is detrimental to the neon sign industry. Creating true neon signs is a craft, but sadly one that is very much in decline.” Firstlite launches new LED range Firstlite LED Systems has highlighted the environmental and cost benefits of the new LED range of products DMA Signs celebrates UK-first installation DMA Signs is the first company in the UK to have installed the HP Latex 630 DMA Signs was the first company to install the new HP Latex 630 Series purchased from Colyer which launched the Series at The Print Show 2023. Known for creating bespoke and unique signage solutions, DMA Signs needed a machine that fitted with its creative and customer-first approach. With a growing demand for sustainability DMA also needed an eco-friendly solution due to the increased adoption of eco-friendly prints and GreenGuard inks. Paul Lovelock, director of DMA Signs, says: “It’s great to be the first in the UK to have this machine. The Colyer engineer installed the machine with ease, and it was up and running within the day.” Ricoh Europe has partnered with flatbed and large-format digital inkjet manufacturer, Flora Digital in EMEA. The partnership will focus on expanding Ricoh Europe’s product range to offer responsive and agile large-format systems for the graphics, interior décor, and industrial sectors. According to Eef de Ridder, vice president of Ricoh Europe’s Graphic Communications Group, the partnership is the result of positive feedback from Ricoh’s UV flatbed series as well as continued demand for flexible UV hybrid devices for signage and graphics. The first addition to the portfolio as a result of the new partnership will be a compact flatbed hybrid printer featuring Ricoh printhead technology, ColorGATE RIP software, and ICC profiles. New additions from Ricoh Europe and Flora Digital Purchased from Quality Print Services (QPS), Inspire CNC Manufacturing has installed two new ColorJet Verve Mini LED UV printers. Specialising in novelty vintage street signage for the trade and general public, Inspire CNC was utilising CNC routers, laser cutters, and framing equipment, but only recently made the move to UV printing. These machines can print on a range of materials in thicknesses from 3mm to 22mm including glass, alupanel, MDF, and plywood. “The ColorJet machines have helped us to get a higher volume of product out, so we have been able to take on extra work that we wouldn’t have ordinarily been able to do,” says Andrew Whotton, director of Inspire CNC.” The new machines have increased production for Inspire CNC Manufacturing having only recently moved into UV printing Ricoh and Flora are partnering to bring largeformat hardware to the signage and graphics markets Two new LED UV installs for Inspire CNC Manufacturing Colgraphix UK, a provider of wide-format and digital dye-sublimation solutions, has been announced by Graphtec UK as a certified reseller for Mutoh sign and display flatbed and UV direct-to-object printers. In July 2023 Graphtec was appointed by Mutoh Europe as its UK distributor for its range of printers and consumables. The deal included the distribution of ValueJet machines, XpertJet Pro printers, and the industrial UV-LED flatbed PerformanceJet. Graphtec GB also distributes the award-winning series of direct-to-object UV LED machines including the new XpertJet 1462UF A1+ flatbed printer. ColGraphix UK will be delivering textile solutions as part of its overall offering which will include Mutoh wide-format and direct-to-object printers. ColGraphix UK announced as Graphtec UK Mutoh reseller ColGraphix UK is new to the UK market but has a large customer base of printing solutions By Carys Evans 25 email: news@signlink.co.uk Issue 251 - February / March 2024 KIT & MEDIA / NEWS Editorial: 0117 980 5040 Sales: 0117 960 3255
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