KIT & MEDIA / NEWS 14 Issue 249 - October / November 2023 www.signlink.co.uk A global manufacturer of adhesive-coated products, Drytac has partnered with Premier Paper Group which has become the latest stockist of its products. Drytac trademarks include SpotOn, ReTac, ViziPrint, Polar, WipeErase, ChalkMate, Facemount, and Emerytex. Premier will stock the UK-manufactured Drytac stock in branches throughout the UK and through GMPI in Ireland. Chief executive officer at Drytac, Hayden Kelley, says: “Here at Drytac, we want our products to be easy to print, easy to install, and easily available. We are so excited to announce that the Drytac range will be stocked and distributed by Premier from its branches across the UK and Ireland, making it even easier and quicker to get the Drytac product that you are looking for.” Brad West, Premier’s Wide Format Media sales director, comments: “This is a significant move for us. The Drytac range will be stocked throughout our branch network and in-depth at our display graphics centre in Wellingborough.” Germany’s Fokina sets market first with Fujifilm German graphics business Fokina has become the first company in the world to invest in an Acuity Ultra Hybrid LED from Fujifilm. The new machine will run alongside an original Acuity Ultra model, which was installed back in February of 2020. The first device was used to print Fujifilm’s stand graphics for a number of events including FESPA last year. Fokina visited Fujifilm at the spring event to finalise its purchase of the new printer. The machine will be used to print on materials such as forex, PVC, dibond, self-adhesives, banners, and mesh. “The Acuity Ultra Hybrid LED is the full package,” says Sven Breiter, managing director of Fokina, adding: “The media transportation process is very smooth, and its ink drop placement is highly precise. “As ever, Fujifilm went above and beyond. When I was shown the machine at the demo in Broadstairs, I was able to print my own jobs – and I saw for myself the high speed and quality it was able to deliver. “It made perfect sense to invest in another Fujifilm printer following the success we’ve had with the Acuity Ultra.” David Burton, business director of Fujifilm Wide-Format Inkjet Systems, adds: “Fokina has been a valued partner of ours for a number of years.” Fokina purchased the Acuity Ultra Hybrid LED at FESPA Print Global Expo 2023 Premier Paper Group is a supplier of paper, packaging, and materials to the UK market Premier Paper to stock Drytac Shore Wraps invests in Epson SureColor kit from Perfect Colours Scotland-based vehicle wrapping and livery specialist, Shore Wraps, has invested in the Epson SC-S80600 to expand its solutions to customers and meet increased demand. Shore Wraps approached Epson supplier Perfect Colours looking for a system that could produce vibrant colours reliably. With Perfect Colours’ guidance, Shore Wraps decided to make the move from Latex to the solvent printer. The first job produced using the new technology was a wrap for a Lamborghini that entered this year’s Cannon Run luxury driving experience. The client for this project wanted to print on non-printable satin pearlescent film. However, Shore Wraps suggested they wait for the 80600 to be installed and as a result they were very happy with the finished look. “The new system makes all the difference,” explains Chris Williams, managing director of Shore Wraps. “The results are vibrant, it gives branding more life, and we have complete confidence in its ability to accurately recreate our vivid designs.” Shore Wraps first used its new Epson SureColor SC-S80600 to wrap a Lamborghini that had entered the Cannon Run Innotech pens exclusive deal with Heytex Bramsche Innotech Digital has finalised an exclusive distribution agreement with Heytex Bramsche to supply its Side Curtain products for trucks and trailers in the UK. Under the deal, Innotech will now offer the Heytex Side Curtains range of banner materials, which are supplied in 900gsm, in 2.5m and 3m widths, and are specifically designed for use as truck curtains. The product is immediately available in 17 different colours but can also be manufactured to meet the specific colour requirements of customer. Heytex Side Curtains are also the first of its product's kind in the industry to be designed for latex print. Water-based ink is free from harmful chemicals, making it more environmentally friendly and less harmful to people. Kieran Dallow, marketing manager at Innotech Digital, says: “Heytex Bramsche products have a fantastic reputation, and I am sure they will be very well-received in the UK. We specialise in supplying a broad range of grand-format products for our customers directly from stock, and we will be doing this with the Heytex Side Curtains. “These are heavy, durable and very high-quality products, and customers will be able to order them for same day or next day delivery as and when they need them.” Heytex Side Curtains are suitable for use with Latex inks Rob Fletcher Rob Fletcher signlink signlink signlinkmagazine
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