Editorial: 0117 980 5040 Sales: 0117 960 3255 KIT & MEDIA / NEWS Canon and 3M have announced that the Colorado M-series along with its UVgel 460 white ink have been approved for the 3M MCS Warranty program. The 3M MCS Warranty provides non-prorated protection for the intended lifespan of a graphic and includes protection against fading, cracking, peeling, blistering, discolouration, and many other aspects of print performance. The Colorado M-series and its UVgel 460 inks had to pass a series of rigorous tests in order to qualify for its approval. Released earlier this year the Colorado M-series was launched as a single, fully modular platform that can be configured to the growing needs of graphic businesses. The 3M warranty covers usage in vehicle graphics, signs, displays, floor graphics, and more; and now covers the Colorado 1630, Colorado 1650, and the Colorado M-series with the UVgel 460 inkset. Loughborough University invests in VeloBlade Nexus Vivid Laminating Technologies has revealed Loughborough University has brought its production in-house with the purchase of a VeloBlade Nexus digital die-cutting system. Print, Post and Logistic Services is part of marketing and advancement at Loughborough and is an in-plant service that supports all teaching, research, and enterprise activity. In addition to this, the department offers services to commercial customers mainly consisting of students, community groups, staff, and alumni, and therefore needed an automated solution to bring its production in-house in order to save time and money. The University provides a managed MFD service to both the Loughborough and London campuses, offering services such as cut-sheet printing and finishing, large-format print, branded gifts and souvenirs, corporate workwear, and promotional goods. Helen Clarke, Print, Post and Logistic Services manager at Loughborough University, comments: “The decision to implement a Vivid system was easy. Ever since incorporating the VeloBlade Nexus, we have successfully brought previously outsourced services in-house, resulting in significant cost savings for our University and introducing numerous commercial benefits. “In these early stages of our Nexus implementation, we are delighted with the seamless installation process carried out by the team, as well as the training they provided. Though we acknowledge there is much to explore and learn, we are grateful for the invaluable direct telephone support we receive from Matthew Milnes, which has been immensely beneficial to our team.” Loughborough University has invested in a Vivid VeloBlade Nexus to bring production in-house Canon is seeing growth in the take-up of its Colorado platform and patented UVgel Canon M-series approved for 3M MCS Warranty PressOn to demo Maribu laminator Producers of high-quality large-format digital print, PressOn, was so impressed with Marabu’s Clear Shield Gloss water-based liquid coating that it purchased a Marabu Starlam 1600R liquid roll laminator. Following the purchase, the company is now offering to demonstrate the technology to other potential purchasers. Based in Chatham, Kent, PressOn has been using Clear Shield Gloss for over ten years and has always been enthusiastic about its protection for digital print. The way the new Starlam 1600R liquid roll laminator works with the Gloss is an added bonus with the company keen to highlight this to other businesses. “Marabu’s ready-to-use water-based liquid technology Clear Shield Gloss has been enhancing the overall protection of our digital printed output for many years,” says Andy Wilson, PressOn managing director. “It has played an integral part in meeting and exceeding the expectations of customers taking delivery of massive amounts of finished artwork for vehicle livery.” Andy Wilson, managing director of PressOn with the Marabu Starlam 1600R Innotech becomes PONGS distributor Innotech Digital has been appointed as an authorised distributor of PONGS fabrics in the UK, further broadening its range of materials and collaborators. Founded in 1913, PONGS is a recognised worldwide brand which produces all its textile products at its German-based factories. Innotech will distribute the majority of the PONGS range which can be used for a range of purposes such as décor, banners, displays, and acoustic fabrics, along with a range of creative and functional needs. Bernd Lautenbach, chief executive officer and owner at PONGS, says: "Innotech has caught the eye as a first-class supplier to our industry. It has built an excellent reputation for being a dependable and comprehensive supplier to the wide-format print sector. “This aligns perfectly with our own commitment to excellence, and we are looking forward to working with them to expand our innovative and inspiring textile solutions in the UK market." Head of procurement at Innotech, Deepak Bhat, adds: “This partnership strengthens our position as the leading materials supplier in the wide- and grand-format print sector.” Innotech supplies a range of display hardware such as roller banners and light boxes Carys Evans email: news@signlink.co.uk 15 Issue 249 - October / November 2023
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