30 email: news@printmonthly.co.uk July / August 2024 - Issue 349 EVENTS - THE PRINT SHOW / NEWS Graphtec GB to showcase Mutoh printer range Graphtec GB will exhibit at The Print Show this September under the Mutoh brand. The company, which manufactures its own plotting instruments, recently became the UK distributor of Mutoh Europe’s wide-format sign and display and flatbed direct-to-object printer ranges. Visitors to the Graphtec GB stand will see the latest printers in the Mutoh range, including entry-level ValueJet machines and XpertJet Pro printers with the new MS51 Green Guard-certified inks. Graphtec GB will also be demonstrating Mutoh’s series of direct-to-object UV LED machines in a range of sizes, including the brand-new XpertJet 1462UF A1+ flatbed printer. Lawrence Hebron, UK product manager (Mutoh) for Graphtec GB, says: “The Print Show is the ideal place to show the industry how far Mutoh has come over recent years. The company is one of the founding fathers of large-format printing, and by capitalising on all this experience, the current set of products has the potential to be market leaders. “The printers are technologically advanced machines that deliver great quality, reliability, and versatility. They are also incredibly good value for money and very well supported by Graphtec GB and our resellers. We can’t wait to show them to visitors at The Print Show.” Completing the showcase will be the full range of Graphtec cutters and WIDInnovations Laser Cutter/ Engravers. Tom Kneale, managing director of Graphtec GB, adds: “We are going to have a packed stand at The Print Show. With a combination of market-leading sign and display and direct-to-object printers, we are offering visitors a complete solution for their printing and sign-making needs.” The Mutoh XpertJet 1641SR Pro featuring the new MS51 Green Guard-certified inks Latest Mimaki UV and solvent kit Hybrid Services, the exclusive UK distributor for Mimaki technology, will showcase the latest Mimaki UV and solvent kit on its stand at The Print Show. Visitors to the Hybrid stand will be able to see new products including the UCJV330-160 UV printer/ cutter as well as the Mimaki TxF300-75 DTF printer. The latter is the latest model in Mimaki’s DTF offering and offers significant speed gains and a two-year warranty. As well as showcasing the latest printing and cutting technology, Hybrid will be showing a variety of inspirational applications that demonstrate the opportunities available when investing in new hardware. Andy Rogers, sales director at Hybrid Services, says: “The Print Show offers an excellent opportunity to meet with the wider industry, putting the very latest Mimaki technology front and centre at a key event in the calendar. “As Mimaki’s exclusive distributor, Hybrid has supported the exhibition from the outset and we look forward to presenting an exciting range of products during the show. Mimaki’s breadth of creative capabilities is unrivalled, so we’d encourage any business looking to expand and diversify its product offering to pay a visit to the Hybrid stand!” UK debut of the Veloton Vivid Laminating Technologies will use its presence at The Print Show 2024 for the UK debut of its newly launched Veloton. The Veloton is Vivid’s patented interchangeable system that can be retrofitted to any Veloblade Volta+ and Nexus systems. The new technology allows users to significantly increase cutting speed with multiple aligned cutting heads, reducing production time without compromising on quality. Vivid will also be unveiling the newly updated ZipCore packaging suite, which is designed to enhance efficiency and performance in packaging design. The stand will highlight these advancements and live demonstrations will be provided to illustrate the benefits and applications of these new technologies. Tiah Hallam, events manager at Vivid Laminating Technologies, comments: “We chose to exhibit at The Print Show this September for several reasons. Firstly, our past experiences have shown us that the event consistently delivers a return on investment, with sales generated directly from our stand. “The targeted audience and high level of engagement make it an invaluable platform for showcasing our solutions and connecting with potential customers.” Vivid has also teased an exciting secret that it says will “revolutionise print finishing”, set to be revealed on its stand (C40) during the show. Hybrid will be showcasing the Mimaki UCJV330-160 printer Graphtec will also show WIDInnovations Laser Cutter / Engravers
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