ENVIRONMENT / NEWS 20 www.signlink.co.uk Issue 258 - April / May 2025 Moss UK release ‘industryfirst’ carbon calculator Moss UK has launched a new Carbon Calculator tool which provides a detailed carbon emissions report for each graphics and branding project commissioned by its clients. The Carbon Calculator, which is reportedly the first of its kind for the UK wide-format industry, will be provided at no extra cost. The tool aims to precisely calculate the carbon emissions of each material, vehicle, and installation process used in every one of its print projects. Clients will be given detailed summaries of their project’s entire emissions footprint from the outset, facilitating the evaluation of potential alternatives. The tool calculates the impact of each material selected, its printing, installation, and transportation, all expressed in CO2e. As part of the development of the tool, data has been mapped to Moss UK’s material stock system, which has been independently checked and verified by sustainability consultants, Green Circle Solutions. The carbon emissions report is designed to ensure clients have the necessary Scope 3 data required by government carbon reporting regulations, rather than the companies having to spend additional finance to produce this information themselves. Moss UK aims to use the Carbon Calculator to both raise awareness of sustainable solutions and initiate new conversations about how to reduce carbon emissions across branding and print projects. In its statement on the release of the tool, Moss highlights the carbon benefits of using solutions such as its SustainaTex Ocean and SustainaBacklit materials, made from recycled ocean plastic, compared to virgin products. It is hoped that the carbon calculator tool will highlight sustainable solutions such as these. Recently Moss has also acquired Rocket Graphics, a UK-based large-format printer serving creative agencies and live event organisers. Launched 25 years ago, Rocket Graphics focuses on providing eco-friendly graphic solutions for exhibitions and events. Michael Green, managing director of Moss UK, will lead the combined business with Rocket Graphics director and co-founder, Tim Porter, joining the senior management team as group account director. Commenting on the purchase, Green says: “These two businesses make for a great strategic fit – a shared passion for transforming our environmental legacy, imaginative and creative teams, and a customer-centred ethos that make us a trusted partner in our fast-paced, fast-moving industry. “We look forward to welcoming Tim, our new colleagues, and our new clients to Moss”. Kavalan materials tested in new strategic partnership Kavalan, a manufacturer of PVC-free wide-format materials has shared details of its strategic partnership with Matic, a manufacturer of cutting, welding, and sewing equipment for the textile manufacturing sector. Kavalan’s range of banner materials, which were recently granted a protective patent, are designed as an environmentally friendly alternative for the advertising materials market. They feature 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. The product is also designed to not produce toxic emissions when incinerated and is suited for waste-to-energy conversion processes. As part of the tests of the materials, a Matic Perseo 4000 Impulse welding machine was used to weld Kavalan’s sunlight weldable and industrial fabric. Additionally, a Cronos 4.0 sewing machine was used to sew Kavalan’s Moonlight River material. By Jonathan Pert Antalis’ sustainable substrate used for Net Zero Festival Antalis has revealed how its ‘environmentally responsible’ Xanita Print material was used at the Net Zero Festival 2024. The festival, which took place in October of 2024, brought together thousands of senior business executives, investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and campaigners over two days to explore how companies can work together to accelerate industry transitions to net zero emissions. Creative wide-format printer, Onward Display, which is located inside London’s Business Design Centre (BDC) where the Net Zero Festival was held, was tasked with producing a variety of signage and wayfinding solutions for visitors. Both Moss UK and the wider Moss Group have released official statements committing to sourcing sustainable materials, minimising wastage, and seeking carbon savings Pictured: Pascal Goiran, area manager at Matic, with a Matic Perseo 4000 welding machine signlink signlinkmagazine Xanita Print reportedly has good moisture and humidity strength in indoor environments
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