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Derprosa range of colours for the Graphic Arts sectoDerprosa range of colours for the Graphic Arts sectoSoft Touch®, Soft Touch® Metalized, Anti-Scratch and Ecofilm ® are some of the products that make up this extensive family of films aimed at achieving the best finishes on graphic supports, especially those at the high-end of the market.

Spanish-based company Derprosa has just launched a new range of laminating films for the graphics sector. The company which is in existence for 20 years developed this new range particularly to cater for high-end graphics sector. The company said that all of them stand out for their perfect machinability, great bonding adhesion qualities and adaptability to other post-lamination finishes.

The new range includes:

-Soft Touch ® claimed to be the first ever BOPP (BI-oriented polypropylene) film with tactile properties that endows printed matter with a unique finish and sharper images than ever before.

Derprosa machine dedicated to the fabrication of films for Graphic ArtsDerprosa machine dedicated to the fabrication of films for Graphic Arts-Soft Touch ® Metalized (part of the Soft Touch family, for which Derprosa has been granted the patent) provides printed matter with a metalized finish that gives a textured visual effect and Derprosa maintain even a holographic sensation combined with the smooth and velvety Soft Touch® feel. It was designed to allow end customers the opportunity to differentiate their products from those of their competitors due to its finish and visual effect.

-Anti-Scratch (also BOPP) provides products with high end scuff resistance, exceptional UV ink adhesion and hot stamping properties. Due to the special treatment it undergoes, the final result can be cold stamped and considered as a valuable alternative to matt acetate.

-Ecofilm® is Derprosa’s environmentally friendly film. Derprosa says that all its products are available in an oxo-biodegradable version that breaks down within a period of less than 18 months due to the action of the air, temperature and ultraviolet light. The company stressed that all their products include a version capable of adhering to liquid products, or incorporate a thermo-lamination layer.

Derprosa believe that this new range of laminating films is ideal for specialist graphic art companies because it allows them to market products which are rugged, of extremely high quality and with excellent sensorial properties, ideal for packaging and also small and large format advertising.

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Soyang Europe holds stock of Aurich Textilien manufactured textiles for distribution

Soyang Europe is exclusively distributing Aurich Textilien's range of HP Latex certified fabricsSoyang Europe is exclusively distributing Aurich Textilien's range of HP Latex certified fabrics

Soyang Europe has launched a range of HP Latex certified textiles that allow HP Latex printer users to benefit from a coating jointly developed by HP and the fabric manufacturer, German-based Aurich Textilien that delivers premium results for soft signage applications.

Retrofit Toner with Ricoh

Neon Pink tonerNeon Pink toner

Ricoh has launched Neon Pink toner to enhance the creative possibilities for a wide range of print from posters and invitations to ticketing and advertising.

The Neon Pink toner has been developed for the fifth colour station on the Ricoh Pro C7100X series colour cut sheet digital production press. It allows print service providers to produce eye-catching results that inspire highly engaging and effective campaigns.

Walsh Graphics, Dublin – Open for Business

Rose Walsh - Walsh Graphics Dublin OpeningRose Walsh - Walsh Graphics Dublin Opening

Following their official opening last month, Walsh Graphics, Dublin are enjoying the positive feedback from customers calling in to the South City Business Park branch.

An Irish 1st and a World 2nd for McGowans Print

NozomiNozomi

 

Electronics For Imaging, Inc. – EFI - (Nasdaq:EFII) announced yesterday 9th May that McGowans Print, Ireland’s largest and one of Europe’s most advanced digital print facilities, is installing the new EFI™ Nozomi C18000 single-pass LED inkjet corrugated board press in its Dublin facility. The press will be the second EFI Nozomi press installed worldwide, and will give McGowans the ability to capture new growth opportunities in short-run corrugated packaging and display production.

Digicom and Ricoh will cut Eurofound’s print costs and increase productivity.

Pictured at the announcement are L-R; Ray Byrne, channel director, Ricoh Ireland, Linda Byrne, ICT Assistant and Technical Support, Eurofound and Greg Clarke, managing director, Digicom.Pictured at the announcement are L-R; Ray Byrne, channel director, Ricoh Ireland, Linda Byrne, ICT Assistant and Technical Support, Eurofound and Greg Clarke, managing director, Digicom.

  • EU research agency based in Loughlinstown, Dublin invests initial €100K in new managed print service, with potential to grow this to €200K at renewal.
  • Solution reduces print costs by 30%, hardware by over 80% and reduces pages printed annually by 100,000
  • Increases staff productivity, document security and sustainability

Digicom announced today (6 Feb 2017) that it has deployed a new managed print service (MPS) for Eurofound. The new service is helping the agency to cut print costs by one-third and hardware by over 80%.  It will also boost staff productivity, document security and more sustainable printing. The initial contract is valued at €100,000, with potential to grow this to €200,000 at renewal.

Mimaki UJV55-320 is the machine of choice for Signscript Ltd

GPMI Reprocentre's Bill Forde (left) with Sign Script's Brendan Nugent (right) with the newly installed Mimaki UJV55-320.GPMI Reprocentre's Bill Forde (left) with Sign Script's Brendan Nugent (right) with the newly installed Mimaki UJV55-320.

After spending 15 years building its reputation as a go-to signage and grand format print company, with Mimaki printers at its heart, Carrickfergus-based Signscript Ltd knew that the new Mimaki UJV55-320 LED UV roll-fed printer would give them the long term quality needed to boost production capacity for the retail and exhibition industries.

Achieving ISO 9001 is a huge milestone. Getting it is hard. Keeping it is difficult

McGowans ISO 9001 teamMcGowans ISO 9001 team

McGowans are delighted to announce that they recently achieved ISO 9001 certification. "ISO 9001 Certified" means an organisation has met the requirements in ISO9001. It defines an ISO 9000 Quality Management System (QMS). ISO 9001:2008 is focused on meeting customer expectations and delivering customer satisfaction so you must pay attention to the customer.

Time to get Moving with Lenticulars

lenticulars from Horizonlenticulars from Horizon

Have you seen the quality of the lenticulars we've been producing recently? As with all technology, Lenticulars are moving forward in leaps and bounds! They look amazing and make an instant impression on consumers. So if the last time you checked them out was when they first hit the industry, then we highly recommend you have a look again!

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