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INDUSTRY NEWS
UK first for Viper increases output and raises the bar
compostable
Direct to product ink jet printers have
bottle
been around for a few years now but
few companies have committed
Justadrop has launched what is themselves to research and
claimed as the first ever development like DTG.
biodegradable bottle in the UK. They have continually pushed the
Made from compostable corn, the boundaries with innovations that
bottle – which can be composted have driven this type of machine from
back to soil in 12 weeks - is aimed ‘new’ to ‘mainstream’ in a very short
at eco-conscious clients. period.
Branding of the label can promote They are arguably the only company
clients’ messages at a host of to supply such a wide and diverse
events, from conferences and selection of machines offering a
exhibitions to gala dinners. product for most eventualities.
The water is bottled at source in Their distributor in the UK, Your
Wales. Embroidery Services Ltd, have
For more information call 0870 710 complemented this work by sourcing platens/shirts can be changed while “conveyor” model and a new way of
9929. high quality peripheral equipment, the machine is still printing. This pre-treating the garment. Pre-treating
such as heat presses and spray guns, continuous process results in must be done when printing onto
The greener
ensuring that customers have the impressive production figures. coloured fabrics so that the white ink
best opportunity to produce quality The Viper also features a new type of can form a sound base for the CYMK.
option
work at a competitive price each and CMYK ink delivery system which uses Traditionally this has been done using
every time. pressure to ensure a smooth and a spray gun but the word is out that
YES Ltd have worked closely with steady flow guaranteeing quality DTG have developed a new method
An eco-friendly wristband and DTG in carrying out much of this prints each and every time. It also has that will make the whole process not
lanyard have been introduced by ground breaking development work on board the new WIMS (White Ink only more consistent but also more
ID&C, offering a greener solution for and the partnership has now resulted Management System) which uses a economical. Industry insiders expect
promotional branding. in more new models. completely different method of something radically different that will
Made from 100% recycled material, The Viper is aimed at increasing the controlling the white ink which make direct to product ink jet printing
the new system uses PET recycled output of the tabletop style of results in a more consistent yet more easier, more productive and more
from drink bottles to create lanyard machine. It can take, depending on economical usage of ink. economic.
clips fastened to organic cotton. size, numerous printing pallets at one The Viper will definitely raise the bar For further details call Your
An aluminium fastener is used for time. For example, it will take three where the small footprint machine is Embroidery Services Ltd on 01623
the wristbands, which can be standard t-shirt platens at once and concerned. 863343, sales@yesltd.co.uk or visit
recycled after use. by using a conveyor style system the Also on the horizon is a new style www.yesltd.co.uk
Both can be pantone matched with
corporate colours and branding.
They are available with safety breaks
and come in different lengths.
Now it’s easy to keep track
UKL show
For more information visit
http://idcband.co.uk/ A versatile, low cost
dates
high functionality
Contract
terminal - ideal for use
announced
in warehouses, UKL’s annual Trade Show will take
takes off
production and packing place on December 9 and 10, 2009.
The show will launch the company’s
BTC Group has won the contract to 2010 brochure and will preview new
exclusively supply The Manchester styles from all the brands.
Airports Group with promotional Exhibitors will include brands
merchandise, supported by a featured in the brochure plus
tailored merchandise webshop. The industry related guest exhibitors.
group operates four airports – Register online to attend at
Manchester, East Midlands, network adaptors and mobile www.uklonline.co.uk. Contact UKL
Bournemouth and Humberside. For communication adaptors. Ltd on 0800 220 955.
more information visit The Windows CE operating system, as
www.btcgroup.co.uk used by most hand held and truck
facilities - has been launched by mount terminals in the market place,
Sustainable
Make a date
ATMS. allows software applications to be
DataStation, which retails at under written easily and reliably.
badge
£500, is a Windows CE based device DataStation has an inbuilt GPS option Sustainable corporate name badges
A Click and Mix service is allowing that can be used in both mobile and allowing the mobile version of the have been launched by Promo2u.
Brunel Trade Services customers to static applications. unit to be used for location tracking The domed badges come in standard
design their own calendars online. The unit has a seven inch colour activities such as yard management sizes from minimum quantities of as
Distributors can choose from touch screen, SD memory card socket, and vehicle tracking. little as one. The plastic is 100%
standard templates, then upload and audio and video inputs/outputs. The device can be linked to printers, recycled and made in the UK. The
their images, or choose a design USB communications is included as bar code scanners, weigh-scales and surface is printed in a 4-colour
from an online library. Click and Mix standard, allowing the unit to be similar equipment. process and the doming adds a
is accessible as a link via distributor linked to a whole host of peripheral For more information call Mirka quality feel. Pin, clip and magnetic
websites. For more information call devices including keyboards, Luklova on 0121 628 9000; fixings are available. For more
01179 636161. scanners, RFID readers, printers, www.atmsplc.com information visit www@promo2u.com
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