EXHIBITION REVIEW
New Sublicrylic is tailor made for the awards market
With more than 400 new contacts visiting their stand, first time P&P exhibitors Transfer Supplies were delighted. "It's been incredibly busy," said marketing and design manager, George Powell. "A lot of people have been wowed by what we are doing and it's nice to see the reaction." Transfer Supplies chose the show to launch a new range of Sublicrylic products aimed at the awards and recognition industry. Available in a range of pre-cut shapes, Sublicrylic is a treated pre-ready product. "This product is perfect for trophies," said Powell. "We took it to the Awards and Recognition Show in America and they were blown away by it. "It's simplicity itself. Because it is already pre- treated, you don't have to mess around, getting it prepared. You just take it out of the box, print it, press it and then put it back in the box for the customer." The product would also be perfect for other uses, for example in the souvenir market or personalised gifts market. "This works with a standard sublimation set up and takes just seven minutes under the press," adds Powell. In fact anyone can do it. And if you need help, Transfer Supplies has an education portal which offers hints and tips with advice on how to get the
best results. Software tutorials are available online at www.howtosublimate.com "We have a lot of people who start on a small scale, get a mug press, and off they go," Powell continues. Another exciting launch at this year's show was Transfer Supplies' Empressa Tile - a scratchproof UV resistant customisable tile which has been developed in association with Johnson tiles. "This is a durable tile that is being produced for sublimation. It takes sublimation into the architectural and interior design market," continues Powell. Visitors to the stand could also see the company's Digi Coat range of specialised digital coatings. "It's the first polymer coating system designed specifically for sublimation decoration," said Powell. "Digi Coat makes almost any substrate a sublimatable surface. It works on everything from ceramics, metal and wood, to stone and glass. It can also be used on cotton T shirts." Digi Coat Translucent White can also be used for difficult surfaces like glass and acryclic. And dark or black substrates print beautifully when prepared with Digi Coat Opaque White. The spray on coatings require only a brief heat curing in an oven. For more information visit www.transfersupplies.co.uk
Visitors say YES to the new DTG One Pass Fast
The YES Ltd stand was buzzing thanks to the launch of some ground-breaking technology in the shape of the DTG One Pass Fast, which prints white and CYMK in one pass, effectively halving printing time. Managing director, Roy Burton (pictured), said: “The One Pass Fast is just unbelievable and something that all in the industry thought to be impossible. The massive increase in production will put our customers light-years ahead. It’s good to know as well that, as it is subject to patent pending, this system will be exclusive to them. "The original technology for this style of printing only came into being a few years ago and yet DTG and Your Embroidery Services Ltd have taken hold of it and defined it in new ways. Even before One Pass Fast DTG were seen as the defining company where this technology is concerned but with this latest introduction they have established themselves as unique in this field not only in what they have developed but also in their approach to the industry. DTG constantly strive for the next breakthrough which will give their customers an advantage in this competitive market."
| 28 | April 2010
Roy Burton on the YES stand.
Screen cleaning at the touch of a button
"It's so clean, I could use it wearing a suit!" – that was the proud claim of Pete Murphy, talking about an environmentally- friendly screen cleaning system being launched on the D Roper Ltd stand. The compact, high grade stainless steel Ecotex machine is perfect for small to medium sized screenprinting businesses. Said Murphy: "The beauty of the machine is that everything is done like a dishwasher. You just put the screen in, press a button and it comes out nice and clean." Specially designed for the textile industry, Ecotex removes all ink residue, strips stencils and power washes with fresh water, all in one chamber. It can also clean up to 15 squeegee holders, flood blades and spatulas in one three minute cycle in a specially designed cassette, automating one of the most labour intensive processes. "Usually you have a couple of guys standing by an open booth and it's a smelly job and there are health and safety issues - particularly with the cocktail of chemicals that are being used," adds Murphy. "This machine recycles the solvent and the chemicals. Instead of £2 or £3 to clean a screen by hand – if you take the labour into account – this brings the cost down to about 40p a screen." Priced at around £27,000, it is almost half the cost of rival machines, says Murphy. With almost 30 of the machines already sold in the UK, the system has a proven track record. "It would appeal to the small to medium sized textile printers who may have health and safety problems, and who may look at it as a good business deal. It takes up very little space and is very, very compact. It will pay for itself." The machine is currently being used by NJ Screen Print, one of the biggest textile printers in the UK, adds Murphy. "In two years, they have cleaned 57,000 screens. They used to have an army of six or seven guys cleaning the screens." Everything is manufactured in the UK and parts can be locally sourced. Set up is easy. All you need is a three phase electrical supply, water and a drain. "It's really a plug and go machine," continues Murphy. The machine can be flat packed and will fit through a normal sized door. Available exclusively through Dave Roper, for more information call 07799 674071 or visit www.daveroper.co.uk..
Peter Murphy
www.printwearandpromotion.co.uk
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