INDUSTRY NEWS
New Sawgrass cotton transfer ink launched
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awgrass Europe, a leader in the development of profitable solutions for digitally printing consumer products, introduces ChromaBlast-R cotton transfer ink for the Ricoh SG 3110DN inkjet printer. The Ricoh SG 3110DN for ChromaBlast-R digital garment printing system is a budget smart choice for new businesses looking to get into the T shirt printing business. ChromaBlast- R is a specially formulated cotton transfer ink for the Ricoh platform and makes a great alternative to direct-to-garment printers. Paired with ChromaBlast Transfer Media, ChromaBlast-R produces vibrant, long-lasting images on white and light coloured cotton fabrics that “look, feel and breathe like nothing else on the market”.
Capable of producing up to 74 colour prints per hour, the Ricoh SG 3110DN is one of the fastest entry-level cotton transfer printers on the market. ChromaBlast-R's high-capacity ink cartridges provide extended uninterrupted printing without the need for a separate bulk ink system.
The professional-grade system handles 8.5" x
Charter Status for BTC Group
Promotional merchandise and corporate clothing distributor, BTC Group, has achieved Charter Distributor status with the British Promotional Merchandise Association (bpma).
Jon Birrell, senior marketing manager, comments: “Charter status represents the ultimate in industry standards, ensuring the highest levels of service, quality assurance, product conformity, social compliance, environmental values… and above all, trust.” Gordon Glenister, director general of the bpma, remarked: “We are delighted BTC Group have been awarded the bpma Charter status. It's not easily attainable and it shows the level of commitment BTC Group place upon this within their business.” BTC Groupʼs existing credentials include ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accreditations for quality and environmental management systems, as well as their ethical commitment to the ETI Base Code as members of the Ethical Trading Initiative and SEDEX.
| 6 | August 2012 H A ʻheadwear firstʼ for Product Zone
eadwear specialists, Product Zone has launched an innovative
new product – the Diito Bump Cap.
The Watford-based company claims that Diito is the only bump cap shell that allows for Pantone colour matching, providing resellers with the opportunity to have a shell in
their customersʼ exact corporate colours.
The shell conforms to the newly revised EN812 2012 standards and additionally, introduces another new feature – Product Zoneʼs ʻflowventʼ air holes.
This innovation allows air to circulate and reduces heat within the cap for improved
The need for transparency and reliable protection for consignments across the logistics supply chain is vital.
tesa® has responded with the tesa® Security concept and a range of SecuritySeal adhesive tapes and labels which clearly show whether a shipment has completed its previous journey in the logistics chain intact and in its original packaging.
wearer comfort. The cap can be customised in a variety of ways including cotton twill, high vis and mesh. Other finishes are available on request.
Produced in the Far East, a 90-day turnaround is offered. ■ For more information call 01923 256930 or visit
www.productzone.co.uk
Keep track of consignments with new security system
tesa® SecuritySeal labels can be printed with logos, serial numbers and item-specific barcodes. As a result, the labels can be used for track and trace purposes.
If label barcodes are scanned every time goods are delivered, manufacturers and retailers can immediately see that boxes and pallet packaging have been delivered intact. ■ For information visit
www.tesa.co.uk
www.printwearandpromotion.co.uk
11" ChromaBlast Transfer Media and comes standard with a high capacity 250-sheet paper tray. The Ricoh SG 3110DN loaded with ChromaBlast-R ink includes free colour management software; ChromaBlast-R Driver print driver for Windows OS or MacProfile for Mac OS. ■ To learn more about this new cotton transfer printing solution please visit
www.sawgrasseurope.com, email
sales@sawgrasseurope.com or call 0114 231 6887.
A jubilee party to remember
Recognition Express, the promotional product and printed merchandise company, received nearly 900 entries from children across the UK, in their Diamond Jubilee competition. Twelve winning schools received Jubilee Party Packs with flags, bunting and balloons in advance of the Jubilee weekend celebrations. Pupils aged 5-11 were invited to write to Recognition Express telling the Queen, in 100 words or under, why their school is special. All the competition entries were sent to Buckingham Palace and 12 schools with the most endearing and captivating entries were selected as winners. MD, Nigel Toplis, said: “All the entries were wonderful and very heart-warming. The feedback from the schools was so positive and we hope the decorations helped make their Jubilee celebrations even more special.”
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