SIGN & DIGITAL UK Preview William Smith Viking Tapes K32
Viking Industrial, one of 3M’s principle Tape and Adhesive Specialists, will be highlighting 3M’s extensive range of tapes and adhesives for signmakers. With over 40 years experience Viking is a major supplier to
some of the UK’s largest signmakers and will be introducing eight new cost effective solutions for plastic and metal bonding. Vikings expertise lies in its understanding of the production processes, as a result they can offer cost saving solutions for existing applications. Based in West Yorkshire Viking have a UK wide business
and an extensive technical web site
www.vikingtapes.co.uk and offer a free technical help line providing tapes and adhesive solutions. Their technical team have many years experience in problem solving and they offer one of the broadest product ranges in the country, available on line with next day delivery. Viking will be exhibiting at Sign & Digital UK for the first time.
Managing Director, Colin Bennett, sees it as a fundamental step in increasing Viking’s national profile. Fully supported by 3M Tapes and Adhesives, 3M will be
demonstrating and sampling its Signmakers Very High Bond Tape. Some 30 years after the introduction of 3M VHB tape, Signmakers provides signmakers with a cost effective bonding solution along with the peace of mind the 3M brand brings. Peter Firth, 3M’s National Sales Manager, says “The Viking/3M
Partnership provides the signmaker the best of both worlds – 3M’s quality products along with 3M and Vikings undoubted technical expertise, plus the fantastic Viking service.”
www.vikingtapes.co.uk
Wasatch Computer Technology A31 Wasatch Computer Technology, LLC, is a global leader in RIP and Print Management Technology. Wasatch takes all the sophistication of RIP printing and simplifies it to bring you an easy-to-learn workflow for all your wide format inkjet printing needs. Our RIP software solutions provide simple setup, intuitive workflow, and powerful print controls. Wasatch has added many new features to help save time and money. Wasatch Cost Estimator provides an accurate estimate of every job you print before you even start the production process. Wasatch Tracer allows users to create contour cut paths
or generate white ink plates directly within SoftRIP. This innovative tool improves workflow, simplifies the cutting and white ink production process, and gives users complete control over contour path creation. SoftRIP SP now has an entirely new hybrid screening option
that provides users with state-of-the-art halftoning. Wasatch's new Precision Rosette Hybrid Screens transition from AM to FM methods at a minimum dot size. This is very valuable for the flexo, screen and offset markets.
www.wasatch.com.
G20
At Sign & Digital UK 2011 William Smith will be providing signmakers with the opportunity to get first-hand experience of a whole range of equipment and materials, with the aim of helping them to identify new opportunities and directions. Hardware on stand G20 will include the ever-popular
RollsRoller Flatbed Applicator, which has enabled signmakers to increase profitability, find new ways of working and even opened up new business opportunities. Eleven different models of RollsRoller are available. Also being featured is the HP Designjet L25500 latex inkjet printer, offering vast improvements in production time as prints are dry and ready to display, laminate or finish; a Graphtec cutter that offers the highest cutting force and speed available in its class; and a choice of Easymount laminator models. Among the wide range of materials on show on the William
Smith stand will be 3M’s new electro-cut, cast solid colour film 80 Series; some of the most popular choices of material for vehicle wrapping; Optically Clear View Graphic Film 8150; IJ8624 textured wall surface film; and Contra Vision® Performance™ window film.
Visitors to the William Smith stand will have chance to have a go at wrapping a door panel.
As well as a vehicle featuring 3M wrapping films, visitors will
have the chance to try their own hand at wrapping a door panel and to get first hand experience of applying materials. As always, William Smith’s technical sales team will be on hand
for one-to-one discussion and advice about the whole range of products and services available from the company.
www.williamsmith.co.uk
Xpres C31
Xpres are leading suppliers of digital heat transfer systems and consumables. For a small capital outlay, signmakers looking to extend their range of services can capitalise on the increasing demand for low volume runs of personalised clothing, giftware and promotional products by integrating this technology into their business.
www.xpres.co.uk
Your Embroidery Services Ltd B26 Your Embroidery Services Ltd is a leading supplier of garment decoration equipment including embroidery machines from SWF, direct to garment printing machines from DTG and rhinestone machines from Magix Fix, world leading manufacturers. Together with software and a range of consumables YES Ltd is definitely the place to check out.
www.yesltd.co.uk
136 Sign Update ISSUE 128 APRIL 2011
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