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Mimaki scores a hat-trick at EDP Awards… M


ike Horsten, general manager marketing of Mimaki EMEA, accepted three awards on behalf of Mimaki at the European Digital Press Association Awards held during drupa on June 1.


The Mimaki UJV55-320 was named Best Wide Format Roll-to-Roll Printer up to 320cm, the Mimaki UJF-7151plus, the Best Special Object Printer and the Mimaki Tx300P the Best Textile Printer Roll-to-Roll up to 100sq m/h. Mr Horsten said: “To achieve one EDP award is an honour – three is a great recognition of the hard work and creativity of our research and development teams in not only bringing market leading solutions to fruition but also in identifying emerging trends and how we can help customers make the most of the opportunities they present. “The UJV55-320 is the perfect complement to existing sign and display


graphics production platforms as well as an affordable market entry for operations looking for new sign revenue streams. The Mimaki UJF-7151plus addresses a growing demand for digital, on-demand and plateless inkjet printing because of its ability to quickly provide high-mix and low- volume printing. “With the Mimaki Tx300P-1800, we were mindful of the shift in textile production from both analogue to digital and from centralised to distributed production. We envision a day not too far in the future when consumers will be able to download or create their own patterns rather than being limited to commercially available designs. The Tx300P-1800 is ideal for this new distributed model of textile printing.” Mimakis printers are distributed exclusively in the UK and Ireland by Hybrid Services. The companys latest printers enjoyed considerable interest during the exhibition.


Mike Horsten with the awards


… while Roland DG picks up two T


wo of Roland DGs recently launched wide format digital print devices; the TrueVis VG Series


and SOLJET EJ-640 have won EDP Awards.


Jerry Davies, president EMEA for Roland DG accepted the award for Best Wide Format Print & Cut Solution for the TrueVIS VG-640 and VG-540 and Best Wide Format Roll to Roll Printer up to 170cm for the SOLJET EJ-640.


Jerry Davies, president EMEA for Roland DG, collects one of the awards


Mr Davies said: “Its an exciting time of innovation for the digital wide format print industry, with keen competition driving the release of new products. The EDP recognition demonstrates that Roland DG technology continues to lead the way, offering an award- winning combination of quality,


durability and overall return-on- investment.” The TrueVIS VG Series includes four newly developed FlexFire printheads to deliver precise, high quality print at production speeds and new GREENGUARD Gold certified TrueVIS INK which works in synergy with the printheads to optimise output. New powerful and advanced cutting technology delivers increased downforce, accuracy and compatibility with a wide range of media. Rolands new 64in SOLJET EJ-640 eco-solvent printer features dual staggered printheads, an integrated tri-heater system and strong chassis and is built for optimum performance for businesses working on high- volume output.


Kornit Digital has appointed Sabur as a UK distributor S


abur Ink Systems has expanded its product offering after being appointed a distributor of Kornit's complete DTG range. The Barnsley-based sublimation specialist was established in 1998 by Dean Sanger and Ian Burton. Aaron Burton, Sabur's digital development director, said:


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"We are very excited to become a Kornit partner and look forward to expanding and solidifying the representation of both companies within the UK textile print sector. We consider Kornit Digital the world's most recognised and trusted direct to garment brand.


"Combined with our wealth of textile knowledge this can


only help to strengthen both Sabur Digital and Kornit Digital as market leaders in an ever evolving industry." Sabur's showroom displays the UK's first Kornit Storm Hexa, which was available for demonstrations from June. Eyal Manzoor, president of Kornit Digital Europe, added: "Our goal is to create the


best possible user experience for our


customers, and an important aspect of this is the combination of leading technology with local expertise. We aim to work with the leading partners in all regions and Sabur makes a perfect complement to our European reseller network."


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