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Roland Study reveals UV printing continues to expand capabilities for European print shops
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oland DG has shared insights from its annual Substrate Index Report, revealing that UV printing is fast becoming an essential tool to support popular items created by the printing industry.
The annual survey of 140+ printing shops across the UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain, provides a realistic outlook of the evolution of the UV printing market over time. This year, printers are continuing to print on the most popular material – plastic, with 68% of those polled using it at least once (68%) closely followed by metals (64%), PVC (60%), and wood (58%). These same four materials came out top overall in last year’s report, with a small drop in popularity of plastic (-7%) and wood (-6%), while metal (+10%) appears to have gained in popularity.
Similarly, in terms of frequency of use, these materials are leading the pack, with almost a quarter (24%) of all respondents saying they print on both plastic and PVC at least once a week, 18% print on metals once a week, and 26% print on wood at least once a month. In addition to these popular materials, acrylic is also proving very popular, with print shops in United Kingdom (53%) reporting using it at least once. While other markets, such as Italy and France saw glass and tiles rising in the ranks. Compared with last year, evidence shows that other materials such as concrete, are rarely used for printing purposes. In fact, less than 3% of respondents claimed to have printed anything on Concrete in the last year. Paul Willems, director of product management and business development at Roland DG, said: “Over the past year,
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Gildan publishes first stand-alone Climate Change Disclosure Report
ildan Activewear has announced the publication of its first stand-alone Climate Change Disclosure Report structured in accordance with the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations. The report highlights how Gildan assesses, prepares, and integrates climate-related matters into its business
The Climate Change Disclosure Report
processes and represents a significant step towards fully aligning with the TCFD framework by 2025, as part of Gildan’s commitments under its Next Generation ESG strategy.
Peter Iliopoulos, senior vice-president, taxation, sustainability, and governmental affairs at Gildan, said: “Gildan has been monitoring and addressing climate- related risks and opportunities for over 15 years and the TCFD framework allows us to better understand our physical and transitional risks, as well as opportunities to enhance our resiliency over the long-run.”
Gildan’s 2022 Climate Change Disclosure Report is part of the Company’s 2022 reporting suite, which includes the 2021 Annual Report and 2021 ESG Report that were published earlier this year.
• To read the full 2022 Climate Change Disclosure Report visit
www.gildancorp.com
| 10 | February 2023
the print sector has demonstrated adaptability and flexibility during a time of uncertainty. Our annual Substrate Index has highlighted that yet again there is growth in UV printing due to its versatility and functionality to be able to print on an array of materials, which has thus increased commercial opportunities for businesses.
“UV printing has opened doors for businesses to create a range of new products, some of which are not surprising, while others outlined in our report such as personalised shoe insoles, tennis balls and apples are more so. Taking the jump and investing in a UV printer provides businesses with the opportunity to create and experiment with printing to create an array of new products and help a business grow.”
Goldstar adds more than 80 new products in 2023
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n 2023, Goldstar is revealing a fresh way of experiencing simplicity with the introduction of more than 80 new products.
These new products arrive in the spring and will include new drinkware items and bags. Goldstar has renewed its product line and has expanded it to make selecting the best items easier, across three product categories: Simply Writing, Simply Drinkware and Simply Bags.
Goldstar is introducing new pens in the spring
Based in Dundalk, Ireland, Goldstar is a trade only customised promotional product supplier and offers a unique range of writing instruments, stationery, bags and more.
www.printwearandpromotion.co.uk
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