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Italian textile specialist expands business with Kornit Digital system
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talian textile dyeing and finishing specialist Tintoria Finissaggio 2000 has integrated Kornit Digital’s Presto MAX into its production operations to expand its premium fabric offering and improve manufacturing efficiency.
Based in Biella, Italy, the family-owned business has been operating since 1972, providing dyeing, finishing, printing and lamination services to luxury fashion brands and textile manufacturers.
Designed for industrial roll-to- roll printing, the Presto MAX uses a single-step pigment printing process that eliminates the need for pre-treatment and post-treatment. This reduces water consumption, energy
Dino Masso, owner and CEO of Tintoria Finissaggio 2000
use and production time while supporting on-demand manufacturing. Dino Masso, owner and CEO of Tintoria Finissaggio 2000, said: “We were looking for a technology that would allow us to create something entirely new while dramatically improving sustainability.”
“When we saw the first results, we were genuinely impressed. “The quality, the hand feel and the
SMEs set to pass rising costs to customers amid stagflation fears
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MEs are preparing to pass on rising costs to customers, as almost 80% feel under pressure to raise prices due to escalating labour and raw material costs.
A recent survey from Enginuity suggests almost 3/4 of companies asked said they are willing to pass the buck to their customers – a first since the survey started – amid future economic uncertainty. In another blow to the
Government’s growth ambitions, 2/3 of SMEs are not operating at full capacity for the second consecutive year.
It also suggests less than 40% of respondents reported confidence in the next three to five years, although financial constraints remain the most significant barrier to investing in skills development.
Ann Watson MBE, CEO of Enginuity, said: “SMEs are telling us they are at their limit and cannot hold back prices any longer, while at
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the same time, they are not able to achieve maximum production. “We have already highlighted that skills-related challenges cost the engineering and manufacturing sector £5.2 billion a year.
“Reducing skills-related challenges is imperative if we are to have a fighting chance of improving economic growth in this country.”
appearance exceeded our expectations. That was the moment we knew we had made the right investment.” He added that the system provided a water-free digital printing solution alongside the flexibility to meet growing demand for customised production and shorter runs. The company also worked with Kornit to develop fabrics that challenge traditional perceptions of pigment printing, achieving colour, softness and print definition suitable for premium applications.
With the technology now fully integrated into its manufacturing workflow, Tintoria Finissaggio 2000 aims to develop new products, reach additional markets and support brands seeking more sustainable, demand-driven textile production.
Zebra Print launches Christmas toy appeal
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orkshire-based Zebra Print Group has launched a Christmas toy appeal in support of Leeds Children’s Charity at Lineham Farm.
The print business is partnering with its accountants, Kirk Newsholme, collecting new toys, games, books and essential items to help bring festive cheer to children and families who need additional support.
Ann Watson, CEO of Enginuity
Donations can include LEGO and construction sets, board games, dolls, action figures, toy cars, craft kits, colouring and reading books, educational toys and musical instruments. Children’s nightwear and toiletries, particularly for older children and teenagers, are also needed. All items must be brand new, unopened and unwrapped. Donations will be accepted until Wednesday November 18. Samantha Overton, managing director at Zebra Print Group, said: “As a business, we believe it’s important to give something back to our local community, and our annual festive charity initiative is a great opportunity to bring people together for a worthwhile cause.”
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