January 2008 Issue

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  FGA invites students to enter design challenge

  The opportunity to network, a killer portfolio piece, and a cash award are among the rewards awaiting the winner of the Textiles & Graphics Student Design Challenge 2008.

• FESPA introduces new digital textile conference

  FESPA, the global support organization for screen and digital printers, is introducing a new digital textile conference to run alongside its FESPA Digital 2008 exhibition in Geneva, Switzerland, in April.

• New textile testing lab opens in Massachusetts

  New World Textile Testing Laboratory is open for business in Fall River, Mass.

• Mutoh names general manager

  Mutoh America Inc. of Phoenix, Ariz., manufacturer of large format commercial inkjet printers, has promoted Randy Rickert to general manager.

• PrintVillage Inc. forms agreement with Sensient Imaging Technologies

  PrintVillage Inc., distributor of US Sublimation branded wide-format dye-sublimation inks and papers, has formed a strategic manufacturing and distribution agreement with Sensient Imaging Technologies.

• NuSign Supply changes relationship with d.gen International

  NuSign will continue to provide ink and media supplies for established Teleios customers; however, service and support will now be handled directly by d.gen.

• AW Specialty Papers welcomes new sales team member

  AW Specialty Papers, Elk Grove Village, Ill., announces the addition of Paulette St. John to its sales team.

• SEAL® brand supports eco-friendly manufacturing

  Neschen Americas’ SEAL® brand is supporting the development and implementation of earth-friendly manufacturing processes and products.

• Gandinnovations partners with CIT Group Inc.

  Gandinnovations, Mississauga, Canada, has partnered with CIT Group Inc. to provide exclusive leasing programs to its customers globally.

• Aurora announces key developments in graphics business

  Aurora Specialty Textiles Group Inc. (ASTG) of Aurora, Ill., announces several key developments in its graphics business that are indicative of ASTG’s long-term commitment to the graphics industry.

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  3D shapes present growth opportunity for graphics market

  The days of rigid trade show signs proclaiming “Welcome to our booth” are long gone.

• 10 tips to “green-up” your business practices

  Whether your customers are driving you or you are already focused on green, the movement is driving the industry.

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  Neschen introduces more than 15 new products

  Neschen Americas has introduced more than 15 new products under its SEAL® and Neschen® brands.

• Color card assists customers in choosing colors and products

  Arlon, manufacturer of pressure-sensitive cut vinyl, illuminated signage, and print media films, has released a new color card.

• Duro Textiles releases line of fabric protection solutions

  Duro Textiles, Falls River, Mass., has released Defense™—a complete line of protective solutions for residential and commercial fabrics.

• B&P Graphic Systems introduces transfer-free textile printer

  This wide-format photo-realistic system doesn’t involve a transfer process, making it a space-saving solution for the production of banners, flags and soft signs, clothing, wallpaper, and more.

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  ExpoDisplays introduces new portable trade show exhibit

  The ExpoSpaceSaver is a full height, portable exhibit with a custom look.

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  Printos introduces new range of heads and micro valves

  Printos of Huntingdon, England, has introduced a new range of DOD, digital, solenoid, valve jet printing/coating heads and micro valves designed to coat/print/dye most substrates using a wide range of fluids.

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  Sinclair releases line of plastic grommets and grommet machines

  With these UV-protected plastic grommets you can “see the color, not the grommet.”

• 3M develops UV-flexible ink for new Mimaki printer

  3M has developed a UV-flexible ink for the new Mimaki UJV-160 roll and rigid hybrid printer due to be released this spring.

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  3D shapes present growth opportunity for graphics market

  The days of rigid trade show signs proclaiming “Welcome to our booth” are long gone.

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  Customized interior markets expand

  Can you give your clients what they want, when they want it?

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  Inflatable Shrek welcomes shoppers in NYC

  Shrek was installed over Macy’s flagship store about a week before the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade.

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  Choosing the right printer

  Understanding the technologies is key to incorporating the right digital printer into your business.

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  Being solvent savvy

  Solvent inks offer durability and performance for a wide range of applications.

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  Simple rules for solid design

  Solid graphic design can get you noticed.

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  Finding the right training in the printed graphics industry

  Universities, suppliers, and associations provide educational opportunities in an industry where what you need to know is constantly changing.

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  What to do when a reporter calls

  Today every business has to be media savvy and know ahead of time what to do when a reporter calls.

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  Removing VOCs when using solvent inks

  Some of the new inks don’t smell, so is ventilation and a fresh air supply still important?

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  Color-X adopts new technologies to expand opportunities

  By watching, listening, and reacting to customer needs, Color-X’s business has expanded into new printing and substrate technologies.

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