January 2009 Issue

• FGA and Fabric Graphics partnership serves fabric and graphic industries

  As the official publication of the Fabric Graphics Association (FGA), Fabric Graphics partners with the association to serve the fabric and graphics industries as a source for information and inspiration.

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  Signage presents opportunities for retailers in down economy

  Data from the U.S. Small Business Administration shows that signage is the least expensive, yet most effective, form of advertising available to retailers, and is responsible for half of retailers’ customers.

• Research identifies trends in global textile printing market

  A new market research report from www.companiesandmarkets.com has identified key trends prevalent in the global textile printing market.

• Printing technology institute to be established in India

  Tirupur Export Knit Printers Association, Tirupur, India, has plans to establish a printing technology institute in the city.

• OFPANZ joins IFAI

  Steve Warner, IFAI president, and Grant Clausen, president of the Outdoor Fabric Products Association of New Zealand (OFPANZ), announce that OFPANZ will merge its organization with IFAI.

• EFI acquires remaining interest in Raster Printers

  EFI, Foster City, Calif., is acquiring the remaining interest in Raster Printers it does not currently own.

• Roland Financial Services enables customers to lease products

  Roland DGA Corporation, Irvine, Calif., introduces Roland Financial Services, powered by U.S. Bank, enabling customers to lease any Roland product priced more than $5,000.

• Bruin appoints Pletcher Sales as Midwest agents

  Bruin Plastics Company Inc., Glendale, R.I., announces the appointment of Pletcher Sales Inc., Bristol, Ind., as its Midwest sales and warehousing agents.

• Pantone Color Institute announces color of the year

  Pantone announced the 2009 color of the year will be Mimosa, also known as Pantone 14-0848.

• Multi-Plot receives positive response at VISCOM

  Multi-Plot Europe GmbH, a specialist in digital textile printing solutions located in Bad Emstal, Germany, received a positive response at VISCOM Germany 2008 in Frankfurt.

• Wasatch releases online sales and training videos

  These videos provide support and learning resources for SoftRIP users and others who are interested in learning more about Wasatch's RIP and print management software.

• Mutoh launches new Web site

  The site is for business owners, dealers and end users who are looking for a complete “green” printing solution using the ValueJet 1608-64 hybrid printer.

• Aurora hires director of marketing

  Aurora Specialty Textiles, Aurora, Ill., announces the hiring of Mike Richardson as director of marketing, print media.

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  GM agrees to market TruckSkin

  TruckSkin, a division of digital graphics pioneer Britten Media, Traverse City, Mich., announces that General Motors Isuzu Commercial Truck LLC has agreed to market TruckSkin to its low-cab forward dealers.

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  New application makes watercraft projects easier

  A lot has been written about vehicle graphics—meaning cars and trucks—but watercraft have not received the same attention, perhaps because water and wind create an even more challenging environment.

• Facing green challenges

  Scott Campbell, chairman of the Industrial Fabrics Association International and owner of Rainier Industries in Tukwila, Wash., discusses issues facing the textile industry in its movement toward sustainability.

• Sustainability benefits business

  When considering whether or not sustainability is a good business decision, you may ask: What does it mean to be sustainable?

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  PVC breeds controversy in industrial fabrics industry

  Can vinyl fit in a green world?

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  GM agrees to market TruckSkin

  TruckSkin, a division of digital graphics pioneer Britten Media, Traverse City, Mich., announces that General Motors Isuzu Commercial Truck LLC has agreed to market TruckSkin to its low-cab forward dealers.

• Graphics One expands dMax inkjet color separation film

  Graphics One LLC, Burbank, Calif., developer and distributor of products for digital imaging professionals, announces expansion of its dMax inkjet color separation film for the screen print market.

• Value Satin FR named Product of the Year 2008

  3P InkJet Textiles Corporation’s Value Satin FR was named Product of the Year 2008 at the SGIA trade show in Atlanta, Ga.

• Herculite Inc. unveils line of biodegradable digital print media

  Herculite Inc., Emigsville, Pa., has announced the introduction of Bantex-Terra, an innovative line of biodegradable digital print media for banners, POP, digital print, screen print and other print applications.

• DHJ International launches range of coated polyester media

  DHJ International has announced the launch of Acqua’Print, a new range of coated polyester media for direct print dye dispersal for the new generation of inkjet printing machines.

• Aurora introduces six new fire-resistant fabrics

  These fabrics retain their softness of hand and brightness, while meeting NFPA 701 standards for indoor use.

• Textile printer's advanced interweaving technology eliminates branding

  conVerd, East Longmeadow, Mass., is now offering the versatile UJET MC3-Premium textile printer for the wide format market.

• DigiFab Systems launches textile digital printer

  Los Angeles, Calif.-based DigiFab Systems launched its StampaJet eight-color, high speed, textile digital printer for high quality production runs on virtually any kind of textile substrate.

• Splash of Color introduces direct-to-fabric printer

  The HeatWave DFP-104 104-inch features precision media handling components and an advanced onboard sublimation unit that ensure image quality and rich, saturated colors.

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  Permanent transfer labels suitable for inflatables

  Franz Barta GmbH offers permanent transfer labels with a wide range of industrial applications including inflatable rafts and boats.

• ITW Devcon introduces two-part structural methacrylate adhesive

  The adhesive produces a clear bond line on a variety of plastics including acrylics, PMMA, FRP, ABS, PVC and PETG.

• Data Logger features digital display of temperature and humidity

  Monitoring printing inventory storage areas is now easier with the new Dickson multifeature digital display temperature and humidity Data Loggers with push-to-start and push-to-stop functions.

• Workflow solution selected as compelling niche product

  Lenticular 3-D software developer, HumanEyes Technologies, announces that its HumanEyes Producer3D lenticular workflow solution was selected as one of the Graph Expo 2008 most compelling niche products.

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  Banners featuring historic photos decorate college campus

  XL Prints was asked to create large format banners embossed with historical photos from the Stanford University Library archives.

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  Entering the sports and entertainment market for printed fabric projects

  Entertainment and sports offer opportunities for those on top of their game.

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  PVC breeds controversy in industrial fabrics industry

  Can vinyl fit in a green world?

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  Connecting printed fabrics and hardware

  Installation hardware is part of the package print shops now offer.

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  Mastering color management

  Creating the colors your customer wants.

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• Sustainability benefits business

  When considering whether or not sustainability is a good business decision, you may ask: What does it mean to be sustainable?

• The changing workforce

  Businesses across all industries face changes in workforce and labor needs.

• Facing green challenges

  Scott Campbell, chairman of the Industrial Fabrics Association International and owner of Rainier Industries in Tukwila, Wash., discusses issues facing the textile industry in its movement toward sustainability.

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  Creative services company offers top-shelf solutions

  In the decades in which Photoworks Creative Group has been in business, the Charlottesville, Va.-based creative services company has evolved with every industry innovation.

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