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Comment 
The power of exclusivity
Published:  21 May, 2009

I recently received a press release from a company highlighting the power of the internet compared with the demise of magazine advertising. Interestingly, the company had sent the press release to the editors of printed magazines. How I laughed at the irony.

Industry News 
Print and cut package strikes a chord
Published:  21 May, 2009

A total of five Mimaki UJV-160 UV-curable roll and flat sheet printers have been sold by Graphic Printing Technologies (GPT), with the first going to Pure Leisure Marketing.

Features 
VISION+1 A STRONG ALLIANCE - by Robin George
"we work extremely hard to ensure that our products are of the highest standard and our service and support in the field are second to none" - Colin Hale, Vision Supplies
Published:  21 May, 2009

A Strong Alliance

On January 15th Vision Supplies Ltd acquired a substantial shareholding of Registerprint Machinery Ltd, this acquisition of shares has seen the leading supplier of screen printing and ancillary machinery relocate from its Kent base to the newly expanded Vision site in Leeds. A bold move by Vision in difficult market times but one that Managing Director, Paul Waterton thinks is well timed.

Screen Printing 
Precision cures print problems
Stencil quality and drying and curing equipment both have a major impact on the accuracy of industrial screen printing. As ever, precision and consistency are key to achieving the desired result - by Peter Kiddell
Published:  21 May, 2009

What makes screen printing so attractive to production process engineers is the ability to apply a controlled film thickness over large areas relatively quickly and yet with precise positioning. In the graphics industry the material printed is an ink with a coloured pigment or dye that that can be adhered to a range of substrates for visual effect. Being able to control the ink film thickness and the precise position and shape of the image is crucial to the final appearance.

Digital Imaging 
Is it finished yet?
As the quality of digital has improved, the demand for advanced, high quality finishing has also increased, enabling print shops to offer that little bit extra - by Tracey Rushton-Thorpe
Published:  21 May, 2009

From books and leaflets to large format graphics, there are literally hundreds of applications for finishing equipment. Whatever the requirement, there is a technology to meet that need and because businesses each have their own needs when it comes to finishing, Canon offers a range of in-line and off-line solutions.

Prism News 
Generate environmental savings
Ignore the pros and cons of the climate change debate, improvements in environmental performance will enhance profitability. Prism explains how
Published:  21 May, 2009

Most printers are aware of the issues surrounding global warming. In fact they may well be sick of 'environmental speak.' What they really want to know is how their company can benefit from adopting best practice and what that best practice really entails.

  • Plastics & Board Magazine - March 2009
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