LFP - Large-Format-Printing
Spandex Invites Digital Print And Signmaking Businesses To Learn, Discover And Benefit Via Series Of Free Open House Events
Friday 18. January 2008 - Spandex, the pioneering one-stop supplier of complete and innovative solutions to the digital printing and signmaking industries, has announced dates for a series of highly informative and free-of-charge open house events in the UK during March and April.
Targeted both at existing and potential customers, the events will follow the theme of Learn, Discover and Benefit and are intended to advise signmakers and digital printers of the many advantages and techniques available to enhance their service offering, as well as how to boost profit.
Given the popularity of its previous open houses, Spandex is advising those interested to book early in order to secure a place at the events; which will take place in Bristol, 4th -5th March; Manchester, 11th – 12th March; and Basildon on 1st -2nd April. The company will showcase its extensive range of wide-format inkjet printing solutions from leading industry manufacturers, as well as new products from the companys sign systems and materials portfolio. These will include Mutohs high-performance, variable drop, mild-solvent Blizzard and cost-effective, user-friendly, ValueJet series of printers; as well as information on the Gerber Solara ion flatbed/roll-to-roll wide-format UV inkjet printer.
The two-day events will also include seminars designed to offer practical advice for improving business performance and adding value. These will cover such useful topics as Advanced Colour Management and Profiling; The Advantages of UV Printing; and Onyx Workflow Management. An additional highlight of the speaker programme will see author and marketing consultant, Jackie Jarvis, deliver a presentation entitled Get set for marketing success, which will include the opportunity for a one-to-one marketing consultation.
Spandex will hold interactive workshops focussing on print and banner finishing; textile printing; new techniques in modular sign systems; vehicle wrapping; and Photoshop and image manipulation. In addition, the events will offer delegates the chance to consult the expertise of Spandex material suppliers, including Avery, Mactac, 3M and ImagePerfect. The Spandex materials and sign systems range continues to expand at a rapid rate offering an even wider choice of brands, applications and niche profit opportunities for the graphics professional.
Other benefits for delegates include a number of general hardware offers, as well as an extensive materials sample pack worth over £100. Those opening a new account on the day can also take advantage of a special credit offer worth £100.
“As a total solutions supplier, Spandex offers a huge array of hardware and materials to the sign and digital industries”, says Phil McMullin, Country Manager, Spandex UK. “Our open house events offer the perfect opportunity for Spandex to interact with the signmaking and digital printing community and showcase our latest products. Via a series of useful, tips and techniques oriented presentations and workshops, audiences will also have access to Spandex product experts and outside consultants. The result is a thoroughly invaluable event for any signmaker/digital printer looking to enhance their capability and boost profit.”
Full details and timings of each Spandex open house are:
Bristol: 4 – 5th March 2008 – 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Spandex UK, 1600 Park Avenue, Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol BS32 4UA
Manchester: 11 – 12th March 2008 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Gerber Technology, 302 Metroplex Business Park, Broadway, Salford, Manchester M50 2UE
Basildon 1-2 April 2008- 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Holiday Inn Hotel, Waterfront Walk, Basildon SS14 EDG