LFP - Large-Format-Printing
Spandex Demonstrates Integrated Sign Making and Digital Printing Solutions Portfolio at FESPA Digital
Monday 10. March 2008 - Spandex (Brunner in Germany), the pioneering one-stop supplier of complete and innovative solutions to the digital printing and sign making industries worldwide, will showcase a comprehensive display of start-to-finish, multi-brand hardware, inkjet materials, sign systems and specialist accessories at FESPA Digital Printing Europe 2008.
Highlights for visitors to Spandexs stand (L60), will include print samples and information on the Gerber Solara ion flatbed/roll-to-roll wide-format UV inkjet printing solution. Harnessing speed, quality, versatility and value, the versatile Gerber Solara ion produces outdoor durable, top-quality, flexible and rigid graphics with just one ink set.
The Solara ion is a genuine dual printing system that can easily be switched between its true flatbed and true roll to roll formats. Using advanced GerberCAT cationic UV inks and low-temperature Cold Fire Cure technology, the Solara ion prints directly to a vast range of flexible and rigid materials with no thermal impact to the media, as is typically experienced with UV-printing.
Spandex will also demonstrate the many user benefits of Mutohs ValueJet 1614 and ValueJet 1304 Eco-Solvent Ultra Printers, both of which incorporate Mutoh’s i² Intelligent Interweaving technology to produce stunning output in a range of indoor and outdoor sign and display applications. The ValueJet 1614 delivers typical production speeds up to 15 m²/h (720 x 720 dpi, 4 pass) on banner and up to 8.6 m²/h on vinyl; while the entry-level ValueJet 1304 offers typical production speeds up to 14 m²/h on banner and soft signage textiles, and up to 7 m²/h on uncoated vinyl.
In addition, visitors will have the chance to witness the exceptional image quality and high-speed performance of the Mutoh Blizzard 65 variable drop, solvent printer, at the Spandex booth. The Blizzard 65 offers a printing width of 1640mm and delivers production output quality up to 40 m²/h, with a top speed up to 80m²/h for high-volume requirements. Thanks to fast drying inks that achieve brilliant colours and vibrant image quality, the Blizzard is perfectly suited to fulfil demanding customer needs in both indoor and durable outdoor applications.
“FESPA events always represent the perfect platform to showcase Spandexs total solutions offering,” says Mr. Guido Moresi, Spandexs Vice-President Sales Central Europe. “FESPA Digital 2008 will once again enable Spandex to demonstrate our position as a provider of multi-brand solutions that increase the capabilities and enhance the service offering of digital print and sign making businesses.”
FESPA Digital 2008 will also see Spandex underscore its position as Europes leading provider of aftermarket material solutions, including signage, digital materials and a wide-range of accessories, from the industrys widest range of media brands. These include Avery, 3M, Orafol and MacTac, as well as the companys own exclusive ImagePerfect Digital and Signage materials. ImagePerfect Digital includes an extensive range of high-performance (up to 5m) wide banners, vinyl, mesh, textiles, backlit, window films, overlaminates, heat transfer materials and a stunning range of specialist materials and canvas.
ImagePerfect Signage comprises an exceptional range of sign making vinyl and specialist materials that are specially formulated for better cutting, easy weeding and application. They offer sign makers complete freedom of choice and are designed to meet all of their signage requirements.
Visitors to the Spandex booth will also have the opportunity to see for themselves, the many attributes of Spandexs solutions demonstrated live at the show. A dedicated hands-on and accessories area will demonstrate heat press printing onto textiles with specialty materials such as TransFlex, a high-quality polyurethane film with a matt, reflection-free surface laminated with a thermally activated adhesive; and TransFlock, a high-quality heat transfer rayon flock. Spandexs team of experts will also be available to offer useful tips and tricks on accessories, banner finishing and invaluable hands-on advice regarding all matters sign-related.
Spandex will also showcase its recently introduced banner display systems – an innovative range of easy-to-use and highly transportable products designed for use in various exhibition and retail environments. The new systems comprise Banner-Fix Display, Stand-Up Display, Roll-Up Display and Motorised Scrolling Display systems. Each of the new display solutions has been tested to ensure complete compatibility with a number of high performance materials from Spandexs ImagePerfect Digital media range, as well as with other major material suppliers.
Completing Spandexs extensive line-up of sign systems at FESPA Digital 2008 will be samples from its vast range of modular sign systems that include corporate identity and a multitude of informational signs.