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ColorJet showing FABJET-DUO
and POLO TURBO at APPPEXPO 2016

ColorJet Group, one of the largest manufacturers of large-format digital printers in India, will be conducting live demo of its FABJETDUO and the POLO TURBO at the 24th Shanghai International Ad & Sign Technology & Equipment Exhibition (APPPEXPO), to be held from July 05-07 in Shanghai. To be flaunted in Hall 3, Booth A-0842, FABJET-DUO boasts ‘Power of Two’ in one printer equipped with a dual ink supply system that gives PSPs the freedom to choose between any two of the three inks—Reactive, Disperse and Pigment—just by pushing a button. Such features make FABJET-DUO an extremely versatile textile printer.

Whereas the POLO TURBO is a high speed industrial grade solvent printer, built on a heavy duty structure. The printer’s independent drive technology makes each nozzle running independently to achieve high-speed production speeds of up to 2,800 sq ft/hr, while also delivering high quality outputs and reliability, in low running costs. Capable to deliver graphics in 1,440 dpi, POLO TURBO accepts media width up to 3300 mm, with a maximum thickness of three mm and compatible with varied range of media including SAV, PVC banner, backlit film, window film and solvent-based fabrics.

Pavan Gupta, director, ColorJet Group, says, “We believe in introducing stable and efficient technologies to our customers in low cost of ownership, thus help them boost profitability. Shanghai International Ad & Sign Technology & Equipment Exhibition, according to Pavan, is an important platform for ColorJet to introduce new technology advancements and solutions.

Mumbai edition of Sign India 2016
reschedules to May 13-15

Due to certain unavoidable circumstances, Business Live announces the postponement of the Mumbai edition of its Sign India exhibition. The show has been rescheduled to May 13-15, instead of April 15-17. The postponement of the event is due to the clash of dates with another exhibition to be held at the same venue where some eminent political leaders will be attending. “As per the security protocol and safety concerns expressed by the security agency and deputy commissioner of Mumbai police, finally we have to reschedule our maiden Mumbai edition of Sign India,” says P Siva Prasad of Business Live, conveying the exhibitors and visitors his regret for the inconvenience.

Roland DG changes its
board of directors

Coland DG Corporation at Hamamatsu in Japan announces the change of its board of directors. This reformation move was announced after the company’s recent annual shareholders’ meeting and assembly of the board of directors held on March 24, 2016. Among the announced appointments, Hidenori Fujioka, previously director and executive vice president, was named representative director and president. Fujioka joined Roland DG in 2014 as an advisor to the company after serving as director at Riso Kagaku Corporation.

Masahiro Tomioka, previously representative director, chairman and president, has stepped aside as president, but continues as representative director, chairman. David Goward, previously director of the company, was promoted to executive vice president, director. David is responsible for Roland DG global sales, marketing and service. Mitsuhiro Honda was appointed external audit and supervisory board member. Meanwhile, Robert Curtis, previously director, vice chairman, has retired from the company. Masahiro said the changes and appointments are followed by a successful completion of the company's GlobalOne structural reform and the start of a new five-year mid-term business plan beginning in FY2016.

Jeti Mira from AGFA Graphic
at Danish clothing company BESTSELLER

After having bought two Anapurna UV-inkjet printers in 2014, Danish clothing company BESTSELLER has invested in Jeti Mira from AGFA Graphics to increase its printing production capacity for marketing materials even further. The new printer enables them to diversify their offering and to in-source print jobs. Late 2014, BESTSELLER acquired an Anapurna M2500i and Anapurna M3200i RTR from AGAF Graphics as it was expanding its operations to a two-shift production. “This investment has given us the possibility to do larger poster jobs, to optimise our time-to-market and to achieve greater flexibility,” says Henrik Dencker, manager, BESTSELLER Printhouse.

Benson Polymer organises a musical event

Benson Polymer, one of the leading manufacturers and exporters of a wide range of industrial adhesives, cyanoacrylate adhesives and instant glue, has recently organised a musical event AAGAAZ in New Delhi. Present at the extravaganza were a host of eminent personalities. The industrial adhesive products of Benson Polymers are applicable in fixing media on signage frames

Apsom Infotex and Roland DG showcase sublimation
and customisation machines

Showcasing a series of customisation machines to offer, entirely focusing upon needs of the market and its demand of digital fabrication, Apsom Infotex and Roland DG presented three of the finest customisation machines that marked their landmark presence at the Screen Print India 2016 organised from May 6-8, 2016 at BEC, Goregaon (E), Mumbai. With a venue that showcased Texart XT-640, Texart RT-640 and VersaSTUDIO BN-20, all under one roof, the exhibition was one of a kind experience. The extensive three-day event is an initiative to help entrepreneurs know the benefits the industry can witness with machines offered by Roland DG and Apsom Infotex.

Messe Frankfurt India launches
Chennai edition of Media Expo

Covering the modern signage and advertising under one roof, Media Expo has long established its position as a qualified platform for marketing professionals to source indoor and outdoor advertising, printing and signage solutions. With 38 editions in various cities, the organisers have decided to additionally take this renowned exhibition to the south to create a hub for innovations in the field of printing, indoor and outdoor advertising and digital signage. Representing a premier business platform for the South Indian advertising and media industry, Media Expo 2016 will mark its launch in Chennai, this year, from 18 - 20 November at the Chennai Trade Centre.

Ricoh displays its wide-format capabilities at Sign Today, Chennai

Sign Today, an international show for indoor & outdoor advertising, was recently held from April 22-24, 2016 at Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai. Ricoh India displayed its wide format capabilities at the show. The machines on display included Ricoh Pro L4160 and L4130, which garnered huge interest from the visitors. RICOH Pro L4130/L4160 wide format colour printer is designed to produce brilliant signs, banners, wraps,POS displays and more with real-life reproduction quality across today’s most innovative substrates.

From outdoor and indoor signage, retail POS and POP, exhibition and event graphics and vehicle wraps and wall coverings, the machine can handle all. They offer superior-quality printing and colour matching across a wide variety of media.

Ricoh goes beyond basic with up to six-colour process printing, adding orange and green to the standard CMYK setup, so one can have more colour options and increased color gamut for exceptional results that pop on any surface. One can even print with white ink – think printing on clear substrates – and use it as a base colour for the best image quality on both sides.

The printers use aqueous latex inks that print on a wide range of media. These highly durable inks can weather any storm – literally – on almost any substrate, including plastic, vinyl, textile, clear film, backlit materials and more. A water-based ink containing resin, latex generates little VOC making special ventilation equipment unnecessary.