The demo will include its biggest seller worldwide – the Mini 76 thermal film laminator – equipped with an inline inkjet spot UV machine and a high-speed flying knife cross-cutter. The kit was new to the North American market, said director Alan Gilmore, adding that the US market was showing signs of sustained growth. “We’ve been selling in the US for 25 years and have received more enquiries and made more sales than last year,” said Gilmore, who reckoned sales to American companies accounted for around 10-15% of his business. “Last year was pretty flat over there but this year we’ve enjoyed three or four sales. Talking to people, there’s a genuine confidence this upturn is not just a blip.” The configuration on show at Print 13 on 8-12 September will include the Mini 76 x 105 TH-CC with a 52 SUV, which has a one-sided, thermal thin film, sheet-fed laminator. This has a Heidelberg Speedmaster 74 feed-head, a flying knife cross-cutter and spot UV varnishing machine. Gilmore said that since it was launched in 2011, Autobond’s inkjet spot UV technology had attracted global sales from trade finishers and commercial printers. The kit produces applications with gloss effects and a braille-like feel and uses inkjet printheads to spot print UV varnish in-line with lamination in a single pass. The flying knife cutter – in widths of 30″ or 41″ – can run polypropylene, polyester and nylon applications and cuts film at up to 200ft per minute with sharp accuracy. It can also be adapted to run two-sided thick film applications, edge seal and flush cut, or for pressure-sensitive applications such as floor and window graphics, magnet lamination and metalized film. Oran Gilmore, vice president of Autobond in the US, said: “The North American market is forward thinking in the way it approaches obstacles, with customers seeking dynamic and innovative solutions to enhance their business. “The Mini 76 x 105 TH-CC with in-line inkjet spot UV was built in response to customer demand as we look to help them gain a competitive edge. I’m delighted we can debut our inkjet spot UV and cross-cutter technologies...

The specialist in sign making and display industries said the 777 Cast Film range included 100 coloured films and offered “conformability” over rivets and corrugations. Spandex business manager Kerry McGeown said a few colours were launched at Fespa but this marked the first commercial availability of all the colours from Spandex. “This is a do-it-all film for the sign industry,” she said. “Avery Dennison 777 Cast Film meets the needs for all signage applications indoors and out including vehicles, boats, windows, POS and outdoor advertising.” The firm based in Bristol claims the film boasts up to eight years’ durability. It is available for next-day delivery, which is imperative for a sector often facing tight deadlines for shop and vehicle fitting, said McGeown. Cast films differ from polymer films in being softer and thinner and easier to cut and use. The product comes in two standard widths, 610mm and 1,220mm. Costs, which McGeown said are similar to that of polymeric film, are available on a one-to-one basis. As an introductory offer, Spandex is offering a 50m roll of black or white gloss 777 for £240....

The specialist in sign making and display industries said the 777 Cast Film range included 100 coloured films and offered “conformability” over rivets and corrugations. Spandex business manager Kerry McGeown said a few colours were launched at Fespa but this marked the first commercial availability of all the colours from Spandex. “This is a do-it-all film for the sign industry,” she said. “Avery Dennison 777 Cast Film meets the needs for all signage applications indoors and out including vehicles, boats, windows, POS and outdoor advertising.” The firm based in Bristol claims the film boasts up to eight years’ durability. It is available for next-day delivery, which is imperative for a sector often facing tight deadlines for shop and vehicle fitting, said McGeown. Cast films differ from polymer films in being softer and thinner and easier to cut and use. The product comes in two standard widths, 610mm and 1,220mm. Costs, which McGeown said are similar to that of polymeric film, are available on a one-to-one basis. As an introductory offer, Spandex is offering a 50m roll of black or white gloss 777 for £240....

The facility in Mandela Way, near Elephant & Castle in Central London, has been renovated with hot-desk, broadband Wifi, office printers, private meeting rooms and drinks machines. “Many of our customers regularly find themselves in London visiting clients or attending sales appointments and need more than a cramped table in a coffee shop to answer emails or respond to customers’ requests for quotes etc,” said Andy Buxton, managing director of Paperlinx’s Commercial Print division. “Our focus is firmly on meeting our customers’ needs, helping them to add value to their businesses, whatever their requirements and opening up this resource is a key part of that commitment.” The new facility follows the recent unveiling of a number of customer-centric initiatives, which included printers’ webstores and The Car Wrap Club. The office facility is open now and can be booked though selda.hussein@paperlinx.com....

The facility in Mandela Way, near Elephant & Castle in Central London, has been renovated with hot-desk, broadband Wifi, office printers, private meeting rooms and drinks machines. “Many of our customers regularly find themselves in London visiting clients or attending sales appointments and need more than a cramped table in a coffee shop to answer emails or respond to customers’ requests for quotes etc,” said Andy Buxton, managing director of Paperlinx’s Commercial Print division. “Our focus is firmly on meeting our customers’ needs, helping them to add value to their businesses, whatever their requirements and opening up this resource is a key part of that commitment.” The new facility follows the recent unveiling of a number of customer-centric initiatives, which included printers’ webstores and The Car Wrap Club. The office facility is open now and can be booked though selda.hussein@paperlinx.com....