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Signage presents opportunities for retailers in down economy
January 1st, 2009
Data from the U.S. Small Business Administration shows that signage is the least expensive, yet most effective, form of advertising available to retailers, and is responsible for half of retailers’ customers. The International Sign Association (ISA) stresses the critical role of on-premise signage as a marketing tool for struggling retailers during this challenging economy. Opportunity […]
Mutoh launches new Web site
January 1st, 2009
Mutoh America Inc., Phoenix, Ariz., announces a new Web site, www.mubiohybrid.com, for business owners, dealers and end users who are looking for a complete “green” printing solution using the ValueJet 1608-64 hybrid printer. The site provides technical tips, cost effectiveness information, testimonials and events. Mutoh America also announces a free second-year manufacturer warranty until March […]
Wasatch releases online sales and training videos
January 1st, 2009
Wasatch Computer Technology, Salt Lake City, Utah, has released its online sales and training videos in multiple languages. These videos provide support and learning resources for SoftRIP users and others who are interested in learning more about Wasatch’s RIP and print management software. The videos cover a multitude of topics, from printer setup to spot […]
Multi-Plot receives positive response at VISCOM
January 1st, 2009
Multi-Plot Europe GmbH, a specialist in digital textile printing solutions located in Bad Emstal, Germany, received a positive response at VISCOM Germany 2008 in Frankfurt, particularly with the introduction of two new d.gen textile printers. The digital direct textile printers—the d.gen Heracle, and d.gen-S—caught the eyes of attendees with colorful and brilliant motifs printed directly […]
Pantone Color Institute announces color of the year
January 1st, 2009
Pantone announced the 2009 color of the year will be Mimosa, also known as Pantone 14-0848. “The color yellow exemplifies the warmth and nurturing quality of the sun, properties we as humans are naturally drawn to for reassurance,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. “Mimosa speaks to enlightenment, as it is […]
Workflow solution selected as compelling niche product
January 1st, 2009
Lenticular 3-D software developer, HumanEyes Technologies, announces that its HumanEyes Producer3D lenticular workflow solution was selected as one of the Graph Expo 2008 most compelling niche products. It was showcased by partners including HP, Fuji, Océ and Gandinnovations. HumanEyes Technologies Ltd. pro-vides a complete solution for the creation and printing of 3-D and other lenticular […]
Printing technology institute to be established in India
January 1st, 2009
Tirupur Export Knit Printers Association, Tirupur, India, has plans to establish a printing technology institute in the city. Concerns about a shortage of employable talent are worrying entrepreneurs in the knitwear printing segment of the textile supply chain in Tirupur. The institution, scheduled to be operational during 2009–2010, will offer a three-month diploma course in […]
Research identifies trends in global textile printing market
January 1st, 2009
A new market research report from www.companiesandmarkets.com has identified key trends prevalent in the global textile printing market. The report finds that the evolution of the textile printing market has been driven by market opportunities created by digital printing, large format printers, innovation in inks and unique color management standards. However the greatest challenge to […]
Bruin appoints Pletcher Sales as Midwest agents
January 1st, 2009
Bruin Plastics Company Inc., Glendale, R.I., announces the appointment of Pletcher Sales Inc., Bristol, Ind., as its Midwest sales and warehousing agents. With their extensive experience in the industrial fabrics market, Brian Pletcher, Scott Coryn and Rob LaRocca will be significant additions to the Bruin sales force. Bruin Plastics has been a manufacturer and distributor […]
Roland Financial Services enables customers to lease products
January 1st, 2009
Roland DGA Corporation, Irvine, Calif., introduces Roland Financial Services, powered by U.S. Bank, enabling customers to lease any Roland product priced more than $5,000. Businesses can finance up to 100 percent of the equipment purchase price with minimal or no initial fees. Leases can also be set up to cover supplies and training costs up […]