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“Design your own Banner Sign” website goes live
May 1st, 2008
Qualitysignsfast.com, Sarasota, Fla., announces that their “Design your own Banner Sign” website is now live. Customers can create their own vinyl or glossy banners in minutes. The banners are delivered in just two business days.
Gandinnovations opens branch in Iberia
May 1st, 2008
Gandinnovations, Mississauga, Ontario, announces the establishment of Gandinnovations Iberia. The Iberian branch received a strong start through the acquisition of the grand-format printer assets of New Solution, previously its distributor in Iberia. New Solution was one of Southwestern Europe’s leading graphics, textiles and consumables companies. The move is expected to expand access to new business […]
Gerber introduces updated software
May 1st, 2008
Gerber Technology, Tolland, Conn., a unit of Gerber Scientific Inc., announces the release of AccuMark(TM) version 8.3. This update to the industry’s benchmark software for pattern design, grading, and marker making includes system navigation enhancements and upgrades to enhance efficiency, data integration, and ease of use. Included in the update is an improved interface with […]
Xaar strengthens partnership with TenCate
May 1st, 2008
Xaar, an inkjet technology firm based in Cambridge, U.K., has strengthened its partnership with Dutch textiles group TenCate, which has bought a 75 percent stake of inkjet technology group Xennia, in which Xaar holds a minority interest. TenCate, which specializes in protective and lightweight material production, already works with Xaar on inkjet technology for the […]
Slow growth predicted for China’s textile industry
May 1st, 2008
China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textiles predicts that the country’s textile and garment export growth will have slowed to around 15 percent in 2008, and that a big change in cotton demand is thus unlikely.
Increased cotton prices impact India’s textile industry
May 1st, 2008
The textile industry in Tamil Nadu, India, underwent a serious crisis this spring. Operations were paralyzed due to a sharp rise in cotton prices and an acute power shortage, Southern India Mills Association reports. Mills there usually procure the required cotton from November to February each year to produce yarn, but this year the mills […]
Dickson Coatings partners with AGIS
May 1st, 2008
Dickson Coatings (a Glen Raven company, Glen Raven, N.C.) announces its partnership with AGIS, Rancho Dominguez, Calif. AGIS now distributes Dickson’s line of eco-friendly fabrics, Evergreen (Jet Tex, Jet 210, Jet 220 and Eclypse). Evergreen is free of PVC and heavy metals, and the production process does not release any VOC. The fabrics can be […]
Avery Graphics introduces 3 digitally printable products
May 1st, 2008
Avery Graphics, Hamilton, Ohio, introduced three new digitally printable products at ISA: MPI 2601, a wall film that is easy to apply and remove; MPI 2150, a digital, translucent film for interior and exterior backlit signage; and, MPI 3900 Matte and MPI 3910 Gloss Promotional Films that are ideal for POP, trade shows and promotional […]
Textured vinyl media offers excellent hiding power
May 1st, 2008
Dreamscape, Rockaway, N.J., has unveiled Dreamscape Peel N Stik, a textured vinyl media with excellent hiding power, and the ability to reduce glare and light reflection. It is more durable and thicker than other peel and stick films, and is appropriate for wall graphics, trade show displays, wide format murals, advertising and point of purchase […]
Fisher Textiles Inc. releases new fabrics
May 1st, 2008
Enviro-Tex fabrics are made with Repreve® yarn, which meets FTC guidelines for recycled products. Enviro-Tex is suitable for use in banners and flags, digital printing, tents and tensile structures. Three new fabrics have been added to the Solvent Inkjet fabric line: SI 2425 Satin, SI 210 Nylon Taffeta and SI 200 Poly Taffeta. Fabrics in […]