IFF announces Innovation Award

May 1, 2010  |  Graphics

The Industrial Fabrics Foundation (IFF) announced an Innovation Award to inspire specialty fabrics industry companies. IFF will tell the stories of specialty fabric manufacturers and suppliers who have challenged the norm, succeeded and who are leading the way to innovation. Three categories are fab…
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IIS to distribute WeatherMax

May 1, 2010  |  Graphics

Innovative Industrial Solutions Inc. (IIS) is a full-service distributor that serves the awning, marine, sign, billboard and banner markets. IIS now carries Safety Components Fabric Technologies WeatherMax 80, WeatherMax LT and fire-retardant WeatherMax FR. WeatherMax FR meets California State Fire …
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Pre-owned equipment options

May 1, 2010  |  Graphics

GEI WideFormat launched its pre-owned equipment program, “Taking the Risk Out of Pre-Owned Equipment,” giving businesses a way to afford a wide-format solution that meets their budget, while providing peace of mind with a nationwide service program. “Customers may be apprehensive a…
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3M expands performance guarantee

May 1, 2010  |  Graphics

3M continues to grow its roster of OEM piezo inkjet printer and ink combinations qualified to receive the 3M performance guarantee when used with a wide range of approved 3M media. New to the list of printers are the HP Designjet L25500, Seiko ColorPainter H-74s/H-104s and DURST Rho 320R.The 3M perf…
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Greenguard revamps website

May 1, 2010  |  Graphics

The Greenguard Environmental Institute (GEI) unveiled its redesigned website, which offers manufacturers a roadmap for certifying products and materials for low chemical emissions. The site provides an outline of the various certification programs that GEI offers, as well as a list of sustainable cr…
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Mutoh adds west coast branch

May 1, 2010  |  Graphics

Mutoh America added of Fumiya Aramaki as west coast regional sales manager. Aramaki will work out of Mutoh’s new west coast branch in Torrance, Calif. Prior to joining Mutoh, Aramaki gained experience as a general manager for the world-wide market at Panasonic. He recently transferred from Mut…
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ISU adds Bachelors degree in graphics

May 1, 2010  |  Graphics

The Illinois Board of Higher Education approved a new Bachelor of Science degree in graphic communications at Illinois State University. ISU is a research partner with the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation and has a long tradition of printing education, beginning as a teacher-training progra…
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FESPA Fabric event

May 1, 2010  |  Graphics

FESPA 2010, June 22–26, Messe Munich, heralds the launch of FESPA Fabric, a “show within a show” that will give textile print professionals, garment producers, fashion technicians, retailers and apparel brand owners access to the latest news and developments, and a chance to see in…
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Nano technology process for textiles

May 1, 2010  |  Graphics

Xennia Technology, a subsidiary of Royal TenCate, presents its new nano process technology, based on inkjet technology, whereby ink or coating particles are applied with precision and speed. Inkjet technology is leading to a new nano process technology that can apply added-value functionalities on t…
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X-Rite launches virtual community site

May 1, 2010  |  Graphics

X-Rite Inc. launched XritePhoto.com. Designed for photographers as a color resource center and online community, the website offers an interactive learning resource, as well as a fun place to learn and exchange ideas as they relate to color. XritePhoto.com is designed to provide easy access to tips,…
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