Category Archives: Environment

Introducing Roland’s First Desktop UV-LED Inkjet Printer

Roland DG Corporation, a worldwide leader in wide-format UV-LED inkjet technologies, has introduced the new VersaUV LEF-12 UV-LED desktop inkjet printer. With a flatbed table of 335 mm x 310 mm (13.2“ x 12.2“) and a clearance height of 100 mm (3.94“), this new machine allows users to decorate unlimited items from stationery, electronic gadgets, … Continue reading

Agfa Graphics Adds MicroGREEN’s Eco-Friendly Display Media to its Portfolio

Agfa Graphics, North America, announced that the company has teamed up with MicroGREEN Polymers, Inc to offer a new, alternative, eco-friendly media to commercial and display printers. MicroGREEN (www.microgreeninc.com) of Arlington, WA, manufactures InCycleTM, created with recycled PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) material to be used for signs and displays. It is available in sheets or rolls … Continue reading

Mimaki to Show Environmentally Friendly Printing Solutions at FESPA Digital 2011

At FESPA Digital in Hamburg (hall A4, booth D20), Mimaki will present an eco-friendly printing solution with its innovative range of inkjet printers, the UJV-160 and CJV30 series. Through co-operation with leading media suppliers; Avery Dennison and MACtac, Mimaki will demonstrate the ability to be increasingly environmentally responsible without compromising quality.

The Digital Convergence Continues at FESPA Digital 2011

HP to demonstrate how sign and display printers can broaden their business base HP announced that it will be showing a wider than ever range of digital solutions for print service providers (PSPs) to expand their services at FESPA Digital 2011, 24 – 27 May 2011, at Hamburg Messe and Conference Centre, Germany.

VISCOM audience EVOLVEs with INX Digital green products

Year after year, INX Digital has recognized and supported a progressive maturation of the European digital printing community leading to today’s consciousness of green and sustainable products. Many important offset and screen printers, as well as a group of flexo and screen label printers, have adopted high-end industrial wide and superwide inkjet systems. These developments … Continue reading

Agfa’s :Anapurna M4f Helps Signs By Tomorrow Expand

Agfa Graphics announced that Signs By Tomorrow (SBT) of Royal Oak, Michigan, recently purchased Agfa’s :Anapurna M4f . With the installation of the system, SBT Royal Oak is now able to offer new products and services to its customers thanks to the large variety of substrates that the :Anapurna M4f can handle.

One fabric for all

Neschen AG is introducing new fabrics into its range with immediate effect: “DYEtex flag 110 B1”, “DYEtex display 220 B1” and “VARItex decoframe 250 B1 CA” (250 g/m2, fire certificate B1, CA-certified coating). All three are manufactured entirely in Germany, meaning that consistently high quality is assured.

SGP Certifies Stella Color as 24th SGP Printer

The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP) announces that Seattle-based Stella Color is SGP’s 24th certified printer.

Elements finance simplifies investment in green printing solutions

With present-day restrictions on bank lending continuing to affect established businesses as well as start-ups, IGS UK has announced Elements Finance, an integrated finance package for purchasers of its Elements range of environmentally friendly printers, software, inks and materials. Underwritten by a leading industry financing specialist, tax efficient and flexible solutions can be provided which … Continue reading

Fisher Textiles Launches New Enviro-Tex® Plus Fabrics

Fisher Textiles, one of the leading suppliers of fabrics for digital printing, has added three new fabrics to its Green fabric line, Enviro-Tex® Plus fabrics, for Dye Sublimation and UV printing. Enviro-Tex® Plus fabrics are eco-friendly and made from 100% Repreve® yarn and 100% Post Consumer Waste.