January 2009

  • Published On: January 1, 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 [...]

  • Published On: January 1, 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 [...]

  • Published On: January 1, 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 [...]

  • Published On: January 1, 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 [...]

  • Published On: January 1, 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 [...]

  • Published On: January 1, 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 [...]

  • Published On: January 1, 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 [...]

  • Published On: January 1, 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 [...]

  • Published On: January 1, 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 [...]

  • Published On: January 1, 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 [...]