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Print For Good: FESPA launches the FESPA Foundation

FESPA has announced the launch of The FESPA Foundation, a new sister organisation to FESPA, dedicated to encouraging sustainable practices throughout the speciality print and visual communications industry, and channelling resources into community support and educational outreach programmes. Under the strapline ‘Print for Good’, the principal activities of The FESPA Foundation are: Encouraging exhibitors to produce print applications that can enrich educational environments for children in underprivileged communities, thereby reducing printed waste from FESPA exhibitions worldwide; Facilitating the collection, transportation, distribution and installation of these print materials in the beneficiary communities, via international and local partners; Collecting in-kind and monetary donations that further support the beneficiary communities, for distribution via credible local charities and community outreach programmes. By diverting printed exhibition sample materials that would ordinarily be wasted towards meaningful community support projects, The FESPA Foundation’s work aligns clearly with FESPA’s ISO 20121 Sustainable Event Management System standards, reducing event waste and maximising the positive legacy of FESPA exhibitions. Transforming Evane Intermediate School, South Africa Illustrating the initiative’s transformative potential, The FESPA Foundation has revitalised Evane Intermediate School, a rural school serving 90 children in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This project was overseen by FESPA Foundation associate Steve Thobela ka Mdlalose in South Africa, with active support from the FESPA Africa team and partners, and using funds and in-kind donations from FESPA. A print business owner, former CEO of Printing SA, and founding General Manager of The Mandela Rhodes Foundation which develops young leaders across Africa, Thobela coordinated resources and directed a local project team to repaint and decorate the school, upgrade decrepit toilet blocks, and deliver a range of printed educational posters and creative materials to provide a more functional and inspiring learning environment. Sustainable Impact at FESPA Global Print Expo 2025 The FESPA Foundation’s first major initiative will be to collect printed materials and in-kind donations at FESPA Global Print Expo (6-9 May 2025, Messe Berlin, Germany), for distribution to community projects in southern Africa. The FESPA Foundation seeks the active support of exhibitors at FESPA Global Print Expo 2025 to produce printed applications such as educational posters, maps, student clothing and backpacks to a defined set of technical and creative specifications and to donate these, meeting a range of educational needs informed by local programme partners. A number of exhibitors have already committed to supporting The FESPA Foundation in this way. Visitors to the Berlin show will also be invited to make in-kind donations of items such as used reading glasses, notebooks, pens, art kits or school supplies. Visitors and exhibitors will also have the option of making monetary donations to The FESPA Foundation to fund the purchase of items such as mosquito nets for malaria prevention and clean-water drinking straws. Printed materials and donations collected at FESPA Global Print Expo will be transported to South Africa free of charge by FESPA’s global logistics partner DSV. In South Africa they will be distributed via the Kingsley Holgate Foundation, a recognised community charitable organisation which was initially established to support malaria prevention, water purification and access to Rite to Sight spectacles for the poor-sighted in Africa. It now also provides Early Childhood Development and Conservation & Communities initiatives, among others. In the medium term, The FESPA Foundation intends to replicate this activity in other regions, for example, diverting printed materials from FESPA events in Mexico and Brazil to communities in need in their respective regions, and funding outreach initiatives in Asia. Neil Felton, CEO of FESPA and founder of The FESPA Foundation explains: “FESPA is a global support organisation, and our mission has always revolved around supporting communities, educating and knowledge-sharing, and promoting sustainability. Through The FESPA Foundation, we can bring these core values to life beyond our day-to-day work, encouraging practices that reduce waste and environmental impact while creating long-term value for communities. Those of us who live and breathe print believe wholeheartedly in its unique potential to engage, inform and inspire. By creating the Foundation, we want to harness the combined strength of our global exhibitor and visitor base and demonstrate how, together, we can channel the power of print to drive positive change globally.”
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Print For Good: FESPA launches the FESPA Foundation

FESPA has announced the launch of The FESPA Foundation, a new sister organisation to FESPA, dedicated to encouraging sustainable practices throughout the speciality print and visual communications industry, and channelling resources into community support and educational outreach programmes. Under the strapline ‘Print for Good’, the principal activities of The FESPA Foundation are: Encouraging exhibitors to produce print applications that can enrich educational environments for children in underprivileged communities, thereby reducing printed waste from FESPA exhibitions worldwide; Facilitating the collection, transportation, distribution and installation of these print materials in the beneficiary communities, via international and local partners; Collecting in-kind and monetary donations that further support the beneficiary communities, for distribution via credible local charities and community outreach programmes. By diverting printed exhibition sample materials that would ordinarily be wasted towards meaningful community support projects, The FESPA Foundation’s work aligns clearly with FESPA’s ISO 20121 Sustainable Event Management System standards, reducing event waste and maximising the positive legacy of FESPA exhibitions. Transforming Evane Intermediate School, South Africa Illustrating the initiative’s transformative potential, The FESPA Foundation has revitalised Evane Intermediate School, a rural school serving 90 children in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This project was overseen by FESPA Foundation associate Steve Thobela ka Mdlalose in South Africa, with active support from the FESPA Africa team and partners, and using funds and in-kind donations from FESPA. A print business owner, former CEO of Printing SA, and founding General Manager of The Mandela Rhodes Foundation which develops young leaders across Africa, Thobela coordinated resources and directed a local project team to repaint and decorate the school, upgrade decrepit toilet blocks, and deliver a range of printed educational posters and creative materials to provide a more functional and inspiring learning environment. Sustainable Impact at FESPA Global Print Expo 2025 The FESPA Foundation’s first major initiative will be to collect printed materials and in-kind donations at FESPA Global Print Expo (6-9 May 2025, Messe Berlin, Germany), for distribution to community projects in southern Africa. The FESPA Foundation seeks the active support of exhibitors at FESPA Global Print Expo 2025 to produce printed applications such as educational posters, maps, student clothing and backpacks to a defined set of technical and creative specifications and to donate these, meeting a range of educational needs informed by local programme partners. A number of exhibitors have already committed to supporting The FESPA Foundation in this way. Visitors to the Berlin show will also be invited to make in-kind donations of items such as used reading glasses, notebooks, pens, art kits or school supplies. Visitors and exhibitors will also have the option of making monetary donations to The FESPA Foundation to fund the purchase of items such as mosquito nets for malaria prevention and clean-water drinking straws. Printed materials and donations collected at FESPA Global Print Expo will be transported to South Africa free of charge by FESPA’s global logistics partner DSV. In South Africa they will be distributed via the Kingsley Holgate Foundation, a recognised community charitable organisation which was initially established to support malaria prevention, water purification and access to Rite to Sight spectacles for the poor-sighted in Africa. It now also provides Early Childhood Development and Conservation & Communities initiatives, among others. In the medium term, The FESPA Foundation intends to replicate this activity in other regions, for example, diverting printed materials from FESPA events in Mexico and Brazil to communities in need in their respective regions, and funding outreach initiatives in Asia. Neil Felton, CEO of FESPA and founder of The FESPA Foundation explains: “FESPA is a global support organisation, and our mission has always revolved around supporting communities, educating and knowledge-sharing, and promoting sustainability. Through The FESPA Foundation, we can bring these core values to life beyond our day-to-day work, encouraging practices that reduce waste and environmental impact while creating long-term value for communities. Those of us who live and breathe print believe wholeheartedly in its unique potential to engage, inform and inspire. By creating the Foundation, we want to harness the combined strength of our global exhibitor and visitor base and demonstrate how, together, we can channel the power of print to drive positive change globally.”
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Allun printing invests in Mimaki sublimation printer from Heliozid Oc…

Allun Silk Screen printing has purchased its first Mimaki sublimation printer from Heliozid Océ; the printer was installed in January and has performed well, printing more than 1,000 sqm in its first month. Allun General manager M Aziz was pleased with the performance, and this is what he had to say during our meeting. He explains, “we have invested in the Mimaki TS 100 sublimation printer in early January 2023. Mimaki is a leading Japanese brand known all over the world for its excellent quality and productivity. The Heliozid Océ sales account manager approached us as we wanted to expand into the sublimation printing market. The Heliozid account manager understood our requirements and offered us the Mimaki TS100-1600 which matched our requirements. We were impressed with the quality of the printer. More importantly it was important to purchase from a supplier with good support and strong service team. This is the reason we went for Heliozid Oce, the newly appointed Mimaki partner. “The textile printing industry is a growing business. As markets recover from the Covid pandemic, the demand for Textile digital printing has increased. We feel the timing is perfect for this investment, we are confident that we will see a good return on investment over the next few months. We were impressed with the print quality of the machine, the sharpness of the print, the vividness and vibrancy of the colors. The pricing of the machine was very reasonable compared to competing brands. The Mimaki TS100 printer is compact in size and the speed matched perfectly our requirements. As we are new in the textile printing business, we had a budget not to exceed AED 75,000. “It just took 2 days for installation and training, we started printing soon after the installation. The Heliozid service engineers were available during the first few days to guide and support our operators and help us get the best colors out of this new Mimaki printer. “We do have plans for expansion by year end. Market demand will guide us. First month volume was more than one thousand square meters, so the demand is there. As we promote further this new investment, we expect volumes to grow. We expect a growth rate of 25% year on year. “Allun silk screen printing was started in 2021 focusing on embroidery, uniform making, and screen printing. The company has grown thanks to its dedication to excellence in product development, commitment to quality, and timely delivery. Customer satisfaction has driven our growth and we expect further growth as we have invested in this latest addition to our portfolio in textile printing business. Our customers rely on us to deliver the best quality products and superb service which enables us to successfully compete in this emerging market place. “The textile industry is wide and adds value to the growth in countries around the globe. The UAE enjoys the strategic geographic location and also emerges as a major re-export destination for other neighboring countries in the GCC drawing the attention of many investors around the globe. Dubai and northern Emirates are emerging as a textile and clothing hub. After Covid, UAE was able to attract textile business from across the globe for stylish home textiles, another major factor that is likely to increase the demand in the market as restrictions are uplifted. High-end and premium home textiles are leveraging in the market owing to a rise in consumer spending and higher investments in the country. Another trend is the E-commerce. There has been rapid growth in the e-commerce market in the United Arab Emirates since the early 2000s and it has proven extremely popular for startups in the market. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are the main project destinations for many business enterprises that use e-commerce as a platform. The use of e-commerce in the market has made the ordering of home textiles products such as bed linen and cushions very easy through just one click for consumers in the market. E-commerce has also made products deliveries easy and convenient for people in the far town locations across the country.” Philippe Husni, General Manager at Heliozid added that “The customer's perception is our reality.” Heliozid has always believed in this popular quote and has always worked towards building a strong, satisfied, and loyal customer base. When Allun silk screen approached us with their printing requirements, the first product that came to our minds was the Mimaki sublimation printer. The customer had done a thorough market study and was inclined towards placing an order for a different brand of sublimation printer. After gaining an in depth understanding of Allun requirements, we introduced him to the latest Mimaki sublimation printer, and we must admit that the customer was immediately impressed with the vivid and vibrant colors, its compact design along with Mimaki raster link RIP software latest features. After discussing the pricing and payment plan, the customer confidently placed his order without any hesitation.”
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Print For Good: FESPA launches the FESPA Foundation

FESPA has announced the launch of The FESPA Foundation, a new sister organisation to FESPA, dedicated to encouraging sustainable practices throughout the speciality print and visual communications industry, and channelling resources into community support and educational outreach programmes. Under the strapline ‘Print for Good’, the principal activities of The FESPA Foundation are: Encouraging exhibitors to produce print applications that can enrich educational environments for children in underprivileged communities, thereby reducing printed waste from FESPA exhibitions worldwide; Facilitating the collection, transportation, distribution and installation of these print materials in the beneficiary communities, via international and local partners; Collecting in-kind and monetary donations that further support the beneficiary communities, for distribution via credible local charities and community outreach programmes. By diverting printed exhibition sample materials that would ordinarily be wasted towards meaningful community support projects, The FESPA Foundation’s work aligns clearly with FESPA’s ISO 20121 Sustainable Event Management System standards, reducing event waste and maximising the positive legacy of FESPA exhibitions. Transforming Evane Intermediate School, South Africa Illustrating the initiative’s transformative potential, The FESPA Foundation has revitalised Evane Intermediate School, a rural school serving 90 children in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This project was overseen by FESPA Foundation associate Steve Thobela ka Mdlalose in South Africa, with active support from the FESPA Africa team and partners, and using funds and in-kind donations from FESPA. A print business owner, former CEO of Printing SA, and founding General Manager of The Mandela Rhodes Foundation which develops young leaders across Africa, Thobela coordinated resources and directed a local project team to repaint and decorate the school, upgrade decrepit toilet blocks, and deliver a range of printed educational posters and creative materials to provide a more functional and inspiring learning environment. Sustainable Impact at FESPA Global Print Expo 2025 The FESPA Foundation’s first major initiative will be to collect printed materials and in-kind donations at FESPA Global Print Expo (6-9 May 2025, Messe Berlin, Germany), for distribution to community projects in southern Africa. The FESPA Foundation seeks the active support of exhibitors at FESPA Global Print Expo 2025 to produce printed applications such as educational posters, maps, student clothing and backpacks to a defined set of technical and creative specifications and to donate these, meeting a range of educational needs informed by local programme partners. A number of exhibitors have already committed to supporting The FESPA Foundation in this way. Visitors to the Berlin show will also be invited to make in-kind donations of items such as used reading glasses, notebooks, pens, art kits or school supplies. Visitors and exhibitors will also have the option of making monetary donations to The FESPA Foundation to fund the purchase of items such as mosquito nets for malaria prevention and clean-water drinking straws. Printed materials and donations collected at FESPA Global Print Expo will be transported to South Africa free of charge by FESPA’s global logistics partner DSV. In South Africa they will be distributed via the Kingsley Holgate Foundation, a recognised community charitable organisation which was initially established to support malaria prevention, water purification and access to Rite to Sight spectacles for the poor-sighted in Africa. It now also provides Early Childhood Development and Conservation & Communities initiatives, among others. In the medium term, The FESPA Foundation intends to replicate this activity in other regions, for example, diverting printed materials from FESPA events in Mexico and Brazil to communities in need in their respective regions, and funding outreach initiatives in Asia. Neil Felton, CEO of FESPA and founder of The FESPA Foundation explains: “FESPA is a global support organisation, and our mission has always revolved around supporting communities, educating and knowledge-sharing, and promoting sustainability. Through The FESPA Foundation, we can bring these core values to life beyond our day-to-day work, encouraging practices that reduce waste and environmental impact while creating long-term value for communities. Those of us who live and breathe print believe wholeheartedly in its unique potential to engage, inform and inspire. By creating the Foundation, we want to harness the combined strength of our global exhibitor and visitor base and demonstrate how, together, we can channel the power of print to drive positive change globally.”
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  • Agfa Avinci CX3200

    Avinci CX3200 is 3.2 m wide dye sub textile printer capable of printing on polyester-based textiles What is it? Agfa’s Avinci CX3200 is a highly reliable and convenient soft signage printer that can print directly to fabrics and onto transfer paper. It uses an off-line calendar unit to ensure perfect fixation. Agfa’s dedicated dye sublimation roll-to-roll printer will enable you to create vibrant, high-quality prints on polyester-based fabrics up to 3.2 m wide, including a broad range of in- and outdoor soft signage applications, as well as interior decoration. The Avinci CX3200 boasts a rich color gamut and delivers deep black, perfect solids, accurate spot color mapping and smooth tonal rendering that is particularly noticeable in skin tones. The Avinci inks are characterised by their flexibility, image longevity and outdoor resistance. They offer stable jetting performance and deliver the same high-quality results, batch after batch. An off-line calender unit fixes the color deeply into the structure of the polyester-based fabrics while evaporating the carrier fluid. When was it launched at what are the target markets? It was launched on June 22, 2021, and aimed at soft signage industry, sports wear, fashion industry and home décor. Avinic CX3200 is a 3.2 m wide Dye Sub Textile printer capable of printing on polyester based textiles. Does it replace an earlier product? It replaces the earlier model of DX3200. The Avinci CX3200 is driven by Agfa’s Asanti wide-format workflow software. Color accuracy is provided by the easy-to-use color management. Using  their Calibrated Print Mode feature, new media can be calibrated and profiled in less than 15 minutes, after which the new profiles can be used to guarantee print quality. Asanti controls and automates the entire printing process from file intake to finishing, maximising productivity. Its comprehensive integration of file handling, color management and preflighting guarantees smooth and error-free jobs. The web-based Asanti Production Dashboard offers a view on your running production. It summarizes the jobs produced and reports on quantity printed, media usage, ink volumes enabling you to control your production and to manage your print shop optimally. What is the USP? It allows you to print directly on textiles and capable of print on transfer paper media as well. Single person media loading and low inks consumptions are another features. High productivity and a robust design for reliable printing at all times, vibrant prints and a wide color gamut; fine detail rendering; extensive applications scope; low ink consumption; convenient operations and a fast changeover between jobs are another features. Avinci produces good results with a minimum of jetted ink. This low ink consumption is based on Agfa’s renowned Thin Ink Layer technology: a smart combination of particular ink characteristics and our Asanti workflow software algorithms that tune the ink quantities perfectly to the required image quality mode. What training and support are available? Full in house training and support available from Agfa UAE and Belgium. Complete and integrated solution are available for printer, inks, workflow software, worldwide service and applications support. How productive is it? It prints at speed of 250 Sqm per hr on express mode. Being able to print directly to fabric is easy and ideal for fast handling and for special applications such as flags, where print-though is needed. Transfer paper allows for super sharp prints, eliminates any set-off, and limits media waste to a minimum. In addition, it extends the application scope to sportswear and fashion garments, as well as home décor prints on non-coated polyester fabrics. What does it cost? How is it sold? The recommended retail price (RRP) is approximately $220k stand alone printer and requires a separate calendaring unit. How many are in use? Currently, the latest CX3200 are around 11 units around the world. Specifications 3.2m Dye sublimation Printer Kyocera print heads 4 colour printer CYMK Direct to garment capable to print on transfer paper Max speed of 250 sqm Stand alone printer Resolution up to 600 x 1800 dpi Media types: Polyester-based fabrics, or transfer paper used to create banners, indoor wall graphics, shop decoration, outdoor advertising, light boxes, trade show displays, flags and high polyester-based blends “Agfa Avinci CX3200  was launched in June 2021.”
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    Epson – SureColor SC V7000 Flatbed Printer

    Epson's first UV large format printer offers exceptional image quality, Shihab Zubair What is it? The SureColor SC-V7000 is Epson's first UV large format printer, offering exceptional image quality. The V7000 is ideal for printing eye-catching retail and outdoor signage, window displays, hoarding panels, packaging, promotional goods, and décor products. It includes Epson’s Micro Piezo printhead with ten newly developed original inks, for accurate colour reproduction for spot and corporate colours. It allows businesses the flexibility to print on a range of media up to 80mm thick including acrylics, polycarbonates, PVC, glass, aluminium, metal, polyester, foam board, styrene, wood and stone. The printhead layout enables simultaneous high-speed printing and, with the 4-zone vacuum system, it offers real flexibility for production environments. When was it launched at what are the target markets? The Epson SureColor SC-V7000 was launched in April 2021 within the Middle East region, building on the success of Epson’s award-winning range of SureColor S Series signage printers. The V7000 allows sign and display makers to expand their portfolio of products, to deliver high quality, fast and reliable results on a variety of different media. Does it replace an earlier product? The SureColor SC-V7000 proudly marks Epson’s entry into the UV flatbed signage print market. As Epson’s first UV large format printer, it provides unique features to differentiate and enhance our offering to the signage market. Every feature of the Epson SureColor SC-V7000 has been designed with the customer in mind. This is a robust and affordable UV LED flatbed signage printer capable of fast and quality printing on a wide range of media – any type of surface, despite the size, thickness, or weight. This is in addition to Epson’s successful product solutions such as the Epson SureColor SC Series of eco-solvent and resin ink printers. For instance, for environmentally friendly organisations, Epson’s SureColor SC-R5010 Series has the capacity to include a resin ink solution, offering print service providers and creative design agencies the ability to produce a wide range of signage in a more sustainable way, without compromising on the results. For a larger ink capacity, Epson offers the SureColor SC-R5010L. What is the USP? The Epson SureColor SC-V7000 provides exceptional image quality, productivity, usability, and safety. With the unique Epson Micro Piezo printhead, the printer has ten newly developed original inks and 3-layer high-speed printing. It helps print with ease and safety with automatic measurement of media thickness, a multi-zone vacuum, and a printhead crash prevent function, Epson Edge Print, proximity sensors. What training and support is available? Epson manufactures all the components for the SureColor SC-V7000, including printheads, inks and software, in order to reach the consistent quality levels that our customers expect. The Epson Cloud Solution PORT is a cloud-based system from where you will be able to monitor equipment across several sites, or several printers across one site, from the production floor or remotely, and assist the control of production. This enables efficient production planning, increased uptime and enhanced support. Epson Production Monitor is part of the Epson Cloud Solution PORT suite of apps and allows you to examine the production status in real-time. If an issue occurs, it can be corrected efficiently with minimal disruption to the print run. How productive is it? The SureColor SC-V7000 enables businesses to print at high speed with a maximum print area of 2.5 metres by 1.25 metres. The printhead layout enables simultaneous high-speed printing, with white ink and varnish, without losing productivity. What does it cost? How is it sold? The recommended retail price (RRP) is around AED 330,563 (US $90,000) and it is sold through authorised partners in the Middle East. How many are in use? Currently two printers have been installed in the UAE, and we are scheduled to install a few more in December and further into 2022. Specifications UltraChrome UV 10-colour inkset Printing resolution of 720 x 1,440 DPI Outstanding print quality High-speed simultaneous printing even when using white, colour and varnish Printheads, ink, firmware and software with an ink tank capacity of 1,000 ml  Price from AED 330,563 “Epson SureColor SC-V7000 was launched in April 2021.”
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