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BEEAH Partners with Greenthesis to launch first PE film rec…

BEEAH Group, a leader in sustainability and innovation in the UAE, has partnered with Greenthesis Group, an Italian company specializing in industrial waste management and environmental services, to develop the Middle East’s first polyethylene (PE) film recycling facility in Sharjah. The facility will be located within BEEAH’s integrated waste management complex in the Al Sajaa area. It aims to address the challenge of recycling PE film, a lightweight plastic commonly used in packaging and labels that is difficult to recycle and often contributes to environmental pollution. The plant will convert the PE film into reusable boards, providing a sustainable alternative to plywood for construction projects. The facility will process more than 7,000 tonnes of plastic waste annually. Through a chemical-free process, it will produce durable, reusable boards that can be used in construction and can be recycled again after their lifespan ends, promoting a circular economy. The project is part of BEEAH’s broader goal to reduce landfill waste and enhance resource efficiency. It aligns with their efforts to develop sustainable infrastructure and advance circular economy practices across the UAE and beyond.  
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BEEAH Partners with Greenthesis to launch first PE film rec…

BEEAH Group, a leader in sustainability and innovation in the UAE, has partnered with Greenthesis Group, an Italian company specializing in industrial waste management and environmental services, to develop the Middle East’s first polyethylene (PE) film recycling facility in Sharjah. The facility will be located within BEEAH’s integrated waste management complex in the Al Sajaa area. It aims to address the challenge of recycling PE film, a lightweight plastic commonly used in packaging and labels that is difficult to recycle and often contributes to environmental pollution. The plant will convert the PE film into reusable boards, providing a sustainable alternative to plywood for construction projects. The facility will process more than 7,000 tonnes of plastic waste annually. Through a chemical-free process, it will produce durable, reusable boards that can be used in construction and can be recycled again after their lifespan ends, promoting a circular economy. The project is part of BEEAH’s broader goal to reduce landfill waste and enhance resource efficiency. It aligns with their efforts to develop sustainable infrastructure and advance circular economy practices across the UAE and beyond.  
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Flint Group’s EkoCure® Dual Cure inks enable energy reduction for Ing…

Ingogroup in Spain has achieved a remarkable 70% reduction in energy consumption by transitioning to UV LED technology, effectively managing expenses and simultaneously advancing the company's commitment to lower emissions. The Girona-based printer began using Flint Group's EkoCure® Dual Cure four years ago to revolutionise its label printing and invest in performance and sustainability. Ingogroup selected EkoCure® Dual Cure because the range provided a "perfect match" for its ambition of reducing energy costs and agilely transitioning from traditional UV to UV-LED-based printing. LED curing stations require only half the installed power of incumbent UV mercury systems, enabling the business to realise energy savings of up to 70%. Ingogroup was particularly impressed with how EkoCure® Dual Cure inks improve the longevity of its equipment. Since it started using the range, it has not needed to change a single LED lamp. It also praised the customer support provided by Flint Group during the switchover, which helped the business simplify its ink inventory management. Ingogroup's CEO, Íñigo Pons, said: "The most important thing when choosing a supplier, more so than quality, price or references, is the quality of aftersales service. Get this right, and it means we can guarantee product supplies, technical support and customer service to our clients. Flint Group' gets this right,' and its support extends far beyond product quality. Over the years, the relationship between Ingogroup and Flint Group has flourished, exemplifying a truly collaborative spirit. The technicians from Flint Group played an integral role in helping us transition to LED curing in our label and flexible packaging operations, providing responsive support and helping us to navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with innovative technology." EkoCure® Dual Cure ink is designed to cure with traditional UV lamps and low-energy UV LED lamps and is compatible with curing systems on any narrow or mid-web press. This flexibility means printers can invest in new presses at a speed that suits their individual circumstances while not being left with inventories of unusable ink. Traditional mercury-based curing technology requires considerable time and energy to reach optimal temperatures, while LED lamps can be instantly activated or deactivated. Furthermore, these lamps last much longer, with potential operational lifespans of over 20,000 hours. Importantly, with mercury-based curing lamps increasingly being phased out, switching to LED can help ensure compliance with changing legislation. Jorge Duarte, Sales Director Iberia at Flint Group, said: "As food label and packaging leader, Ingogroup needed a solution to help future-proof its printing for food contact applications. We're delighted that EkoCure® Dual Cure was able to offer this functionality, overcoming the challenges of operating with both traditional UV and UV LED curing systems while helping to control costs and support Ingogroup's overall sustainability strategy. EkoCure® Dual Cure results from over a decade of development, resulting in a UV LED dual curing ink with unparalleled on-press performance. Offering fast curing speed and near-instant set-up, this ink is designed to support today's packaging industry while preparing them for the future. Switching to dual curing inks may sound complicated, but the reality is straightforward – especially when businesses work with their supplier partner that can offer invaluable expertise and insight. As a pioneer in developing dual curing ink technology, Flint Group's technical experts can work with businesses to determine the right solution for them – ensuring they can start reaping the benefits of high quality, cost-efficient and more sustainable printing." Detailed case study can be found with this link: https://bit.ly/3Ql1XGw
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BEEAH Partners with Greenthesis to launch first PE film recycling fac…

BEEAH Group, a leader in sustainability and innovation in the UAE, has partnered with Greenthesis Group, an Italian company specializing in industrial waste management and environmental services, to develop the Middle East’s first polyethylene (PE) film recycling facility in Sharjah. The facility will be located within BEEAH’s integrated waste management complex in the Al Sajaa area. It aims to address the challenge of recycling PE film, a lightweight plastic commonly used in packaging and labels that is difficult to recycle and often contributes to environmental pollution. The plant will convert the PE film into reusable boards, providing a sustainable alternative to plywood for construction projects. The facility will process more than 7,000 tonnes of plastic waste annually. Through a chemical-free process, it will produce durable, reusable boards that can be used in construction and can be recycled again after their lifespan ends, promoting a circular economy. The project is part of BEEAH’s broader goal to reduce landfill waste and enhance resource efficiency. It aligns with their efforts to develop sustainable infrastructure and advance circular economy practices across the UAE and beyond.  
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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.”
    Aug. 2, 2022

    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.”
    Aug. 2, 2022
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