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Think B2B Marketing
has announced the
appointment of Tim Hall
as its new Business launched in the region
Development Manager,
mark in g a n o th er
significant step in the The Plockmatic Group, a
agency’s continued global leader in print finish‑
expansion across the ing solutions, has
print and packaging industries. The appointment comes announced the launch of the
during a period of extensive growth for the agency, which ColorCut SC7800 Pro RS,
has been scaling its international footprint and
strengthening its end-to-end marketing offering. Think its most advanced digital
B2B Marketing delivers fully integrated outsourced cutting and creasing system
marketing solutions, from strategy through to execution, for to date, now available across
clients across the UK and globally. Tim joins the business the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi
with extensive experience in media and exhibitions, with a Arabia through its regional
strong focus on the print industry. His deep sector Plockmatic Group launches ColorCut SC7800 Pro RS in the region
knowledge and commercial expertise make him a natural dealer, Afra Printechnik.
fit for Think B2B Marketing’s specialist proposition. This is This strategic rollout to meet the demands of the advanced, fully automated
the first time Think B2B Marketing has appointed a team brings a new level of auto‑ rapidly expanding short‑run creasing system, designed to
member solely focused on business growth; a move mation, accuracy, and pro‑ and on‑demand packaging eliminate cracking, improve
reflecting both market demand and expansion plans. Think duction efficiency to print sector, which continues to fold quality, and deliver con‑
B2B Marketing’s continued investment in specialist talent grow across the Gulf due to sistent results on a wide
underlines its commitment to delivering high-impact providers and packaging
marketing programmes. manufacturers in three of e‑commerce expansion, cus‑ range of substrates.
the Middle East’s fast‑ tom branding trends, and Afra Printechnik will lead
M i m ak i E ur ope est‑growing print and pack‑ increased demand for sales, installation, and sup‑
announces the launch of aging markets. fast‑turnaround production. port for the SC7800 Pro RS
the UJ330H-160, a new
hybrid UV inkjet printer The ColorCut SC7800 Pro A standout feature of the across the UAE, Qatar, and
designed to help sign RS is engineered specifically SC7800 Pro RS is its Saudi Arabia.
makers and print service
providers expand their Girls Who Print announces 2026
print capabilities within a small footprint. As part of
Mimaki’s renowned 330 Series, the UJ330H-160 brings the
versatile hybrid configuration. Developed in response to Print HERstory Month
series’ advanced image quality and productivity into a
growing market demand across EMEA for flexible,
investment-conscious production environments, the March marks the return
system enables seamless switching between roll media and of Print HERstory Month,
rigid substrates in one platform. The newly developed an annual initiative hosted
conveyor belt transport system ensures stable feeding of by Girls Who Print that takes
various roll materials without wrinkling or sagging, place throughout the month
including previously challenging substrates such as thin in conjunction with
window films, fabric, and synthetic leather. Women’s History Month.
Print HERstory Month
Fli n t Gr oup h a s amplifies women’s voices
expanded its UV LED
dual-curing flexo ink across the printing and March marks the return of Print HERstory Month, hosted by Girls Who Print
range with EkoCure® XS graphic communications
white inks that deliver industry by creating indus‑ MOVE, extending it into the explore career growth, lead‑
flawless results on even try visibility and highlight‑ Print HERstory Month Q&A ership, and the moments
the most demanding to encourage reflection on that shape professional
shrink-sleeve designs. The company’s new EkoCure XS shrink ing the actions women take
whites bring robust, flake-free performance across the to advance their careers. In action, progress, and next paths in print and graphic
EkoCure series with formulations designed to preserve ink 2026, Print HERstory steps in print careers. communications. Attendees
adhesion and help brands stand out on the shelf. These inks Month aligns with the As part of Print HERstory can register once, come and
are engineered to deliver a tough, ultra-smooth white base United Nations Month, Girls Who Print will go as they please, and
that maintains its integrity without flaking or cracking, even
in high-shrink or high-stress areas of the sleeve. International Women’s Day host its 8th Annual receive replays delivered to
Furthermore, dual-curing technology gives converters the guiding principle, Rights. International Women’s Day their inbox.
flexibility to run EkoCure XS shrink whites on both UV and UV Justice. Action. Girls Who Conference on March 6, “Print HERstory Month is
LED curing presses, streamlining print workflows and Print applies this framework 2026, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. about action and visibility,”
boosting productivity. To achieve the desired performance ET. This free virtual event said Deborah Corn,
characteristics, Flint Group recommends that the total ink through its International
film thickness of the graphic print does not exceed 15 bcm. Women’s Day Conference brings together women from Executive Director of Girls
theme, MAKE YOUR across the industry to Who Print.
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