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Canon expands use of UVgel Mutoh expands
UV ink portfolio
tech with 3.4m UVgel series launched the new US81 UV
Mutoh Europe has
LED ink series, which has
been specifically developed
Canon is expanding the Pricing depends on region for the manufacturer’s
use of its UVgel technology but starts from around XpertJet 1682UR printer.
to businesses with “bigger €240,000 to €315,000 for a The US81 inks combine
needs and bigger ambitions” top-of-the-range model with regulatory compliance,
with the new Colorado all the optional extras. operator safety, and “out-
XL-series of 3.4m-wide Faulkner highlighted the standing print perfor-
printers. The modular
Colorado XL7 range competitive total cost of mance”, according to
includes a roll-to-roll and a ownership, including opera- Mutoh, and are SVHC-free
hybrid printer that can han- New UVgel range designed after extensive input and feedback operators tor-replaceable parts. and TPO-free, aligning with
dle substrates up to 52mm printing, “with UVgel there launch in 2017. The XL-series is field the latest and upcoming EU
thick. The printers can han- is no compromise. Its gel “Now we are extending all upgradable so it is possible to REACH chemical safety reg-
dle two 1.6m-wide rolls, or quality allows us to separate the benefits to print provid- start with a roll-to-roll ulations.
one large roll. printing and curing. Prints ers with bigger needs and device, and then add a table The inks offer “excellent
EMEA marketing and are light-fast and immedi- bigger ambitions,” he stated. for hybrid printing. adhesion, scratch resistance,
innovation director Mathew ately scratch-resistant, He said the new, modular Maximum print speed is and up to 200% elongation”
Faulkner hailed the qualities which means less require- platform has been designed and are suitable for flexible
of UVgel ink technology, ment for lamination.” following extensive input 211sqm/hr in express mode, substrates including tarpau-
and said that compared with Canon has achieved more and feedback from opera- or 106sqm/hr in production lin, soft signage, transparent
previous options like latex, than 5,000 installations tors, business owners, and mode and 70sqm/hr in qual- films, and multi-layer graph-
eco-solvent and classic UV worldwide since UVgel’s partners. ity mode. ics.
James Cropper teams with GF Smith adds five

Winter & Company Fedrigoni brands

James Cropper has GF Smith has deepened
revealed the identity of its its relationship with
new worldwide sales partner Fedrigoni and has added five
for Coloursource, with an product ranges to its UK
exclusive deal agreed with
Winter & Company. Like off ering . Italy-
James Cropper, Switzerland- headquartered Fedrigoni is Materica and Woodstock ranges
headquartered Winter & GF Smith’s new manufac-
Company has a long heritage turing partner for 1,000 options to choose
in the industry and has been Coloursource: “what’s ours is yours” from including its own
supplying creative covering world – businesses that want launched after the split from Colorplan, replacing James Colorplan range and
materials and high-end to source their paper from long-standing customer and Cropper. German papermaker
papers since 1892. the home of colour,” he Colorplan owner GF Smith The new deal sees GF Gmund’s complete collec-
James Cropper said the stated. Smith take on four of
partnership for its new own- “As a proud British busi- earlier this year. James Fedrigoni’s coloured paper tion.
brand coloured paper range ness now entering our 180th Cropper is promoting The Fedrigoni papers
was built upon a long-stand- year, it’s a privilege for us to Coloursource with the mes- ranges – Sirio, Imitlin, encompass multiple
ing relationship between the unveil this major new supply saging “what’s ours is yours”. Materica and Woodstock – weights, colours and tex-
two firms. Managing director agreement that brings Barber added: “We know as well as the Geltex range tured finishes. They are
Paul Barber described the Coloursource to the market.” the launch of Coloursource made by Guarro Casas, available for next-day deliv-
level of interest in The two firms have taken spotlights British heritage which Fedrigoni acquired ery, with a minimum quan-
Coloursource papers as the wraps off the alliance at
“unprecedented”. Luxe Pack Monaco, which and craftsmanship on the three years ago. tity of 25 sheets, or for use in
“Since we unveiled the opened its doors on 29 world stage, so it was impor- GF Smith said the move GF Smith’s other services
Coloursource brand, we have September. tant for us to bring it to mar- meant its UK customers had such as envelope making,
experienced an unprece- The show is the first public ket with a partner that aligns access to “the world’s widest multiplexing and Sapphire
dented number of enquiries outing for the Coloursource so closely with our company selection of coloured coating for HP Indigo
from businesses across the range, which James Cropper values.” papers” with more than presses.
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