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WIDE FORMAT & POSTPRESS NEWS

Destination for premium sign EFI expands
portfolio
and display innovation next-generation printers to
EFI has added two more

its wide-format Pro Series
portfolio.
Sign China is set to open ity and quality, some of the Designed to help sign and
its doors, with organisers highlights at this year’s expo display graphics producers be
saying this year’s show will will include developments more competitive and grow
be the perfect place to dis- in 6m-wide printing and their business, the Pro 16h+
cover the latest trends in next generation printers and hybrid LED printer and Pro
graphics, printing, signage, cutters equipped with AI 30f+ flatbed LED printer
LEDs, and smart displays. scanners for enhanced pre- deliver “high-quality imaging
Sign China 2024, the lead- cision in intricate sign prod- at production speeds and
ing event for global sign pro- ucts. These innovations not even more printing capabili-
fessionals, will be held from only boost work efficiency ties – all with a low total cost
September 19-21 at the but also elevate industry of ownership (TCO)”,
Shanghai International Sign China is set to open its doors on September 19 in Shanghai standards to new heights. according to the manufac-
Convention & Exhibition A diverse range covers turer.
Centre. Discover the largest sign Boasting leading global and every aspect of the signmak- The 65-inch Pro 16h+
Now in its 24th edition, production hub in China regional exhibitors, Sign ing industry, offering inte- hybrid flatbed/roll-fed LED
the show will present the lat- with 2,000 brands China offers global visitors grated solutions and fresh printer offers resolutions up
est innovations and trends Sign China is held in more than 2,000 quality ideas for various applica- to 1,200dpi and true variable
in the Chinese sign market, Shanghai, within the brands presenting their lat- tions, from billboards and drop greyscale printing with
helping global sign profes- Yangtze River Delta region, est products and technolo- wall advertising to guide sig- a 5pL drop size, and produc-
sionals gain valuable known as the biggest pro- gies. nage, vehicle advertising, tion-level printing up to 50%
insights and navigate the duction hub for the mid- to As well as serious develop- exhibitions, store decoration faster than the Pro 16h
market with ease. high-end sign industry. ments in terms of productiv- and more. printer.
Wrapfest reveals agenda Origin Sign Co gains

highlights for Silverstone event with HP Latex install

Fespa’s vehicle-wrapping Skelmersdale-based wide-
expo, WrapFest, has format firm Origin Sign Co
revealed highlights for its has found itself saving time,
October event, held at money and stress after
Silverstone racing circuit. installing an HP Latex 630.
High up on the agenda are The new machine, which
the expo’s WrapTalks pro- prints up to 14sqm/hr, has
gramme, featuring Paige been a “breath of fresh air,”
Walton, CEO and founder according to production
of The Vehicle Wrapping manager James Watterson.
Academy, exploring the Wrapfest features live demonstrations of new materials & products “It’s outstanding,” he told Installed an HP Latex 630
experience of women in the and implement eye-catch- their business.New to this Printweek. “It’s perfect for
sector in a panel discussion; ing fleet liveries. year will be the Surface short runs – it’s essentially after it was installed.
also on the programme will Architectural wrapping will Decoration Showcase, dis- made to put a 50-metre roll Obviously we’re coming
be Sean Bull, F1 graphic also feature, with Chris playing an array of products on, and just let it do its thing, from a print background, but
Edwards, director of CVI
for interior spaces, includ-
designer at racing car firm Group, offering insights ing furniture wraps, win- it’s so reliable.” I’d almost say that anyone
Alpine, who will discuss the into wrapping’s many uses dow films, wall coverings, The Latex joined a flatbed could jump on the printer
interplay of design, technol- for interior and exterior a n d wi n d o w ti n t s. Mimaki JFX200-2513EX, but and get it running, it’s so
ogy and aesthetics in spaces. Independent trainers will has helped the company user-frendly,” Watterson
Formula 1. Celebrity car wrapper be leading product demon- expand its product offering, said. He added that it had
A discussion on designing Yiannimize will return after strations for attendees. while cutting production been a particular blessing for
effective fleet liveries will a successful session at The event will also host time with better speeds.
likewis be led by Keiran WrapFest 2023, this year to the regional UK and wallpaper jobs, which had
McCabe, owner of RGVA offering a bookable ‘busi- Ireland World Wrap “It’s very flexible, and so previously required careful
Vehicle Graphics, teaching ness surgery’ for visitors Masters heat in which 24 user-friendly. We were able thought about how to slot
attendees how to design looking to grow or develop wrappers will compete. to start production the day into production.
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