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Fisher Textiles, one of the leading suppliers nationwide of fabrics for digital printing, has added styles DD 2300 Satin and DD 7908 Suede (FR) to its line of fabrics for Direct Disperse printing. This fabric line is compatible with d-Gen Teleios, Dupont™ Artistri™, Durst Rhotex 320, Jeti 3324 AquaJet, Mimaki JV5-320DS, Mimaki DS-1600, Mimaki DS-1800, Mutoh Viper TX, Roland HeatWave and Roland Hi-Fi Express printers.

DD 2300 Satin is 4.3 oz/yd2 and 72 inches wide. It is a high sheen satin that is light weight and 100 percent Polyester. This product has great definition, presents a very high quality print, and is excellent for elegant type applications such as roll-up bannerstands and tradeshow exhibits.

DD 7908 Suede (FR) is 7.0 oz/yd2, 122 inches wide and passes NFPA 701. It is a Brushed Tricot Knit fabric
that is 100% Polyester. Developed as a top cover for gaming tables, it gives one of the highest print qualities of any of Fisher's products. It also has superior stain resistance.

Free sample rolls are available for testing.

OKI Data Americas announces its participation in the Graphics of the Americas Exposition and Conference, taking place March 1-3, 2012 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami, FL. OKI will be exhibiting its innovative proColor™ Series of digital color printers, designed specifically for the graphic arts and production market, in booth #723. There, OKI will give show attendees a first-look at its latest additions to the product line, including the pro920WT – a revolutionary tabloid printer with high quality color plus white toner for graphics, signage and textile transfers.

The OKI proColor™ series is an original line of printers for color-critical applications; these printers deliver professional, production-quality color output and color accuracy powered by embedded EFI Fiery® and PANTONE® support on select models. Different products and configurations offer specialized media flexibility including envelopes, continuous feed and variable data. All are revolutionizing digital printing at their respective price-points.

In addition to its printers, OKI will be unveiling enhanced OKI proColor Financing options, which were designed to provide even greater serviceability and support within the OKI proColor dealer network. In turn, proColor dealers will have the flexibility and the ability to structure deals that meet each customer’s unique needs. Additional details and information about these financing offers will be available at the OKI booth.

“OKI is excited to offer Graphics of the Americas attendees the opportunity to see our latest digital color printers first-hand, and demonstrate the features and functionality of the OKI proColor™ Series to the graphic arts and production market,” said Rich Egert, General Manager of the Strategic Technology Provider Business Group for OKI Data Americas. “OKI’s proColor™ Series offers a comprehensive product line that satisfies the needs of the industry through innovative and cost-effective solutions, and we look forward to presenting these at the show.”

More than 10,000 people are expected to attend the Graphics of the Americas exposition and conference, which offers a unique opportunity for professionals in the printing industry to experience a one-of-a-kind showcase for the convergence of knowledge, products and technology. The event provides attendees – including commercial, digital and flexo printers, plus other related industry professionals – with educational programs and seminars on the latest trends, products and solutions within the printing industry.

OKI Data Americas will be demonstrating the following products at Graphics of the Americas within booth #723:

• OKI pro920WT Digital Color Printer – The OKI pro920WT is a tabloid printer with high-quality color – including white – for graphics, signage and textile transfers, and HD color printing with white toner for increased color depth, richer hues and solid white coverage. It has CMY/White and offers cost-efficient short-run production printing capabilities.

• OKI pro510DW Digital Web Press – The OKI pro510DW Digital Web Press provides fast, customized continuous web printing with exceptional color quality for short runs. It provides easy operation in both continuous and cut sheet modes, and produces HD color printing for breathtaking output – even on ordinary paper. The pro510DW is a digital label printer that produces full–color labels and supports variable data printing. With an optional rewinder for pre-die-cut and unconverted roll label stock, the pro510DW prints full-color tags and labels at speeds of up to 30'/9.14m per min.

• OKI pro900DP Digital Envelope Press – The OKI pro900DP Digital Envelope Press produces brilliant, consistent production color and customized output – including envelopes. Its HD color printing capabilities make for a breathtaking output – even on ordinary paper. The pro900DP features embedded an EFI® Fiery® System 8e Controller with SmartRIP® technology for fast, automated color workflow and job management, plus color consistency and accuracy.

• Kompac EZ Koat coating system – A post-production supplement to the OKI pro510DW, the Kompac EZ Koat’s UV coating applicator produces fast, customized continuous web printing with additional UV coating. The EZ Koat Web 15, provides rub-, fade-, water- and scratch-resistance to the printed materials, which is advantageous for multiple applications. The EZ Koat’s UV coating applicator further expands the OKI pro510 DW’s usefulness within the flexographic industry.

All OKI products are built on parent company OKI Data Corporation’s history of leadership and innovation in color printing, such as digital LED technology and Single Pass Color™. This technology allows OKI Data Americas to manufacture products that require fewer moving parts for increased reliability.

Adhesive Applications is pleased to announce the opening of an expanded manufacturing facility, near the company headquarters in Easthampton, Massachusetts. With this additional production space, the company is able to produce foam tapes, film tapes, and transfer adhesives on a larger scale than ever before.

“This expansion comes in the midst of significant growth for our company,” stated Wayne Tangel (pictured, left, with VP/General Manager David Premo), president of Adhesive Applications. “It was a necessity to keep up with the increased demands from our customers, and [it] now provides us with a larger and more concentrated focus on creating even better adhesive products in higher volume.”

The new facility, located at 49 Ferry Street, combines operations from two locations, into one larger customized building. During the renovation, the company made significant machinery enhancements and deep-energy retrofits and has been able to add a broader line of products to coat, including die-cutting silicone adhesives.

Adhesive Applications was able to utilize unused manufacturing space owned by its parent company, The October Company, also of Easthampton, Massachusetts. With a commitment to keeping their products American-made, the company is proud to be adding new jobs for skilled laborers. By having this expanded capacity, the company will continue to look at adding more shifts as demand increases over 2012.

For more information, call 800/356-3572 or visit www.AdhesiveApps.com.

Voting is now open in ISA’s annual Sign Design Competition. Once again, all voting will be conducted online at www.signs.org.

The Sign Design Competition showcases outstanding work completed by ISA member companies in 2011. This year, the competition includes two new categories: (1.) Electronic Message Centers, and (2.) Banner Signs and Vinyl Graphics. These two new categories join six others, including Historic Reproduction/Restored, Wayfinding, Freestanding, and Building Signs. In addition, an overall winner will be named.

“The Sign Design Competition serves as a tremendous showcase for the creative and challenging work done by our member companies every year,” said Lori Anderson, ISA president and CEO. “We encourage anyone interested in the sign industry to enjoy the work that’s been entered and then to take a minute to vote in support of their favorites.”

Voting continues until March 1. To vote for your favorite sign, CLICK HERE.

The winning entries will be on display at ISA’s International Sign Expo 2012, to be held March 21-24 in Orlando, Florida. For more information on the ISA International Sign Expo, visit www.signexpo.org.