CHICAGO — July 5, 2017 — Exhibitor applications for All in Print China 2018, 7th China International Exhibition for All Printing Technology & Equipment, are now available online at www.allinprint.com. With 9 halls and over 1 million square feet of exhibit space, the 2018 staging will be on a grander scale than in the past. Jointly organized by Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co., Ltd, the Printing Technology Association of China and the China Academy of Printing Technology, the event will be held from October 24-28, 2018, at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC). Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) is the subsidiary of Messe Düsseldorf in Germany, renowned as the organizer of drupa – the leading international trade fair for the printing technology industry.

With the topic “Enter the Era of Intelligent Printing”, All in Print China 2018 will showcase printing technology innovations, providing a global communication platform for this industry. Exhibit categories will include digital pre-press, comprehensive printing, post-press converting, packaging equipment, ink and innovative materials as well as label and flexo technology. A new feature will be the special zone for corrugated paper and flexible packaging. The successfully introduced “Innovation Factory” pavilion at the 2016 event will again be part of All in Print China in 2018, showcasing cutting-edge technology, including functional printing, 3D printing, intelligent factory, green printing and virtual and augmented reality technology. Conferences and seminars will complement the exhibits.

The trade fair’s topic “Enter the Era of Intelligent Printing” refers to the Made in China 2025 plan, with the goal to speed up the comprehensive fusion of new generation information technology and manufacturing. The upgrading to intelligent manufacturing of printing devices has been initiated and the intelligent transformation of printing and packaging companies has also begun with the technical support from printing device corporations. With the latest intelligent manufacturing technologies on show, All in Print China 2018 will be a valuable tool for the realization of this plan.

The last staging of All in Print China in 2016 attracted 724 exhibitors — the largest number in the show’s history — from around the world and 76,818 domestic and international visitors — a 24.2-percent increase compared to the 2014 event.  On 861,000 square feet of exhibit space, the latest development and trends of the global printing industry were presented with the theme “Discover the Future of Printing”.

Posted July 5, 2017

Source: Messe Düsseldorf North America

SYDNEY — July 3,2017 — Impression Technology under its brand name Pigmentinc has released the GoTx series fabric pre-treatment machine.

Available in 1.9 and 2.6 widths, this standalone pretreatment machine can be bundled with the GoTx series digital fabric printers and offers a seamless workflow integration.

According to Steve Richardson of Impression Technology, the manufacturers of the Pigmentinc GoTx Digital branded printer, pretreatment and fixation devices:

“With growing demand from consumers to purchase digitally printed fabrics and a large range of printing devices available to fulfill that demand, the bottleneck in the supply chain is the availability of pretreated fabrics at prices that meet market expectations. The ability to pretreat in-house either on a need to basis or in bulk significantly improves the digital fabric printing workflow. This will enable customers to react to market demands in real time and further compliments the phenomenon of fast fashion and customization that digital technologies offer. Additionally we believe that the introduction of this pretreatment device completes the product range and will assist in greater adoption of digital technologies by print houses globally which further expands our exciting and fast paces industry”

With its expanding global network Impression Technology welcomes distribution and end user requests alike.

Posted July 3, 2017

Source: Impression Technology

LYON, France — June 30, 2017— Elkem announces the integration of two Chinese entities into the Elkem group, as well as the renaming of Bluestar Silicones to Elkem Silicones.

As part of Elkem’s growth strategy we are assuming responsibility for Bluestar Xinghuo Silicones and Yongdeng Silicon Materials and integrating them into the Elkem group. The two plants have previously been owned directly by our owners, China National Bluestar. This move further develops Elkem’s integrated silicone value chain, from upstream quartz mining to silicon, silicones and downstream silicones specialities. The Elkem group will now have 26 manufacturing sites and about 6,200 employees.

With this integration, Elkem can capitalize on the strengths of its industrial footprint, R&D competencies, and sales and marketing excellence so that Elkem Silicones can provide even more value to our customers and stakeholders. We are excited to grow the Elkem group and to develop the company further, says Helge Aasen, CEO of Elkem.

At the same time as Elkem assumes responsibility for the two new entities, Elkem’s silicones division is changing its name from Bluestar Silicones to Elkem Silicones.

Being part of Elkem gives a strong financial foundation for further growth, enabling Elkem Silicones to remain a competitive and agile provider of innovative silicone solutions. Elkem Silicones will become an important player in the fast-growing silicones industry to enable our customers to deliver their potential, said Frederic Jacquin CEO of Elkem Silicones.

The new Elkem Silicones division will group together about 3000 employees for an annual turnover approaching 1 billion euros. The division will operate with a strong base comprising two upstream manufacturing sites, one located in Asia and one located in Europe, along with eight downstream manufacturing sites and 10 R&D centers worldwide.

“We are excited to be part of this growth story and to keep improving and developing our offering in the silicones industry further,” said Jacquin. “Our new footprint will contribute to offer our customers better service, stronger growth capabilities and continued security of supply.”

Posted June 30, 2017

Source: Elkem

CARMEL, Ind.  — June 29, 2017 — Top Value Fabrics has announced the acquisition of Pacific Coast Fabrics. The acquisition expands the company’s product offerings and strengthens its West Coast distribution network for printable textiles.

“TVF is known throughout the industry for outstanding customer service and quality products, and the Pacific Coast Fabrics team shares that same dedication to the customer,” explained Chris Fredericks, president, Top Value Fabrics. “Both companies are growing because we pride ourselves in listening to customers and utilizing their input to develop market leading fabrics and media that help customers succeed. We are delighted to welcome Pacific Coast Fabrics to the TVF team and we look forward to a continued bright future in this growing industry.”

Both companies enjoy a rich history of textile success. Pacific Coast Fabrics was established in Gardena, Calif., in 1995 after Brian Vieweg and Michael Sanders, executives from Cal-Pacific Dyeing & Finishing Corp., formed a new company to supply high quality textile goods. Cal-Pacific Dyeing & Finishing Corp. was founded in 1967, and the new company became Pacific Coast Fabrics. Brian was elected president and Michael was elected vice president.

“Michael and I have worked together to lead our team to great heights at Pacific Coast Fabrics,” Viewed said. “It’s rewarding to have built our company, and to have this incredible opportunity to keep doing all we do for our customers along with the support and resources of a stronger, combined company with TVF. We’re excited for our team to join together with TVF’s team as we deliver even more options for our customers and even greater innovation for the industry.”

TVF, headquartered in Carmel, Ind., was founded in 1974, and opened its West Coast Sales and distribution center in Carson, Calif. in 1987. The textile leader has added remote offices, sales and support teams, and a nationwide network of shipping locations to add convenience for customers over the years.

“Both teams are comprised of tenured fabric experts who understand that our customers’ success is our success,” shared Karen Stuerenberg, marketing director, Top Value Fabrics. “To offer the most continuity to our customers, all existing products will remain part of our combined product line for the foreseeable future. As pressures continue to intensify for customers to consistently raise the standard, access to this incredible depth of textile options with one supplier will enhance the customer experience.”

Combined, the companies contract manufacture and source fabrics and media worldwide, both domestically and in international locations from Asia to Europe.

“Our exceptional lines of fabrics, vinyl and mesh offer customers an unprecedented selection of quality fabric options for markets including activewear apparel, signage and advertising, and more,” said Robert Hinsch, vice president, Top Value Fabrics. “Top Value Fabrics has a wide selection of industrial and apparel fabrics, many of which are specifically for printing. Adding Pacific Coast Fabrics to our team broadens our printable fabrics offering and related expertise immensely. This positions us to support customers who require printable fabrics even more effectively.”

Top Value Fabrics became 100-percent employee-owned in 2010. “TVF is proud to be employee-owned and as we move forward together, we will include the entire Pacific Coast Fabrics team in our employee ownership plan,” said Fredericks. “Additionally, while integration planning is underway, to make this easy for our customers, both companies will operate with business as usual through the transition. As of November 1, 2017, we will unite and operate as one Top Value Fabrics.”

Posted  June 29, 2017

Source: Top Value Fabrics