HP LX610 Latex Scitex Inks offer proven quality, durability

Hewlett-Packard Development Company - HP unveiled the latest additions to its Latex Printing Technologies portfolio to boost productivity and expand application versatility for print service providers, while delivering high image quality and lowering the impact of printing on the environment.

On display in HP booth 4543 at the ISA International Sign Expo 2011, Mandalay Bay Convention Center, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, Nevada, the new offerings include:

• The HP Scitex LX850 Printer, a 126-inch (3.2 m) latex ink printer that delivers maximum versatility and productivity with multiple workflow features, including dual-roll, roll-to-free fall and roll-to-collector handling and an ink collector.
• The HP Scitex LX820 Printer, a 126-inch (3.2 m) latex ink printer that offers high productivity at a lower price in a roll-to-roll configuration.
• HP LX610 Latex Scitex Inks, which produce rich blacks and glossy results on banners and self-adhesive vinyl, plus improved water resistance on fabrics.(1,2)
• HP PVC-free Wall Paper, available June 1, is now made with FSC-certified(3) paper from well-managed forests and is GREENGUARD Children & Schools Certified, allowing customers to offer bold, colorful indoor murals without distracting odors.(4,5)

HP also announced new software to help streamline workflows, including HP SmartStream Designer Version 5.1 for creating, preparing and collating personalized campaigns from HP Scitex printers and the GMG ColorServer Suite, a color management software from HP Solutions Business Partner GMG for HP Scitex large-format printers.

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Management succession at Uster Technologies Ltd

Richard Furter, Head of Textile Technology and member of the Executive Committee of Uster Technologies Ltd, has expressed his desire to take retirement at the end of 2011. Thomas Nasiou has been appointed as his successor. He is currently working at Uster Technologies in the dual role of Product Manager and as Head of Marketing in China and will assume his new role on June 1, 2011.

Richard Furter (67) has expressed his desire to retire after 44 years of service in Uster Technologies Ltd and the former Zellweger Uster AG. CEO Geoffrey Scott commented: “We will be sorry to see Richard leave. He is a deeply respected member of the Uster team, both inside the company and within the industry. In his time with the Uster Group, he has held management positions in various areas of the company, including Marketing, Business Development and Research & Development as well as leading our Textile Technology team for the past 13 years.

Richard has made a significant contribution to the development of the Company over the years. He has been a valued colleague and provided great friendship, counsel and advice to me in my time with the company as well as supporting me through the two MBO’s and the successful completion of the IPO. Our Board of Directors and the whole management team thank him for his invaluable service and unwavering dedication to the company.” Richard Furter will be retained by the company on a consultancy basis.

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Textiles Intelligence - UK and Fibre2fashion - India are proud to announce a strategic alliance between their organisations

Robin Anson, Managing Director of Textiles Intelligence in the UK, and Dr PR Roy, Director of Fibre2Fashion in India, are proud to announce a strategic alliance between their organisations. The aim of the alliance is to provide the South Asian textile and apparel industry with research-based information to support their strategic planning. The alliance will take effect from April 2011.

Mr Anson and Dr Roy share the view that, with the current shift of the textile and clothing industry to Asia, it was logical for both organisations to join together in order to provide the necessary insight and strategy advice to assist the needs of emerging markets in South Asia. Dr Roy is excited to have Textiles Intelligence, a global knowledge leader in the field, as a partner of Fibre2Fashion.

Companies in South Asia will be able to gain access to research-based knowledge and information through two new printed publications, namely Textile and Apparel Outlook South Asia and Technical Textiles and Performance Apparel South Asia.

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JUKI exhibits at Texprocess under novel ideas for success

JUKI is happy to announce that we will be running a booth at Texprocess 2011 to be held in Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt in Germany for four days from the 24 to 27 of May 2011.

Under the exhibition concept "Be the best in CS - New Edge Solution for Your Success” (JUKI's proposal of novel ideas for success), we will be showing a total of 55 models; 43 will be state-of-the-art industrial sewing machines and 12 will be household sewing machines. Among the 55 models, approximately half of them are new.

The JUKI booth will occupy 594 m2 in Hall 5-1 of the venue. The booth will consist of six different zones.

Outline and major models to be shown in the respective zones are as follows:

A. Intelligent sewing system zone (ISS zone)
This zone introduces JUKI's system products comprised of the data analysis software (IA-1) and the data measuring terminals (IT series), which contribute to the realization of an actual sewing shop floor, enabling a visual check of the production status.

B. Apparel machines zone
This zone introduces the lineup of JUKI's cutting edge models of sewing machines provided with excellent responsiveness to diversified materials and higher flexibility, which are essential features for sewing outerwear.

C. Knit sewing machines zone
This zone introduces the range of products which contribute to the further increased quality and productivity of knitwear. In this zone, the MF-7500/-7900 flat seamer, top and bottom coverstitch machine will also be introduced for reference.

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ITMA 2011 & Eventus provide perfect partnership

International Exhibition of Textile Machinery 2011 (ITMA) from 22 September 2011 to 29 September 2011 at Fira de Gran Via Barcelona

The ITMA is the world’s largest international textile and garment machinery exhibition. It is owned by CEMATEX and is recognized worldwide as the pinnacle event for the industry. Held every four years since 1951, this year's edition will be held in the Catalonian capital of Barcelona in the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via. It follows the World Textile Summit to be held on 21st September in Palau de Congress, where keynote speaker Kofi Anan will make his address with particular focus on environmental challenges faced by the industry and initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility.

ITMA is the showcase for the latest technology in the textile and garment machinery industry and attracts visitors from countries around the globe. Each sector is well represented including Fabric Manufacturers, Knitting and Hosiery, Man-made Fibers, Clothing, Thread/Yam and many others.

In line with the theme of International Textile Manufacturers Federation - ITMA and to commemorate CEMATEX’s 60th anniversary this year, CEMATEX 60th Anniversary grant will provide funding for research and education institutes during the event. This special grant is to celebrate the success of the industry over the past 60 years and also to encourage growth and competitiveness for the future.

Also, ITMA participants will have the opportunity to attend a technical textiles forum, Advanced Textiles 2011 alongside the exhibition. It will give participants an insight into the textile market and market demands with talks from leading experts.

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