Events
Print buyers from Ann Inc., REI and Starbucks will tell print suppliers where and why sustainability figures into print buying decisions during the Brands Talking Sustainability luncheon at the 2017 SGIA Expo (New Orleans, October 10–12). Conversation will revolve around what brands expect from print providers.
Every four minutes someone in the UK dies from cancer. Smoking, alcohol abuse, genetic predisposition and obesity have been joined by other cancer triggers including air pollution, extended life spans, and human papilloma virus to tip cancer care into crisis. Nearly all research into the condition is funded through public donations, and “to do their bit” a team from Nottingham-based specialist distributer ArtSystems will step forward in September to “march against cancer”.
A kaleidoscope of digital printing solutions for the commercial printer will be on show at Epson’s colourful stand (Stand G05) at the Print Show in Telford from 11-13 October. Visitors will be able to see a comprehensive range of digital printers for signage, textiles, décor, proofing, POS, photography, technical drawing and labels.
SGIA’s 2017 Printed Electronics Symposium will focus on e-textiles, with a day of presentations exploring markets and applications for wearable technology. The October 10 conference will be held at New Orleans’ Ernest N. Morial Convention Centre, in conjunction with the 2017 SGIA Expo.
A proud ability to boast that their products are ‘Made in Britain' is an asset shared by both Blackman & White (B&W) and Mar-Key Group, and one of the main reasons why the UK's leading temporary structure specialist purchased a B&W Genesis conveyorised cutter in March 2017.
OKI UK & Ireland has recruited three new highly-experienced sales professionals to strengthen the UK senior sales team. Dave Weston has been appointed as Head of Channel, Stephen Curtis as Head of Key Accounts and Charlie Salter as Senior Sales Manager for VAR and Major Accounts.

