3A Composites Display Europe recently showcased their extensive product range during the FESPA Africa and Sign Africa Expo, which was held at Gallagher Convention Centre.

The event provided a ideal platform for 3A Composites to present their innovative materials and solutions to a diverse audience of industry professionals.

Product Range Highlights

DIBOND®: Known for its excellent flatness and rigidity, DIBOND® is an aluminium composite material ideal for signage, displays, and exhibitions. It is lightweight, durable, and offers a variety of finishes.

FOREX®: This brand offers rigid foam plastic sheets that are lightweight yet strong, making them perfect for indoor and outdoor applications. FOREX® sheets are easy to process and come in various colour. They are also environmentally friendly, being free from hazardous substances.

KAPA® lightweight foam boards are renowned for their versatility and ease of use in model making, displays, and presentations. They feature a polyurethane foam core and are known for their excellent printability and smooth surfaces.

SMART-X®: These lightweight foam boards are unique due to their weather-resistant properties, making them suitable for short term outdoor use. SMART-X® boards are fully recyclable and offer high stability and durability.

DISPA® paper boards are 100% recyclable and made from FSC®-certified paper. They are ideal for short-term promotional campaigns and displays, offering excellent print quality and rigidity.

LUMEX® PET sheets are known for their transparency and impact resistance, making them suitable for a wide range of applications, including displays and protective screens.

PERSPEX® acrylic sheets are celebrated for their clarity, durability, and versatility. They are used in various applications, from signage to interior design.

FOAMALITE®: These rigid foam PVC sheets are lightweight, easy to handle, and suitable for a variety of applications, including signage and displays.

SWEDBOARD® paper boards are designed for sustainability, being 100% recyclable and made from FSC®-certified paper. They are perfect for eco-friendly displays and packaging.

HIPEX® PET sheets offer high impact resistance and clarity, making them suitable for a variety of applications, including displays and protective screens.

CRYLUX® cast acrylic sheets are known for their high clarity and durability. They are used in various applications, from signage to interior design.

CRYLON® acrylic sheets offer excellent optical clarity and are suitable for a wide range of applications.

AKRYLON® acrylic sheets are versatile and durable, making them ideal for various applications. They offer excellent optical clarity.

PERSPEX® XT acrylic sheets are known for their high clarity and durability. They are used in various applications, from signage to interior design.

IMPEX® polycarbonate sheets are known for their high impact resistance and clarity. They are suitable for a wide range of applications, including displays, glazing and protective screens.

In addition to their extensive product lineup, 3A Composites Display Europe also introduced their new virtual supermarket, a cutting-edge tool available on their website. This virtual platform allows users to explore and interact with their wide range of materials in a digital environment, making it easier to select the perfect product for any project.

Users can experience the virtual supermarket here.

The expo was a resounding success for 3A Composites Display Europe, highlighting their commitment to innovation and excellence in the visual communication market.

As a responsible company, sustainable manufacture is particularly close to the company’s hearts. Their emphasis is on eco-friendly materials, free of hazardous substances which have a long service life.

3A COMPOSITES
+27 82 450 8994
Lynn.Smith@display.3AComposites.com
www.display.3AComposites.com

Central Crossing exhibited at the recently held FESPA Africa And Sign Africa Expo, which ran during September at Gallagher Convention Centre.

The company’s goal is to provide quality apparel printing, brands and products for the local market and African continent.

Customers could learn more about the company’s services, such as DTG printing and design for T-Shirts, hoodies, jerseys, caps, pens, umbrellas, banners, flags, displays, posters and much more, using cutting edge printing technology to deliver top quality products.

The event was sponsored by Platinum sponsors Roland DG South Africa and Stixo Signage Supplies.

CENTRAL CROSSING
+27 87 711 3397
jill@centralcrossing.co.za
www.centralcrossing.co.za

Stuart & Marks are direct importers of all their own products and the company converts from jumbo reels to custom length rolls for the printing industry. The company will exhibit its comprehensive media range at the FESPA Africa and Sign Africa Expo, taking place from 11-13 September at the Gallagher Convention Centre, 9am-5pm.

The company offer an extensive range of large format digital printing media, which include dye-sublimation papers, tissue protection papers as well as DTF films.

The company’s most recent addition to its dye sublimation paper range is its 29gsm and 42gsm printable paper for sublimation. Also included in the range is solvent, eco solvent, Latex and UV printable substrates such as vinyls, poster papers, canvases, photo papers and backlight films.

The company’s director, Dylan Gordon, said, ‘Our 29gsm and 42gsm dye sublimation papers are coated sublimation papers tailored for high speed and volume based digital transfer printing. These ultra-light grammages are introduced specifically to enable reduced ink consumption, allowing higher productivity, faster drying times and reduced costs. Our products have an excellent ink carrying capacity with bright, vivid colours that are uncompromised.’

‘Whether you are producing promotional material, personalised apparel, or striking visual displays, our paper delivers consistent results that meet your demands. Our dye sublimation papers are the go-to choice for professionals in the industry.’

FESPA Africa and Sign Africa Expo, taking place from 11-13 September 2024 at Gallagher Convention Centre from 9am-5pm, is sponsored by Stixo and Roland. Entrance is free, please register online.

STUART & MARKS (PTY) LTD
+27 11 807 6301
dgordon@sandm.co.za
www.stuartandmarks.co.za

Maizey Plastics is exhibiting at the FESPA Africa and Sign Africa Expo, taking place from 11-13 September at the Gallagher Convention Centre, 9am-5pm. See the company’s vast range of products and how they are used in various applications.

Digital-Wall Wallpaper Paste Products

These products are for use on eco solvent, solvent, Latex and UV printers. They produce high image quality and excellent full colour prints, with solid blacks and the face is ‘white-white’ and not cream or off-white, which makes calibration easier.

The Digi-Wall Ngcono Range (which includes Kalahari, Sahara and Namibia) is antimicrobial treated for resistance to mould and mildew and is ideal for use in hospitals and health centres.

It is Class A ASTME-84 Certified and achieves the industry’s most stringent fire ratings. It has a PVC face film with textile back – 340g/sqm; and is suitable for indoor use up to five years. Applications include: wall coverings for trade shows, interior design applications, casino signage, reception areas, boardrooms, showrooms, displays units and more.

PLEXIGLAS® Products

PLEXIGLAS® ENLIGHTEN is a 92% light transmitting, transparent light diffusing and LED optimised clear extruded (XT) acrylic glass (PMMA) sheet for edge lighting. The sheets have versatile indoor and outdoor applications. They are used in interior decoration, shop decoration, tradeshow booths, various lighting displays, lighting advertisements, lighting signs and engraving.

PLEXIGLAS® LED acrylic sheet (PLEXI GS 5mm LED OPAL WH52 600 x 600mm) ensures maximum transmittance of the light, enabling fluent and fascinating colour change effects and preventing disturbing hotspots. The white or coloured light-diffusing sheets are optimised for backlighting or edge lighting with LEDs.

PLEXIGLAS® GS acrylic sheets (PLEXI GS SOLID WHITE WH06 3050 x 2050mm) comes in thicknesses of 3, 5 and 10mm, and is used as a secondary glazing material, or for poster or picture framing, model making, fabricated items, signs, displays, shelving and DIY applications.

PLEXIGLAS® XT acrylic sheet (PLEXI GREY 7A670 GT) is used for glazing in industrial applications, furniture making, shopfitting, exhibition booth construction, illuminated advertising, illuminated objects and displays.

Visitors can also see heat transfer demonstrations with Poli-Flex Reflective and Turbo materials; as well as Grafiprint M231HT (Smeriglio), a monomeric, white, structured matt self-adhesive vinyl with a high tack clear adhesive suitable for indoor wall decorations.

Also being showcased will be Aluminium Lightbox Profiles and LED’s, directional signage profiles, and Rowmark Colour Hues and laser and engraving material.

Maizey Plastics are also new distributors of DM Reflectives. DM is a leading manufacture of reflective material in Asia, one of the biggest companies producing reflective sheeting, reflective fabrics, photoluminescent films and vehicle safety reflectors in the world.

Avery Dennison reflective materials will also be showcased, as well as Cover Styl’ films.

3A Composites’ DISPA® paper boards, LUMEX® PET sheets, FOAMALITE® rigid foam plastic sheets, FOAM-X® and SMART-X® lightweight foamboards will also be displayed. The main applications for the products include digital and screen printing, exhibition booth construction and shop fitting, interior and shop design, photo mounting as well as signage, POS/POP displays and furniture construction.

FESPA Africa and Sign Africa Expo, taking place from 11-13 September 2024 at Gallagher Convention Centre from 9am-5pm, is sponsored by Stixo and Roland. Entrance is free, please register online.

LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR  Maizey Plastics Tel: +27 86 110 0420 Email: nat.sales@maizey.co.za Website: http://www.maizey.co.za

Direct To Film (DTF) printing has taken off in a very big way, largely due to its benefits, which include wash durability and stretchability, print-on-demand capabilities and ease of use.

Even when stretched, the print does not crack. The wash durability on DTF prints is also excellent, with about 60 plus washes before you will notice any fading or washing out on DTF transfers.

DTF has advantages when it comes to print-on-demand as it’s not labour intensive. The machine does most of the work for you. The printer prints, and all you have to do is remove the media from the printer, cut it up, place it on your garment, put it into a heat press and you’ve got a completed print.

Anyone that can operate a computer can operate a machine. You can operate from your house or your garage as there are, for example, 220 volt systems available.

According to Mimaki Europe, ‘DTF technology opens up opportunities for digital print service providers (PSPs) to expand their product offerings in the textile industry, their network of potential customers, and thanks to the versatility of the process, expand the wide range of fabrics they can print on.’

‘Compared with the traditional methods of screen printing, the plate creation required for screen printing is far too time-consuming. Not only this, but the process does not meet DTF’s ability to produce vivid colours and quality details such as shapes, lettering, and motifs often sought after in the promotional and merchandising space for bespoke textiles.’

Visitors at the FESPA Africa and Sign Africa Expo will have the opportunity to see the latest DTF technologies live and in action and chat with experts about the best solution for their unique business needs. Other solutions on display will include wide format, vehicle wrapping, textile printing, laser cutting and engraving, displays, garment printing, screen and pad printing, and other cutting edge technology.

Please register online for free attendance to the FESPA Africa and Sign Africa Expo, taking place 11-13 September at Gallagher Convention Centre from 9am-5pm. The event is sponsored by Roland and Stixo. Look out for news articles from the exhibitors showcasing products and solutions at the event.

FESPA AFRICA EXPO
+27 11 568 1894
www.fespaafrica.com

See live product demonstrations, and get a feel for how these can benefit your business at the FESPA Africa and Sign Africa Expo, which runs from 13-15 September at Gallagher Convention Centre. 

Attending the expo is a great way to connect and network with other professionals. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to discover new solutions that can elevate your business.

Visitors at the exhibition will have the opportunity to meet with industry-leading companies, who will showcase their latest innovations in wide format digital printing, signage, textile printing, vehicle wrapping, laser cutting and engraving, displays, direct-to-film (DTF) printing, garment printing, screen and pad printing, and much more.

Exhibitors will be on hand to answer questions and provide insights on how to optimise your business offerings, as well as offer advice about new industry developments and opportunities.

Entrance to the event, which takes place from 9am-5pm, is free, please register online. The event is sponsored by Platinum sponsors Roland DG South Africa and Stixo Signage Supplies. The event is co-located with Africa Print, Sign Africa, Modern Marketing, and Graphics, Print & Sign.

FESPA AFRICA EXPO
+27 11 568 1894
https://www.fespaafrica.com

Attending the FESPA Africa and Sign Africa Expo is a great way to connect and network with other professionals. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to discover new solutions that can elevate your business.

Visitors at the exhibition will have the opportunity to meet with industry-leading companies, who will showcase their latest innovations in wide format digital printing, signage, textile printing, vehicle wrapping, laser cutting and engraving, displays, direct-to-film (DTF) printing, garment printing, screen and pad printing, and much more.

See live product demonstrations, and get a feel for how these can benefit your business. Exhibitors will be on hand to answer questions and provide insights on how to optimise your business offerings, as well as offer advice about new industry developments and opportunities.

Entrance to the event, which takes place from 9am-5pm, is free, please register online. The event is sponsored by Platinum sponsors Roland DG South Africa and Stixo Signage Supplies. The event is co-located with Africa Print, Sign Africa, Modern Marketing, and Graphics, Print & Sign.

FESPA AFRICA EXPO
+27 11 568 1894
https://www.fespaafrica.com