Skyco Technologies showcased its range of large format indoor and outdoor LED displays at the FESPA Africa And Sign Africa Expo, which ran during September at Gallagher Convention Centre.

The following solutions were showcased:

– P 2.5 indoor LED: for car dealerships, churches, boardrooms and promotional areas.
– P 1.8 indoor flexible: for car dealerships, churches, promotional areas and creative displays.
– P 0.7 135 inch all-in-one display: specific to office boardrooms.
– P 2.5 outdoor LED for advertising.
– P 1.5: for car dealerships, churches, boardrooms and promotional areas.
– P 1.8 Anamorphic for creative displays.

MN Group were co-located at the Skyco stand. MN Group showcased its next generation content management software that empowers users with seamless control over business digital media.

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

SKYCO MEDIA SOLUTIONS
+27 11 026 7018
sales@skycomedia.co.za
www.skycomedia.co.za

MN GROUP
+27 31 036 1150
david@mnsa.co.za / claire@mnsa.co.za
www.dominateza.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

Sheetco will showcase its Avanti sublimation printers, as well as its direct to film (DTF) printer and shaker at the upcoming FESPA Africa and Sign Africa Expo from 11-13 September 2024 at the Gallagher Convention Centre, 9am-5pm.

The Avanti i4 sublimation printer boasts a production speed of 120-160sqm/hour. The bulk ink system includes 3L ink tanks with a slow level alarm and syphon system subtanks. It also features the latest technology Precision Core TFP printheads with 12,800 active nozzles. The nozzle size is suited for sublimation print output demands.

Print productivity: 2 pass: 720 x 600dpi, with estimated 120-160sqm/h production speed. 3 pass: 360 x 1800dpi, around 90sqm/h production speed. 4 pass: 360 x 2400dpi, around 60sqm/h production speed.

The new Avanti i2 sublimation printer uses the same ink and paper as the i4, but has two of the same i3200 heads and prints slower. The ink comes in a 1 or 5kg bottle.

Print productivity: 2 pass: 720 x 600 dpi, around 55 sqm/h production speed. 3 pass: 360 x 1800dpi, around 40 sqm/h production speed. 4 pass: 360 x 2400dpi, around 28sqm/h production speed.

With 4 colours (CMYK), the Avanti Series CMYK inks ensure printability and the best colour gamut. Free colour profiling is provided with the printer. The purchase of the machine includes installation and three days of training, colour profile and print set-up, technical backup and support, and the first set of ink and paper free.

The Avanti DTF60i direct to film printer, which works together with the Avanti Shaker XL, can be used for digitally printed transfers to cotton, nylon and polyester, or any other blended textiles. Print, shake and dry in an easy inline process. There is no need for screens, cutting or coating with this process. The machine ensures high quality and low cost per unit.

Avanti Shaker XL’s applicable media includes nylon, chemical fibre, cotton, leather, swimsuits, diving suits, PVC and more. Additional features include powder control, heat and dry function, new belt type media transmission and automatic take up function, to name a few.

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.

SHEETCO
+27 83 451 4967 (WhatsApp only)
susan@sheetco.co.za
www.sheetco.co.za

Skyko Media Technologies showcased its large format screens at the FESPA Africa and Sign Africa Expo, which ran from 13-15 September 2023 at Gallagher Convention Centre.

Indoor P1.5 Large Format LED Screen

This display combines the latest advancements in LED technology with a pixel pitch of just 1.5mm to deliver breathtaking clarity and vibrancy. Whether the user is looking to captivate audiences in a corporate setting, create immersive experiences at events, or make a bold statement in advertising, this screen sets the stage for extraordinary visuals that leave a lasting impression.

Indoor P2.5 Large Format LED Screen

This high-resolution LED display redefines the way users engage with content, delivering clarity and vibrant colours on a grand scale. Whether it’s for advertising, events, or immersive presentations, the screen is the user’s gateway to captivating and impactful visuals that leave a lasting impression.

Indoor 2.5 Large Format LED Anamorphic Screen

Users can elevate visual experiences with pixel-perfect clarity, vibrant colours, and widescreen panoramas. Whether it’s captivating presentations, dynamic advertisements, or unforgettable events, this LED screen redefines visual excellence.

Indoor 3.9 Ring Rental Screen 

Whether showcasing a brand, sharing exciting content, or creating unforgettable moments, this screen takes it to the next level, and elevates an event with the power of innovation.

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

SKYCO MEDIA SOLUTIONS
+27 11 026 7018
sales@skycomedia.co.za
www.skycomedia.co.za

Red Cherry Interactive exhibited at the FESPA Africa and Sign Africa Expo, held from 13-15 September 2023 at Gallagher Convention Centre.

Red Cherry is a 360 degree marketing company that also does printing, and it is a turnkey one-stop shop for activations, media and marketing strategy.

Red Cherry was at the expo to promote its service offerings that include conceptualising concepts for customers, then creating a marketing and media strategy. From there, the company produces the concept, and even has its own equipment and studios. Afterwards, the client’s production is executed on all the platforms necessary, and a post-report analysis is provided.

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

RED CHERRY INTERACTIVE
+27 11 807 2531
info@redcherry.co.za
https://redcherry.co.za

Colorscreen exhibited at the recently held FESPA Africa and Sign Africa Expo, which took place from 13-15 September at Gallagher Convention Centre.

Visitors could see the company’s A4 clamshell heat press, 38 x 38cm heat press, 60 x 40cm heat press with pull-out drawer and auto-open, cap press with interchangeable platen, and 60 x 40cm double station heat press.

Also at the stand was an ORIC 60cm DTF printer, as well as DTF consumables such as powders, inks, cleaning solutions, media/film, heat transfer vinyls and screen printing supplies.

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

COLORSCREEN
+27 21 511 6750
info@colorscreen.co.za
https://colorscreen.co.za/

Midcomp showcased Canon’s new Colorado M-series at the FESPA Africa and Sign Africa Expo, which ran from 13-15 September at Gallagher Convention Centre.

The new Colorado M-series is a modular 1.6m roll-to-roll printer with two speed configurations that also features Canon UVgel white ink, boosting the printer’s unmatched productivity and substantially expanding the range of applications that customers can create.

Retaining Colorado’s industrial build quality, the new M-series design is based on a single platform that can be configured to customers’ needs and grow with their business, with easy in-field upgrades. The scalable series includes two base models (M3 and M5) offering a choice of output speeds – cruising speed of 29sqm/hr (312 square feet/hr) and 40sqm/hr (427 square feet/hr) and a maximum print speed of 111sqm/hr (1195 square feet/hr) and 159sqm/hr (1709 square feet/hr) respectively, with the option to upgrade from one model to the other. Both printers can be easily upgraded to ‘W’ versions for white ink (M3W and M5W).

UVgel Ink

The introduction of a white UVgel ink maximises the scope for customers to benefit from UVgel’s renowned performance advantages for a full spectrum of premium graphics and décor applications – for example window graphics, labels and wallpaper. With this addition, and with new media detection sensor technology for easy media handling, Colorado M-series customers can expand their typical product offering using heavy structured, transparent, coloured, reflective and magnetic materials.

The unique gel formula of Canon UVgel ink translates to fast build-up of dense and opaque white images in fewer passes than with conventional printing technologies, and printed output maintains its original whiteness over time. UVgel’s particular properties also eliminate many of the production, nozzle-cleaning and maintenance issues commonly associated with white ink, offering smooth, error-free printing, minimising ink usage and waste, and maximising productivity.

Customers can also choose the popular FLXfinish+ option with their Colorado M-series printer, allowing them to add matt, gloss or mixed matt and gloss on the same print, without additional varnish. High-volume customers can automate the print-to-finish process with a UVgel Print Factory or UVgel Wallpaper Factory configuration, which seamlessly integrates the Colorado M-series printer with cutting, rewinding, taping or sheet stacking to manage volumes of at least 50,000sqm (500,000 square feet) per year with minimal operator time.

Canon UVgel ink delivers pin-sharp image quality and consistent colour, while its instant drying properties enable immediate cutting and finishing, and its ultra durability removes the need for lamination. Like previous Colorado models, the M-series is designed to handle the workload of multiple legacy roll-to-roll printers, with industrial-grade round-the-clock reliability and unattended printing with minimal operator intervention. The new M-series Colorado printers are supported by PRISMAguide XL, the easy and powerful make-ready software which results in effortless production runs with consistently high quality.

Compared to other ink technologies such as latex or eco-solvent inks, UVgel technology consumes up to 40% less ink to build up the same image quality and colour intensity. The low-heat, energy-efficient LED curing system and ‘instant-on’ operation results in reduced energy use compared to other technologies. Furthermore, with UVgel technology, customers can print on environmentally responsible materials such as PVC-free and paper-based media, even uncoated. This means the Colorado M-series printer fits perfectly in a sustainability-conscious organisation.

The Colorado M-series is designed with low total cost of ownership and rapid return on investment in mind, thanks to the lowest operating costs in its category, the ability to produce high-value applications, and the unique modular upgrade options.

Suitable For A Wide Range Of Print And Signage Businesses

The Colorado M-Series is aimed at print service providers (PSPs), such as sign makers, who already have large format print businesses, or those who see an opportunity for large format, roll-to-roll applications. With the Colorado M-series, they can expand their in-house graphic arts production capabilities, increase their efficiency or explore new business. Because the Colorado M-series can be upgraded in the field, it can scale up with them as their business grows. The Colorado M-series offers an extended application range through its breakthrough white ink and even more versatile media range (structured, black backed, reflective, transparent and coloured media).

The printer is also ideal for producers of wallpaper, packaging, and other specialised high-volume items. Print companies like these are dedicated to specific applications that are produced in very high volumes. The cost efficiency and productivity of the Colorado M-series are important factors in the purchasing decision, along with the unique high quality that UVgel brings in terms of print robustness, colour consistency and dimensional stability of the printed products.

With the M-series, Canon are offering an extended application range because of the white ink and broader specialty media range that can be handled. For very high volume users, they are offering the UVgel Print Factory that allows reliable handling of jumbo rolls.

Mass customisation is here to stay and typically leads to the production of larger batches of similar products, where each product is tailored to the end-user’s needs. This type of production, enabled by digital printing, is often done at large scale in central print factories, which could even be part of larger corporations with multiple regional production locations. Print factories can easily produce volumes of more than 1,000,000sqm per year. With the white ink option and expanded media range capabilities of the M-series, these print factories can now produce applications, such as window graphics, much more efficiently than with their existing equipment.

New Sensor Technology

The new sensors, in combination with new markers, (for structured and white ink-based) extend the wide media range of the Colorado M-series even further. Challenging media, such as fully transparent, reflective, coloured or black back media, are now also supported. This enables products such as window graphics, structured and shiny wallpaper, fleet graphics, transparent decals, magnetic applications for example in retail environments, multi-layer applications (like 5-layer), pre-coloured media types, and block-out films with black backings.

The unit is up and running in Midcomp’s iHub and it is ready for sample testing and demonstrations on request online nationwide or onsite at the iHub.

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

Yusrie Adams, Adnaan Abrahams and Gary Stockenstroom, Canon South Africa.

LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR  MIDCOMP Tel: +27 11 789 1222 Email: sales@midcomp.co.za Website: http://www.midcomp.co.za

Signage comes in many different shapes and sizes. As an age-old method of communication, signage is important not only for way finding purposes, but to make people aware of your brand.

According to María José García, FLAAR Reports/DPI Insights Magazine, ‘Advertising is everything for a business: it can be the piece of the puzzle that can mean success or failure. As marketing expenditure is increasing, it is invested more and more in signage, including digital signage. Signage can increase brand awareness by 47.7%, according to InfoTrends. Being aware of what drives consumers’ behaviour can also help sign makers or providers advise their clients on the most effective ways to get their message across.’

Intamarket Graphics stated that, ‘Whether it’s through minimalist design, bold typography, vibrant colours, interactive elements, sustainable materials, dynamic digital signage, or custom shapes and installations, incorporating these trends will ensure your signage stands out and effectively communicates your message. By embracing these design trends, you can create signage that captivates audiences, reinforces your brand identity, and leaves a lasting impression on viewers.’

At the upcoming FESPA Africa and Sign Africa Expo, taking place from 13-15 September at Gallagher Convention Centre, visitors can see the latest signage solutions as well as laser engraving, wide format digital printing, screen printing, pad printing, digital cutting, 3D printing, garment decoration, and consumables and media. 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/