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Technology Focus
Spicers launches Kavalan
to disrupt and transform the market for PVC banners, that our partners understand and champion the Kavalan philosophy. Wayne Hood and his team connect with our environmentally responsible mission, and appreciate what Kavalan can do for our industry.
“Spicers possesses the technical expertise, marketing prowess and commitment to excellence that will surely see this partnership exceed our expectations. We are delighted to be embarking on this next chapter of our green journey with Spicers Australia.”
Spicers has a particular focus
on the environmental credentials, important as many printers are facing increased emphasis from
their clients in this regard. Cyndi Setia marketing manager says, “Sustainability is a key theme, and we are promoting sustainability packs across various segments.
Print businesses that can go to
their clients and tell them how
they are progressing towards a greener production environment
are finding a ready audience. Spicers is committed to reducing the environmental footprint of itself and its customers.”
non-PVC banner media
Spicers has launched its new PVC-free banner range Kavalan, which aims to address the growing environmental concerns
picers says Kavalan is lightweight and has “superior environmental credentials”. It says Kavalan is “specifically designed for
Sover the usage of PVC in wide-format printing.
While PVC offers real benefits
to graphics producers it can be environmentally problematic when
it comes to disposal. An increasing number of countries, and major brands, are now specifying suppliers use non-PVC materials. Russia and Denmark for instance have already banned PVC for graphics, others will be sure to follow suit. Print service providers are all needing to provide environmental credentials to major customer groups, including corporates, governments and major retailers.
Spicers says from its “significantly lower carbon footprint and lower water consumption, to its amazing non-toxic biodegradable film, Kavalan is light years ahead of
PVC banners”.
There are four products in the
range: Sunlight, for signage, events, and exhibitions; Moonlight, for light boxes and banners; Butterfly, for indoor and short-term outdoor two- way signage and hanging banners; and Spiderweb, for internal, external banners and window curtains.
All the media are suitable for both UV and latex printing.
Vincent Lin, vice-president of manufacturer Taya Groups said: “It is so important with products like Kavalan, with the potential
Spicers is also now supplying 3M media, and has media for virtually every application. Setia says, “Spicers has been working hard to bring the best media solutions to the market, whether for commercial print, indoor or outdoor sign and display, or packaging. We have new lines such
as Di-Noc for architectural jobs, Re- board for structural work, along with our established best in class media.”
Hardware
In addition to media, Spicers is also
a major supplier of wide format hardware, particularly the Mimaki range of inkjet printers, which comprise both flatbed and roll to roll systems, including two new LED UV Flatbed printers, launched in July this year. Mimaki says the JFX550 and JFX600 perform a significant increase in productivity, which is up 300 per cent (JFX600 model) compared to its previous JFX500 production model. These two new models are aimed at
8 x 4 boards (1,220 mm x 2,440 mm) with a thickness of up to 60mm. They come with features including 2.5D printing (Emboss Print), Greenguard Gold certified inks and MDL command that allows users to control the printers from their production system or peripheral devices. 21
responsible end-of-life disposal, so it can be safely disposed of regardless of whether it is recycled, put into landfill or incinerated in waste-to- energy schemes”.
The company says that unlike any other product in the large format printing industry before it, Kavalan’s banner range is an alternative to PVC banner. It says Kavalan materials are changing the large-format digital print industry, paving the way for meeting zero PVC targets, while matching the physical qualities
and appearance of traditional PVC banner materials.
Wayne Hood, Spicers Sign & Display portfolio manager said: “Introducing the Kavalan range to our portfolio allows us to better align with our customers sustainable initiatives.
“We are constantly searching
the world for new products which meet best practice standards in manufacturing, performance and sustainability. Kavalan is a perfect addition to our range offering a non- PVC solution to our customers.”
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Kavalan: Eco- friendly wide- format media
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