MagnaColours Launches Glow-In-The-Dark Ink
U.K.-based MagnaColours has launched a special-effects, phosphorescent, water-based ink called MagnaPrint Glow FX.
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SPSI Expands Sales Team
SPSI, Maple Grove, Minn., recently added two account managers, Leon Heide and Ryan Pugh, to its sales team.
Full StoryFreehand Releases Separation Software
Freehand Graphics, Holbrook, N.Y., has released Spot Process Separation Studio 4, with expanded functionality that includes quick and professional management of various print files and styles, thus dramatically improving file and film accuracy, and boosting productivity, according to the company.
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Vastex Opens New Headquarters
Vastex Intl., Bethlehem, Pa., has moved into its recently completed manufacturing facility and world headquarter in Bethlehem.
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MagnaColours Debuts New Migration Eliminator
U.K.-based water-based screen-printing ink supplier MagnaColours has launched a new version of its anti-migration blocker: MagnaPrint Migration Eliminator V2.
Full StoryRyonet Offers Creating a Color Library Video
Ryonet, Vancouver, Wash., offers a video showing how to create an Adobe color library using the Wilflex LAVA digital color chart.
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Ryonet Announces March, April Screen Print Experience Classes
Ryonet Corp., Vancouver, Wash., is offering a unique opportunity for industry novices to start their journeys into screen printing guided by industry veterans in a real shop.
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InkSoft Offers New Podcast Episode
InkSoft, Tempe, Ariz., has released the eighth episode of its “The BIG Idea” podcast: “Ink Don’t Think.”
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Ryonet Offers New Membership Program
Ryonet Corp., Vancouver, Wash., is offering a new, upgraded membership program that provides assistance to screen printing operations, from sales to shipping.
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MagnaColours Broadens SFX Range with MultiChrome Ink
United Kingdom-based MagnaColours has launched a new ink, MultiChrome Pearl, that helps textile screen printers achieve a two-tone pearl effect.
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Ryonet Offers Week Three Of Cyber Savings
Ryonet, Vancouver, Wash., enters week three of its cyber “Seven Weeks of Savings” program.
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Ryonet Offers Weekly Cyber Savings Deals
Ryonet, Vancouver, Wash., is offering “Seven Weeks of Savings” cyber deals each Monday through Jan. 1, 2018 to help customers save on screen-printing equipment and supplies.
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Ryonet Offers 2018 Startup Screen Print Experience Classes
Ryonet Corp., Vancouver, Wash., has released January and February 2018 dates for its Screen Print Experience classes, which offer attendees an opportunity to start screen printing under the guidance of industry veterans in a real shop.
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Workhorse Products Offers New Catalog
Workhorse Products, Phoenix, recently updated its product catalog to reflect new products, improved models and sample shop packages.
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Ryonet Offers Part 4 Of New E-Book
Ryonet, Vancouver, Wash., is offering “Running at Full Speed,” the fourth and final e-book in its free series on building a screen-printing business.
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GSG Adds Zimmer as Screen Segment Manager
GSG, Dallas, recently announced screen-industry veteran David Zimmer as its new screen segment manager.
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Workhorse to Host Two-Day November Screen-Printing Workshop
Workhorse Products, Phoenix, will host a beginner’s workshop on Nov. 4-5 on how to start a T-shirt screen-printing business.
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Ryonet Offers ROQ YOU Automatic Press Video
A new video from Ryonet, Vancouver, Wash., showcases enhancements to the ROQ YOU automatic press for 2018.
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Ryonet Offers Startup Screen-Printing Classes
Ryonet Corp., Vancouver, Wash., is offering an opportunity for novice decorators to start their journeys into screen printing guided by industry veterans in a real shop.
Full StoryRyonet Offers ‘Heat Press Hero’ Video
Ryonet, Vancouver, Wash., offers a new video that includes practical tips for saving the day — and the print — to make a decorator a “Heat Press Hero.”
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GSG Announces December Educational Class
GSG, Dallas, recently announced a December class as part of its GSG U program.
Full StoryInkSoft Offers Art Article
InkSoft, Tempe, Ariz., now offers a new article, written by industry veteran Marshall Atkinson, that explains the differences between raster and vector art, and what they mean to decorators and their customers.
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Ryonet Offers Squeegee Durometer Video
Ryonet, Vancouver, Wash., now offers a new video in its 90-Second Pro Tips series that explains the differences between various squeegee-blade durometers and what to consider when selecting the best one for a job.
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MagnaColours Expands Technical Team
United Kingdom-based MagnaColours recently announced the additions of Melvin Hall as print technician and Jason Chapman as regional technical sales manager for Asia.
Full StoryM&R Nabs Awards for Two Products
The M&R Cos., Roselle, Ill., recently announced its Challenger III automatic screen-printing press and i-Image S computer-to-screen imaging system were named products of the year by the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA).
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Ryonet Offers Squeegee Pressure Video
Ryonet Corp., Vancouver, Wash., has released a video about determining proper squeegee pressure.
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Updated: M&R to Offer Basic Screen-Printing Course
Updated: M&R’s two-day basic screen-printing course now will be held Sept. 29-30.
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rti-rips.com Offers Epson RIP Kit
Integrated RIP and workflow solutions provider rti-rips.com, Sarasota, Fla., now offers a new Epson T Series Film RIP-Kit.
Full StoryVirus USA Debuts WOW Inks
Water-based inks with “WOW” technology from Virus USA, Miami, represent innovation in eco-sustainable textile printing, now available with ready-to-use, wet-on-wet inks.
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Chromaline Emulsion Now Fights Humidity
KONICS Corp., Duluth, Minn., recently announced its Chromaline division’s ChromaLime phopolymer emulsion has been improved.
Full StoryAtlas Screen Supply to Participate in WOW Days
Atlas Screen Supply, Schiller Park, Ill., recently announced it is taking part in an upcoming event, Virus Ink WOW Days, that is designed to assist screen printers of all experience levels.
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Ryonet’s Ryan Moor Pens New Book
“Made To Make It: A Guide to Screen Printing Success” is a new book released by Ryonet founder Ryan Moor.
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Ryonet Offers Changing Inks On Press Video
A new instructional video from Ryonet Corp., Vancouver, Wash., demonstrates a simple method for quickly changing ink colors during screen printing that saves time and money without compromising results.
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Fresener Offers Online Photoshop, Illustrator Training
Scott Fresener of T-Biz Network Intl., Scottsdale, Ariz., recently released two new courses of his “T-Shirt Printing Master Classes.”
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Vastex Breaks Ground on New Headquarters
Vastex Intl., Allentown, Pa., has broken ground on its new corporate headquarters, a 37,500-square-foot facility to be located in Bethlehem, Pa.
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Ryonet Offers Automatic Folding Machine Video
Ryonet, Vancouver, Wash., has released a new video showing the ROQfold, ROQpack and ROQstack automatic folding and packaging machine in action.
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Ryonet Offers Screen Reclaiming Chemical Recirculation System Video
Ryonet Corp., Vancouver, Wash., has released a video focusing on its Sgreen chemical recirculation system for screen printing.
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Premiere Power the Press Seminar Scheduled
Reviation Industries, Upland Calif., Ryonet Corp., Vancouver, Wash., and McLogan Supply Co., Chatsworth, Calif., are sponsoring the first-ever Power the Press screen-printing seminar.
Full StoryRyonet Offers Screen-Print Experience Classes
Ryonet Corp., Vancouver, Wash., is offering startup screen-printing classes guided by industry veterans in a real shop.
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MagnaColours Launches Color-Matching Tool
United Kingdom-based MagnaColours Ltd. has launched MagnaMix 3.0, a color-matching tool that will allow printers to accurately translate designs into reality, according to the company.
Full StoryInternational Coatings Offers Special-Effects Screen-Printing Video
International Coatings, Cerritos, Calif., recently debuted another “Gellusion” special-effects screen-printing video, this time showing its inks in a 3-D print featuring kaleidoscope glasses.
Full StoryMagnaColours Announces MHM Distribution Deal
United Kingdom-based MagnaColours has signed a distribution deal with screen-printing hardware and technology business MHM Direct GB to supply water-based inks with its machines.
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Printavo to Launch Printing Conference
Printavo, Chicago, recently announced the launch of PrintovationConf 2017, an annual Chicago-based conference for the printing industry.
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Fresener Offers New Online Courses
Scott Fresener of T-Biz Network Intl. is now offering online training courses and “Master Classes” at his new T-Shirt Printing Master Classes website.
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Monarch Color Corp. Offers New Offset Inks
Monarch Color Corp, Charlotte, N.C., has launched a new series of LED-cured offset inks, which already have been installed successfully across multiple offset printing platforms.
Full StorySPSI to Host Open House
SPSI, Maple Grove, Minn., will host an open house on emerging technologies in which industry experts and company sales representatives will demonstrate the latest in screen and digital printing, and embroidery technologies.
Full StoryLawson, CADLink Partner to Offer Film Maker
Lawson Screen & Digital Products, St. Louis, has partnered with CADLink to offer FilmMaker v4 for screen printers.
Full StoryMagnaColours Launches MagnaAcademy
United Kingdom-based MagnaColours has launched a new training program, MagnaAcademy, to help screen printers develop their skills and get the best results from the company’s products.
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Easiway Nets M&R Compliance Certification
Easiway Systems Inc., Delano, Minn., has been awarded the M&R compliance certification for chemicals to be used in the M&R Eco-Tex screen-cleaning and reclaiming equipment.
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BrownDigital Receives FireFly Patent
BrownDigital, a division of Brown Mfg. Group, Wyoming, Mich., announced patent approval for its FireFly Curing System.
Full StoryMonarch Color Corp. Launches Plastisol Ink
Monarch Color Corp., Charlotte, N.C., has launched a new plastisol ink for the T-shirt screen-printing market.
Full StoryMind’s Eye Graphics to Host Screen-Making Workshop
Mind’s Eye Graphics, Decatur, Ind., in partnership with SAATI Printing Division, will hold a screen-making workshop March 10-11.
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Lawson Expands Chemical Line
Lawson Screen & Digital Products, St. Louis, has announced a new range of emulsions, including SBQ-1077 Red Emulsion.
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Ryonet Improves Riley500 Manual Press Series
Ryonet Corp., Vancouver, Wash., offers a new generation of Riley Hopkins’ Riley500 manual presses featuring improvements and additions to enhance ease of use and durability in high-production settings.
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MagnaColours Appoints New Managing Director
United Kingdom-based MagnaColours has appointed Helen Parry as managing director to spearhead company growth.
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SPSI Adds to Sales Team
SPSI Inc., Maple Grove, Minn., recently announced the addition of Brian Payne to its Texas sales team.
Full StoryMagnaColours Releases New Discharge Bases
United Kingdom-based water-based ink supplier MagnaColours Ltd. has released a new range of formaldehyde-free discharge bases.
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Rutland Group Launches New Websites, Color Software
Rutland Group, Pineville, N.C., launched new websites for the company and each of its brands, as well as new color-mixing software for ink customers.
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Workhorse Products Hosts Screen-Printing Workshop
Workhorse Products, Phoenix, will host a two-day beginner’s workshop on how to start a T-shirt screen-printing business.
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GSG Launches Plastisol Ink Line
GSG,
Dallas, has launched the Vortex premium plastisol ink line specially
designed for high-production, wet-on-wet printing, according to the
company.
Ryonet Offers Basic Screen-Printing Workshops
Ryonet Corp.,
Vancouver, Wash., will offer a basic screen-printing workshop in seven
locations across the country each month until the end of the year.
M&R Wins Three SGIA Awards
M&R Cos.,
Roselle, Ill., won three Product of the Year awards at SGIA 2016 in the
Manual Garment Press and Automatic Garment Press categories.
ShopWorks Releases Screen-Printing Supplies Survey
ShopWorks, West Palm Beach, Fla., released its 2016 survey of North American screen-printing supplies vendors.
Full StoryRyonet to Hold Fall Workshops
Ryonet Corp.,
Vancouver, Wash., will address printing on fleece and polyester
performance fabrics during its October and November “Screen Print
Experience” classes.
Ryonet Now Distributes Kiwo Products
Ryonet Corp., Vancouver, Wash., now distributes KIWO screen-cleaning products.
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M&R Introduces HotHead System
M&R,
Roselle, Ill., has introduced the HotHead Fabric Compression System,
designed to give garment decorators two ways to apply heat and pressure
to fabrics.
PolyOne, Ryonet Announce Collaboration
PolyOne, Cleveland, has announced that Ryonet, Vancouver, Wash., will begin distributing Wilflex EPIC inks.
Full StoryM&R Releases Ink Throwers Video
M&R, Roselle, Ill.,
has released a video profile of Ink Throwers, a screen-printing company
founded in 2004 that currently is certified with Disney, Levis, and
Marvel Comics.
M&R Releases New Equipment Catalog
M&R, Roselle, Ill., has introduced a new equipment catalog for 2016-2017.
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Nazdar Introduces ImageStar ProTex Line
Nazdar SourceOne, Shawnee, Kan., has launched ImageStar ProTex chemistry and emulsions, a line designed for garment printing.
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M&R Names Walsh VP of Sales
M&R Cos., Roselle, Ill., has announced Peter Walsh as its new vice president of sales.
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Workhorse Offers Professional Package 3
Workhorse Products, Phoenix, releases the Professional Package 3, a Mach six-color, four-station manual screen-printing press.
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Vastex Intl. Upgrades Screen Washout Booths
Vastex Intl.,
Allentown, Pa., has announced its new screen washout booths have
frosted back panels, screen stand-offs and added standard interior
height.
Inksoft User Raises Money for Dallas Officers
After the recent shooting that killed five Dallas police officers and wounded seven others, InkSoft user Sergio Godinez, owner of local shop Versa Printing, set up a website to benefit the their families.
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Ryonet Announces ROQ Automatic Press Warranty
Ryonet Corp.,
Vancouver, Wash., recently announced a three-year squeegee-to-squeegee
warranty for all ROQ automatic screen-printing presses sold in the
United States and Canada, past and future.
M&R Produces i-Image No. 500
M&R, Roselle, Ill., recently produced the 500th i-Image computer-to-screen imaging system.
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ScreenPrintingArtist.com Offers CorelDRAW Bootcamp
Renowned freelance artist and high-end separator Thomas Trimingham, who runs ScreenPrintingArtist.com, is offering early-access pricing for an upcoming CorelDRAW course.
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Kornit Digital to Hold Open House
Kornit Digital North America,
Mequon, Wis., will hold an open house event dedicated to
industrial-grade direct-to-garment (DTG) printing and textile mass
customization.
M&R Names Amscomatic Product Manager
M&R, Roselle, Ill., recently announced that John Murray has been appointed product manager of its Amscomatic division.
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Schildmann GmbH Named Nazdar Distributor
Nazdar Ink Technologies, Shawnee, Kan., has named Schildmann GmbH Screen Printing Service as its newest screen-printing inks distributor.
Full StoryVastex Upgrades Automatic Screen Coater
Vastex Intl. has added a series of upgrades to its C-1000 semi-automatic screen coater.
Full StoryPolyOne Launches New Color-Mixing System
PolyOne, Avon Lake, Ohio, recently launched non-phthalate Wilflex EPIC Rio, a new color-mixing system for textile inks.
Full StoryRyonet Named ROQ’s Top Global Distributor
Ryonet,
Vancouver, Wash., has been named the top-selling global distributor for
ROQ, a Portuguese manufacturer of automatic textile screen-printing
equipment.
Epson Now Shipping Screen Print Edition Printers
Epson America recently announced it is now shipping the new
17-inch SureColor P800 Screen Print Edition and the 24-inch SureColor
T3270 Screen Print Edition.
Rags of Honor Aims to Help Returning Vets
As a part of its video series about successful screen printers, M&R, Roselle, Ill., recently introduced a video profile of Rags of Honor.
Full StoryLawson Launches Redesigned Website
Lawson Screen & Digital Products, St. Louis, recently announced it has launched a redesigned website.
Full StoryMind’s Eye Graphics to Host Ink-Transfer Workshop
Mind’s Eye Graphics Inc., Decatur, Ind., is teaming with screen-printing veteran Joe Clarke to offer an ink-transfer workshop.
Full StoryRyonet Offers Automatic Screen Printing Class
Ryonet Corp., Vancouver, Wash., is teaming with Printed Threads, Keller, Texas, to offer an automated screen printing class guided by industry veterans in a real shop.
Full StoryWorkhorse Products Offers July Beginner’s Workshop
Workhorse Products, Phoenix, will host a two-day July beginner’s workshop on how to start a T-shirt screen-printing business.
Full StoryVastex Introduces Little Red X Series
Vastex Intl., Allentown, Pa., recently introduced the Little Red X series of mid-capacity infrared conveyor dryers with digital controls and expandable drying chambers.
Full StoryRyonet Offers Water-Based Printing Screen-Making Video
A new video from Ryonet Corp., Vancouver, Wash., shows how to propery make screens for water-based printing.
Full StoryEpson Now Shipping Screen Print Edition Printers
Epson America, Long Beach, Calif., announced it is now shipping the new 17-inch SureColor P800 Screen Print Edition and the 24-inch SureColor T3270 Screen Print Edition.
Full StoryRyonet Debuts Membership Rewards Program
Ryonet, Vancouver, Wash., has launched a membership program that allows members to save money on product purchases and more.
Full StoryNew MagnaColour Ink Line Addresses Printing Frustrations
MagnaColour Ltd., Barnsley, U.K., has launched of a range of ink products aimed at addressing printers’ long-held frustrations when using water-based inks.
Full StoryRyonet Debuts Video on Avoiding Dye Migration
A new instructional video from Ryonet, Vancouver, Wash., shows how to avoid dye migration when screen printing with water-based and high-solids acrylic inks on dark polyester using Green Galaxy Gamma Blocker Black under base.
Full StoryInternational Coatings Releases Emulsion Video
International Coatings Co. Inc., Cerritos, Calif., recently released a video on coating a screen with emulsion.
Full StoryM&R Unveils New Website
M&R has unveiled its new website, which is much faster and optimized for display on tablets, smart phones and other mobile devices, according to the company.
Full StoryRyonet Offers Online Water-Based Inks Workshop
Ryonet recently added its water-based ink workshop to its list of online education courses.
Full StoryM&R Releases Video Interview with CEO Hoffman
M&R, Roselle, Ill., recently released video excerpts from an interview conducted with CEO Rich Hoffman at the company’s new Roselle headquarters.
Full StoryRhinoTech Releases New Screen Printing Video Series for Beginners
RhinoTech, Mendota Heights, Minn., has released its latest video series for start-up screen printers and students.
Full StoryWorkhorse Products to Offer Beginner’s Workshop
Workhorse Products, Phoenix, will host a beginner’s workshop April 29-May 1.
Full StoryWilflex Introduces Non-PVC Plastisol Inks
Wilflex, a PolyOne company, Avon Lake, Ohio, recently added a new, non-PVC plastisol ink called Wilflex One to its range of screen-printing inks.
Full StoryAllureglow USA, Ryonet Co-Brand Specialty Screen Printing Inks
Allureglow USA, Long Beach, Calif., and Ryonet, Vancouver, Wash., have released a co-branded line of specialty screen-printing inks that includes glow-in-the-dark and reflective.
Full StoryEpson Launches New SureColor Printers
Epson, Long Beach, Calif., recently announced two new graphics solutions targeting screen printers: the 17-inch SureColor P800 Screen Print Edition and the 24-inch SureColor T3270 Screen Print Edition.
Full StoryRyonet Announces ROQ Squeegee Warranty
Ryonet Corp., Vancouver, Wash., is offering a three-year squeegee-to-squeegee warranty for all ROQ automatic screen printing presses sold in the United States and Canada, past and future.
Full StoryVirus Inks Opens U.S. Branch
Virus Inks, Italy, a water-based inks supplier, recently announced a new United States branch called Virus USA Inc.
Full StoryScreen Print Marketing Podcast to Launch in January
The Screen Print Marketing Podcast is set to launch Jan. 20 to coincide with the Imprinted Sportswear Shows (ISS) Long Beach event, which will be held Jan. 22-24.
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MagnaColours to Unveil Rebrand at ISS Long Beach
Water-based textile ink supplier MagnaColours Ltd., United Kingdom, will unveil a new branding and direction for its business at the Imprinted Sportswear Shows (ISS) Long Beach event, which will be held Jan. 22-24.
Full StoryScreen Print India 2016 to Take Place in Mumbai
Screen Print India (SPI) 2016 will be held May 6-8, 2016, at Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai.
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Workhorse to Host February Beginner’s Workshop
Workhorse Products, Phoenix, will host a beginner’s workshop Feb. 17-28, 2016 on how to start a T-shirt screen-printing business.
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Vastex Introduces New Garment Press Line
Vastex, Allentown, Pa., has introduced an all-new V-100 line of low-cost tabletop screen-printing presses.
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GSG Offers ‘Mesh Geometry’ Video
GSG, Dallas, is offering a new video on screen mesh geometry.
Full StoryWorkhorse Video Focuses on ‘Moving Forward’
A new video from Workhorse Products, Phoenix, provides a behind-the-scenes look at the company’s mission in action.
Full StoryImage Connection Partnership to Benefit Homeless Veterans
Image Connection LLC, Brentwood, Tenn., has announced a partnership with the Building Lives Foundation, which serves homeless veterans.
Full StoryWorkhorse to Offer Two-Day September Workshop
Workhorse Products, Phoenix, will host a beginner’s workshop on Sept. 19-20 at its facility in Phoenix about how to start a T-shirt screen-printing business.
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Transfer Express Hosts Free Screen Printing Webinar
Transfer Express, Mentor, Ohio, will host a new Sept. 10 webinar targeted at screen printers.
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Ryonet Hosts ‘Powering the Print Party’ Event
Ryonet Corp., Vancouver, Wash., recently hosted an event called “Powering the Print Party” as a launching point for the brand’s new focus: empowering creation in everyone.
Full StoryPolyOne Launches New Wilflex Inks
PolyOne Wilflex Inks, Avon Lake, Ohio, has added a new high-solids, aqueous ink series to its Wilflex Oasis non-phthalate, non-PVC screen-printing ink portfolio.
Full StoryGSG Taped Seminar Video Discusses Emulsion Choices
GSG, Dallas, is offering a free online video on screen emulsion options.
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Ink2image Launches New Website
Ink2image, Glenview, Ill., has launched a new website for producers of digital screen separations: screenpositive.com.
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Workhorse Updates Equipment Colors
Workhorse Products, Phoenix, recently completed a yearlong effort to produce its equipment with uniform colors and branding.
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Workhorse Offers Two-Day July Workshop
Workhorse Products, Phoenix, will host a beginner’s workshop July 25-26 on how to start a T-shirt screen-printing business.
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Workhorse Offers Three New Videos
Workhorse Products, Phoenix, has added three new videos to its YouTube channel.
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Ryonet Offers Memorial Day Giveaway
For Memorial Day, Ryonet, Vancouver, Wash., gave away free 14-inch squeegees to veterans.
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Workhorse Products Video Showcases Orbital Mode Feature
A video from Workhorse Products, Phoenix, provides a close-up demonstration of the Orbital mode feature offered of its Sabre and Freedom Express automatic presses.
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Workhorse Introduces Freedom Express
Workhorse Products, Phoenix, has introduced Freedom Express, a new entry-level automatic machine.
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Mind’s Eye Graphics to Host Screen Printing Class
On May 1-2, Mind’s Eye Graphics, Decatur, Ind., will host its “Greaves on Garments” screen-printing class.
Full StoryInkSoft Adds New Features to Design Studio
InkSoft, Albuquerque, N.M., has added two enhancements to its Design Studio software that give users the ability to remove all white from an image or to remove a white background from a customer-uploaded image.
Full StoryGSG Offers July Educational Class
GSG, Dallas, offers regular monthly classes at its five regional locations.
Full StoryGSG Video Focuses On Printing With Plastisols
A free online video from GSG, Dallas, explores the basics of using plastisol inks for textile screen printing.
Full StoryPrintavo Introduces New Features, Pricing
Printavo, Chicago, an online shop-management software suite, recently announced a new set of tools designed to help screen printers improve efficiency and centralize internal processes.
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M&R Donates i-Image STE II to SGIA
M&R, Glen Ellyn, Ill., has donated a new i-Image STE II imaging and exposure system to Specialty Graphic Imaging Association’s (SGIA) Screen Printing Technical Foundation (SPTF) Lab.
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PolyOne Launches New Wilflex IMS3.0
PolyOne, Avon Lake, Ohio, recently announced the deployment of its first cloud-based solution for managing color and inventory in the textile screen-printing market.
Full StoryNazdar SourceOne Introduces ImageStar Silicone Textile Ink
Nazdar SourceOne, Shawnee, Kan., recently introduced the new ImageStar silicone textile screen-printing ink.
Full StoryScreen Printing Tip of the Week: Puff Without Pucker
When incorporating puff to print a design, decorators often run into the “pucker effect.”
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GSG Video Explores Screen Exposure
A free online video from GSG, Dallas, reviews the basics of screen exposure.
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M&R Announces Winners of its ‘Finish First with Kruzer!’ Competition
M&R, Glen Ellyn, Ill., recently announced the final results for the two-day “Finish First with Kruzer!” competition, held Jan. 16-18 at the 2015 Imprinted Sportswear Shows (ISS) in Long Beach.
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Ryonet Introduces New Curing Dryer
Ryonet Corp., Vancouver, Wash., introduces the Roq’s (formerly S.Roque) new sidekick, the Hot Roqit, a new curing dryer for mass production screen printers.
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GSG Offers Infinite FX Special Effects Ink System
GSG, Dallas, offers Wilflex Infinite FX, a new program that allows users create a wide range of looks, textures and effects with only a few special bases.
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Ryonet Releases Surprise Pre-Cyber Sale
Ryonet, Vancouver, Wash., owner of silkscreeningsupplies.com and screenprinting.com, sent out a surprise pre-Cyber sale newsletter this year.
Full StoryM&R’s i-Image STE II Named Pre-Press Product of the Year
M&R, Glen Ellyn, Ill., recently announced that its i-Image STE II was recognized as the Product of the Year in the Pre-Press category at the 2014 SGIA Expo.
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Vastex Introduces New Forced-Air Screen Drying Cabinet
Vastex Intl., Allentown, Pa., has introduced a new Dri-Cab forced-air screen drying cabinet that dries coated screens five times faster than passively ventilated drying cabinets, according to the company.
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AnaJet Introduces New Pretreated Shirts
AnaJet, Costa Mesa, Calif., now offers pretreated black shirts in a variety of sizes.
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DuPont Introduces New Digital Textile Inks
DuPont Digital Printing (DuPont), Wilmington, Del., recently introduced new DuPont Artistri Brite digital textile inks, designed to deliver a step change in color saturation and speed for advanced direct-to-garment (DTG) printing.
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Ryonet Bids to Break World Record at Arkansas Open House
Ryonet Corp., Vancouver, Wash., hosted an Oct. 25 open-house event at its Arkansas location, during which the company attempted to break a world record for the longest screen print.
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Using ‘Gellusion’ for Special-Effects Prints
“Gellusion” is a special-effects printing technique that lends itself well to creating a shiny 3-D effect print on a garment.
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Ryonet Announces Developments to Riley Hopkins Line
Ryonet Corp., Vancouver, Wash., recently announced new features and improvements to the Riley Hopkins press line.
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International Coatings Debuts Ink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
International Coatings Co., Cerritos, Calif., recently introduced its new 7637 Pink as part of the 7600 series ink system for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.
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Workhorse Products to Offer Sabre Demo Days
Workhorse Products, Phoenix, in conjunction with Spot Color Supply, Atlanta, will host Sabre Demo Days on Oct. 2-3.
Full StoryNazdar SourceOne, Arlon Graphics Announce Partnership
Nazdar SourceOne, Shawnee, Kan., recently announced a distribution partnership with Arlon Graphics LLC, Placentia, Calif.
Full StoryNew Workhorse Video Demos Features of Sabre Control Panel
A new video from Workhorse Products, Phoenix, showcases some of the touchscreen control panel features of the Sabre automatic screen printing press.
Full StoryWorkhorse Releases Job-Tracking Web Portal Video
Workhorse Products, Phoenix, is offering customers who purchase the Workhorse Sabre automatic screen printing press free access to a web portal designed to help better track and manage orders.
Full StoryNazdar SourceOne Hosts PVC-Free Screen Printing Summit
The textile inks business unit of Nazdar SourceOne, Shawnee, Kan., and M&R, Glen Ellyn, Ill., partnered to host a PVC-free printing summit, which was held July 16-18.
Full StoryScreen Printing Tip of the Week: Do You Save With Cheaper Ink?
What does it take to achieve the maximum amount of prints per day, per hour or per minute at the lowest overall price?
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GSG Offers New Special-Effects Ink System
GSG, Dallas, is offering Wilflex Infinite FX, a new special-effects system.
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International Coatings Releases Color Matching How-To Video
International Coatings, Cerritos, Calif., recently introduced a new video on how to perform color matching.
Full StoryAce Screen Supply Co. Opens Ohio Superstore
Ace Screen Supply Co., a subsidiary of Ace Transfer Co., Springfield, Ohio, recently built a new, 12,000-square-foot superstore in Springfield.
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Screen Printing Tip of the Week: The Importance of Film Quality
The quality of your print is determined by the quality of your film.
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Workhorse Web Portal Offers Remote-Control Capabilities
Workhorse Products, Phoenix, recently debuted a new online portal feature that enables screen printing shop owners and production managers to track press production and jobs.
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Workhorse Releases Point 1000 Exposure System Video
A recent video from Workhorse Products, Phoenix, provides a close-up look at the Point 1000, a dual-light-source exposure unit.
Full StoryGSG Offers TEX Web Pallet Adhesive
GSG, Dallas, offers TEX Web pallet adhesive, a production-friendly, web-type adhesive spray.
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GSG Offers Educational Classes in September
GSG, Dallas, offers regular monthly classes at its five regional locations.
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Screen Printing Tip of the Week: Storing Plastisol Inks in Summer
As we start to head into the summer season and warmer temperatures it is important to remember a few things about plastisol ink storage.
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Freseners to Host Printers Boot Camp
Scott Fresener of T-Biz Network Intl., Scottsdale, Ariz., and his son, Mike Fresener of Independent Print Supplies, Leitchfield, Ky., have moved their upcoming Printers Boot Camp, scheduled for July 31-Aug. 3, to Bowling Green, Ky.
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Screen Printing Tip of the Week: Setting Optimal Off-Contact
There is some confusion among screen printers regarding the purpose of off-contact in the printing process.
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GSG to Launch New Website
On May 15, GSG, Dallas, will launch a new, expanded website: GoGSG.com.
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Workhorse Offers Mach Manual Press Line Video
Workhorse Products, Phoenix, recently released a video that offers a close-up look at the Mach manual printer line.
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RhinoTech Introduces New Swing-Away Press
RhinoTech, Mendota Heights, Minn., recently introduced the latest addition to its line-up of digital heat transfer equipment: the DK20S swing-away press with a face-down heat platen.
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Workhorse Products Offers Quartz Flash Cure Unit Video
Workhorse Products, Phoenix, recently launched a video featuring two types of quartz flash-cure units.
Full StoryScreen Print Business Group to Hold First Meeting
The Screen Print Biz Group, a new decorated apparel business management and development alliance, will hold its first meeting May 8 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Workhorse Debuts New Video
Workhorse Products, Phoenix, recently released a new video that offers a complete tour of its Javelin Pro automatic press.
Full StoryM&R Debuts Starlight LED Screen Exposure System
M&R, Glen Ellyn, Ill., has added the Starlight ultraviolet (UV) LED screen exposure system to its product line.
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International Coatings Debuts Pigment Dispersion System
International Coatings Co., Cerritos, Calif., recently introduced its UltraMix Pigment Dispersion (PD) color system.
Full StoryScreen Printing Tip of the Week: Curing Shiny Inks
When glitter or shimmer inks fade after washing, it’s easy to blame the ink, but lack of curing often is the culprit.
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Trimingham Offers Halftone Printing How-To DVD
Veteran screen printing artist and author Thomas Trimingham is offering a new DVD on how to achieve high-quality halftone prints.
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Workhorse Debuts New Photosharp Exposure Unit Video
Workhorse Products, Phoenix, recently released a video on its Photosharp exposure unit.
Full StoryNazdar Releases Corporate Video
Nazdar Ink Technologies, Shawnee, Kan., has released a new corporate video that gives viewers a look inside the company.
Full StoryM&R Introduces New Computer-to-Screen Imaging and Exposure System
M&R, Glen Ellyn, Ill., has added i-Image STE to its line of imaging systems.
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Freseners to Host Printers Boot Camp
Scott Fresner of T-Biz Network Intl., Scottsdale, Ariz., and his son, Mike Fresener of Independent Print Supplies, Leitchfield, Ky., will host a Printers Boot Camp March 27-30 in Scottsdale.
Full StoryM&R Debuts Kruzer Screen Printing Press
M&R, Glen Ellyn, Ill., recently announced the addition of the Kruzer to its line of screen printing presses.
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ChemFree Introduces SmartWasher System
ChemFree Corp., Norcross, Ga., recently introduced the new SW-37 SmartWasher bioremediating parts-washing system.
Full StoryGSG Offers Free Mesh-Selection Video
GSG, Dallas, has launched a video of the mesh-selection portion of its Screen Printing 101 class.
Full StoryScreen Printing Tip of the Week: Keep It Creative
Although there are basic parameters and best practices for how to screen print, the process still allows for a lot of artistic leeway.
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Screen Printing Tip of the Week: Storing Inks for the Winter
Proper storage, especially during the cold season, is important for prolonging the life of your inks.
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Hirsch Intl. Offers MHM X-Type Press
Hirsch Intl., Hauppauge, N.Y., is offering MHM’s new X-Type, a compact, high-speed, automatic screen printing press.
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Freseners to Host Printers Boot Camp
Scott Fresner of T-Biz Network Intl., Scottsdale, Ariz., and his son, Mike Fresener of Independent Print Supplies, Leitchfield, Ky., will host a Printers Boot Camp workshop Nov. 22-24 in Scottsdale.
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T-Biz Network Intl. Releases T-Seps Software Upgrade
T-Biz Network Intl., Scottsdale, Ariz., has released an upgrade to its FastFilms and T-Seps software: T-Seps 3.0 Separation Suite.
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PolyOne Launches New White Ink
PolyOne Corp.,Kennesaw, Ga., has added a new non-phthalate white ink to its Wilflex Epic Top Score solution portfolio.
Full StoryM&R Launches New YouTube Video Channel
M&R, Glen Ellyn, Ill., has released a new technical services video channel on YouTube.
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Screen Printing Tip of the Week: Split Fountain
The split fountain technique, used for creating color gradations, involves combining two or more colors on one screen.
Full StoryScreen Printing Tip of the Week: Using Puff Ink
Puff ink, which has been around since the early 1970s, is making a comeback.
Full StoryInkCups Now Offers No-Charge Sapphire Samples, Testing
InkCups Now Corp., Danvers, Mass., is offering customers the opportunity to try its Sapphire inks with no-charge ink adhesion testing, ink sample kit and consultation.
Full StoryScreen Printing Tip of the Week: Create Standout Holiday Prints
The holidays are just around the corner and printers are stocking up on their holiday colors of green, red and snowy white.
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Lancer Group Intl. Offers New Additive
Lancer Group Intl., Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, has added Easy-Charge Additive (ECA) to its Excalibur product line of phthalate-free plastisol and water-based textile screen printing inks.
Full StoryWorkhorse Announces Video Testimonial Contest Winner
Workhorse Products, Phoenix, has announced that Dave Brown, owner of Blowfish Artworks, a one-man screen printing operation in Yulee, Fla., is the winner of its video testimonial contest.
Full StoryScreen Printing Tip of the Week: Choosing Mesh — Part 2
There are trade-offs when it comes to choosing between thicker and thinner mesh threads, and between dyed and un-dyed mesh.
Full StoryM&R Screen Printing Press Helps Set World Record
Luis Omar Viera recently used the Challenger III D J4 automatic screen printing press from M&R, Glen Ellyn, Ill., to break the record of number of T-shirts screen printed in one hour by a single operator.
Full StoryWorkhorse Offers Beginner’s Workshop in October
Workhorse Products, Phoenix, is hosting a beginner’s workshop on how to start a T-shirt screen printing business.
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