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Spandex Installs Gerber Solara ion x Wide-Format, UV Inkjet Printer at Alpha Sign Systems |
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Spandex has announced the first European installation of its recently announced Gerber Solara ionx flatbed/roll-to-roll, wide-format, UV inkjet printing solution.
UK-based, Alpha Sign Systems took charge of the versatile Solara ionx at the end of April, after deciding that the printer's numerous feature-rich attributes and cost-effectiveness provided the best all-round package to enhance its wide-format digital offering.
 According to John Teteris, Alpha Sign Systems' Managing Director, the Gerber Solara ionx stood out from the competition, thanks to its very favourable price/performance ratio, which he believes, will reduce production time to around a third. Mr Teteris was also impressed with Gerber's low-temperature Cold Fire Cure™ technology and advanced GerberCAT™ cationic UV inks, which are cured at room temperature to expand the range of printable substrates. The combination means that heat sensitive plastic, vinyl, fabric and paper-based materials can be printed without concern over ink adhesion or material damage.
Should they require it, the Gerber Solara ionx also provides Alpha Sign Systems with additional flexibility by managing certain applications, such as vehicle graphics, that can only currently be produced on the company's solvent printer. "Thanks to the ultra-flexible GerberCAT ink bond and an ability to easily switch from true flatbed to true roll to roll formats, we have the piece of mind that, if increased production demands called for it, the Gerber Solara ionx could handle vehicle graphics with ease", says Mr Teteris.
Another key feature that persuaded Alpha to select the Gerber Solara ionx was its ability to deliver high print quality at impressive speeds. As a result, Mr Teteris and his team are able to produce print output at up to 60m2/hr on rigid and flexible, outdoor-durable graphics that are immediately usable.
"Basically, we are confident that both our service offering and competitive advantage will be greatly increased as a result of this installation and look forward to introducing its capabilities to our customers", Mr Teteris concludes.
Alpha Sign Systems celebrates twenty years in business this year and provides full project management across a large and diverse portfolio of signage applications; including banners, POS, advertising hoardings and modular sign systems.
www.spandex.com
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