Hybrid Services clinches MTEX distribution deal
Hybrid Services, the supplier best known for its exclusive distribution of Mimaki printing technology in the UK and Ireland, has struck a deal to become the sole distributor for the new MTEX Blue dye-sublimation printer in the region
Tuesday, 03 Nov 2015 11:35 GMT
(L to R) Stephen Woodall, national sales manager for textile and apparel at Hybrid Services, alongside service engineers Mike Parker and Gabriello Gambale, and the MTEX Blue device
Launched earlier this year, the MTEX Blue has disperse inks for dye-sublimation, and can print and finish at speeds of up to 55sq m/hr.
The direct-to-textile polyester fabric printer also features four CMYK Panasonic heads with variable drop and adjustable head height, which MTEX says allows it to accommodate different thicknesses and types of fabrics, producing prints of up to 1080dpi in quality.
“Hybrid is the UK home of Mimaki, and MTEX is proud of our world OEM agreement with Mimaki Japan, comments: “MTEX chief executive Eloi Ferreira.
“Therefore it made perfect sense to appoint Hybrid with their range of professional resellers to continue to grow the MTEX install base in the sign & display, home furnishing and apparel markets.”
Phil Thomas, director at Hybrid Services, adds: “We’re very pleased to be able to offer the MTEX Blue printer through our specialist textile resellers.
With award-winning Mimaki technology at the heart of the system, the printer is an ideal option for companies looking for a turnkey textile solution”
“With award-winning Mimaki technology at the heart of the system, the printer is an ideal option for companies looking for a turnkey textile solution.
“The MTEX Blue benefits from Mimaki’s latest state-of-the-art print engine technology which allows the head to be set at a greater height to cope with the varied nature of direct to textile printing.
“Hybrid is perfectly placed to help companies looking at taking their next steps in textile printing to get the most from the MTEX Blue, thanks to its network of specialist textile resellers, decades of wide format textile printing experience and substantial support and backup operation.”
The MTEX Blue will retail in the UK at a cost of £44,950 plus VAT.
