One of the most popular items sign-makers sell to customers is the roller banner. This humble device allows anyone from an estate agent to a school holding an open day to herald their event. Ultima Displays has announced what they are calling a ‘revolutionary multifunctional roller banner with a patent-pending top rail design which gives exhibitors a two-in-one solution’. They say it is the first roller banner of its kind to incorporate a multifunctional top rail which allows the option of either a self-adhesive or snap rail, it provides the flexibility of two top-rail solutions in one unit saving space.

Ultima Displays has announced a new banner range

Ultima also has a new ‘Vision’ banner range, which is noted as being a modern, sleek and elegantly designed range of display solutions. It is made from recycled plastic and high precision moulded polymers with a high shine white gloss, giving it a smart look. The firm says the range suits all budgets from the low-cost Element to the premium and curvaceous Revolution banner.

Away from banners, Antalis has given details of a product offer of Stadur lightweight foam boards and finishing accessories. Available in a range of specifications and sizes suitable for interior and exterior applications, the launch follows the Stadur Easyprint range released last year. Made from Stadurlon, compact sheets on both sides, allowing it to be bent or folded without breaking, it is ideal for three-dimensional signage and displays. Milling V-shaped grooves enable the foam board to be foldable by hand, while slot grooves allow various geometrical and cylindrical shapes to be generated, giving free reign when it comes to creative design options.

Antalis has given details of Stadur lightweight foam boards

Atlantic showcased its new NEOLT XY Matic Plus Trimmer and the NEOLT Easy Cut table top cutting system at FESPA earlier this year. Now, says the firm they are available in the UK. The NEOLT XY Matic Plus Trimmer is supplied with adjustable X and Y axis speeds, new automatic self-alignment adjustment, double sensor cross mark reader and LCD touchscreen, which also has a built-in operator training video for the continued reference or support of the operator or any new operator after installation. The XY Matic features a built-in silent Compressor with Pneumatic Pinch Rollers, automatic waste collection with up to ten vertical cutting devices. The XY Matic Plus cuts most media including vinyl, vinyl stickers, reflective media, canvas, polyester, wallpaper, laminated or encapsulated paper, backlit and front-lit media and polycarbonate.

Atlantic has their NEOLT XY Matic Plus Trimmer and the NEOLT Easy Cut table top cutting system

Atlantic’s Easy Cut Table Top Cutter is available in four width sizes 110, 165, 210 and 310 and is supplied with or without a table fixing kit. Strong horizontal and versatile cutting bar with adjustable blade depth for cutting foam board, cardboard, forex, vinyl and banner media up to 10mm. The Easy Cut is supplied with two blades, blade 1 for foam board and forex with blade 2 for vinyl and banner media.

APA is talking about its T-SHIRTFILM line, the thermo-adhesive film for fabrics for easy application on cotton, polyester and nylon. In addition to an extensive range of films from the T-FAST line, APA has been promoting the new T-SOFT (extra-soft cutting film, which can be instantly transferred to the fabric). Plus, their T-SHIRTFILM range is enriched by the new T-GLITTER (glitter effect in various colours), T-LUMIX (photo-luminescent film), T-METAL (reflective metallic effect in several colours), T-FLOCK (flocked film with high fibre density) and T-WAY (extra-soft film for decorating nylon and waterproof fabrics). A complete range, says APA, for those who design and produce t-shirts.

APA’s T-SHIRTFILM is a thermo-adhesive film for fabrics

SignLink keeps you up to date with all the latest products but we are always keen to hear of more kit and materials available for sign-makers and those using wide-format printers. Check out The Print Show at the NEC (18th to 20th September) where there will be lots more wide-format kit and a vast range of ideas for the industry – and it’s free.

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