PFI Group expand with Lofthus acquisition

Aberdeen-based Lofthus Signs and Engraving has been acquired by PFI Group, after falling into administration following a difficult 18-month period.

PFI, which are based in Manchester, also have Sign Plus under their belt and their main brand, PFI Signs. The firm explained that by acquiring the Scottish company, it will allow them to reach customers in the North East of Scotland.

Lofthus originally fell into administration at the end of September, before PFI decided to save the company. Paul Dounis and Lindsey Copper of RSM Restructuring Advisory were appointed the original Joint Administrators of Lofthus Signs and Engraving. The directors of Lofthus decided that the best decision for the company was to fall into administration, as the company had suffered over the previous year and a half.

Whilst Lofthus will remain at their Aberdeen base for now, the new owners will eventually look for a buyer of their Whitemyres Avenue premises. Despite the sale of the work base, the deal safeguards 25 jobs in Aberdeen. This will also provide the firm’s regular and loyal customers with a continued service, without much disruption.

Chief executive of PFI Group, Darren McMurray, explains: “Our acquisition of an established Aberdeen business is a great opportunity for PFI. The business will complement our portfolio, including Sign Plus, which will help us support more customers in the North East of Scotland.”

Lofthus Signs’ trade and many assets were sold to the PFI by RSM Administrators. The Scottish firm has been trading since 1951, and the acquisition will mean the continuation of over five decades of trading. Lofthus will operate under its existing management team, but Sign Plus managing director James Barbour will lead the team.

 
The new acquisition will also join PFI Signs and HT Screenprint, as well as GB Sign Solutions which produce banners, point of sale items, traffic management and road signs, totems and illuminated signage. PFI Group has also announced that they have further plans for expansion over the next financial year.

McMurray continues: “These are truly exciting times for PFI Group and we are delighted to welcome Lofthus Signs and its employees to the PFI family. The acquisition of Lofthus Signs will add significantly to group revenue whilst also increasing PFI Group’s overall manufacturing capabilities, strengthening our position in the market and further enhancing our overall presence in the UK signage market, with the ability to provide a truly nationwide full-service sign and graphics offering.”

Kevin Lamb, restructuring director at administrators RSM, concludes: “We are pleased to have completed this transaction within a tight time frame, as it will see the Lofthus brand remain in the city and safeguard 25 local jobs. We wish Darren all the best for the future.”


EBM and CNC in productive partnership


Edwards Building Maintenance (EMB) has recently invested in the Protek Unico CNC router to aid its construction services at its base in Swansea.

The firm provide businesses with counters, partition walls, lighting, bespoke fittings and unique surfaces, among other services. With the different services that EBM offer, the firm needed a machine that could work with various resources, and the Unico CNC router can cut metal, wood and plastics, as well as laminates and other materials.

Complete CNC Solutions explains that branding is important to companies, and having products that reflect that brand is just as important, as it is part of the firm’s identity and “vision.” Through the investment in the Protek Unico router, EBM will be able to produce their products time and time again to the standard that they believe in.

EMB are a firm that work hard to achieve the best in the tiniest details of the projects that they are working on, and they need to reproduce this for all of their projects. The router helps to replicate the intricate details on each piece of furniture or fittings.

Complete CNC Solutions’ Mark Godden comments: “EBM transcends the purpose its name suggests, and in fact is a deeply integrated part of furnishing the retail experience delivered by many of the country’s leading names, among other things. They have a staff of very expert traditional crafts people and have now taken automation into the concern and quickly assimilated thanks to the Complete CNC team.

“They regard the bed of the machine as a creative canvas in a sense, not something I’d ever considered. All is working well, and the customers are absolutely delighted.”


EBM have a customer base that includes big names on the high street, and stores that you see in every big town and city. A spokesperson from CNC continues: “The bed of the Protek Unico CNC is a blank canvas that securely holds work-pieces with a powerful, zoned vacuum system. The bed can be easily resurfaced and adapted to accommodate fabricated fixtures if needed.

“Despite the high volumes of cutting waste produced, operation of the Unico CNC is kept clean, even when machining 20mm thick MDF or ply, thanks to an integrated waste removal system that extract cutting by-products to as waste containment vessel for recycling or disposal.

“In the hands of a skilled joiner, the Unico CNC can work minor miracles on the materials it deals with. Its features and facilities are easily learned and confidence in it soon grows as familiarity builds. EBM has put its Unico CNC to immediate use and it is already a contributing member of the team. Training was delivered by Complete CNC Solutions installation specialists on a live production job and all the output was exemplary.”

EBM are focused on working with the customer and producing their ideal vision for their company. The Welsh firm prides itself on providing their loyal customer base with the highest standard of industry knowledge. Their intricate style and craftmanship will now be even more visible in their projects thanks to the investment in the CNC router.

The CNC spokesperson concludes: “EBM look forward to a long and productive relationship with its Unico CNC and it will get it. The unit is engineered to go the distance in the most demanding production environments and its over-engineered components point to a long-service life.”

EBM looks forward to a long and productive relationship with its Unico CNC and it will get it. The unit is engineered to go the distance in the most demanding production environments and its over-engineered components point to a long service life.

EBM transcends the purpose its name suggests, and in fact is a deeply integrated part of furnishing the retail experience delivered by many of the country’s leading names, among other things. They have a staff of very expert traditional crafts people and have now taken automation into the concern and quickly assimilated it thanks to the Complete CNC team.

The Unico CNC is able to offset its tool thicknesses too and so can inlay, with interference fit accuracy, one material into another so yielding the potential for inventive design and construction devoid of any variation that might be evident in a hand-cutting operation. It delivers a finish that needs little or no manual, post cutting intervention too.

The bed of the Protek Unico CNC is a blank canvas that securely holds work-pieces with a powerful, zoned vacuum system. The bed can be easily resurfaced and adapted to accommodate fabricated fixtures if needed. Despite the high volumes of cutting waste produced, operation of the Unico CNC is kept clean, even when machining 20mm thick MDF or ply, thanks to an integrated waste removal system that extracts cutting by-products to a waste containment vessel for recycling or disposal.
 
Positive signs with I Spi Trade


Our growth proves there is a strong demand for sign and display solutions across many sectors

Stephen Ferrie of I Spi Trade explains how its supportive partnership approach with sign industry customers is delivering value for all parties.

Knowledge is the key to continued growth. That is the experience of the sign industry supplies partner I Spi Trade throughout its 20 years of trading. The company’s growing customer base is reaping the benefits of this knowledge and is delivering projects and products with high quality end results.

Backed by its comprehensive support system, I Spi Trade has built a formidable product range where it shares its experience to give customers valuable advice.

The UK’s leading sign industry organisations regularly turn to the business for advice support and know they can depend on its supply from sign fixing components and cable and rod display systems, through to innovative retail display solutions.

Stephen Ferrie spoke with Signlink to explain how his company culture is delivering positive signs that the industry is in good shape.

Ferrie says: “We are continually busy and growing at a healthy rate and this in turn is obviously a good sign for the wider industry. Our growth proves there is a strong demand for sign and display solutions across many sectors. Working closely with our partners, we regularly discuss the industry.


“It’s true we are a cost-effective supply chain partner to the sign industry, but we also provide the knowledge and expertise to support all of their operations. Although our costs are competitive, we also believe in delivering added value for customers throughout every stage of a project.

“We support their journey, ensuring we guide their decisions on most effective products. Essentially, we work as a trusted partner, not simply a supplier.”

I Spi Trade’s formation, company culture, and desire to provide added value in support came from the frustrations experienced by Ferrie’s late father and company founder, Chris Ferrie.

Having his own sign company, Chris Ferrie was often left wanting by the lack of end application knowledge from his own suppliers. He wished for a partner who could understand the products and provide the sounding board he needed. After exhaustive research and seeking out a partner, he realised there was a gap for a solution within the industry. I Spi Trade was born, and the company and its customers have never looked back.

Ferrie adds: “The industry relationships that we have developed are core to the success of our business. My father’s vision and approach was to provide a turnkey service for sign and display components. We are at the forefront of the industry and this is due to the open and supportive way we conduct business.

“We talk regularly with our customers and listen to them. They use us as a sounding board for ideas and projects, and enjoy the personal relationship and quality of products we deliver. We can’t imagine any other way than working in an end to end relationship with customers and I know that will provide positive industry signs for us all.”
You can learn more about I Spi Trade, view its product range and order online by visiting www.ispitrade.com or as Ferrie suggests, call them on 0845 241 2467. It may just be the start of a perfect partnership.


Esko offers Oasis bottleneck relief


In a concerted effort to end unproductive bottlenecks, Oasis Graphic has invested in an Esko Kongsberg C64 from CMYUK.

The Berkshire-based company specialises in large-format digital printing, working with clients such as Wagamama, Nike, and Sky. After an investigation into CMYUK’s cutting solutions, the company decided that the Kongsberg C series gave the best performance and quality for both their rigid and roll materials.

Simon Osborne, managing director at Oasis, explains: “Previously we suffered from bottlenecks on finishing so it was clear to us that this was an area we needed to invest in—to smooth out that section of the production process.

“CMYUK’s experience in the industry and knowledge of the individual devices was great, and we decided to purchase the Esko Kongsberg C64 which instantly made things more efficient and increased productivity. The high powered 4.2KW router spindle on the machine gives much more flexibility to us for materials that require routing.”

With cutting speeds of 100m/min, the Kongsberg C series machines are among the fastest digital cutters on the market, allowing for even quicker finishing of a massive range of materials. The machine is suitable for rigid materials up to a dimension of 3210mm wide by 3200mm long, while, using the conveyorised bed, roll media can theoretically be cut to an infinite length.

It also comes with an optional diamond polishing, for when polished edges are required on acrylic materials.

Osborne adds: “CMYUK are flexible and accommodating—a great partner to have. Our experience of dealing with them has always been good and the relationship keeps improving.”

Nick Reed, Esko business manager at CMYUK, comments: “We were delighted that Oasis decided to purchase the C Series machine from CMYUK. Listening to their requirements, we understood that they needed a fast, versatile, and reliable machine to complete their finishing department, the Kongsberg C series delivers just that.”

The digital cutting machine was purchased through a CSAF agreement, a purchasing solution that CMYUK has developed in conjunction with Paragon Bank Business Finance that offers competitive lending rates.


Pureprint continues screen print growth


Pureprint Group is continuing investment in its large-format point-of-sale division, Imprint, with the installation of a Sias two-colour large-format multi-formula screen print machine.

With a print area of 1500 x 2350mm, the Sias complements an existing screen print operation and digital suite of large-format Inca flatbeds, including a S50, R40, and Acuity, as well as a 3.2m hybrid Vutek HS125.

Dave Bullivant, Imprint’s managing director, comments: “Screen printing is an integral part of creative visual communication, despite the fact that many foresaw its demise or its more limited use with the arrival of digital printing.

“When it came down to it, however, screen printing proved to be an irreplaceable printing method, which continues to develop, producing better and cheaper products, using ever-more environmentally-friendly methods and with a broader scope of materials that cannot currently be printed with the digital process. There are many advantages to using screen printing however, the main advantage is the unique visual result it creates.”


Brightsign brings exhibition to life


Leo Baeck Institute held an exhibition surrounding the exploitation of Jewish people during WWII, and Brightsign made it come to life.

The Stolen Heart Video Map focused on the theft of Jewish homes and businesses by the Nazis. The map was designed by C and G Partners, with Brightsign 4K media players producing the 3D projection-mapped video.

Jeff Hastings, chief executive officer of Brightsign, comments: “We’re honoured to be a part of this important exhibit, bringing to life a narrative that will help future generations understand this critical point in history.”


Signagelive helps health food shop

Healthy food shop Tossed has announced that Signagelive is its preferred supplier for its signage.

Lisa Prisk, head of creative at Tossed, says: “Signagelive provide an excellent, intuitive system to publish dynamic marketing content to our digital screens, perfect for displaying and easily updating our menus, and promoting both large and small-scale marketing campaigns. The support team is excellent and always available for any questions or issues.”


The company uses digital screens in its store windows to display promotional graphics and menus. LG webOS screens are used and range from 32 to 65”. There are approximately 50 screens across Tossed stores and Welcome Break sites—27 screens in main stores, 14 in Dubai stores, and 16 in the Welcome Break stores.


A greener Spandex receives eco-ISO


While the global warming issue still appears to be dividing global governmental leaders, the environment remains a key concern for all sectors of the print industry. With this in mind, Spandex has recently announced that its Image Perfect manufacturing site in Lancaster has received ISO 14001 accreditation.

ISO 14001:2015 is an environmental management system that includes a set of tools and standards for companies looking to manage their environmental responsibilities. Spandex claims this is the first time it has applied for formal accreditation after working to the ISO 14001 guidelines for a number of years.

Francis Obi, operations manager at Spandex Lancaster, comments: “We are delighted to have gained ISO 14001:2015 accreditation for our manufacturing facility. Our aim in pursuing the ISO accreditation was to adopt and fully embed a structured framework for improving all environmental aspects of the business.

“This includes maintaining our site policy of zero waste to landfill and a commitment to the reduction of energy consumption and waste solvents.”


The 7,000sq m Lancaster factory manufactures media products for Image Perfect, Spandex’s own brand of self-adhesive signage and digital films for sign and graphics producers. The site has achieved its goal of zero waste to landfill with all physical waste now recycled or converted to fuel.

Equally, through investment in its factory oxidizer, the site has halved its VOC emissions, achieving typical levels of less than 10mg per Nm3, significantly lower than the UK standard of 50mg per Nm3. Spandex continues to seek to reduce its VOC emissions further by sourcing lower solvent alternatives to current product components.
Obi concludes: “The 14001 accreditation was a factory wide initiative which covered all aspects of the business and was achieved by everyone working together towards a common goal.

“In particular, praise was given to the operational aspects of the factory, which showed high levels of housekeeping, all equipment controls within parameters and any waste from factory processes identified and segregated prior to collection.”

Spandex’s Lancaster factory has achieved its goal of zero waste to landfill with all physical waste now recycled or converted to fuel


January 2018 for Printwear and Promotion Live


Following the year-on-year growth of the show, Printwear and Promotion Live 2018 is being held earlier than usual, in order to accommodate increased demand.

The only dedicated event for the UK garment decoration industry, the show aims to provide an interactive event for its visitors with workshops, advice from experts, and on-stand demonstrations.

Event director, Tony Gardner, comments: “The continued expansion of the show in recent years has meant we have had to relocate again into bigger halls and the availability of larger halls has resulted in a move to January for 2018.

“January is traditionally a little quieter for the garment decoration market as a whole, thus from a visitor perspective the January dates present the opportunity for even more to attend. This is borne out by research among visitors to this year’s show: although around 60 percent had no preference on January or February dates, two thirds of the remaining 40 percent advised that the earlier dates are better suited for them to visit in 2018.”

The strap line for the show is ‘Where the action is’, to reflect that the show positions itself as an annual launch pad for new equipment.

Gardner continues: “January is also the time when new clothing lines from the major clothing brands are launched, so being able to showcase these to the market a month earlier is seen as a real benefit of the earlier dates by the clothing brands and distributors exhibiting at the show.”


EMADA and HSE combat respiratory deaths

The Extraction Manufacturers and Designers Association (EMADA) is aiming to combat respiratory deaths in the workplace. These issues are responsible for 12, 000 workplace related respiratory deaths every year.

There are approximately 14, 000 reported cases altogether, concerning lung and breathing issues, due to potential poor working conditions. EMADA will work alongside the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to strive towards making these conditions better, and in turn reducing the risks of respiratory issues.

Sarah Mallagh, the head of health and chemicals unit at HSE, comments: “We need to inform, instil and even enforce the message that ‘control at-source’ through effective local exhaust ventilation (LEV) systems are the best-practice solution to a healthier workplace.

“We can appreciate that the HSE isn’t always the best vehicle for delivering this message, so building a relationship with EMADA, the wider industry and creating priorities and stimulating activity among industry is a new strategy to tackling occupational lung disease.”


To launch the new strategy, EMADA hosted an event at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham. Chairman Paul Rowlands comments: “By forming this association, we are creating a conduit between the industry experts and the HSE. There is already a good level or good level of regulation and guidance from the HSE, but there remain opportunities for improvement in many systems and their application. Lung latency is a ‘long term’ workplace accident and EMADA is taking a moral imperative to push best practice to industry.”


GMG tackles market challenges


With pressure ever increasing on pre-press and print organisations to decrease turnaround times without any loss in final print quality, many are turning to increasingly advanced software solutions to bridge the gap.

GMG Color Plugin is one such solution that has been developed with this challenge in mind. Still in its beta testing phase, it has recently been trialled by one of Europe’s biggest pre-press flexo houses Athena Graphics.

The firm says the GMG technology allows operators to edit entire layouts, single layers down to smaller selected areas. It also claims colour accuracy is also improved especially on spot colours.

Athena Graphics’ proof manager Johan Heydrick says: “Both time and the number of approval cycles has been significantly reduced. The investment has paid off in a very short time.”


APA unveils new generation

APA have announced the launch of a new generation of reflective and self-adhesive films. The AP/K190 series can be printed with solvent, UV and latex inks.

The films are ideally suited to short-term usage, and can be used for soft signage and wall graphics, billboards and even labels.

The Italian manufacturer has concentrated on ease of application, as well as the printing ability, to enable the best possible colours, even on dark backgrounds.

APA also recently launched new products at FESPA 2017, including new colours for the Wrapfilm Super Candy collection.


Antalis charts exciting time for business


Antalis has undergone significant changes recently, firstly with its visual communications strategic development director, Frank Moran, being appointed as a member of the British Sign and Graphics Association (BSGA) Council.

Moran says about the BSGA: “It is an extremely well recognised and respected professional body which serves as a conduit between customers and suppliers. During my 30 years in the industry, I’ve always considered it to be a great board for discussion and debate. I’m very pleased indeed to be able to offer my expertise and make a personal contribution to the Association.”


Antalis also revealed it had taken on a new member of the team, with Paul Neale joining as product manager in the visual communications team. Neale has over 20 years’ experience in the visual communication industry, within the product management and sales sector.

Neale comments: “I am delighted to be joining Antalis as market leaders in the visual communications arena at such an exciting time for the business. The visual communication sector is something I’m extremely passionate about. It is developing at a rapid pace, which brings with it considerable opportunities and exciting new challenges, which with my industry experience and strategic thinking, will help shape Antalis’ offering and drive us forward in the market.”

Antalis recently invested £7m in improving its logistics operation at its Coalville central distribution centre, with a seven-year contract with Linde. The investment sees Antalis undertake a phased delivery of 200 forklift trucks. In addition to the new fleet, Antalis is completing a warehouse redesign and introducing a new warehouse management system as part of a wider programme to future-proof the logistics operation.

David Hunter, Antalis regional managing director for UK, Ireland, and Southern Africa, explains: “Our partnership with Linde represents a significant investment for Antalis, as we upgrade our operations to provide service excellence to our customers. With 800,000 deliveries of paper, packaging, and visual communication products every year from our network of central and regional distribution centres, it is through investments like this that we can maintain the high standards that our customers expect from us.”

Antalis’ growth is not only shown through its team and investments, but through its portfolio of products that it continues to update to meet the needs of its customers. The company recently launched a new, printable, self-adhesive, wallcover fabric, which has been specially designed to allow for damage-free removal and repositioning. Coala Silky Wallcover Textile is a PVC-free, woven, self-adhesive fabric ideal for interior decoration.

Also newly added is a range of large-format magnetic media for interior displays, Coala Magnetics, which Antalis says is the perfect product for promotional applications.


Road safety strengthened with 3M

Trade supplier William Smith has announced a potentially life-saving new addition to its range of materials: the 3M Metalised Conspicuity Markings Series 943.

This high visibility tape is designed for application on rigid-sided vehicles, enabling them to be seen up to nine seconds earlier than unmarked vehicles, allowing for considerably longer reaction times and reducing roadway casualties.

William Smith’s head of marketing, Chris Bradley, comments: “We’re delighted to be able to offer our customers a metalised vehicle conspicuity tape option in the 3M range. Providing additional safety on vehicles, the tape is competitively priced and available within 24 hours of placing an order.”


3M Conspicuity Markings Series 94 is a result of more than 75 years of scientific collaboration, which focused on making this new product easy to apply, while allegedly exceeding regulations and guidelines set out in UK roadway legislation. Designed for enhanced durability, the 3M Metalised Conspicuity Markings Series 943, is said to retain its colour, appearance, and brightness, and is backed by 3M’s five-year warranty.
 
This latest announcement takes the Barnard Castle-based trade supplier back to its roots in the traffic industry, which it first entered in 1960.

The new manufacturing division of William Smith, called Smith, will be out in force for Signlink Live, where it demonstrated the immense variety and quality of its product range. At the event, Smith showcased a range of commercial bespoke signage including illuminated tray signage, illuminated projecting signage, and built-up letters.


Soyang Europe launches HP Latex textiles


While much of the UK’s future with Europe remains uncertain, there is still good news for the print industry coming from the continent. Printable material manufacturer and distributor, Soyang Europe has recently announced the availability of a new range of HP Latex certified textiles, which the firms says leverages the most from the printer manufacturer’s latest latex ink set.

The range of fabrics is manufactured in Germany by Aurich Textilien and, as the company’s exclusive UK and Ireland distributor, Soyang Europe holds stock centrally for next day delivery.

Soyang Europe managing director, Mark Mashiter, comments: “HP and Aurich have worked jointly to optimise this range of fabrics in order to achieve the best latex ink adhesion and, thanks to the unique finishing agent, print companies with the latest generation HP Latex printers will see significant benefits.

“All the new fabrics pass ISO 105-X12 test for dry rubbing, ensuring that not only are the prints vibrant and sharp, but more importantly, are robust enough for use in soft signage applications.

“The opportunities for printed textile continue to grow, so this is a substantial user base that can now enjoy great potential for incremental business with the new fabrics.”

The range comprises a variety of products, including Supernova knitted backlit, Digi Facination lightweight woven fabric, Digi Panorama 250g display fabric, and the lightweight Digi Competition display fabric, which the firm claims is ideal for stretch frame systems. All benefit from FR rating are suitable for sewing, finishing, and transporting, without noticeable loss of image quality, change in gloss or mark off.

“We’ve seen an increase in requests from print companies with wide-format latex machines for better performing fabrics, so we’re delighted with the response we’ve had already to the new HP Latex certified range,” concludes Mashiter.

Available exclusively through Soyang Europe, the new fabrics from Aurich join the company’s portfolio of European, American, and Far Eastern manufactured substrates that span the spectrum of roll fed printing for latex, UV, dye sub, and solvent printers up to 5m wide.

Creative communications agency DRP recently enlisted the help of Soyang Europe to create an innovative campaign for its client Jaguar Land Rover, in order to promote the Jaguar race team in Formula E.

Looking for a product with high print reproduction quality, strong adhesive properties, and durability, Soyang’s aluminium foil-based Alumi Graphics material was chosen to bring an actual-size Formula E race car to life as a floor graphic.

Soyang explains that Alumi Graphics has been designed to cope with versatile applications, is 100 percent recyclable, and is made from pliable aluminium foil with a white finish that accepts a wide range of solvent, eco-solvent, latex, or UV inks.


CMYUK in PR expansion


CMYUK has announced it is expanding its marketing team, with the appointment of Kate Taylor as PR manager.

Taylor has over 20 years of experience working in a variety of PR, marketing, content development, and management roles. On her new role, she comments: “I have known about CMYUK for years as I have worked with printers and agencies all over the UK, and their new high-spec showroom really has cemented their position as the leading independent supplier of digital print technologies and materials.

“I’m thrilled to be joining an already strong team and very much look forward to building and managing client relationships, overseeing content, and generating media coverage for such an exciting and forward-thinking company.”


Turnbull to drive sales


DEP has announced that Ian Turnbull has been drafted in to look after sales of the company’s Synplas range of printable materials.

A new website has been set up to also drive the sales. Jack Kahn, owner of DEP, comments: “We are delighted to have Ian on board to bring his years’ of experience to ensure that our customers continue to receive the excellence they have come to expect in our products and service.

Turnball concludes: “I’m delighted to join a business with the pedigree and expertise of DEP.”


Automation is the only way

The move towards automatic print management has been praised Print Factory’s chief executive Erik Strik, after a report was published outlining the revenue opportunities created by wide-format workflows.

The report was carried out by Print Factory, and outlines the benefits of workflow, including improved productivity rates.

Strik comments: “The pace of change has been incredible. Following the global push towards automation, cloud-based colour management technology is now a real possibility for LFP businesses everywhere. With this paper, we want to debunk the many misconceptions around cloud-based solutions, while providing a frank assessment of challenges like security and disruption, and how to overcome these barriers to adoption.”

The paper further outlines how workflow utilises time with minimum wastage and also saves the company money. It also allows operators and workers the ability to check on aspects such as ink and media usage, as well as linking together multiple printers located in different areas.



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