ImagesMagUK_December_2020

INDUSTRY NEWS www.images-magazine.com 10 images DECEMBER 2020 Tag us on Instagram! @imagesmaguk Roland DG ensures consistency with new colour-matching tool Roland DG has launched the VW-S1 print colour-matching tool, an easy-to-use USB device that works with the Printer Colour Matching function of Roland DG’s VersaWorks 6.8 RIP software. It is compatible with the company’s TrueVis, VersaCamm, VersaStudio and VersaUV printers and printer/cutters. “The VW-S1 ensures consistency of colour output from one printer over time or between compatible printers, for instance two or more same-model Roland devices with the same ink type, configuration and print settings,” said Roland DG. “Using the VW-S1, users can produce volume work from one client with multiple printers, or print a large combined graphic with two printers, or produce the same quality output from one printer over a long period of time all with consistent colour. “This can save time, reduce waste and improve print quality across repeat orders.” imagesmag.uk/Roland-VW-S1 Jingle the Christmas Penguin is hands- down (flippers-down?) the cutest entry we’ve ever had for Decorated Product of the Month. This little fellow was decorated by Amanda Otto of ABC Embroidery in Hull using one of the company’s three Tajima embroidery machines and Madeira Classic thread. ABC sells corporate and workwear, along with personalised gifts like Jingle – Etsy is the company’s primary place for selling embroidered teddies and other bespoke items, and it ships goods to countries all over the world, including the US and Canada. The soft, plush toy is a Zippie Penguin from Mumbles, with a zip on the base to allow easy access to its tummy for embroidery or print. www.abcembroidery.co.uk DECORATED PRODUCT OF THE MONTH Roland DG’s new VW-S1 device works with VersaWorks 6.8 RIP software Merry Christmas! Jingle the Penguin from ABC Embroidery Just Coops & Lu Just Coops & Lu has extended its range of ‘Just…’ slogan T-shirts, sweats and hoodies with a new Christmas collection printed using glitter heat-transfer vinyl. imagesmag.uk/JustCoopsandLu- Christmas UK economy out of recession but growth slows in September The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has announced that the UK economy rebounded from recession in July to September, although growth showed signs of slowing down at the end of the three- month period. The UK’s economic growth of 15.5% in July to September was the biggest on record, said the ONS, following a six-month slump caused by the first national coronavirus lockdown. Despite marking the fifth consecutive month of expansion, growth in September was at 1.1%, which was slower than the preceding months, and the country’s economy is still 8.2% smaller than before Covid-19. imagesmag.uk/Recession- Jul-Sept-20