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INDUSTRY NEWS www.images-magazine.com 12 images MARCH 2022 Kornit opens new ink factory to meet growing demand Digital printing specialist Kornit Digital is planning for growing demand for its inks by opening a new state-of-the- art ink manufacturing facility in Israel. The modern 11,000 sqm site in Kiryat Gat incorporates advanced automation, sophisticated workflows and innovative technologies optimising production. Kornit Digital, based further north in Rosh HaAyin, has invested US$25 million (£18.6 million) in the new high-volume production facility. It will “fulfil global demand for Kornit consumables for the next decade” and is described as “scalable” to accommodate predicted future growth in “on-demand digital fashion and textile production”. imagesmag.uk/kornit-factory Frankland Design These striking hats were printed by Frankland Design Limited in Clydebank for Little Soho Bar & Pizzeria. imagesmag.uk/Soho-Frankland- Design New entry-level transfer paper printer from TMT and Oki A new entry-level transfer paper printer has been introduced by TheMagicTouch (TMT) in collaboration with manufacturer Oki. The TMT/Oki C650 is described as a robust, high-performance A4 CMYK printer with a space-saving design that is said to be the smallest footprint of any high-speed colour laser/LED printer. It is equipped with Oki’s latest polyester-based “low melt” toner and new “instant-on” power-saving fuser technology. It is enhanced by new SpaceControl Basic+ print utility (RIP) software with pre-set media settings including A4XL for selected 216x420mm transfers, making the printing of all 10 different transfer papers easily managed and consistent. Jim Nicol, managing director of TheMagicTouch, said: “The new toner composition delivers transfer durability on cotton and mixed fabrics beyond all expectations in terms of vibrant colour and wash durability.” imagesmag.uk/TMT-C650 The new TMT/Oki C650 features Oki’s latest polyester-based “low melt” toner 1992-2022 We love receiving Images each month and particularly like educational articles, such as the business clinic and industry news. We always keep our magazines to go back to, and often find ourselves reading them at break or lunch time. There’s lots of variety, and we always take inspiration and ideas from the magazine to help us evolve and move our business forward. – Dawn Hatfield, Retro Alley One+All joins network improving diversity Schoolwear specialist One+All has become a member of a network committed to making the north of England the best place for black people to work and run businesses. The company, based in Stockport, has joined BURN, the Black United Representation Network, which is working across all sectors in the region. BURN was set up to make the north of England the best place in the UK for black people to work, for black-owned businesses to thrive, and for businesses, charities and the public sector to drive meaningful change on race. One+All’s colleague support director, Nic Ryan, said: “We have a strategic focus on understanding more about diversity and inclusivity. Our goal is to understand how a lack of diversity and inclusivity impacts individuals, communities and, ultimately, economic growth, and learn what changes and improvements we can make to have a positive impact locally.” imagesmag.uk/oneandall-burn A computer-generated image of Kornit’s new ink factory Check out our full-length Decorator Reports: www.images-magazine.com