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INDUSTRY NEWS www.images-magazine.com 10 images SEPTEMBER 2019 Follow us on Facebook: @imagesmaguk LittleRed X1D dryer now available with 76cmwide conveyor belt Vastex International has announced that the LittleRed X1D dryer, originally available with a 46cm wide conveyor belt, now comes in a 76cm width to offer “greater flexibility to the small shop operator”. Designed to match the output of DTG printing systems, the LittleRed X1D-30 features a 61cm wide heater that is said to cure up to 29 garments per hour when DTG printed with digital white ink. The cure rate for water-based or discharge prints is said to be to 65 an hour while for plastisol prints it’s 150 an hour. Mark Vasilantone, president of Vastex, said: “By curing DTG-printed garments in an infrared conveyor dryer, the garments avoid the flattened, ironed-on appearance and halo associated with heat-pressing of printed images.” Features include an adjustable belt-to-heater clearance, a dual digital PID temperature controller and an X-Series conveyor belt roller tracking system with Teflon-coated fibreglass belt. The X1D-30 can also accommodate additional heating chambers and belt extensions as needed. www.vastex.com PCIAW reveals 2020 Global Summit and Awards sponsor The Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwide (PCIAW) has announced that the 2020 PCIAW Summit and Awards will be held in partnership with performance and protective textiles manufacturer Milliken & Company. Milliken’s global textile portfolio includes the Westex by Milliken flame-resistant fabrics and the recently acquired Polartec business, as well as fabrics for protective, workwear, fire service, military, retail and outdoor apparel. Jeff Morris, senior vice president of Milliken’s uniform and protective textiles business, said: “Aligning with PCIAW is a natural extension for Milliken. Our reach spans the globe as we provide the apparel industry with a broad range of innovative textiles built on our legacy of quality and expertise. We look forward to connecting and collaborating with the global industry through PCIAW.” www.pciaw.org www.milliken.com GeigerBTC has appointed Victoria Ferrer as account director. Victoria will focus on building and maintaining client relationships in the UK and EMEA. She has worked in the promotional merchandise sector for over ten years and also owned a promotional merchandise distribution company in Dubai. Senior account director Gary Cable said: “We are delighted to welcome Victoria into our expanding team. Her wealth of experience in the industry will be an invaluable asset to our major clients, and her lively and outgoing personality is the perfect fit for our great team.” www.geigerbtc.com Cadlink Technology has appointed Shaun Thompson as regional sales manager for the UK, Ireland, Scandinavia and India. Shaun, who will be working with new and existing Cadlink resellers, has over 25 years’ sales experience within the signs and graphics, vehicle wrapping, interior décor, packaging, screen printing and textile markets. He also has “vast knowledge” of large format digital printers, vinyl cutters, finishing equipment and software, said Cadlink. In a related move, Bernhard Nitsche has been promoted to senior product specialist EMEA sales, and will work closely with the Cadlink sales team, reseller channel and technology partners, as well as with OEM customers to provide product application training. www.cadlink.com CHANGING FACES Gary Cable and Victoria Ferrer, GeigerBTC’s new account director Shaun Thompson, the new regional sales manager at Cadlink Technology for the UK, Ireland, Scandinavia and India The LittleRed X1D-30 conveyor dryer is designed to work with DTG printers Milliken & Company is sponsoring the 2020 PCIAW Summit and Awards