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INDUSTRY NEWS www.images-magazine.com 06 images MAY 2020 Vastex introduces EconoRed ER- III-30 high capacity dryer Vastex International has launched the EconoRed III-30 high capacity dryer for curing screen printed plastisol, discharge and water-based inks at “higher rates, in a smaller footprint, at a lower cost and more quietly than the BigRed 3 model it replaces”. See the Dryers, Calenders & Heat Presses equipment showcase in this issue for further details. imagesmag.uk/vastexecono Follow the links to the full stories online: www.images-magazine.com Brother Emmerich starts production of protective face masks Brother’s employees at its production site in Emmerich, Germany, are making protective face masks in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Brother EMEA said: “Our highly motivated staff will produce as many masks as possible for passing to social institutions free of charge. The employees of these social institutions continue to work tirelessly to take care of their clients’ well-being – so for us, the least we can do is to take care of their health. “If you have the possibility to produce masks as well, please do so – there are many people who really need them!” Employees at the Brother production site in Germany have started making fabric face masks Gildan to produce personal protective equipment Gildan Activewear announced its decision in April to produce personal protective equipment (PPE) to help slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. The company said it has joined forces with various business partners to leverage its manufacturing facilities towards the production of non- medical face masks and isolation gowns. “We are working with one of our customers in the imprintables channel to support a cooperative consortium of major apparel and textile companies to help produce non-medical face masks to be distributed to support hospitals, healthcare workers and others battling the spread of the Covid-19 virus,” explained the company. Gildan is also working with a retail partner to manufacture isolation gowns to be distributed to the healthcare sector to help address the current shortage of PPE. imagesmag.uk/gildan-ppe The new EconoRed III-30 high capacity dryer from Vastex cures screen-printed plastisol, discharge and water-based inks