http://graphics.fujifilm.co.uk/imaging-news/general General imaging news for Fuji Graphic Systems http://graphics.fujifilm.co.uk/imaging-news/general/PressRelease/fujifilm-at-fespa-2010 <p>The combination of an impressive line-up of printers (all fuelled by Fujifilm Sericol&#39;s award-winning Uvijet inks) together with a new system to be announced in the coming weeks designed to standardise screen and inkjet production, and the euromedia range mean that the Fujifilm stand is set to be a &lsquo;must-see&#39; at FESPA 2010. </p><p><br />i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Superwide Outdoor Applications</p><p>Demonstrating how printers can take advantage...</p> http://graphics.fujifilm.co.uk/imaging-news/general/PressRelease/fujifilm-launches-low-migration-coatings <p><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:UseFELayout/> ...</p> http://graphics.fujifilm.co.uk/imaging-news/general/PressRelease/mr-masui-appointed-to-fujifilm-europe <p><p dir="ltr">Ryuta Masui has been appointed as senior vice-president, Graphic Systems Business Domain, FUJIFILM Europe from 1st January 2010. He replaces the previous senior vice-president of the Graphic Systems Business Domain, Naohiro Fujitani, who has a new assignment as successor of Mr. Hiroaki Tada, who is the president of FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA at Stamford, CT. </p><p dir="ltr">This is the second assignment for Ryuta Masui within FUJIFILM Europe, having spent the last two years...</p> http://graphics.fujifilm.co.uk/imaging-news/general/PressRelease/herbert-walker-chooses-fujifilm-pressmax-and-plates <p>The plate switch has enabled the company to eliminate problems it had previously experienced with plate consistency and quality, while the PRESSMAX solutions have dramatically reduced the alcohol levels used on presses.</p><p>When Herbert Walker&#39;s existing plate contract was drawing to an end, the company chose to test Fujifilm&#39;s Brillia HD LH-PJE plates, as well as PRESSMAX founts and washes to see if better results could be attained. Mark Vanston, operations director at Herbert...</p> http://graphics.fujifilm.co.uk/imaging-news/general/PressRelease/fujifilm-expands-support-for-xmf-with-european-centre <p>Despite the downturn in economic conditions over the last 6-12 months, the growing success of XMF has resulted in Fujifilm deciding to expand its support infrastructure.&nbsp; The new European centre will provide guidance on workflow issues and technical support for the XMF cross media workflow portfolio, and is just one of several such centres that have been established worldwide. Similar facilities have also been set up in North America and Asia, with all regional teams working closely...</p> http://graphics.fujifilm.co.uk/imaging-news/general/PressRelease/celestial-honours-for-fujifilm-president-and-ceo <p>The Order of the Rising Sun was the first national decoration awarded by the Japanese Government, and was created in 1875. &nbsp;The design of the badge and ribbon presented to signify the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star conveys the powerful energy of the sun and Japan&#39;s designation as the &quot;Land of the Rising Sun.&quot;</p><p>During his tenure at Fujifilm, Komori has been instrumental in advancing the principles of corporate social responsibility throughout the...</p> http://graphics.fujifilm.co.uk/imaging-news/general/PressRelease/fujifilm-lo-chem-plate-leads-to-huge-savings-at-limetree <p>Limetree Offset, based in Wickford, Essex, has recently switched to Fujifilm&#39;s Brillia HD PRO-V plate. The low-chemistry plate has enabled the environmentally conscious company to realise huge savings in terms of water and chemistry consumption, achieving a 99% reduction in the amount of water used and a 90% saving in chemistry usage.</p><p>Vic Milton, managing director at Limetree Offset, comments: &quot;Limetree prides itself on offering high quality, environmentally responsible...</p> http://graphics.fujifilm.co.uk/imaging-news/general/PressRelease/bchler-grafino-ag-optimises-performance-and-quality <p><p dir="ltr">As well as achieving optimum levels of performance with the plate, B&uuml;chler Grafino AG has saved both time and money since installation of the new system. </p><p dir="ltr">Reto Kalin, leader at the Bern plant, comments: &quot;With Brillia LH-NN2, we&#39;ve chosen the most reliable plate on the market. Compared to our previous plates, it offers extended run lengths which have exceeded the product specification on a number of occasions, as well as providing extremely stable...</p> http://graphics.fujifilm.co.uk/imaging-news/general/PressRelease/fujifilm-backs-printit-for-fifth-consecutive-year <p>Keith Dalton, director at FUJIFILM Graphic Systems UK, says: &quot;PrintIT! is a fantastic initiative for students, encouraging them to take an interest in print, and we are always delighted to see the high number of quality entries every year.&nbsp; As this year&#39;s Awards event is being held at Ipex 2010, we are delighted that we will be able to bring to life some of the ideas and showcase them on the Fujifilm stand.</p><p>&quot;The programme continues to be a very important and...</p> http://graphics.fujifilm.co.uk/imaging-news/general/PressRelease/first-uk-pro-v-install <p><p dir="ltr">Pali Sall, works director at Printing &amp; Packaging Co Ltd, comments: &quot;We were really interested in the PRO-V system when we first heard about it and, after trials here in Hinckley, the excellent quality of the plate spoke for itself. With PRO-V we are using almost 60% less chemistry than before so the savings to be made in terms of chemistry usage and chemistry spend, not to mention the positive environmental implications of the plate, are very impressive indeed. Also,...</p>