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INDUSTRY NEWS www.images-magazine.com 14 images FEBRUARY 2020 31.2k tweet impressions December 2019 @imagesmaguk Blackman & White appoints I-Sub as exclusive UK distributor Blackman & White has appointed I-Sub as the exclusive UK distributor of its range of cutting systems for the sign and graphics industries. The UK’s only manufacturer of cutting systems, Blackman & White designs and manufactures its machinery at its UK factory in Maldon, Essex. Its cutters can be manufactured as laser-only cutting devices, or with a combination of laser, knife and routing options. They also integrate with industry-standard RIP software, as well as CAD and nesting packages. Andy Spreag, managing director at I-Sub, said: “With the textile sector enjoying good growth, the Blackman & White laser cutting functionality will be a key selling point.” In January, a Blackman & White Genesis V system was installed at I-Sub’s head office and showroom in Kettering for demonstrations. Configured with all tooling options, customers are now able to see an array of currently compatible materials cut and finished. www.i-sub.co.uk A Blackman & White Genesis V system was installed at the I-Sub HQ in January Work-Guard Workwear introduces new super-stretch trouser range Work-Guard Workwear has added the new Super Stretch Slim Chino (R470X), Slim Softshell Work Trouser (R473X) and Super Stretch Slim Chino Shorts (R471X). The garments are all ready-to- brand, with either removable or no tags. “Featuring an elastane mix for a super-stretch close fit, these lighter weight trousers combine comfort and movement with tough-wearing protective fabrics to offer tradespeople an on-trend, slim profile look.” The R470X chino is made from a windproof stretch fabric with a soft peach finish, and the slim leg style is available in two leg lengths in sizes XS-4XL, in navy and black. The R473X trouser is made from a breathable, windproof and waterproof softshell fabric. Suitable for embroidery, the trouser is available in black, in sizes XS-3XL. The matching R471X chino shorts are available in sizes XS-3XL, in navy and black. www.workguardworkwear.com The new Super Stretch Slim Chino (R470X) fromWork- Guard Workwear Graphics One to introduce new dye sublimation- to-cotton liquid solution Graphics One has announced the launch of Go Fuze Dye-Sub To Cotton liquid solution. The Go Fuze solution is said to enable standard dye sublimation ink to fuse to cotton fabric, so that “any dye sub printer” will be capable of imaging transfers for use with both polyester and cotton fabrics. “Go Fuze liquid works through an easy pretreatment process, using either a hand spray method or Go Fuze PreTreater machine. Once the garment or fabric is sprayed and dried, dye sub inks can then be transferred in a normal dye sub workflow, utilising standard dye sub paper with a heat press,” explained the company. “In addition to transfers, users can also print directly to the fabric; the ink must be cured by heat for the fabric to be usable.” Go Fuze will be available in the UK from spring 2020 through Graphics One’s distribution network. www.graphicsone.com Geiger BTC announces first 2020 acquisition GeigerBTC, a subsidiary of Geiger, has announced its acquisition of Berkshire-based promo products distributor Lancewich. The UK distributor made the acquisition as part of its “continued expansion strategy to support clients in the UK and across Europe”. A part of the industry for more than 30 years, Lancewich had been seeking an “ongoing solution to providing its many significant multinational clients with a continued high level of service”. The company’s director, Nicholas Martin, said: “Finding the right company to continue giving our clients the same level of care locally, nationally and internationally was paramount. Geiger shares exactly the same business principles as Lancewich.” www.geigerbtc.com