Images October 2019 Digital Edition

INDUSTRY NEWS www.images-magazine.com 10 images OCTOBER 2019 Follow us on Facebook: @imagesmaguk Epson announces SC-F9400H sublimation printer Epson has announced the launch of the SureColor SC-F9400H — a new, 64” dye sublimation printer. It has been developed for fast, high-volume printing for clothing, textiles and soft signage, as well as other printed merchandise. The printer, which is an evolution of the trusted Epson SC-F9300, offers businesses the option of printing with two new fluorescent ink solutions (yellow and pink) and provides enhanced quality with even greater productivity and reliability. The new inks are part of the Epson UltraChrome DS stable, which already includes cyan, yellow, magenta and high-density black. The SureColor SC-F9400H will be available in January 2020. www.epson.co.uk The Cotton Textile Company raises over £1,000 for SNAP The Cotton Textile Company (TCTC) has raised over £1,000 for SNAP, an organisation that supports the parents and carers of children with disabilities and mental and physical challenges. After learning that 2019 is SNAP’s 25th anniversary, TCTC decided that its fundraising challenge would be 25 sponsored runs across Essex and Cornwall. Richard King of TCTC has run over 600km in 2019, through a variety of mud, obstacle, half marathon and 5km runs. He took part in his 25th and final run for the charity on 26 September. www.snapcharity.org www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ cottontextileco www.thecottontextilecompany. co.uk Matthew Lynch Matthew Lynch, an early pioneer in the promotional apparel industry, passed away earlier this year. Matt joined Lynka of Poland as an early board member and first director of sales, and the company has issued the following tribute: Matt Lynch lived an extraordinary life, full of passion and adventure. He spent his first 25 years in the USA, living in New Jersey and Philadelphia, where he attended Drexel University. At 26, he moved halfway around the world to Warsaw, Poland, where he helped launch a successful business and was president of the Friends of Children’s Hospitals charitable foundation, which raised millions of dollars for Polish children. Matt joined Lynka in 1994 and played a critical role in the growth and development of the business. He was the first national sales director, launched Lynka’s expansion into Europe in 2004, and was a member of the board for more than 10 years. He was one of the true pioneers who helped make Lynka what it is today. In 2006, Matt joined Russell Europe as a country manager. There were times when he travelled to four countries in one week – he never complained because he loved the people, the various cultures, and of course the food and drink. Matt’s easy charm, ready wit and upbeat persona captivated all who met him: when he spoke, people listened – usually with a smile on their faces. At 51, Matt left us much too soon after a 24-month struggle with colon cancer. He refused to let his life be defined by the disease, and fought with dignity and great courage, never seeking out pity. He maintained his sense of humour and positive attitude until the very end. He was, and will remain, an inspiration to us all. Matthew Lynch 7 May, 1967 - 28 February, 2019 OBITUARY Matthew Lynch The Epson SureColor SC-F9400H The Cotton Textile Company has taken part in a series of sponsored runs for SNAP