Day two of PacPrint saw wide format printer Vivad sign for a new Durst Rhotex 325 Dye Sublimation Textile printer, supplied by PES, to more than double its fabric printing capacity.
Ewen Donaldson, managing director of the Campbellfield, Vic, based print operation says, “We wanted an industrial fabric printing system that would deliver quality, productivity and reliability. Our fabric trade printing activity is going from strength to strength, as more printers realise the demand for fabric, and get to know our capability to provide a great trade service to them.”
“We analysed the market and came to the conclusion that the Durst was the printer for us. The level of engineering it has is second to none, and while it may have a premium on its upfront investment level when we amortise that over time with the productivity and consistency it more than pays off. We invested in a Durst Rho 500R UV printer five years ago and this device has been the cornerstone of our business since installation. It seems logical to look to Durst for our latest investment in fabric printing.”
Donaldson continued: “The Rhotex 325 will give us a real boost in production capacity and versatility, with its ability to print on transfer and direct to textile up to 3.2m wide and speeds exceeding 350sqm per hour.”
Donaldson established Vivad 17 years ago and now has 22 staff producing a range of wide format work on a range of printers. He says, “Fabric or soft signage is proving increasingly popular, partly due to the transportability, it can be folded into a small size, and due its environmental benefits. The new Durst Rhotex will enable us to serve print businesses with a high quality product that they can take to their clients and to the market with confidence.”
Matt Ashman, sales manager at supplier PES says, “The Durst Rhotex will produce fabric printing of the highest quality, so it is pleasing to see Vivad, which has such high standards, installing the printer. It is so great to have the company investing in the Durst product again with the Rhotex 325. Its first Durst machine has served it well, as will the Rhotex.”
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