Self-adhesive films manufacturer Hexis reports a big response to its range of innovative new wrap films on display at PrintEx from sign companies who are “looking for something a bit different.”
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| SKINTAC HX30000 featured on the Hexis stand at PrintEx |
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| Ian Parsonson, MD Hexis Australia |
“We’re seeing many good clients interested in our more innovative products like protection films and laminates that are more creative," Ian Parsonson, MD Hexis Australia, told Wide Format Online. “Our latest digital printable cast film, SKINTAC THE190EVO, has been a big positive for us at the show."
THE190 EVO is a low tack, high performance vehicle wrap film that is quick to install due to its Take Heat Easy technology, which is compatible with all printing systems. It is highly conformable, versatile and has an excellent gloss finish. THE190EVO may be used in combination with high performance Hexis cast laminates making it suitable for vehicle, boat or interior decoration.
“General signage guys are looking for something that’s a little bit different that still has a good margin,” said Parsonson. “Everything’s far more competitive today but there are opportunities where businesses take a different tack to their signage that’s more decoration-motivated. There’s a bigger margin and less competition in that area because not everyone’s into it.
“Obviously our textured laminate films provide opportunity for more creativity with a broader sales aspect, so they’re not just selling signage at the front of a building but they take it right through inside for shop fitters and things like that. It can achieve greater results than similar products that are more rigid and don’t have to conformability and 3D effects of some of this stuff.”
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| A flurry of activity as instructors prepare the ring for another round of the Hexis Battle |
Another feature on the Hexis stand is its popular wrap competition the Hexis Battle. This year the best installers are fighting it out in the ring for a chance to win a trip to SEMA Las Vegas 2019.
The product line-up on the Hexis stand includes:
HEXPERIENCE Range - This service is unique in the market and gives all decoration professionals free access to an online library of textured print patterns. Once printed on any Hexis film these realistic textures can be combined with a textured laminate. New to the range is the Alligator and Brushed Effect laminates to create unique designs for interior decoration and vehicle wrapping.
SKINTAC HX30000 Rainbow - The launch of three new colour shifting effects White Rainbow, Black Rainbow and Grey Rainbow adds to the already extensive high-performance cast vehicle wrap films. These flip colours come with the HEXPress liner and are 1520 wide experience the magic of rainbow on your car today. Also now available in this range is the Rose Gold Chrome in a gloss and satin finish to complete the popular chrome series of films.
Carbon Fibre Effects - Hexis have added to their Carbon - Effect range with the introduction of Black Forged Carbon Fibre HX30CAF89S and Gloss Carbon One HX30CAONEB both are suitable for vehicle wrapping and decoration. Included in this range is PCCarbon a cast textured laminate which is compatible with all types of Hexis films and available at 1520 wide to add that 3D effect.
BODYFENCE - Paint Protection Film with cutting edge technology which will protect your vehicle against external aggressions such as scratches, stone chips, abrasion and UV rays. In addition the film facilitates cleaning by preventing dirt from adhering to the paint. New to the range is Blacklight which is a special finish for headlights and rear lights to keep them looking impeccable.
SKINTAC THE190EVO - The next generation in printable cast film designed for vehicle and fleet wraps, The TAKE HEAT EASY technology is compatible with all printing systems with improved handling to save on installer time with optimised final adhesion. It is highly conformable, versatile and has an excellent gloss finish, THE190EVO may be used in combination with our high performance cast laminates making it suitable for vehicle, boat or interior decoration.
More information from www.hexis.com.au
