| FESPA
2010 Munich |
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| 22 June - 26 June 2010, Messe Munich |
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Housing over 650 exhibitors and attracting
40,000 visitors from 130 nations; FESPA really is the place to find out
about the latest print products for large format POS display.
With industry leaders such as HP, 3M and Fujifilm exhibiting at this
annual event, FESPA is now recognized as Europe’s leading
large format digital print trade show.
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| England
v Bangladesh test match branding |
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| 1 June - 4 June 2010 |
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Old Trafford Cricket Ground was branded with Sponsor's signs
and banners, produced and installed by Kingfisher Graphics, in time for
the England v Bangladesh Test Match.
To read the full story and clickhere
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| The
Walls are Talking Exhibition |
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| 6 February - 30 August 2010 |
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This major UK exhibition at the Whitworth Gallery Manchester
displays wallpaper designs from artists including Andy Warhol and
Damien Hurst. It shows that wallpaper need not be seen as a background
image, but rather as a visual statement which can amuse, inspire, relax
or provoke.
To read the full story and clickhere
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| Treasures
from Trash |
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| 9 March – 6 June 2010, Hat Works Museum and Stockport
Story Museum |
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“Treasure from Trash” is an innovative exhibition
organised by Stockport Council and on display at the Hatworks Museum
and the Stockport Story Museum until the 6th june. The exhibition is a
collection of over 1000 contemporary recycled artefacts sourced from
Africa, Asia and the Americas. The vibrancy of the objects in the
displays aim to give pleasure, inspire admiration and a sense of wonder
while encouraging people to reconsider what they throw away.
To read the full story and see the pictures clickhere
To go the Hatworks page clickhere
To go the Stockport Story Museum clickhere
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| May
2010 newsletter |
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| Wednesday,
18th May 2010 |
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Treasure From Trash
‘Walls are Talking’ Wallpaper Exhibition!
Framed "enviro" panels – Ideal for exhibitions
Kingfisher Graphics VIP Area for the Manchester Phoenix
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| Phoenix
through to the Play off finals |
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| Sunday,
4th April 2010 |
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The Kingfisher Graphics VIP Suite proved to be a great
success for guests from the Manchester Business community to experience
first hand the thrilling encounter between Manchester Phoenix and
Peterborough Phantoms. The game was won 3-2 on the night (6-5 on
aggregate) sealing Phoenix’s place in the finals weekend in
Coventry.
To read the full story and see the pictures clickhere
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| Kingfisher
VIP Area created in Altrincham Ice Rink, home of the Manchester Phoenix |
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| Thursday
18th February 2010 |
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The first stage of this fabulous resource
was completed in
time for the cup semi final clash between Manchester Phoenix and Milton
Keynes Lightning. Envisaged as a sponsors and business zone, the area
utilises a previously unused section of the stadium.
To read the full story and see the pictures clickhere |
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| January
2010 newsletter |
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| Thursday
11th February 2010 |
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Water resistant card survives 60 days outside in the rain and
snow!
Fabric based wall graphic which leaves painted walls undamaged!
No fixings required for superb cardboard engineered POS towers
To read the full newsletter clickhere |
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| Marc
Jones of Sales Sharks visits Kingfisher |
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| Thursday
28th January 2010 |
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Marc Jones, the Sale
Sharks Hooker, took time out from his
rugby duties to view Kingfisher Graphics’ printed glass
panels
with Kingfisher's Duncan Armstrong.
The scale of the printed glass panels looked impressive even with 6ft
2” Marc standing close by. Welshman Marc recalled breaking
glasses as a youngster during his upbringing in Pontypridd -
fortunately there will be no need for Marc’s expertise with
the
superglue since the printed artworks use specially toughened glass!
Kingfisher Graphics are proud sponsors of Marc Jones for the
2009
– 2010 season. So far he has remained injury free and as avid
Sharks fans we wish him every success for the remainder of the
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| Kingfisher
are proud match sponsors at Stockport County |
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| Tuesday
26th January 2010 |
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Kingfisher Graphics
were match sponsors as Stockport County
entertained Brighton in a 1-1 draw at Edgeley Park.
Kingfisher's Duncan Armstrong is seen here presenting the Man of the
Match Award to Stockport's Danny Pilkington who capped a fantastic
display with a blistering goal in the top corner from 25 yards. |
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| Kingfisher's
Duncan Armstrong clearing the snow |
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| Wednesday
6th January 2010 |
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Kingfisher
Graphics wish all visitors to our website a happy new year. The heavy
snowfall has brought disruption to courier and delivery services but we
are trading as normal!
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| Glass
cricket bat for Freddy Flintoff |
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| Saturday
29th November 2009 |
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This
amazing printed glass cricket bat was much admired at the recent Gary
Keedy benefit year event - "An audience with Freddie". The glass
cricket
bat was created by Cheadle Glass and measured an incredible 1200mm
long. Produced in 19mm thick optically clear low iron glass with
polished pencilled edging. Printing to such an elaborate shape is a
complex business but Kingfisher Graphics were up to the challenge and
printed both text and photographic imagery to the rear face of the
glass cricket bat. Andrew Flintoff's signature completed this wonderful
item which was duly auctioned on the evening. Pictured here from left
to right, Gary Keedy - Lancashire spinner, Wayne Deasey
Cheadle
Glass, Howard Evans Kingfisher Graphics and Andrew Flintoff
of
Lancashire and England.
For more on what can be done with glass clickhere |
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| Kingfisher
fit graphics on ice |
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| Thursday
10th September 2009 |
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The
start of a much anticipated season approaches for Manchester Phoenix
Ice Hockey team and this year Kingfisher are proud to be involved with
this exciting, fast paced sport.
Over many years Kingfisher have fitted graphics in exhibition halls,
transport depots, warehouses and sports halls but never until now in an
ice rink!
Rising to the challenge our experienced team of fitters were tasked
with fitting graphics to the dasher boards at Altrincham ice rink, home
to Manchester Phoenix Ice Hockey team. There were no slip ups (ouch!)
as the new graphics were applied around the perimeter of the ice rink.
Kingfisher Graphics large format print capability is ideally suited to
the needs of branding sports stadiums, from digitally printed self
adhesive stickers, to banners and foamex panels. We wish Manchester
Phoenix every success for the coming season.
Click on the link to visit the Manchester
Phoenix
website
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| Kingfisher
provide event branding for the "Strictly Summer Ball" |
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| Saturday
5th September 2009 |
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Our
superb printed fabric banners provided a fitting backdrop at Lancashire
Cricket Club’s Gold Marquee. Hosts Darren Gough, Martin
Offiah
and Willie Thorne were joined by Dancers from Strictly Come Dancing in
this glittering event in aid of Gary Keedy’s Benefit year.
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| Kingfisher
help Leukaemia Research |
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| Monday
1st September 2009 |
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When
Kingfisher Graphics were approached by Stockport County and Leukaemia
Research to be involved in their Football hoarding initiative, we were
only too glad to help with this worthy cause. Leukaemia Research will
benefit with proceeds from businesses who rent pitchside hoardings at
Stockport County Football ground.
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| Manchester
International Festival, Zaha Hadid floor graphics |
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| Thursday
2nd - Sunday 19th July 2009 |
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Kingfisher provided
the floor graphics for the highly acclaimed, extraordinary new chamber
music hall, which has been installed within Manchester Art Gallery and
is accessible until 1 September.
Read the full story...
Clickhere
to see Zaha Hadid's interview on
Guardian.co.uk |
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| Kingfisher
provides event branding for the Manchester Rugby 7s |
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| Friday
10th - Sunday 12th July 2009 |
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Kingfisher played their
part in this successful event with a diverse range of large format
branding which included highly visible feather flags, banners, pitch
hoardings, information signage and direction signage. As part of
Kingfisher’s ongoing commitment to the environment, no
solvents were used in the print production process. Working with event
organiser Marco Vaghetti, Kingfisher were able to advise and provide
solutions for every eventuality and print one off items as well as
short to medium print runs. Kingfisher also provided all necessary
fixings and a fitting team was on site to make sure the graphics were
set up correctly.
Read the full story...
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information on the tournament can be found at: www.manchesterrugby7s.com |
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| Kingfisher
install HP Designjet L65500 Latex ink large format printing press |
| Tuesday
30th June 2009 |
This
amazing machine uses water based technology to achieve comparable
performance with solvent presses, creating an environmentally friendly
print solution. The HP Designjet L65500 printing system uses HP Latex
inks and prints rich, saturated colours up to an impressive 1200 dpi.
An ideal solution for businesses which require environmentally friendly
large format print solutions for Banners, POS, Self adhesives, fabric
and paper. The HP Designjet L65500 reduces the impact of printing on
the environment and is part of Kingfisher’s ongoing policy of
providing
excellent large format print solutions.
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World
Class Rugby Sevens is coming to the Northwest
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| Thursday
25th June 2009 |
World Class Rugby
Sevens is coming to the
Northwest at the
Manchester Rugby Sevens three day Festival and Kingfisher will be on
hand to supply all the event branding.
This exciting event takes place at Macclesfield Rugby Club on the 10th
– 12th July. 84 teams will be competing including Sale
Sharks,
and
activities will be laid on for all the family.
Kingfisher Graphics will be providing all the large format print
requirements which will include Tear Drop Flags, Information signage,
Banners and Pitch hoardings. Kingfisher are delighted to be involved in
an event which aims to make the North West the premier Rugby Sevens
location.
More information on the tournament can be found at: www.manchesterrugby7s.com
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| Kingfisher
produce large format graphics for Gary Keedy testimonial event |
| Wednesday
3rd June 2009 |
Gary Keedy,
Lancashire spin bowler and team
mates including
Andrew Flintoff were present
for a big screen showing of the India v
Pakistan Twenty20 warm up match. Branding for the event was supplied by
Kingfisher Graphics and included stage banners, standees, directional
signage, window stickers and ‘giant’ interview
backdrop
wall. Read
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| Giant
quotes for AMC Cinemas |
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| Tuesday
12th May 2009 |
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The AMC cinema turned
to Kingfisher when they
had a
requirement for a movie quote themed foyer in their busy Manchester
location. We duly obliged with massive pre spaced cut out vinyl text
messages, some of which were 10 metres long! Read
the full
story...
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| April
Newsletter |
| Monday
7th April 2009 |
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England
International Rugby pitch side hoardings
Foamex panels for Stockport County's interview room Transform
tables with graphics Newsflash!
do
you have a digital signage requirement?
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| Foamex
panels for Stockport County Interview Room |
| Thursday
3rd April 2009 |
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When Stockport
County
required a unique feel to their newly refurbed
interview room they called upon the services of Kingfisher Graphics.
Local designer Phil Grundy, (phil_451f@hotmail.com)
enhanced a wembley
crowd scene by the use of photoshop filters and typography to create an
atmospheric design. The design was then printed direct to foamex in
sections to fit three sides of the room. The end result was an
environment that captures the excitement of a big occasion football
match, which was much appreciated by Jim Gannon the Stockport County
manager.
Kingfisher
Directors Howard Evans and Duncan Armstrong entered
into the spirit of the occasion and are pictured wearing first team
shirts. Both directors are under no illusions as to their footballing
prowess and rest assured will stick to what they do best - large format
printing!
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| February Newsletter |
| Thursday 26th
February 2009 |
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48 sheet banner
skins
The Daz Roadshow - designed by Kingfisher
Do you need a 3D effect to create impact?
Cardboard Engineering
Read
the full newsletter...
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| January Newsletter |
| Monday
26th January 2009 |
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Digital Wallpaper -
improve your workspace and promote your company
Design Council survey shows 54% of SME’s will look to design
to help trade through the recession.
Don't be heartless this Valentine's day
Create giant picture Walls
Read
the full newsletter...
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| Britain’s
businesses turn to designers to beat the recession. |
| Thursday
22 January 2009 |
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54 per cent of UK
businesses are planning to use design to help them survive the economic
downturn, according to new research published by the Design Council.
Read the full story...
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| Stockport
County chairman, manager and players view
Kingfisher’s Wembley Wallpaper. |
| Friday 2
January 2009 |
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Not content with
just
displaying a superb framed & signed Team Shirt as part of
membership of the County100 Club, the Kingfisher Directors decided to
wallpaper their reception wall with a scene from County’s
Promotion celebrations. Kingfisher were delighted to welcome Stockport
County Chairman Martin Reid, Manager Jim Gannon and footballers Matty
McNeil & Gianluca Havern as they revisited their Wembley
winning triumph.
Read the full story...
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| December Newsletter |
| Friday 12
December 2008 |
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Kingfisher supply
Bus
Wraps to WBT - UK Bus operator of the year 2008
Standee stand out
Foamalux Xtra - PVC sheet with a recycled core
Read
the full newsletter...
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| Kingfisher
supply Bus wraps to WBT the UK Bus Operator of the year 2008. |
| Monday
24 November 2008 |
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Congratulations to
Warrington Borough Transport who overcame stiff opposition to win the
coveted nationwide bus operator of the year title. Over 750 top
professionals involved in the growing success of the UK’s bus
industry attended the annual award ceremony in London on Tuesday 18th
November to help celebrate WBT’s well deserved accolade.
Kingfisher have enjoyed a long and successful working relationship with
WBT for over fifteen years, supplying and fitting bus wrap graphics.
http://www.warringtonboroughtransport.co.uk/news2008.htm
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| Kingfisher
Graphics supports Sales Sharks. |
| Tuesday 23
September 2008 |
Kingfisher Graphics
are delighted to announce membership of "Sale Sharks 500 Club"
Kingfisher's Howard Evans writes "We believe in supporting local teams
and businesses and with two directors at Kingfisher Graphics already
being season ticket holders the opportunity to increase our involvement
with the
Sharks was too good to miss. We wish Sale Sharks all the best for the
coming season. |
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| Kingfisher
Graphics supply Paralympic handover ceremony graphics. |
| Wednesday 17
September 2008 |
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Story:
Paralympic handover ceremony graphics.
Venue: Stoke Mandeville, Ludwig Guttmann Centre
Date: Wedneday 17th September
Key people: Rachel Gadsden, Artist; Debbie Warren, Event Organiser
Key organisation: Wheelpower
Kingfisher Graphics involved in Paralympic handover ceremony at Stoke
Mandeville Stadium, the birthplace of the paralympic games. Read the full story...
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| Kingfisher
Graphics environmental policy now available. |
| Friday 18
july 2008 |
Environmental Policy
1. Kingfisher Graphics are committed to promoting environmentally
friendly print solutions
2. The purchase of a UV flatbed digital printing press provides clients
with a ‘greener’ print solution. No Solvents!
3. Kingfisher can now provide alternative environment friendly print
solutions for: Exhibitions, Point of Sale, Hoardings and posters.
4. Kingfisher Graphics are working towards ISO14001, the standard for
environmental practises.
5. Kingfisher actively seek to print on materials that can be recycled.
6. Card based waste generated from production is removed for recycling.
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| Kingfisher
Graphics can now print white. |
| Tuesday
15 january 2008 |
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investment in flatbed technology brings the advantage of being able to
print white. White can be used to back up colours on window graphics to
produce an opaque finish. White can also be used as a stand alone
colour for dramatic effect, for instance white snowflakes printed on
clear self cling for dramatic window displays. White can also be used
as a base colour on coloured substrates, with further colours
overprinted, a cost effective method removing the need to flood coat a
background colour. |
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| Kingfisher
Graphics purchase a VUTEk QS3200 flat bed press and a Zund XL-3000
cutter. |
| Friday
8 June 2007 |
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With
High
Definition Print at a true resolution of up to 1080dpi, the VUTEk
QS3200 delivers greater productivity, superior image quality and prints
on rigid and flexible substrates up to 2 inches (5cm) thick and 126
inches (3.2 metres) wide. Plus, it offers crisp 4-point text for
demanding Point-Of-Purchase displays.
The
ability
to print white and using environmentally friendly ink, means the QS3200
is the versatile option for your print requirements.
Don't
be
confined by square edges, the Zund XL-3000 cuts, creases and routes
printed boards up to 2 inches (5cm) thick into elaborate shapes.
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