After an intense development stage, Hexis introduces the KG10000. The product carries enhanced 2mil cast vinyl film with the proven solvent-based adhesive and 137g/m² Kraft liner also used in their high performance line. Because of its extreme flexibility and conformability this cast vinyl film is particularly recommended for long term applications on complex and compound curved surfaces and for vehicle full wraps. It features an outdoor durability up to 10 years and is thus the ideal high end solution for difficult curved substrates and rivets and all substrates with long life cycles.The new KG10000 replaces the previous KG9000 series and is available in 31 gloss colors. The roll size is 98.5 feet long and 48 inches wide.

Hexis manufactures a wide range of graphic vinyl and digital printing media used for sign making and vehicle markings. The company owns 2 manufacturing sites and exports over 40% of its turnover in over 40 countries, while enjoying sales of $ 37 million in 2006.

SGIA members are encouraged to get their entries in now for the Golden Image/André Schellenberg Awards competition before the September 21, 2007, deadline. Printer members get one free entry, with additional entries costing $20 each.The competition, celebrating the best work within the specialty imaging industry, covers almost every imaged item — no matter how complex it is. This year’s Golden Image/André Schellenberg contest features 40 product categories that are broken down into four subgroups by process:

• Four-color process
• Single or multi-color process
• Simulated or index process
• Digital print process

“SGIA members look forward to this competition, because they know it will get their employees more involved and give them the credit they deserve for outstanding work,” said SGIA President/CEO Michael Robertson.

The entire entry process can be done online at the SGIA.org, Keyword: Awards. SGIA members have until midnight September 21, 2007, deadline to enter. Print samples must arrive at the competition depository by October 12, 2007.

Entry samples will be judged by a panel of industry experts and showcased on site at SGIA ‘07 (Orlando, Florida; October 24-27, 2007). Visit the Expo Web site at SGIA.org. Keyword: SGIA07, for details and entry instructions.