OPG delivers stunning interior decor for Cafe Eataliano

Posted on May 22, 2013

Our Scottish-based customer, OPG has used its HP Latex Printer line-up to produce a feast-sized range of eye-catching décor for new restaurant business, Cafe Eataliano.

The Cafe Eataliano pizzeria, based in Hamilton, called upon OPG’s services to furnish its premises with a full interior décor design package comprising not only vibrant digitally-printed wallpaper, but also textile prints, roller blinds and illuminated glass panel graphics with the HP Designjet L26500 Printer.

“As a brand new restaurant business, we were looking to create an instant hit with customers, and realized that a vibrant and visually-impactful eating environment was equally important as the quality of the menu itself,” said Cafe Eataliano’s owner, Manio Loia.

Themed on Loia’s family vineyard estate in Tuscany, Italy, OPG used its Designjet L26500 to produce an array of stunning graphics to show the history of the 30-year old wine-making business.

The print project undertaken for Cafe Eataliano saw the 30-strong OPG, which runs a trio of HP Latex Printers, produce a total of over 40m2 of wall coverings using HP PVC-free Wall Paper. This was complemented by eight double-sided roller blinds printed with a block-out membrane, which adorn the restaurant’s windows.

In addition, four 900 x 2440mm glass panel backlit graphics were printed directly onto 3M Frosted Crystal and 3M self-adhesive clear film and applied to glass partitioning and backlit Perspex panels. 3M self-adhesive front-lit film was applied to an aluminum composite panel and affixed to the wall. Five 800 x 550mm textile-printed graphics produced on DigiEco 100 per cent PE 210g knitted fabric completed the varied ensemble.

Vibrant graphics that are seen and not smelt

According to Alan Watson, general manager, OPG, a key benefit of the HP Designjet L26500 Printer was its ability to run water-based HP Latex Inks that contain no hazardous air pollutants. As well as restaurants, this makes the inks ideal for any location where odor is a concern – such as schools and hospitals.

“We finished installing the entire graphics package for Cafe Eataliano on a Friday and by the Sunday, the restaurant was full of customers,” he explains.

“This could not have been achieved with our solvent printers, because the smell would have still been unbearable, as would the ensuing conversation with my customer. Insofar as interior graphics are concerned, it’s a case of being seen and not smelt.”

A firm favorite among customers

For Cafe Eataliano’s owner, Manio Loia, an interior décor project that only a few weeks ago remained a vision is now fully realized.

“The results are stunning and look totally different to any other restaurant; not my words but those of our customers!” he explains. “The graphics not only decorate the 110-seat dining area itself, but cover the whole interior, including the entrance and hallway.”

“We’ve been fully-booked since opening our doors, and our customers always remark on the graphics, scoring them highly in the feedback forms we provide them,” he continues.

Sustainability-minded ethos delivers success

Reflecting the company’s energy-conscious ethos and its stance to deliver print via sustainable means, OPG was recently awarded the highly-coveted ISO14001 environmental management system certification. This independently audited accreditation is used by organizations seeking to improve resource efficiency, reduce waste and drive down costs.

“It goes without saying that our utilization of HP Latex Printing Technologies proved pivotal in our achievement of being awarded ISO14001, which is a nice badge of honor, and demonstrates our environmental commitment to customers,” concluded Watson.

Source: HP Newsflash, May 15, 2013

CWE Solutions wins three prestigious HP Partner of the year awards

Posted on February 2, 2012

Graham De Kock at HP Awards

Highly regarded as the UK’s largest and leading reseller of HP Designjet latex printers, CWE Solutions has strengthened its premium market position by scooping three Partner of the Year awards during the recent Channel Awards ceremony event in London.

The company enjoyed an evening of great success at the HP Designjet UK and Ireland 2011 Channel Awards, scooping the awards for Sign & Display Partner of the Year, Graphics Partner of the Year, and System Sales Partner of the Year.

CWES Sales Manager Graham De Kock attended the event and was awarded the three prizes, which were all based on sales of HP printers and consumables.

Mr De Kock said: “It was an amazing event, and it was such an honour to accept not one but three awards on behalf of CWE Solutions. We work hard to be the best in our sector, advising clients on the right printing solution for them, and providing an ongoing support service too. To be recognised for our efforts like this is just fantastic.”

The first award presented to CWES was the Sign & Display Partner of the Year, in recognition for the sales of HP Designjet L25500, HP Scitex LX Series and HP Scitex FB Series printers.

This was soon followed by the Graphics Partner of the Year award, given to CWES because of the strong HP Designjet Z Series printer sales. Award number three was the System Sales Partner of the Year status, presented for the sales within the “Wide Format and Grand Printing Sector” including hardware, consumables and care packs.

The triple awards ensure a great start to the New Year for CWE Solutions. The company intends to build on this success during 2012, and has, as a sign of continued growth for the business, recently taken on two new print professionals – Mark Hollingsworth is the new Operations Manager and Ioanna Xenophantes, Internal Account Manager.

Print across all media with the HP Scitex LX600

Posted on October 19, 2011

CWE Solutions has recently blogged about two of our favourite HP products, the HP Designjet L25500 printer and HP Designjet Z6200 printer. This week we thought we would begin a new series of blogs highlighting our other favourite printers for use in businesses across the UK.

One type of printer that can be invaluable to a multi-media agency or business that requires printing on a variety of media is the HP Scitex LX600. It’s an incredibly versatile piece of technology that allows its user to optimise high resolution image quality.

As an HP preferred partner, CWE Solutions has seen great success with this particular model.

So what does it do in a nutshell?

The HP Scitex LX600 helps to increase your outdoor/indoor application versatility. It produces high quality prints that are delivered at true production speed. What’s particularly appealing is that the HP Scitex LX600 uses HP Latex Inks and recyclable HP media, perfect for the environmentally conscious businesses looking to attract environmentally conscious customers.

What are its key benefits?

There are many benefits but we only have space to list the most essential ones:

1. It allows you to choose from a wider range of media so you can print directly to vinyl, wallpaper, and polyester fabrics including unlined flags among others. High quality prints at a lower production cost to you.

2. HP Scitex LX600 guarantees outstanding image quality. The HP latex inks produce wide color gamut-comparable to low-solvent ink technology-for rich hues and vibrant tones. The quality is delivered at production speed.

3. Outdoor prints achieve display permanence and durability for up to three years unlaminated; up to five years laminated; indoor prints up to five years unlaminated, up to ten years laminated. Scratch, smudge, and water resistance is comparable to low-solvent inks. There’s no need for special ventilation equipment or external dryer thanks to the use of HP latex inks that help to produce odourless prints.

In summary, the HP Scitex LX600 is one of the most versatile printers going and it is guaranteed to expand your outdoor and indoor application versatility across a range of media. Its eco-friendliness is another benefit to your business and appeals to new customers with an environmentally conscious attitude.

CWES provides a range of latex digital printing solutions for all your business needs. Order a free media sample book or book a demonstration to see more.

For more information on the specifications of our ranges please feel free to browse our site. Alternatively, you can Contact Us.

Photo and design printing with HP Designjet L25500 from CWE Solutions

Posted on September 19, 2011

HP reseller CWE Solutions is well aware of the problems facing individuals and businesses who work in the field of design. Images speak a thousand words, but how could anyone decipher meaning from images if they are produced and printed in poor quality resolution?!

To do justice to design work you really need access to a latex digital printer so that the images you have designed or snapped on camera can be optimised in the best way possible. CWE Solutions is well-versed in the area of quality printing and is an experienced HP reseller.

For this kind of latex printing we would recommend the HP Designjet L25500. It is a dynamic latex ink printer that is extremely “experience-easy.” The key benefits of this product can go a long way to making life easier for a digital agency with a high production output, or even for freelance designers and photographers looking to put together a portfolio of their work.

The HP L25500 produces amazing, crystal clear, high quality images. Latex digital printing can increase business opportunities by delivering unrivalled versatility for outdoor and indoor applications. The HP L25500 uses environmentally friendly ink that helps to attract the attention of environmentally aware customers and clients. The inks are also odourless which is a blessing for those of you all too accustomed to stinking jet ink that fumigates a room faster than a waste basket of fast food! No special ventilation equipment or external dryer is required so it keeps energy costs down too.

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HP technology is some of finest available on the market, hence why so many businesses use HP as their number one option for digital printing. The precise level of colour accuracy on different substrates is remarkable. The HP Designjet L25500 latex printer gives the user an opportunity to assume a greater control over the final print with reliable operating capabilities and high level of functionality.

For a business looking to produce top quality photos and design prints, HP is a safe bet. It will help you to differentiate, expand and bring in new print jobs that offer optimal colour printing as well as printing on a wide range of media including coated media or polyester fabric and untreated low cost paper.

HP reseller CWE Solutions recommends this particular HP model for all your latex digital printing needs. Meet the branding requirements of your clients from exhibition graphics to interior decorations. For more information on the HP Designjet L25500 please Contact Us for more details or feel free to browse our site for other options.