With 170 years of British master papermaking experience, James Cropper is set to launch its innovative solutions to photographic display at this year’s Photokina – the leading international trade fair for imaging.
The bespoke paper manufacturer will introduce its Wall Ready Media range at the event, which takes place in Cologne from 20 to 25 September 2016.
The collection aims to provide high-quality, ready-to-hang photographic prints through the use of its photoboards and is targeted at the photo retail market, as well as the sign and display industry. The boards are available in a wide range of sizes and finishes, including matt, gloss and satin, allowing businesses to make significant time and cost savings, while still achieving razor-sharp quality.
Geoff Leech, Art, Framing & Inkjet Director at James Cropper, said: “We’re incredibly proud of our innovative approach at James Cropper, but also recognise that with innovation must come quality and it’s vital that we don’t lose sight of this as we continue to advance.
“Wall Ready Media is the perfect example of a product that’s derived from this methodology and we expect it will be a real game changer for the industry.”
In addition, James Cropper will showcase Khora, the papermaker’s range of photo quality print-ready inkjet boards which enable photographers, labs and retailers to create box canvases within minutes of printing without the need for glue, tape or staples.
Geoff continued: “From the camera to the wall in 10 minutes, Khora brings a new level of efficiency to professionals by providing the quick assembly that customers demand. As the market continues to grow, it’s a product with the capability to make a significant difference to users’ operations.”
The multi-award-winning paper manufacturer, which celebrated its landmark 170 year anniversary last year, prides itself on its premium and uncoated papermaking, which is unrivalled in quality, versatility, sustainability and service.
James Cropper will be at stand D16 in hall 3.1.
For more information, visit www.cropper.com or www.photokina.com
About James Cropper
James Cropper are prestige paper innovators based in the English Lake District, supplying distinct, custom-made paper products to many of the world’s leading luxury brands, art galleries and designers. Celebrating 170 years of high quality paper production in 2015, the business has been carefully stewarded and nurtured by six generations of the Cropper family and is renowned globally for individual expertise in colour, dedicated responses to the most challenging custom projects and award-winning commitment to the highest standards of sustainability.
A network of global sales and production facilities from Europe to the Far East provides local customer service to international clients, while its historic base in the village of Burneside retains nearly two centuries worth of papermaking expertise.
About James Cropper 3D Products
James Cropper 3D Products answers a global demand for sustainable packaging with the next generation of moulded paper packaging. Available in a wide variety of colours and with a naturally tactile finish, the product is design-engineered and has a clear focus on quality. Features to improve product value and packaging integrity, such as personal embossing, natural hinges and cut-outs, enhance brand impact. 3D Products are made from 100 per cent renewable natural fibres and are recyclable with paper.
About Technical Fibre Products (TFP)
As well as paper products, James Cropper plc also incorporates Technical Fibre Products (TFP), manufacturers of non-woven materials from carbon, glass and polymer fibres, which play a key part in production of composites in the automotive, energy and aerospace sectors.