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In 2005, US Sublimation made the winners list thanks to the introduction of reliable and cost effective bulk ink delivery solutions for printers such as Mimaki, Roland, Epson and Mutoh.

In late 2006, US Sublimation introduced UV MAX, a new line of UV resistant digital dye sublimation ink which utilizes an advanced molecular formulation that increases fade resistance. UV MAX features a wide color space and offers the same non clogging features of the original LFP formulation(formerly known as Rotech Digital USA) it derives from. This innovative ink formulation is compatible with all wide format piezo printers such as Mimaki (JV22, JV3 & JV4), Epson Stylus 9000, 9600, 9800, 10000, 10600 and most Roland and Mutoh.

Dye sublimation is widely used for fabric banners, flags, ceramic and glass tiles, surfboards, skateboards, snowboards, and outdoor apparel all of which are often exposed to sunlight for extended periods of time; "UV resistance is therefore of extreme importance to our customers and their customers alike " says Nick Constable of US Sublimation.

Accelerated weathering tests are currently under way comparing UVMax to a leading competitor and the original US Sublimation LFP formula. Preliminary readings after 250 hours of Xenon Light Exposure suggest that UVMax will double the life of a sublimated image on glass tiles. Metal and ceramic samples are also currently being tested and results are due in late December. Previous similar tests confirm that UV Max will triple the life of the sublimated image on PES fabrics compared to the original LFP formula.

US Sublimation specializes in digital wide format dye sublimation products and equipment. Founded in 2000, the company is responsible for introducing Rotech Digital Dye sublimation ink into the US market, re-branded in early 2006 as US Sublimation Digital LFP series. Acquired by PrintVillage, Inc. in 2003, US Sublimation is now the leading independent supplier of ink and media for wide format digital dye sublimation.

About PrintVillage: PrintVillage maintains status as one of the top giclee' fine art reproduction facilities in the U.S. With interests in all areas of digital printing and imaging technologies, PrintVillage remains on the cutting edge of research and development through its subsidiary: US Sublimation, a world leader in the dye sublimation supply industry with exclusive North American distribution channels of US Sublimation LFP and UVMAX inks, Jetran™ transfer papers, and NanoChrome inks. PrintVillage has developed InkVillage to service and distribute high end ink and printing solutions for photographic and fine art print professionals. Products include: NanoChrome™, Atelier Inks, Dual Chambered Continuous Flow Bulk Ink Delivery Systems, Refillable High Capacity InkJet Cartridge Systems, Custom ICC Profiling, and Media.