New distribution partnership with HSW brings Kavalan’s PVC-free materials to the large-format print industry in Czech Republic and Slovakia
The partnership reflects HSW’s commitment to supporting the transition of the printing industry to more environmentally responsible materials, technologies and practices
Leading PVC-free wide-format materials brand, Kavalan, announces a new distribution partnership with HSW Signall s.r.o., a leader in the field of materials and technologies for large-format printing, signmaking and advertising production in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
With its roots in the visual communication industry, over the past three decades HSW has built a strong reputation as a reliable partner that offers high-quality materials, expert technical advice and long-term support to customers across the visual communication, décor, and packaging industries in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
The partnership with Kavalan is a natural evolution for HSW, which prides itself on a product portfolio that promotes sustainable, innovative and high quality print solutions, including media, display systems, adhesives, inks, and printing technologies from other globally recognised brands such as HP Latex and Durst. Sustainability has become a key pillar of HSW’s business strategy, and the company is actively working to support the transition of the region’s printing industry towards more environmentally responsible materials and technologies by expanding its sustainable product offering, with educational workshops and events for customers, and through cooperation with brands that share the same values.
Jan Vojta, Product Manager for Digital Printing Media at HSW, says: “Our long-term goal is to make sustainable printing accessible, affordable, and widely adopted in our region. We have been actively searching for PVC-free alternatives for our customers, so when the Kavalan product range caught our attention, we immediately recognised a great opportunity to expand our eco-friendly portfolio and introduce Kavalan materials to the Czech market.”
“The PVC-free composition, comparable print performance to traditional banner materials, and the strong environmental message make Kavalan an ideal addition to our product range. We also appreciate Kavalan’s transparency in lifecycle assessment and certifications, which help us communicate measurable sustainability benefits to our customers.”
“We see Kavalan as a partner who shares our vision of a cleaner and more responsible printing industry, and look forward to a strong and long-lasting partnership in the Czech market. By working together, we can accelerate the transition to sustainable print materials and inspire both printers and brand owners to make greener choices.”
Rob Karpenko, Director of Sales Europe at Kavalan comments: “It is clear to see that the Czech and Slovakian markets are undergoing a transformation, with awareness of sustainability and circular economy principles having grown significantly in the last few years. It is even clearer that HSW is one of the forces empowering the industry to embrace this change, and it’s great to be partnering with a company that doesn’t just share our vision of the industry’s future, but is working daily to bring it to life.”
For further product information on the KAVALAN range, visit www.goforkavalan.com
About Kavalan
First developed in 2008, KAVALAN is TAYA Groups’ main focus for the large-format printing industry. KAVALAN is a range of LCA-certified PVC-Free materials for indoor and outdoor use including, but not limited to the following: advertising billboards, banner flags, posters and digital interior décor. All TAYA’s products are produced in accordance with international standards and regulations and have certifications such as ISO9001, ISO14001, REACH, RoHS, 6P and DIN4102-B1, to name a few.
About TAYA Groups
Founded in Taiwan in 1972, TAYA is a world-class producer and exporter of coated printing materials and its products have expanded into a comprehensive line that ranges widely across various industries throughout the world.
