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The NSW PICAs event scheduled to take place in Sydney next week has been postponed to a date yet to be confirmed by co-organisers Visual Connections and the PVCA.
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On the labels and packaging side, last week we reported on the proposed sale of Hexagon Group (Hally Labels, Rapid Labels, Adhesif & Kiwi Labels), to US trans-national Multi-Color Corp (MCC). Now, MCC itself is to be sold, from private equity-to- private equity and will be merged into US packaging concern, Fort Dearborn. CD&R is the PE firm making the acquisition of both MCC and Fort Dearborn. This will create a global label and packaging conglomerate to rival the giant CCL.
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National employer association Ai Group says the federal government needs to address the lack of legal protection for companies against adverse vaccine reactions in workers before any roll-out of workplace-based vaccinations can proceed.
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Wide format inkjet printer manufacturer Roland DG Australia has launched a new guide to show customers how they can build a profitable small business using Roland DG desktop devices.
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Global ink manufacturer Marabu - whose products are distributed in Australia by Kissel + Wolf - says it’s become one of the first ink manufacturers to achieve climate neutrality.
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Fujifilm’s newly launched Acuity Prime and Acuity Ultra R2 wide format printers have each picked up Red Dot 2021 product design awards.
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In its selection of the best local and international Out of Home (OOH) campaigns for June, the Outdoor Media Association (OMA) features campaigns by oOh!media, JCDecaux, QMS Media, Clear Channel USA and others.
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The Australian Sign and Graphic Association (ASGA) added testimonials from current members to a reminder notice that membership invoices for 2021-2022 have now been emailed.
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Weeks after announcing the sale of its Retail Distribution & Marketing units, ASX-listed print company Ovato Limited is closing its Residential Distribution business after a sharp decline in volumes. “This step allows us to further focus on our core business of Print.”
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Textile, DTG and Dye-sublimation supplier Industry supplier, GJS Group Australia, has announced it has secured the first Australian sale of the new Brother GTXpro Bulk garment printer, with Alexandria, Sydney-based printing business T-Shirt Magic. The company will use the printer to increase production volume while simultaneously increasing its eco-friendliness thanks to the capabilities of the printer.
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Alfex Laser will run live demonstrations of a number of its laser systems for cutting, marking and engraving at PacPrint 2021, providing solutions for signage and display, branding, name plating, graphics, tracking & traceability applications and business.
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Cincinnati, Ohio-headquartered global label giant Multi-Color Corp (MCC), is planning to acquire 100% of Hexagon Group from Mercury Capital, subject to FIRB approvals. MCC already operates several sites in Australia, having acquired businesses such as Collotype, Pemara and most recently Herrods in Melbourne. Adding Hexagon brands such as Hally's, Adhesif, Rapid and Kiwi will add around $190 million to annualised sales.
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Roland DG has introduced EUV5 Orange and Red UV-curable inks for use in its VersaUV LEC2 series of UV-LED printer cutters.
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Organisers of PacPrint, Visual Impact and the Label & Packaging Expo, in regular contact with the MCEC venue, have confirmed the shows are set to go ahead as planned, despite recent COVID outbreaks in around the country.
- Next Idealliance G7 Colour course starts online on July 19th
- Wakefield Digital takes Supreme Award at NZ Pride in Print
- NSW announces up to $10k in business support during lockdown
- PICAs rescheduled for SA/NT and Victoria
- Canon launches Arizona 135 GT UV Flatbed Printer
- Job of the week - Sales Representative with CPH Group, Melbourne metro
- SAi introduces crowd-source expert training for Sign & Print
- ASGA issues interim guidelines for latest lockdowns
- Peruvian Guano Train mentioned in FXA-FXF vs Whittaker & ors case
- Printing and sign companies adapt to Sydney lockdown
- Melbourne’s Prima Printing adds Kornit Atlas DTG
- Epson USA introduces Pro version of 24” SureColor desktop dye-sub printer
- EFI upgrades Reggiani BOLT’s hardware & software
- Zünd launches new kiss-cutting blades
- Durst's Ashman joins FESPA Australia board
