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Iconic fire danger rating signs on roadsides across NSW are getting a digital facelift ahead of a “potentially dangerous” bushfire season, with the Rural Fire Service (RFS) set to provide real-time fire risk information to communities via remotely-operated digital signs. Hundreds of volunteer firefighters are currently working to contain fires across the state.
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Sydney turned on the sunshine for the annual Visual Connections Golf Day this week and the event yet again proved why it is such a popular addition to the Visual Connections calendar.
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HP Inc. reported 3rd quarter revenue of $US13.2 billion ($A20.4bn), down 9.9% from the prior-year period, with Printing business revenue down 7% to $US4.3 billion ($A6.6bn). Total hardware units were down 19% overall.
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Large format printers Grand Print Services, Hogarth, GSP Print, Omnigraphics and TorchMedia were recognised in the Outdoor Media Association's (OMA) Quarter Two Creative Collection competition for 2023. A range of campaigns were submitted for consideration by JCDecaux, oOh!media, QMS, Cartology, goa, Scentre Group Brandspace, Tonic Media, TorchMedia and an agency entry from Avenue C.
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Canon’s wide format production printing technologies have again been recognized in the annual PRINTING United Alliance Pinnacle Awards, with six Pinnacle Product Awards and one Pinnacle Technology Award.
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A record crowd gathered in Brisbane for the annual ASGA Queensland Golf Day, enjoying the Ambrose competition, networking and fine dining at Brookwater Golf Club. “Congratulations to the winning team from HEXIS and thanks to everyone for a fantastic day of friendly competition and networking,” said ASGA.
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Internationally-renowned signage business, Signcraft, has completed the acquisition of NSW's Wholesale Signco, signaling the company's manufacturing in NSW is back. The former owner of Wholesale Signco, David Blomfield, is now working closely as Signcraft’s Consultant and shares his views.
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Digital OOH revenue now accounts for 68% of net revenue, an increase over the 58.7% for the same period last year, the OMA said.
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Bookings are open for a LIA NSW Technical Dinner and Plant Tour of IVE Group's Web Press site and large Commercial Print area at Silverwater in western Sydney.
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Agfa-Gevaert Group’s revenue was stable in the second quarter of 2023, with the top line of the company’s sign & display business continuing to grow – “based on the good performance of the ink product ranges for sign & display applications, as well as the Inca Digital Printers acquisition.” The group posted a Q2 net loss of 14 million euro.
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Pubs and clubs across NSW have until Friday to remove all external gambling-related signage - including VIP Room/VIP Lounge and Players’ Room/Lounge - with the state government encouraging the public to report venues that break the new rules after the 1 September deadline.
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Tickets are on sale for Women in Print’s popular Print & Prosecco event that returns to Sydney on 21 September. Sponsors include Ball & Doggett, Böttcher Systems, Bright Print Group, Media Super, Printer Media Group, Rocking Rose and Visual Connections.
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Latest addition to the popular Drytac Polar Grip range, Polar Grip Air is a 3.2 mil white polymeric PVC film with a high-tack grey adhesive and a bubble-free technology release liner.
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ASX-listed IVE Group reported 2023 revenue of $967.4 million and said it was proceeding ahead of schedule with integration of assets acquired from former competitor Ovato. IVE also flagged plans for a “modest beachhead acquisition” in the packaging market.
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The world's signage, display, LED and wide format print consumables industry will descend on the Shanghai New International Expo Centre from 4th to 6th September for the largest post-pandemic expo ever. With 50,000 m2 of exhibit area hosting over 2,000 brands, this international trade fair is expected to attract visitors from over 100 countries.
- New Bannerbeast from Eurotech for safe & easy outdoor signage
- Prowrap’s Caitlin Wilson wins gold at WorldSkills
- Sustainability expert is keynote speaker at FESPA conference
- Mimaki's latest DTF model is three times faster
- Color-Logic certifies Canon Colorado M-series with white Ink
- Opal donates cardboard shelters to homelessness sleepout
- B&S Printing WA wins B&D/Yupo trip to Japan
- oOh!media posts strong half year revenue & $20m profit
- Register now for ‘Keepers of The Craft’ Letterheads
- Ball & Doggett's new eco-conscious Lessebo Colours papers
- Drupa 2024 has sustainability & digitalisation in focus
- Orafol launches new safety films for glass surfaces
- FESPA Australia announces training cash injections at Cactus-Durst open house
- Scammers target Matildas fans with forged tickets
- Kodak Q2 profit up to $63m despite fall in revenue
