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The May Federal Budget should back the expansion of Australia’s productive capacity and support monetary policy to avoid a debilitating price-wage spiral, says AiG's CEO Innes Willox. Additionally, there is a need to up targets for skilled migrants and introduce new 'internships' and 'cadetships' for VET and higher education students, in addition to apprenticeships..

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KPMF - the Wales, UK wrap film manufacturer acquired by Orafol in 1999 as part of the US Kay Automotive Group buy, has introduced three exciting new colours for colour-change wrapping. Also, Orafol reflective media is finding new applications in waste bin marking, enabling refuse collection trucks to identify bins on dark nights.

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Epson’s new partnership with leading Japanese designer Yuima Nakazato combines inkjet and dry fiber technologies to create “stunning designs from recycled clothing”  - collected from discarded textiles in Kenya.

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The Australian Sign & Graphics Association announced full details of its Annual General Meeting which will be followed by a Special General Meeting on Friday, 17 February 2023. Both will be hybrid events, with members invited to attend online or in person.  

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KODAK said a portfolio of its photo and fine art papers is now FSC-certified, verifying that they are sourced from responsibly managed forests that ensure trees are replanted and that wildlife, local communities and the environment are not harmed.

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“Resilient demand and improvements in supply chain conditions drove solid Q4 growth in revenue and profits,” said Xerox CEO Steve Bandrowczak in the print giant's latest financial update. Fourth quarter revenue was $1.94 billion, up 9.2% year-over-year.

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Electronics For Imaging (EFI) has appointed industrial technology veteran Frank Pennisi as its new chief executive officer. Pennisi’s previous postion was as President of Orora Packaging Solutions, based in California. Orora is listed on the ASX, and installed an EFI Nozomi digital corrugated press in 2019.

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Industry stalwart David Procter has joined Kyocera Document Solutions as Regional General Manager & National Print Production Manager, following a short hiatus after his departure from Konica Minolta in October 2022. This means a focus on the flagship SRA3 printer - the Kyocera TASKalfa 1500C - powered by inkjet, not toner. Kyocera is a world-leading supplier of ceramic 1200dpi printheads used in many leading printers, such as Screen's L350UV label presses.

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Roland DG Corporation announced the worldwide launch of six new models in the best-selling TrueVIS series of large-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters: the AP-640 resin printer, the LG-640/540/300 high productivity UV printer/cutters, and the MG-640/300 multi-functionality UV printer/cutters at entry-level price. Together with the four ECO-SOL models previously launched in March 2022, the TrueVIS lineup expands to a total of 10 inkjet devices.

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Everyone knows Fiery, even if they don't knowingly use the industry-leading Digital Front-end.  In an unexpected move, Fiery has announced independence following separation from Electronics For Imaging, while remaining wholly-owned by private equity firm Siris Capital.

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It's on again - Fespa Australia's convivial  gourmet barbie by the Yarra at Richmond Rowing Club by the banks of the bonnie Yarra River, with great views of Melbourne's skyline. It's on a February 'hump-day' Wednesday - a cool way to break the working week in February and schmooze with sign and display industry people.

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Brookvale, Sydney Screen ink maker Colormaker Industries, manufacturer of Permaset inks, has passed a milestone of 500 tonnes of greenhouse gases (GHGs) saved through electricity produced from its impressive 100 kW solar operation.

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The HEXIS R&D laboratory is developing high performance self-adhesive films for the BWT-Alpine Formula 1 Team in the cradle of British motor racing at the village of Enstone, north of Oxford.

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Water-based inks and printing are an increasingly popular option in many market applications and promise a safer, more sustainable alternative to solvent inks in print rooms, especially for packaging converters, according to industry researcher Smithers.

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Widd Signs, one of the first sign manufacturing companies in the UK, says it’s increased its production potential by 300% thanks to its investment in a Zund G3 L-2500 cutting system.

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Digital out of home company QMS has unveiled a new digital billboard in the heart of Brisbane’s busy Queen Street Mall. The new full-motion digital screen at 130 Queen Street measures 52 square metres and is the largest external full-motion billboard in Brisbane.

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The Out of Home Media Association Aotearoa (OOHMAA) says 2022 revenue was up 10% year-on-year to $131m, with digital screens taking in 67% of total revenue.

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In its first major upgrade since EnRoute 7, ER23 includes user requested tools, SA International (SAi), the leading provider of software solutions for professional signmaking, wide-format digital printing and CAD/CAM machining industries, introduces EnRoute 23 to expand the capabilities of users and take the software to new application sectors.

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Many of those involved in printed activewear, DTG, dye-sublimation, Screen and DTF will recognise the Gildan Activewear brand. Part of the global $3 billion Gildan textile group, founded in Canada, the company has built a fine reputation for sustainability and fair trade. The release of its Climate Change Disclosure Report highlights the on-going work to make Textiles & Clothing more sustainable and climate-friendly.

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Roland DG Corporation has announced the worldwide launch of a new product in its popular VersaSTUDIO series, the BN-20D, a Direct-To-Film (DTF transfer) desktop inkjet printer targeting small- and medium-sized print shops, apparel businesses and start-ups. DTF is gaining popularity for heat transfer onto textiles such as Tee-shirts.

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More than 300 jobs are on the line as Opal Australian Paper considers the closure of its paper operations at the Maryvale Mill in eastern Victoria, following a Supreme Court order that forced pulp supplier VicForests to scale back harvesting in endangered possum habitats. “Despite our best endeavours, Opal has been unable to source viable alternative wood supplies to replace the VicForests shortfall,” the company said.