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Kayell, Canon, Epson and Canson will join Photo & Fine Art at PacPrint 2025. Following the successful gallery, technology display and workshop at Visual Impact 2023, Kayell Australia, supported by Canon, Epson and Canson (Infinity papers) will again participate in the Photo & Fine Art sector of the May 20-23^rd event.

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The tangled web of Reacon-linked companies controlled by Jahangir Khan and his wife is beginning to unravel. As per our story this issue – Cathro & Partners have been appointed Administrator of Reacon Australia Pty Ltd and Mail Marketing Works Pty Ltd but a last minute application to liquidate Reacon Australia will be made on Friday 11^th April, in the Federal Court.

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Whilst news of its recently re-designed flatbed printer range is already out there, the clear message from swissQprint is that the printers are ‘best experienced live’ with FESPA Global Print Expo 2025 in Berlin (3-6 May) presenting the first opportunity, followed by PacPrint.

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It is with much sadness that we learned the of the recent passing of Vivad's Angela Tadic, who will be well-remembered by her family, friends and peers, especially her Vivad work family.

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Konica Minolta’s successor to the C14000 series - the new AccurioPress C14010/S and C12010/S have just landed and are schedule for an Australian launch at PacPrint 2025 in May, Sydney.

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In March, this publication was the first to flag concern over the situation surrounding companies associated with Jahangir Khan's Reacon Holdings and Mail Marketing Works. Creditors and staff were not getting paid, or paid late under sufferage. Now, two of Mr Khan's companies are officially in administration, with two continuing to be in business.

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Fujifilm will use its first FESPA appearance since 2023 to showcase its latest solutions for wide format print, including the new Fujifilm and Barberan single pass HS3000 and HS6000 inkjet solutions for sign and display.

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Following the success of the recent Women In Print breakfast in Canberra, where the growing ACT and regional community enjoyed a networking breakfast at  Instant Colour Press Conference Centre in Belconnen, focus is now on Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane to close out the series.

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The prestigious Grand Prix winner of the Outdoor Media Association (OMA) 2024 Creative Awards was the Welcome to Melbourne campaign for Specsavers ANZ, from the TBWA Melbourne creative team.

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Print IQ and W2P/e-commerce expert guests Infigo are joining forces at PacPrint, to demonstrate the future of intelligent print automation. In addition to printIQ's people, on the stand will be Infigo MD, Alex Bowell, alongside CEO & Founder, Douglas Gibson, backing Rachel Davis and the print IQ team for an MIS/Workflow feast!

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New for FESPA 2025 are the SmartHub and ESE Pavilion, as well as welcome the return of existing features such as the 2025 FESPA Awards; the high-adrenaline World Wrap Masters competition and the Club FESPA Lounge.

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It might be called ‘Applied Science’! Rollover Applicator tables will be one of the first things you see as you enter PacPrint 2025, May 20^th-23^rd at the Sydney Olympic Park Showgrounds.

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The Durst Group has announced the acquisition of Callas software, a leading provider of prepress automation and PDF technologies, playing an essential role in many print workflows; either directly or as an OEM component in leading prepress products.

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The first thing visitors to PacPrint 2025 wil experience is the new sustainable registration kiosks, constructed from lightweight recyclable Re-Board paper board.

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Two weeks before PacPrint, the FESPA expo takes place in Berlin, where Mimaki, celebrating its 50th year, will release the UJV300DTF-75 enabling product customisation and value-added printing on items of all shapes and sizes - with no powder/shaker needed. Also new will be a 'next generation' of eco-friendly UV inks.

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Epson has unveiled its SureColor S7160 eco solvent printer, the latest addition to its next generation of large format signage printers. Building upon the success of the SC-S40600, which has achieved over 11,000 units in global sales.

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In another innovative PacPrint first, the show organisers have arranged for LetterTech Australia, in collaboration with Bounce LED, to offer visitors and exhibitors the experience of a hands-on Channel Lettering Workshop.

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ORAFOL has launched the new Oracal 970RA ProSlide film family, a highly versatile product suitable for window graphics, vehicle wraps and a host of other applications.

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Artificial Intelligence/Robotics are global buzzwords right now but conventional logic says that qualified printers will always be needed, even as ‘press minders.’ However, a development by the Fredrikstad University of Norway’s Dr. Rollo Pilaf could turn this all on its head.

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Epson and Currie Group have announced a new partnership which will see Currie Group add Epson solutions to its product range for the sign, graphics and wide-format print sector providing expanded market coverage for Epson and further strengthening Currie Group’s sign & display product portfolio.

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Steve Fisher has stepped into the role of Head of Graphic Communications leading the sales team of a new division borne out of merging Fujifilm Australia and Fujifilm Business Innovation, as of April 1st 2025.