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Summa, renowned for its digital cutting solutions, introduces the V Series –  a new lineup of four advanced flatbed cutters designed for the packaging and other industries – the Invicta, the Optima, the Integra, and the Omnia. These digital cutters are equipped with Summa’s intuitive GoProduce software, are capable of high-quality kiss- and V-cutting, and allow for quick and easy tool swaps.

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Same week, same place (Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park), so potentially some delegate crossover for those still looking to sign up for the Australia Sign and Graphic Association’s (ASGA) Make It Happen Signage Bootcamp on May 19^th.

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As the countdown to FESPA Global Print Expo 2025 in Berlin commences, Justin Kirkland (newly promoted National Account Manager – Wide Format with the Fujifilm Business Innovation Australia team) and Lisa Michalanney (co-owner of Signage World in Adelaide), are busy fine-tuning their travel plans. 

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The Mutoh Australia stand C58 at PacPrint, centrally located in 'The Dome' will be packed with equipment, new releases and friendly industry faces to consult and advise on wideformat in all its forms, from aqueous to UV.

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Signage isn’t just about putting up a logo it’s about engineering, precision, and problem solving to ensure a seamless fit, especially when dealing with complex architectural features. Some companies achieve this quietly 'in the shadows' always putting the client first. One such is Albert Smith Signs, truly a quiet achiever in our industry! Andy McCourt has more.

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Abel Labels, Tasmania’s premier label producer, in strengthening its digital printing capabilities with the installation of a Screen Truepress L350UV inkjet press, supplied by Jet Technologies. This strategic investment enables Abel Labels to deliver high-quality labels with faster turnaround times, meeting the increasing demands of its customers across the state.

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Celmac was founded by the current CEO Wayne McIntyre in 1987 as a lamination film supplier. Venturing into hardware with lamination machines, The company entered the wide format printer space in 2000 with Nur Macroprinters. Today, Celmac is a leading supplier of HP, Epson, Digitech, DimenseDG , Kala, Resolute and other top brands.

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Canon Production Printing Australia has introduced a two-year Manufacturer’s Warranty for Arizona Flatbed and Colorado M-Series range of printers. It's valid on new purchases from the day of installation.

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The latest innovation to come from France-headquartered specialist software company, Caldera, is a major update to its PrimeCenter software. Version 4.0 has been designed to simplify job preparation and accelerate production workflows for large-format digital printing suppliers. 

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Enjoying spectacular views of Sydney Harbour from its new North Sydney Experience Centre, the 'New Beginnings for a Brighter Future' strapline felt like an appropriate fit at Epson’s recent media launch of a clutch of new products and advancements in large format printing, textiles and projection technology.

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It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of print/packaging industry identity Roger Coles, former editor and, through his company Associated Ideas, publisher of Labels Plus and Australia New Zealand Flexographic magazines. Andy McCourt fondly remembers Roger.

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The need to move out of its previous Eastern Creek premises might have taken Phil Trumble, Pozitive Sign & Graphic Supplies MD, a little bit by surprise, but the news from the company’s 19th March Open House is that he couldn’t be happier with the way things have worked out

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Another fine example of 'The Power of PacPrint' in our series is Spicers, occupying a huge area over two stands, D58 and D68 in the Dome, on what it has badged ‘The Spicers Precinct’.

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HEXIS has been busy growing expertise within their team over the past 12 months with Lee Farrell, Chris Gherini and Jill Walsh all joining and adding to the mix of experience and enthusiasm in the group.The film and wrap materials company, HQ'd in France, is a familiar face at PacPrints and Visual Impacts and never fails to amaze.

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Australia's oOh!media CEO, Cathy O'Connor, is the first speaker to be announced for the World Out of Home Organization's forthcoming 2025 Annual Congress in Mexico City. O'Connor will explore the growth of retail media and its opportunities for the Out of Home industry.

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They're not 'beautiful things.' They harm both importing and exporting nations when increased to excess. Milton Friedman, who passed in 2006, is one of history's most admired economists, even winning a Nobel Prize in 1976. As tariff wars go ballistic - here's what Friedman had to say on the topic.

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One of the larger exhibitors at PacPrint 2025 is Konica Minolta. Founded in 1873, as a photographic materials supplier, later adding copiers; in 2003 Konica merged with Minolta, who had been making copiers since the 1960s, and exited cameras altogether in 2006.

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Zünd Australia is officially a year old as a company but, with recruiting good people, finding premises and sorting out the situation left behind by the collapse of former dealer Starleaton the official opening, attended by Oliver Zünd himself, took place in Melbourne on March 13th.

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Registrations are now open for the popular annual ASGA NSW Sign & Print Golf Day, which will be held at the beautiful Ryde-Parramatta Golf Club in Sydney on Thursday 3rd April. Sorry this even has been postponed due to earthworks at the site.

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Platinum sponsor of PacPrint, Roland DG, considers PacPrint to be an essential event for anyone in the visual communications sector to explore new technology, stay updated on trends, gain valuable insights, and find inspiration - all to support business growth and long-term success.

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Roland DG endeavours to help find additional ways to assist customers directly affected so please contact the team for more details on how we can help get your business back up and running.