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Xerox to buy Lexmark for USD$1.5 billion

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Xerox Holdings Corporation has announced it has agreed to acquire Lexmark International, Inc., from Ninestar Corporation, PAG Asia Capital, and Shanghai Shouda Investment Centre in a deal valued at USD$1.5 billion, inclusive of assumed liabilities.

Roland DG introduces shaker oven for TY-300 DTF printer

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Following on from the September '24 announcement of its new DTF printer, Roland DG in N. America has released its own shaker oven to partner up with the TY-300 for apparel and textile prints, also released this month.

SIGN CHINA 2025 Expands to China's "Silicon Valley" - Shenzhen

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Sign China 2025 is expanding to Shenzhen, known as China's 'Silicon Valley.' Scheduled for 17th-19th February at Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center, Sign China is set to bring the latest innovations in advertising signage and digital signage to the first half of this year. This development marks the evolution of Sign China into a biannual event, with exhibitions held in Shanghai (September) and Shenzhen (February).

High volume digital print leaders gather in Lucerne in February

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February 24th-27th sees the Hunkeler Innovations Days at Lucerne in Switzerland. This biennial event focuses specifically on paper processing, something that Hunkeler has been exelling at for 100 years. Digital print at its fastest requires precision reel feed and post-print finishing and all the major suppliers join with Hunkeler every 2 years to stage a 'mini exhibition' of the trends and technologies. Several ANZ attendees will be there.

PacPrint '25 countdown is on - more exhibitors join

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As the new year dawns, it's worth considering that it is only 4 months until the doors of PacPrint 2025 open in Sydney - incorporating Visual Connections, the Label & Packaging expo and National Print Awards. In December we ran a profile on the larger exhibitors, now Andy McCourt looks into the new entrants and smaller, but equally imprtant, stands.

HVG's Ritrama used in Boost Supercar wrap

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Supercar wraps are the glamour side of signage and HVG recently supplied Ritrama vinyl for this Boost Mobile-sponsored Nissan GT-R model, soon to be screaming around the tracks!

Mutoh's benchtop Print & Cut device lands - more in January

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Mutoh's first entry into Print & Cut devices - the XpertJet C641SR Pro - has landed at its Sydney showroom, with the first bulk shipment due in January. Further demo models will be installed nationally at Mutoh dealer sites as expectations are high for this 60cm printwidth affordable 'pocket rocket.'

Former world's largest printer buys world's largest print manager/BPO firm

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Williams Lea has a print history spanning over 200 years when it began as a financial printer in the City of London. The acquiring company, RR Donnelley (RRD) was once the world's largest printer and is still a major force but was broken up into 3 companies in 2016, and acquired by Chatham Private Equity in 2021.

ASGA duo to provide on-ground support at Sign China, Shenzhen, February

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Sign China comes in two iterations, Shanghai and Shenzhen, with Shenzhen expo taking place from 17th to 19th February 2025. The Shenzhen event tends more towards digital and electronic signage and is held alongside LED China and Digital Signage China. ASGA's Mick Harrold and Damien Nielsen will be there to provide support to Australian visitors.

Smartech signs into PacPrint expo 2025

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Diverse industry supplier Smartech Business Systems has delivered a Christmas present to PacPrint by sigining up for a 108 square metre stand in the Dome hall of the expo. The show is steadily filling with 5 months to go an an assured flurry of bookings in early 2025.

Australian government debt about to hit $1 trillion - why you should be concerned (AiG)

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 A sobering fact as we near the end of 2024. The government's own mid-year data predicts our national debt will hit AUD$1 Trillion in 2025 or '26. That's from next year, and it has progressively worsened under both Labor and Coalition governments. As 65% of developed economies worldwide are reducing* their debt, Australia under the present government is spending like drunken sailors. All of us, especially small businesses, will suffer.

Three States Announce Fee-Free TAFE for Sign & Graphics

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In a huge boost for aspiring sign and graphics apprentices in South Australia, Queensland and NSW, the Certificate III in Sign & Graphics (CPC30216) TAFE training for sign and graphics apprentices will be fee-free from 2025.

Platinum Recognition for Epson's responsible business practices

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Two of Epson’s production facilities, Epson Precision Philippines (EPPI) and Epson Precision Malaysia (EPMY), have achieved Platinum Recognition under the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Assessment Program (VAP), based on audits conducted by RBA-approved, independent third-party firms.

Heads up - FESPA social events return in February 2025

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Heads up! The ever - popular FESPA Australia BBQ/social gatherings are back in early 2025. It's time to mark your diaries for Melbourne or Sydney, both happening in the month of February.

Orafol gears up for official New Zealand branch launch in 2025

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Following the establishment of a sales office in May this year, Orafol has commenced recruiting for a full-blown branch operation in New Zealand/Aotearoa. This follows on from Orafol's rapid expansion in the Asia-Pacific region, under the APAC region's  Executive VP, Alex McClelland.

Fiery announces 4 New DFEs to empower Fujifilm’s new Revoria digital press series

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Fiery, an Epson company, and one of the digital print industry’s leading developer of digital front ends and workflow software, has announced the launch of four DFEs, specifically for Fujifilm's new Revoria series.

Kyocera foresees trends for 2025 year

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Kyocera Document Solutions' Steve Pearce, has identified five thought-provoking key trends it believes will be prevalent in the print industry in 2025. Kyocera Australia will be exhibiting at PacPrint in May.

M-Power software appoints industry veteran Julian Lowe

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M-Power Software, the Australian developer of MIS software for the sign, print & label industry, has announced the appointment of Julian Lowe to the role of Business Development Manager, marking a milestone for the fast-growing company.

Apex Signs installs Elitron table cutter

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Our old friends at Apex signs have recently fired up a new Elitron Spark C flatbed cutter, supplied by Currie Group. It goes along with a Canon Colorado, also sourced from Currie Group.

Vivad to stay open over Festive Season

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Leading Melbourne wide and superwide printer Vivad has announced it will close only on public holidays and weekends over the festive break. Business must be good and it's a great signal for the overall industry that demand is strong, even over Christmas/New Year.

Pantone announces colour of the year for 2025

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It's that time of year when colour whizzes at Pantone announce the 'Colour of the Year.' For 2024 it was 'Peach Fuzz'. For 2025 they've gone bolder and browner with 'Mocha Mousse' - the chocolatiers and coffee roasters will love this one. It's very relaxing for interior decor too.

  1. Trojan Print installs Mutoh VJ1682UF from Total Image Supplies
  2. SAi's year of new Flexi versions, training and growth
  3. Government spending 'masking' recession-like situation in the Australian economy - AiG
  4. Esko, Fiery and HanGlobal partner on digital label production
  5. Apple disrupts creative software with Pixelmator acquisition
  6. Diving deep into PacPrint - just 5 months to go
  7. Another US printer adds Screen Truepress Jet 560HDX inkjet web press
  8. Stand-out marine wrap uses Avery Dennison MPI 1105
  9. Stolen WW1 Honour roll plaque re-fabricated by Cunneen Signs
  10. Women in Print 2025 events announced, RolandDG joins in
  11. Fiery is now officially a part of Epson
  12. Mimaki strengthens mid-NSW north coast regional service with appointment of FXBC
  13. Record-breaking tour visit at the Penrith Museum of Printing
  14. Lecta announces spin-off of its self-adhesive business
  15. Peter Harper bows out to industry acclaim
  16. Siser performs with Romeo & Juliet (compact cutters)
  17. Briner Signs installs swissQprint Kudo, triples output
  18. Printed solar film attracts Amcor investment
  19. Orafol's new H10 production facility nears completion
  20. HP cashed up and reports FY 9% increase in commercial print unit sales
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