US-based Roland DGA will be showcasing its latest technologies at this week’s Printing United Expo in Las Vegas this week, including demos of the company’s newest eco-solvent and UV-LED inkjet printers and live vehicle wraps using a TrueVIS VG3 Series printer/cutter.

World Out of Home Organization (WOO) president Tom Goddard has told over 200 delegates at WOO’s first in-person Regional Forum that the global market is on a fast growth trajectory with digital OOH leading the charge. But static or ‘classic’ billboards still account for around 60% of global revenues.

In another win for the company, Mutoh’s XpertJet 1641SR Pro has won a Buyers' Lab (BLI) Pick Award from Keypoint Intelligence for ‘Outstanding Entry-Level CMYK Eco-Solvent/Latex 54/64in [1371mm-1625mm] Printer.’ 

A revamp of signage apprenticeship training by the New Zealand Sign & Display Association (NZSDA) has introduced a new strand for sign installation while reducing credits for traditional sign writing.

Canon has won a total of six Pinnacle Awards from Printing United Alliance - including three awards for its wide format Arizona 2380 GTF and Arizona 2380 XTF UV/Latex Flatbeds, and the Colorado 1630 roll-to-roll.

At the recent IAA Transportation trade fair in Hanover, Germany, Orafol demonstrated how its reflective ORALITE VC 104+ range of conspicuity tapes can improve safety and even save lives.

EFI Fiery’s Pro Vehicles Online is an online subscription programme providing precise vehicle templates for wrapping. The new online service offers access to more than 19,500 precise vehicle templates, with a powerful search engine for locating specific vehicle outlines from 1993 to present day. It makes quoting and installing much more efficient.

New Zealand’s Serious Fraud Office has closed its lengthy investigation into Fuji Xerox New Zealand after determining it was 'not in the public interest' to continue an inquiry launched six years ago. In August, the company – now Fujifilm Business Innovation NZ - settled a civil case against former auditor EY and three former executives.

Industry supplier Graphic Art Mart has announced 5-10% price rises on most products from 7 November. Global manufacturers Sun Chemical and Flint Group also outlined new price increases caused by “unprecedented” inflation.

Self-adhesive films manufacturer Hexis announced the 3rd edition of its Worldwide Photo Contest, which runs until 31 October 2022. Australian customers won two of the seven categories last year. Prizes this year include an iPhone.

Print giant Xerox has confirmed it’s scaling back its Elem Additive 3D business and is now "solely focused on supporting current 3D installations." Elem Additive has begun laying off workers, according to US reports. 

UK-based manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for large-format print and signage markets announced the global availability of its improved ViziPrint Impress Clear UVL film.

HP Inc. and ePac Flexible Packaging, have announced the purchase of 50 new HP Indigo digital presses to be deployed in existing and new sites around the world, as part of ePac's continued global expansion plan. It's the largest deal ever for HP Indigo. Earlier this year ePac's Melbourne Australia operation was officially opened.

The Out of Home (OOH) industry announced an increase of 43.7% on net media revenue for the third quarter of 2022, reporting $244.6 million, up from $170.2 million for the same quarter in 2021. Digital accounts for 62.5% of media revenue year-to-date, an increase over the 57.6% for the same period last year.

Melbourne & NSW street poster company Rock Posters, working in conjunction with Spicers Australia and Opal Australian Paper, has won the Industry Leader award in the Waste and Litter reduction category at the Victorian Premier's Sustainability Awards 2022.

FESPA Australia has announced an impressive line-up of both local and international speakers for this month’s inaugural FESPA Australia Annual Conference (Thursday 27 October 2022 - Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney).

US-based manufacturer of plastic sheet products will be conducting a pilot version of its recycling program at next week’s Printing United trade show, where printed and unprinted rigid PVC and acrylic scraps and trim will be collected for recycling. Vycom will also showcase its Celtec signboard solutions that incorporate user-specified colours and sizes. 

US-based Roland DGA announced the addition of two new belt-driven hybrid UV printers to its VersaUV LEC2 S-Series - for increased versatility and creative options. 

DuPont will showcase its latest ink technologies for direct to garment, direct to film, roll to roll, commercial and package printing at next week’s Printing United Expo in Las Vegas (October 19-21).

Queensland is the next state to hold one of Orafol's 'Creative Hub' wrapping courses. This time it targets Auto Restyling Colour Change and is held at the premises of Upgrade Studio, conveniently located about halfway between Brisbane CBD and the Gold Coast at Stapylton. Dates are Monday Oct 17 to Tuesday Oct 18 - so act fast to register.

Tomorrow, October 7th (N. America timezones) is Sign MFG Day 2022, featuring over seventy companies who will open their manufacturing facilities to highlight careers in signs, graphics and visual communications. While Australia has its excellent ASGA/AusSIP Sign Careers roadshows, the idea of Sign shops opening their doors to show real production, takes attracting trainees to a whole new level. Would it work here?