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Epson & Drytac feature at London Fashion Week

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A black and white diamond floor installed at London Fashion Week was made of PVC-free polyester floor graphics from Drytac and printed on an Epson SureColor SC-R5000 resin printer using water-based inks.

oOh!media unveils full Qantas lounge domestic upgrade 

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Outdoor company oOh!media in collaboration with Qantas has introduced new digital advertising screens at all Qantas domestic lounges and foyers across the country.

Australia’s Greatest Wrapper: three judges announced

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Ball & Doggett named three expert judges for its Who is Australia’s Greatest Wrapper? competition to find the best wrap design and installation from around the country. The Metamark MetaWrap Competition is accepting entries until 3rd April, 2023. First prize is a trip to FESPA Munich in May 2023.

Orafol kicks off V8 Supercars season with Chevy Camaro sponsorship

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Orafol is very excited and proud to announce the company's partnership with the Matt Stone Racing team for the 2023 season, as they enter the new Gen3 era of Supercars racing with Chevrolet Racing.

ACCO to bring new finishing solutions to Visual Impact

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Global manufacturer/distributor ACCO Brands will showcase the latest in electric guillotines and all-in-one cutter, creaser and perforator solutions at Visual Impact Sydney from 3-5 May.

Video - Mutoh XPJ 661UF branding bottle opener-corkscrews

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The little gadget waiters pull out of their apron pocket to open your fine bottle of Zinfandel, is called a 'Waiter's Friend.'  A Mutoh XPJ UV benchtop printer recently branded a few with an equally fine label!

Roland DG VG3 & SG3 wide format printers win 3M warranty

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Roland DG TrueVIS VG3 and SG3 wide format eco-solvent inkjet printer/cutters with TR2 ink have been approved for the 3M MCS Warranty.

Meteor adds support for Ricoh’s TH6310F printhead

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Meteor Inkjet, supplier of electronics and software for industrial inkjet, has expanded its portfolio with drive electronics and software for Ricoh’s TH6310F industrial inkjet printhead.

CorelDRAW updates Graphics Suite (video) 

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With the latest update, CorelDRAW Graphics Suite subscribers gain access to new creative tools, cloud-based templates, personalized practice project recommendations and 220+ new Pantone colours. 

SIGN CHINA returns after 4 Years, why you should consider attending

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SIGN CHINA 2023 is scheduled from 4th-6th September - the venue remains at Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Four-years’ of zero-Covid policy has finally ended and Sign China, with its hundreds of exhibitors, have prepared so much to welcome visitors back. Organisers say that Sign China 2023 will be the year's biggest global Sign Industry exhibition.

Former ASGA president to judge 2023 NZ Sign Awards

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Julie Rochester, MD of Sign Concepts in Adelaide and former president of the Australian Sign & Graphics Association (ASGA), is the first international judge named for this year’s NZ Sign Display Awards.

Photo & Fine Art is now a feature of Visual Impact expo in May

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In recognition of the huge growth of inkjet wide format being used to create museum-grade Photgraphic and Art Reproduction work, using specialist papers, non-wood media and canvases; Visual Impact will have a dedicated 'Photo & Fine Art' area at Homebush in May. Kayell & Canson will present workshops and a Gallery.

‘Unprecedented instability’: Agfa posts loss of €223m 

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“2022 has been a year of unprecedented economic and geopolitical instability,” said Agfa-Gevaert Group, posting a net loss of €223 million (Euros)in full year 2022. The top line of the company’s sign & display business grew strongly, it said, but “inflation, supply chain disruptions and COVID lockdowns in China impacted our activities.”

Impression Technology Australia expands in Europe

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Sydney-based DTG & DTF technology manufacturer Impression Technology Australia/Pigment.Inc has hosted a distribution partner training event at its European showroom in Uitgeest, Netherlands, attracting interest from across Europe. 

Durst Alpha drives carbon neutral wallpaper market

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Durst’s Alpha Wallpaper Edition technology is said to be the most productive digital printing system on the market, with a production capacity of over 1,500 rolls a day.

Breaking the Gender Code at WiP Breakfast Series

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‘Breaking the Gender Code’ author Danielle Dobson will be the keynote speaker at this year’s nationwide Women in Print Breakfast Series. WiP has also expanded to Hobart and named Sam Dobie, creative director of Inclusive Creatives, as its first Patron for Tasmania.

Fujifilm’s Acuity Prime L flatbed is now available

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Fujifilm says its new Acuity Prime L flatbed printer unveiled at FESPA 2022 is now commercially available. It’s a larger version of the award-winning Acuity Prime 20 and 30 models.

Metamark introduces new MetaCast MCX wrap film

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Metamark, distributed by Ball & Doggett and subsidiary Conect, says its new MetaCast MCX wrap film is the ideal solution for professionals seeking high-performance full vehicle wraps.  

Going PVC-free - Neschen's Solvoprint PET window grip films

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PVC appears to be on the way out for many signage applications, vehicle wrapping being a notable exception. PET can deliver as good or better performance than PVC and is more sustainable. Neschen's Solvoprint from Starleaton is a prime example.

Widespread ‘greenwashing’ by Australian businesses: ACCC

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Corporate regulator the ACCC is investigating more than 100 Australian companies for potential ‘greenwashing’ after an internet sweep found more than half of the businesses reviewed had made ‘concerning claims’ about their environmental or sustainability practices.

Durst joins EcoPrint Summit 2023 for Future of Sustainable Print

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Durst Group, a leading solution provider in the digital print industry, has announced its premier partnership with the EcoPrint Summit, taking place on 6-7 June 2023 in Geneva, Switzerland. Durst’s commitment to sustainability in print, coupled with the support of industry leaders, reflects the importance of ecological responsibility.

  1. Sun & DIC to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
  2. Poolegrave Signs adds Roland DG AP-640 Resin printer
  3. HP revenue down 19% to $13.8bn in Q1
  4. Epson invests $2.6m in WWF partnership to restore forests
  5. Mutoh makes embossed UV printing easy through VerteLith
  6. Signage training in the spotlight at Visual Impact
  7. Subway’s Beyond Big campaign wins OMA 2022 Grand Prix
  8. Ball & Doggett and Signarama announce new partnership
  9. Canon launches ProStream 3000, new software for varioPRINT
  10. Color-Logic certifies Mimaki JFX600-2513 Flatbed UV-LED
  11. OOH projects 9% annual revenue growth over 4 years to $1.5bn
  12. CMYKhub brings Design Desk to Visual Impact Sydney
  13. Comcut NSW wins Bounce LED competition & trip to ISA Expo
  14. drupa 2024 forums to focus on ‘continuous change’ 
  15. GIS expands Konica Minolta printhead support
  16. Innovation drives expanding $7 billion global wrap film market
  17. Speedy Signs NZ franchisees celebrate 25 years
  18. Sign China returns for 2023 after long Covid-affected postponements
  19. Signarama and Speedy Signs parent re-brands as Starpoint Brands
  20. IVE turns to wind power, reports H1 revenue up 31% to $502m
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