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Mimaki's European operation has issued an end-of-year summary in which strong growth in UV printers and an increasing interest in production automation is predicted. General Manager of Sales, Arjen Evertse, acknowledges the challenges the pandemic has and is bringing, but adds that this has accelerated the need for localised production. He also welcomes the return of in-person trade events such as FESPA.

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Last week saw a welcome resumption of the Visual Connections Golf Days in NSW, with the event just missing the Noachian downpours that followed - just a sprinkling of showers that failed to dampen the enthusiasm. The Pozitive team emerged as overall winners, with the Roland DG four as runners up.

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The Australian Sign & Graphics Association says sign companies need to consider their energy supply, source of materials, water consumption and waste disposal in the face of mounting pressure over the environmental impact of business practices. ASGA has also launched an anonymous survey to better understand “where the sign industry is at” regarding recycling.

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Melbourne-based supplier GMS Pacific will manage all sales, distribution and servicing of the complete range of Kongsberg cutters and digital finishing solutions across the Oceania region.

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Messe Frankfurt says its global trade fair for printed textiles will go ahead in January 2022 for vaccinated or recovered participants and is expecting 1500 exhibitors from 50 countries to attend. 

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The manufacturer of piezo-based drop-on-demand inkjet technologies says its new Ultra High Viscosity Technology for 3D printing provides an opportunity for small batch turnaround and mass customisation. 

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Per- and poly-fluoroalkyls (PFAS) are a class of harmful chemicals commonly found in products that reduce heat, stains, grease and water. They are common in many household products, such as carpets and non-stick cookware. PFAS  do not naturally degrade, they are ingested by humans and animals, and accumulate in the body. A small amount of daily exposure can lead to high concentrations over time.

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Trade shows and events are vital, not just for the industries they serve, but for economies. Globally the direct exhibitor and visitor spend is reported (2019 data) at around USD$135 billion (source: UFI). However the flow-on business generated is valued at another USD$325 billion. FESPA is an important part of this, and the organisers battled valiantly to stage shows during covid and beyond. This update from CEO Neil Felton is revealing.

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HEXIS and Roland DG UK have joined forces with the Alpine F1 Team - formerly Renault – to tackle the challenges of vehicle wrapping in motorsport’s elite category (video).

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Brisbane-based Rapid Displays used Drytac Polar Premium and Drytac Weathershield to complete an impactful, large-scale wrap of a truck trailer for long-term customer Big Dog Pet Foods. Travelling all over Queensland and the outback, it needed to withstand the most punishing conditions.

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Print and communications company IVE Group reports strong recovery over the four months to 31 October but says global supply chain issues have pushed paper prices to "the top end.”

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HP Inc. has announced fiscal 2021 total net revenue of $63.5 billion, up 12.1% from the prior-year period. In the fourth quarter, its printing business revenue rose by 1% year over year, as printing hardware sales fell by 26%.

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Outdoor advertising company QMS Media has released the first look at its new City of Sydney digital street furniture network which will begin rolling out across Sydney in December. 70% of the advertising panels will be digital.

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Colour certification group Fogra has postponed by four months its two-day Colour Symposium scheduled for March 2022 in Munich, citing “the unclear development of the Corona pandemic.” Germany reported an average of more than 51,000 new cases of Covid-19 per day over the last week.

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Out-of-Home advertiser JCDecaux Australia has won the tender to be the exclusive Out-of-Home advertising partner for Adelaide Railway Station.

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Colour range and accuracy is essential for those producing 3D models, figurines, collectables and product prototypes, according to a blog from Mimaki that highlights its new compact 3DUJ-2207 printer.

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Onyx Graphics, Inc., a leading Rip and software solutions provider for the digital inkjet wide-format print industry, has released a new print industry insights article examining the need for data to help Print Service Providers make better business decisions. The article focuses on the company's worldwide customer base and includes data from interviews with PSPs from the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific regions.

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In a win for ‘right to repair’ campaigners, tech giant Apple has introduced Self Service Repair, which will allow customers access to some Apple parts, tools and manuals. Starting with iPhone 12 and iPhone 13, it will later be rolled out to include Mac computers that are widely used by print and signage businesses.

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The ACCC has included a warning about shipping container scams in its list of fake online deals to look out for over the coming holiday sales season.

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ASX-listed print business Ovato has replaced its chief financial officer Andrew Stedwell and promoted former GM of Finance Ian Jones to the role, effective 1 December 2021. Stedwell was appointed CFO in February 2021.