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Mimaki Australia’s technical site tour hosted by LIA (NSW) and Visual Connections on 26 May will be followed by dinner at Carnarvon Golf Club with guest speakers John Bryson of Mimaki Australia and Andy McCourt of Wide Format Online, whose topic is 'The unstoppable force of wide format.'

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The certification does not require Lamination or Coating. Roll-to-roll UV LED printers from EFI, sold and serviced in Australia by Currie Group, continue to deliver innovations for superwide-format graphics production printing, and they have now achieved an important certification for the quality and durability of prints used for décor applications.

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Mimaki, will host online Innovation Days from 2nd-4th June 2021, a collaborative virtual event, bringing together Mimaki’s regional offices to encourage and nurture innovation in the printing sector. The programme of events, led by experts from Mimaki Japan, USA and Europe, will focus on addressing the needs of customers and prospects in their local markets.

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Following the success of Fujifilm and Inca Digital’s Onset X HS range of flatbed UV printers, the ultra-high productivity large format series now comes with automated technology to assist with long run production. It also slashes job changeover times and reduces the need for manual intervention between runs.

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Sign Manufacturer Insurance Broker (SMIB) is to offer specialised insurance brokerage to FESPA Australia members. FESPA Australia is pleased to announce its affiliation with the Sign Manufacturer Insurance Broker (SMIB), part of the Sear Insurance Group.

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Following on from the successful series of open houses, marking its appointment as an EFI wide and super-wide format dealer, Currie Group is leveraging its expertise and broad service network to address soft signage with the all-in-one EFI VUTEk FabriVU 340i 3.4 metre roll printer and heat calendar fixation combined.

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The owners of Gold Coast sign business System Signs have decided the company will be wound up and have appointed Timothy Cook as liquidator.

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The new edition of HP's Stitch S1000 dye-sub printer allows users to print directly to fabric or onto transfer paper, with 1200 native dpi printheads and HP’s Drop & Dry system ensuring vivid colour and extreme resolution.

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Despite problems caused by Covid-19, Vivienne and Nick Kane have managed to grow their Minuteman Press business in Prahran, Melbourne, especially now that restrictions are being lifted. In an interview, Nick Kane shared some marketing insights that other businesses may be able to benefit from. 

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Window film innovator Contra Vision – whose products are sold in Australia by Spandex and Starleaton - is offering its exclusive high definition range of perforated window films at a price comparable to standard alternatives.

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Specifically for ONYX Go users getting started with ONYX software, this free educational webinar walks through achieving automation with ONYX Quick Sets. Click on the arrow to see the video.

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Two jobs are up for grabs in Far North Queensland, with Status Signs. They are looking for a Print Production Manager and a Vinyl Applicator in the tropical Far North.

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Colour Graphic Services, the Australian colour management, ISO and G7 specialist, is pleased to announce its appointment as dealer for the Myiro-1 and Myiro-9 spectrophotometers in Australia and New Zealand. Myiro, a Konica Minolta – owned company, has taken the colour world by storm in the USA and Europe where it has attracted accolades from the most qualified colour experts.

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Grand format printing company Mesh Direct has committed to a sustainable future announcing their claim to be Australia’s first carbon neutral signage company. This covers everything from design, through print, to delivery and installation.

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FUJIFILM Corporation has announced it will increase the price of its offset printing plates, processing chemicals, PWB films and inks on a global basis. The price will be increased by up to a double-digit percentage as of May 1^st, 2021 and will differ depending on the region and the product.

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Organisers of this year’s Print Industry Creativity Awards have extended the deadline for entries until 5pm on Friday 14 May, following a flood of requests from intending entrants for the extra period of grace.

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"Speed is integral to the Xaar Nitrox, with firing frequencies of up to 48kHz enabling print at up to 100 metres per minute. Set-up time and installation are also fast, with drop in printhead alignment and Xaar’s AcuChp Technology allowing for a more automated process."

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Epson printers and projectors – including large format printers the SureColor R5000/R5000L - have been named iF Design Award 2021 winners by Hanover-based iF International Forum Design. This year's winners were selected from 10,000 entries from 52 countries by a 98-member jury of experts from around the world.

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More than three-quarters of Asia/Pacific businesses expect to reduce their print volumes over the next two years, according to researcher IDC. “The increased shift to hybrid work – coupled with digitalization initiatives – has caused organizations to re-think their reliance on paper documents and printers while finding solutions that enable mobility, security, accessibility and business resilience.” 

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 ASX-listed Ovato said decreasing volumes as a result of Covid-19 continue to impact its heatset catalogue printing and residential distribution businesses. “Normalising of volumes post COVID-19 may now not occur until the first half of FY22, resulting in FY21 revenue being less than previously expected."