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ASIC records show that a series of seven meetings took place with vested parties in Reacon Australia between March 17th and April 8th, when it entered administration. Reacon Australia is now subject to a liquidation order, following the May 9th Federal Court ruling, but can continue to trade pending any appeal..

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It’s not every day that a company places an order for the installation of 10-20 presses over the next two years…but Vistaprint parent Cimpress has done exactly that, announcing a landmark deal to install 10- 20 new HP Indigo 120K or HP Indigo 18K digital presses globally throughout 2025 and 2026.

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A late flurry of new exhibitors, including ORAFOL, Jetmark, Workflowz, Bottcher, Graffica, Prytec, Canson, Kayell Australia, Canon Photo & Fine Art Printers and Ricoh,  – all signing up for stands in the last few weeks – bodes well for foot traffic as PacPrint rides on the crest of a post-FESPA Global wave.

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Mimaki has formally announced a new strategic partnership with one of Australia’s leading distributors of printable materials and equipment - Ball & Doggett. Also in 'May-Maki' is new hire Troy Craigie in WA.

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Not quite the same stakes as The Hunger Games but bragging rights and a few daily prizes to be won by 3 of the 33 ‘contestants’ deemed eligible to enter into the Wrap Battle on each of the first three days of the show (11 ‘wrappers’ a day over Tuesday 20^th to Thursday 22^nd May) on Stand C18 in The Dome.

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The NSW government is reminding all business within and outside the state to act fast to gain the ATO's $20,000 instant asset write-off. It applies to multiple asset purchases too - $20k per asset! You'll need to apply before EOFY. There's also financial help on offer in hiring apprentices.

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With stand building already underway at the Sydney Showgrounds, this PacPrint could well be the most vibrant ever for Epson as they demonstrate their theme of “Come Alive with Epson” with new products producing the brightest of colours. Epson will have solutions for all categories in displays spanning photo, signage, merchandise and labels,  on stand C48.

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Jo Biggar from Country Mile Signs will represent Women in Print Australia as its Regional Ambassador, in this week’s Northwest Regional Careers Expo on Wednesday 14^th May at the Tamworth Regional Entertainment Conference Centre (TRECC).

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Alongside FESPA’s own industry awards, the European Digital Press Association has been running a highly sought after technical award program since 2007, with hardware and software manufacturers alike seeking validation of their efforts in accord with the voting power of just over half a million readers determining the annual EDP Awards.

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Diversified media supplier Orafol Australia is a late exhibitor to join in at PacPrint, opening next week. The main focus will be on adhesive tapes and the specialised Oralite Eco Traffic sign printer/media/ink system that Orafol has pioneered.

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Marketers, agency leads and in-house creatives are invited to book in for an exclusive and free Creative Industry Day Tour at the region’s leading print, sign and visual communications show, PacPrint 2025, on Wednesday 21st May.

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Three Australian companies were amongst the winners at this year’s prestigious FESPA Awards ‘celebrating print excellence’ from around the world. This year saw 278 entries from over 30 countries, making the Gold Award from NEXT Printing and Silver Awards from Cactus Imaging and Image Box that much more remarkable.

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With the Report to creditors and details of the proposed DOCA for Reacon Australia and Mail Marketing Works barely a week old, the Federal Court has granted an order to liquidate Reacon Australia, sought by CTRLprint and respected Brisbane printer Printcraft, while MMW's fate will be decided this Friday 16th May at a 2nd meeting of creditors.

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At FESPA, Agfa has launched its new Jeti Tauro H3300 XUHS and Onset Panthera FB3216 high-volume production printers plus two new mid-range models in the Anapurna Ciervo H2500 and H2050. Visitors to its stand will also witness a clear understanding of the company’s commitment to Sustainability.

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Launching a world-first at FESPA Berlin, Mimaki has used the platform to reveal its new ELH and ELS Next Generation SVHC- and CMR-Free ink range, as pressure to restrict the use of inks and printed materials containing Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) or Carcinogenic, Mutagenic, and Reproductive (CMR) toxicants continues to increase.

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The first day of FESPA Global Print Expo saw the launch of Adobe PDF Print Engine 7 which integrates a range of new functions into the rendering pipeline (inside the RIP), reducing the need for specialized skill sets, and eliminating separate prepress operations…enabling fewer steps and smarter prepress workflows.

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As FESPA Berlin enters its second day, EFI is featuring its latest solutions to help accelerate digital adoption across three vertical markets: Sign & Display, Packaging and Industrial Textile.

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FESPA Global Print Expo 2025 and its co-located shows, European Sign Expo and Personalisation Experience were officially opened today at a ribbon-cutting with both the newly inaugurated (19^th) FESPA President, Daniel Sunderland, and the outgoing FESPA President (since 2021), Christophe Aussenac, in attendance.

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Epson has unveiled its new SureColor S8160 eco-solvent printer, the latest addition to its large format signage printer range. Replacing the SC-S60600 and SC-S60660L models, the new 6 colour, 64-inch (1626mm) S8160 is a next-generation eco-solvent signage printer that offers outstanding productivity, exceptional image quality and a wide colour gamut in a compact, user-friendly design.

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oOh!media CEO Cathy O’Connor has recently agreed with the Board that she will step down in the second half of CY25 o accommodate new leadership to deliver the next multi-year phase of strategy execution and growth.

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Following conformation that Roland DG’s TrueVIS XP-640 inkjet printers have been certified compliant with the 3M MCS Warranty Program when using new TH inks in CMYKLkOrGr, Ryugo Nimura, President of Roland DG’s Global Sales and Marketing Division, says: “This achievement adds even more reliability and value to our customers' businesses.”