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Xerox Holdings Corp (NASDAQ: XRX) reported a fiscal third-quarter 2024 sales decline of 7.5% year-on-year to $1.53 billion, missing the analyst consensus of $1.63 billion. This was the company’s seventh consecutive quarter of revenue missing the expectations.

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We need more fun in our industry - and Women in Print is leading the way. The recent Melbourne Print & Prosecco night exuded a great entertaining and fun spirit - happy people make happy and successful companies and organisations. Well done ladies!

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The Visual Media Association (VMA) has announced the return of the National Print Awards (NPA) in 2025, marking the return of Australia’s premier print and visual media accolades. The last NPAs - the 39th - were held during the Covid-affected PacPrint 2022. Extra celebrations are scheduled for the 40th Anniversary.

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Pozitive sign & graphic supplies, a trusted supplier of wide-format printers, materials, and solutions to the signage and print industry across Australia, has announced its November relocation to a brand-new facility at Emu Plains, NSW, close to Penrith and the Blue Mountains.

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Reflecting its commitment to continuous improvement of products, Epson has won no less than six 2024 Good Design Awards for printers and an auto colour chart reading portable table. Good Design Awards are presented annually for designs that benefit and enrich our lives and society.

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The 2024 FESPA Australia Annual Conference concluded with resounding success, delivering a thought-provoking experience to the record number of attendees who gathered under this year's powerful theme: Transform, Inspire, Lead.

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The latest floorplan for next year's premier industry event, PacPrint, continues to grow, with the show still seven months away. No doubt those companies who have not yet booked space will do so early in the new year or before. There are still great spaces available but the Halls look to be around 70% committed already.

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Drytac’s Paper Fleece Smooth will now be available to purchase in markets around the world following its initial success in the UK. Drytac, manufactures self-adhesive materials for the large-format print and signage markets, and is distributed by Shann DPM in Australia & NZ.

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Although the Fujifilm brand has been active in Australia since 1954, when entrepreneur Jack Hannes of Hanimex fame, secured the agency, Fujifilm Australia, as a direct subsidiary of Fujifilm Group Japan, is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

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The global market for digitally printed wallpapers, valued at USD$6.7 billion in 2023, is expected to reach USD$16.4 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.5%.

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RolandDG's Academy courses continue to be a valuable upskilling resource in our industry. Due to the ongoing popularity of these courses, Roland has added a final round of dates commencing October 29th.

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Celmac continues to enjoy high growth, driven by a strong ethos of customer service, leading brands and dedicated staff. The Celmac team is now one stronger, with the experienced Mark Rixon joining in a national role, based from Brisbane.

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Macro economics affects us all, right down to small and micro businesses, that typify the Sign and Display industry. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Australia's inflation outlook is sobering. The AiG points the blame on the current government's high spending and neglect of productivity incentives. Meanwhile, business failures soar.

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He's been around the Sign, Display and Graphic Arts industry for a very long while and, as head of VISA which became Visual Connections, has helped inumerable people and businesses with training grants, trade shows, activism and marketing. Always with a high standard of professionalism, ethics and energy, Peter is retiring at the end of 2024.

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LIA Victoria held their Annual General Meeting on Monday 14th October, with elections returning an almost unchanged committee line-up to take the association into the new year.

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With energy prices on the rise, there's never been a better time to review your choices and implement strategies to increase energy efficiency and reduce costs. ASGA will host a free webinar on Nov. 14th.

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While King Charles and Queen Camilla may have been preoccupied with other important things, the Penrith Museum of Print had its own 'royal visitor' last Sunday - the Mayor of Penrith, Cr. Todd Carney!

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Epson has earned a platinum rating for sustainability from EcoVadis, a leading provider of business sustainability ratings. This is in recognition of the company's global efforts to uphold the highest standards on the environment, labour and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement. 

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ORAFOL, a leading company in the development and manufacture of self-adhesive graphic films, reflective materials, adhesive tape systems and advanced polymer films, has acquited a stake in Belgian specialty film manufacturer Group M.A.M., with plans for 100% ownership going forward.

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MUTOH has announced the introduction of a new 1625mm Roll-to-Roll UV-LED printer, the XpertJet 1682UR, the successor to the previous ValueJet 1638UR Mark II model. Mutoh Australia expects local stocks to arrive very soon.