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Mimaki reveals first DTF textile printer at Global Innovation Days

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Mimaki has expanded its textile portfolio with the TxF150-75, announced in Amsterdam on 22nd February at the company's Global Innovation Days. The new DTF printer is designed for high quality, customisable textile applications.

Frame & Print shop owner hands staff a 20% cost-of-living pay rise

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Avi Efrat, owner of Fantastic Framing - who uses Epson printers for Art and Photo reproductions and has 10 stores across NSW, Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia - has given all 45 staff members a 20% pay rise to help with rising costs of living. 

Avery Dennison launches new solvent-free adhesive

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Avery Dennison has added new solvent-free iA Tec adhesive – which features improvements on conventional emulsion adhesives - to its 777 Cast Film and MACal 9300 Pro products. “In the near future, we will also be offering the new adhesive in a wider range of products.”

JOLT drives rapid expansion of EV charging stations

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EV-charging Outdoor Media Association (OMA) member JOLT has signed a new partnership with the NSW government to build a network of free Electric Vehicle charging stations, which include outdoor ads, across the Greater Sydney area. JOLT has a similar agreement with the City of Knox in Melbourne and has also launched an EV charging trial with the South Australian government.

ASGA ‘gaining momentum,’ Harrold tells AGM

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The Australian Sign & Graphics Association (ASGA) held its hybrid 2023 AGM and a Special General Meeting last week in Perth, updating its constitution and voting in Lisa Michalanney of Signageworld in Adelaide as the new South Australian Chair. 

Robert Welford named new president of Xeikon

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Flint Group has appointed current research & development VP Robert Welford as the new president of its digital division, Xeikon.

Orafol Creative Hub course schedules - filling fast!

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Learn all the necessary skills and techniques in Orafol's one-to-one, practical, station-based training settings. These courses are recognised by employers and add to the overall quality of the growing wrap application sector.

Make this Coca Cola sign in 30 minutes! 

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A reminder to register for next week's ASGA’s Channel Letter Bending webinar on Tuesday 28 February at 2pm AEDT, which will focus on increasing profitability by reducing sign fabrication lead times.

Book now for FESPA Sydney Social - 15 March, 2023

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After a successful inaugural event in 2022, FESPA Australia’s Sydney Social returns to the Sydney Rowing Club next month. Spaces are limited so the organisers recommend booking now.

Playford-Browne joins Currie Group's Sign & Display team

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Industry veteran Ashley Playford-Browne has joined Currie Group as business development manager for Sign & Display products in NSW and Queensland. He’s previously worked for companies including Durst Oceania, Kornit Digital and Fujifilm Australia.

Kwik Kopy CEO steps in to resolve WorldPride printing dispute

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Kwik Kopy Australia CEO Sonia Swabsky has offered complimentary printing of some WorldPride roller derby flyers after the job was first turned away by a Kwik Kopy franchisee who said it went against his Christian faith.

oOh!media 2022 profit soars 343% to $56m

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Outdoor advertising leader oOh!media recorded an 18% increase in revenue to $592m for 2022 as the company continued its strong post-pandemic recovery. Net profit of $56.2m was up by 343% compared to 2021. Net profit after tax of $31.5 million compared to a loss of $10.3 million in the prior year.

Win a trip for two to FESPA, Munich with Metamark and Ball&Doggett!

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Calling all wrap artists...Metamark with Ball & Doggett invite you to enter your finest wrap work - any kind of wrap not just cars - and be acclaimed Australia's best wrapper. The winner and a partner will travel to FESPA in may as a guest of Metamark, stay 4 nights and pocket $1,000 in spending money.

Shock as Kornit Digital hit with multiple class actions

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Digital textile printing champion Kornit Digital, listed on the US NASDAQ exchange, is now the subject of a shareholder class action, with several US law firms vying to become 'lead plaintiff.' Over the past year, Kornit stock has declined by 65% and the class action claims that the company did not disclose issues with quality, forcing even a major shareholder to purchase 'competitive' equipment. Amazon.com is also a shareholder in Kornit Digital, and yet runs some of the Austrian Aeoon DTG machines.

OMA’s MOVE.2 Out of Home Toolkit webcast

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The Outdoor Media Association’s webcast on March 1 will launch a set of tools that make it easier to plan and buy Out of Home advertising. Guest speaker will be MOVE 2.0 lead Grant Guesdon.

“Very difficult year”: Kornit posts net loss of $79m for 2022

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Digital textile print technology manufacturer Kornit Digital said 'continued supply chain turmoil' in the textile industry contributed to a Q4 loss of $35.4m and a full year 2022 GAAP net loss of $79.1m.

SCREEN to show latest inkjet technologies at Hunkeler

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Hunkeler’s popular Innovation days will return to Lucerne, Switzerland, from 27th February to March 2nd and once again, SCREEN is a leading supporter. 

Elizabeth McIntyre named new CEO at OMA 

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The Outdoor Media Association (OMA) has appointed 'data-driven' Elizabeth McIntyre as its new CEO, replacing outgoing chief executive Charmaine Moldrich, who’s held the position for 13 years. 

Opal ends paper manufacturing at Maryvale Mill

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“Opal has made the final decision to stop the manufacturing of white pulp and paper at the Maryvale Mill,” said Opal Australia in a supply update on Wednesday morning, 15th February 2023. “Opal will now strengthen its core strategy as an integrated manufacturer of cardboard fibre packaging.” An estimated 200-300 jobs could be lost at the mill, the producer of Reflex print & copy paper.

Brands show their Pride across QMS’ City Of Sydney network

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As Australia prepares for the start of Sydney WorldPride 2023 this week, outdoor media company QMS is helping a large collection of brands celebrate one of the biggest events in Australia this year.

ASGA announces NSW Golf Day in March

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Following on from last year’s successful round of golf days, Australian Sign & Graphics (ASGA) will hold the first of its 2023 golf days in New South Wales on 30 March at Ryde-Parramatta Golf Club. 

  1. “Very stressful time”: PrintNZ supports cyclone victims
  2. OMA welcomes Gawk Outdoor, its 50th member
  3. Epson says 'Yes to Success' at Visual Impact 2023
  4. Nine jobs listed at Orafol Australia - all states
  5. Metamark/ Ball&Doggett renews Erebus Motorsport Supercars sponsorship
  6. Sydney Print Media installs 3rd HP Latex from Celmac
  7. LIA and ASGA say March 1st is deadline for submissions on Print job classifications
  8. Building a high performing signage business: ASGA workshop
  9. Lumos launches large format DOOH Car Top ads
  10. Australian industry contracts for 9th straight month: Ai Group
  11. Materialised solves colour issues with swissQprint Karibu 
  12. Ricoh to unveil print on demand app at Hunkeler
  13. New Epson inkjet printheads support solvent inks
  14.  Former Xerox exec’s $15m lawsuit over ‘Icahn strategy’
  15. Registration opens for May's Visual Impact Expo - stands filling fast
  16. AiG comments on 'sobering' RBA interest rate increase
  17. Mimaki 3D colour printed guitar rocks at Auckland Uni!
  18. Reminder - Tickets still available for FESPA BBQ in Melbourne
  19. Color Concepts rebrands as ColorBase, aims to reduce ‘$90bn in print waste’
  20. Ricoh profit jumps 16% on sales growth
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