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Drupa Cube squares up to bonanza speaker lineup

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With an impressive line-up for the 'drupa cube,' the May-June expo has highlighted the most important trends in the printing industry, examining and evaluating them from different perspectives in an interdisciplinary manner. At drupa 2024, the cube will once again be the central discussion forum for print and packaging leaders.

Epson's support for First Nations fabrics & fashion grows

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Australia and New Zealand’s leading fashion and lifestyle platform, THE ICONIC, in partnership with First Nations Fashion + Design (FNFD), a national body for First Nations creatives, is proud to announce the launch of a new collection from three First Nations brands.

Zünd unveils FESPA plans - automation and robotics at forefront

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With only six weeks to go before FESPA Global Print Expo opens its doors in Amsterdam, Swiss finishing manufacturer Zünd has announced its plans, under the theme 'making digital cutting pay off.' Zünd is exhibiting on stand D40 in Hall 1 of Fespa.

Konica Minolta appoints new CMO Melissa Dempsey across ANZ region

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Konica Minolta Australia and Konica Minolta New Zealand has strengthened its market position with Melissa Dempsey’s appointment to the role of chief marketing officer.

Australia needs to upskill to deliver a clean economy - AiG report

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In new research from the Ai Group, available as a free 48-page report, it finds most businesses feel positive about the transition to a 'clean economy' but many are only in the early stages of thinking about the skills and capabilities they might need to seize the opportunities.This is of particular interest to the Sign, Display and print-related sector.

ASGA news - 2024 Awards entries now open, Melbourne social bowls on 16th Feb

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 It's a busy start to the week for ASGA with three announcements of important industry events. Entries for the 2024 Awards are now open, there is a free workshop on March 16th and a Melbourne social bowls gathering on February 16th.

Chamton art prints & framing finds Mutoh 1638UH install has accelerated business

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Chamton, based in Melbourne's Brunswick, is a leading distributor of art prints and framing industry mouldings, servicing these industries for 40 years, come 2025. By choosing the Mutoh ValueJet 1638UH hybrid printer from Total Image Supplies, Chamton has increased its offering capacity and also profits.

Xaar's ultra-high-viscocity printheads enable ink advancements and applications

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Leading printhead manufacturer Xaar is enabling the production of advanced digital inks due to its Ultra High Viscosity Technology, according to global German-headquartered ink manufacturer, Marabu.

Printing United Alliance announces ground-breaking new G7+ colour calibration

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Printing United, owner of Idealliance, has introduced G7+, with advanced calibration and verification algorithms for new technologies, preserving the familiar features and overall colour appearance as legacy G7, represented in Australia and New Zealand by David Crowther's Colour Graphic Services.

Adelaide's CityWest Print & Office Supplies converts to Minuteman Press franchise

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City West Print & Office Supplies, established 19 years ago, has been sold by Peter Tabe to new Minuteman Press franchise owners Mehul Sanghvi and Sachin Desai, in a buy-and-rebrand deal. Minuteman Press in Adelaide continues to operate out of the same location: Unit 1, 282 Gouger Street, Adelaide,

Agfa and EFI in major global strategy partnership

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Agfa and EFI have announced that they have entered into a global strategic partnership aimed at leveraging each other’s cutting-edge technologies. The collaboration between two industry leaders marks a significant milestone in the wide and grand-format inkjet printing arena. It's win for both companies, with EFI getting access to Agfa's hybrid printers, and Agfa gaining access to EFI's roll-to-roll devices.

Starleaton - meeting of creditors in on Weds 31st Jan via MS Teams

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The first meeting of creditors of Starleaton Holdings and SDS Bidco will commence at 1pm on Wedesday 31st January, starting at 1:00pm AEDT, in a virtual meeting using Microsoft Teams platform. Details below.

Canon adds more speed and image longevity to imagePROGRAF GP Series

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New models in the imagePROGRAF GP Series – the 60-inch GP-6600S, and 44-inch GP-4600S – will bolster Canon's large-format inkjet printer offerings and are designed to provide high-speed output for graphics and posters. Announced by Canon U.S.A., Inc., local availability is to be advised.

Visual Impact Expo, Brisbane, shaping up for success

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Six months out from opening its doors, the Visual Impact Expo in Olympics City Brisbane, is shaping up for success with well over 80% of floor space already booked and online visitor registrations now open.

Roland DG announces new benchtop UV object printer

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Roland DG Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters worldwide, has announced the MO-240, a new UV flatbed printer in the VersaOBJECT series that enables direct printing on a variety of three-dimensional objects with higher productivity.

LIA (NSW) to hold site tour at Cactus Imaging, followed by dinner

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The NSW Division of the LIA is holding a site tour of iconic grand format printing house Cactus Imaging on February 27th. Members and non-members are welcome and the cost is just $70 including a 2-course dinner following.

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Email link is: secretary.nsw@lia.com.au

 

AiG and employer groups say Albanese's tax changes are 'a mess'

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Australia's major employer organisations – representing the employers of millions of workers across the economy – call on the Federal Government to stick to its promise of implementing the Stage 3 tax cuts in full from 1 July.

Agfa attacks 3.2 meter superwide sector with 70% faster Anapurna

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Agfa has introduced the next generation of its Anapurna H3200 wide-format hybrid printer, representing a significant leap forward in speed and print quality. The 3.2 meter hybrid roll/rigid market is hot right now and Agfa believes its 70% speed increase will deliver advantages.

'Bowl' into 2024 with ASGA Social Events

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As the Australian Sign & Graphics Association (ASGA) calendar of events is taking shape for 2024, the association is moving to mix up their offering by introducing Social Bowls events in each State during the year. Go green!

Epson enters desktop UV market with A4 SureColor V1060 object printer

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Epson has announced the SureColor V1060, its first ever A4 UV desktop printer. This new printer is ideal for customising merchandise and promotional items on-demand and transforming them into unique products, making them an excellent solution for retail and event environments.

Fiery announces XF8 version of popular front-end Rip & Workflow

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Fiery LLC, formerly part of EFI, has announced the latest release of Fiery XF for wide to superwide print production. Fiery XF 8 delivers significant performance gains, enhanced usability, and seamless integration with over 2,400 printers and 2,100 cutter types, offering unparalleled versatility.

  1. Farewell Philip Burrell, ColourGRAFIX – Andy McCourt
  2. Caldera announces new Direct-to-Garment and Direct-to-Film RIP Solutions
  3. All Flags (Wagener Holdings) administration leaves $6.8 million in unsecured creditors
  4. Starleaton enters voluntary administration, Mulligan steps up as Visual Connections President
  5. Luke Wooldridge joins HVG as National Product Manager
  6. Mimaki hits over 300 DTF installs in Europe
  7. All Flags/Europoles new owner revealed
  8. Epson's new SureColor F1060 combo DTG/DTF printer launched, switches to 100% renewables
  9. A big year ahead – Andy McCourt
  10. SCREEN notches up 20,000 CtP installs, revamps PlateRite setter range
  11. Digital inkjet printing of corrugated board - 2024 boom opportunity?
  12. Orafol Chief welcomes new year after strong 2023
  13. Xerox to slash 15% of its workforce, restructures and 're-invents'
  14. Roland DG makes personalisation easier with new PrintAutoMate
  15. All Flags Signs & Banners is back in full operation in WA
  16. FESPA gears up for bonanza 4-show event, Amsterdam in March
  17. Drupa expert article: Mastering the environmental impact of graphic creations
  18. Roland DG Resin Ink for TrueVIS AP-640 Earns ECOLOGO Certification
  19. New Year looks Peachy for Pantone!
  20. Women In Print announces new Board and vision for 2024
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