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EskoArtwork has announced the opening of its new Kongsberg table manufacturing facility in Brno, Czech Republic, supporting manufacturing efforts in Kongsberg, Norway.

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Xaar has approved a second Aqua Tint solvent ink in the space of six months. The economical Super Saver ink, manufactured by Aqua Tint in India for worldwide distribution, has been approved for use with the Xaar 128 printheads.

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James Gandy, CEO and Chairman, is pleased to announce that Terry Vandewarker has been appointed to the role of Chief Operating Officer for Gandinnovations. Terry brings to Gandy more than 20 years senior operational and financial experience.

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FESPA has announced the appointment of Adhiwatra Chanapokakul as FESPA’s Asia-Pacific Ambassador, with responsibility for communicating regularly with FESPA’s national associations and members in Asia-Pacific, strengthening existing relationships and forging new ones within the print community.

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EskoArtwork will demonstrate its expanded offering of applications for signs and displays at Fespa Digital 2008, Stand K70, from April 1-3 in Geneva. In particular, Fespa Digital 2008 marks the launch of SignUp, a new integrated nesting application for sign and display, as well as the European introduction of new, wider Kongsberg i-XE32 and i-XE54 tables.

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UPM, a large international paper company has developed WISA-Image, a recyclable product with a non reflective white coating for its suitability as a substrate for outdoor applications.

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Knox Print Media has announced that Cactus Imaging has joined the Knox Print Media group.

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For the first time, Ipex 2010 will be located in the entirety of the new halls on the UK’s National Exhibition Centre (NEC) which are linked via the Atrium concourse and one main entrance.

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Hewlett Packard Co. has opened an additional assembly plant for the HP Scitex wide-format printers in the Caesarea industrial zone, near Tel Aviv at an investment of +/-A$50 million. The factory has created employment for about 100 people.

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Sign Sheet Distributors have announced the opening of their Queensland branch located near Beenleigh, making it easily accessible to Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Maroochydore and Toowoomba.

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Mulford Plastics are hosting a Charity Golf Day on the 7th of March at Moore Park Golf Course, near Sydney, with over 90 of their customers and suppliers in attendance who sponsor the annual event which raises funds for Stepping Stone House.

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Australia's outdoor industry in 2007 recorded a 12.3% increase in revenue on 2006, whilst the US only managed 7% and the UK a 4.6% increase.

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Roland DG announced today the second of many Value-Up Campaigns that are designed for customers to share Roland's success and have helped the company achieve this great milestone in the Asia-Pacific Operations.

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The On Demand Exposition & Conference (www.ondemandexpo.com), the pre-eminent event for commercial printers, publishers, and in-plant printing professionals, today announced the top production printing trends to watch for in 2008 according to InfoTrends.

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The Fujifilm Acuity HD 2504 offers you the latest breakthrough in wide format UV digital imaging technology. Specifically designed for print applications requiring fine detail, high resolution images, the Acuity HD 2504 delivers both rigid and flexible point-of-purchase signage that hold up visually, even at the closest of viewings.

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Sun Chemical have announced global price increases on pigments, effective from the 31st March. The company is blaming increases in raw materials, energy, and transportation costs, along with the escalating value in foreign currency.

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Autobond is claiming one of the most important recent breakthroughs in finishing technology. In addition to its unique ability to be used for single/double sided laminating or encapsulation, the new machine offers a range of optional features that enable it to be used in the production of floor graphics, pressure sensitive adhesive and fridge magnet lamination.

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EFI today announced the commercial release of its new 3M Piezo Inkjet Ink Series 2800 UV for use with EFI’s Vutek QS2000 and QS3200 superwide printers and a wide range of opaque, clear and translucent 3M media.

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Holland & Crosby, a Mississauga-based expert in point of sale marketing materials, has installed the first Inca Digital Onset printer in North America, sold by Fujifilm Sericol, Inca's long term worldwide distribution partner.

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Steve Venn has been appointed as Managing Director for Kodak Australia and New Zealand, Graphic Communications Group (GCG) effective April 1, 2008. Venn succeeds Nick Notaras.