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The new Onyx 22.5 wide-format Rip and print workflow software - previewed at Fespa Global in May - is now commercially available worldwide.  

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Figures from the Outdoor Media Association (OMA), show that the Australian Out of Home (OOH) industry reported an 11.9% increase in net media revenue to $283.2 million for Q2 2023 - up from $253.1 million for the same quarter in 2022.

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More than 1,400 exhibitors from 24 countries and regions have registered for Asia’s leading exhibition for textile machinery, ITMA ASIA + CITME, which was rescheduled last year due to the pandemic situation and will now take place from Nov. 19-23, 2023 in Shanghai.

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Opal Australian Paper owner Nippon Paper Industries says the decision to close its white paper manufacturing operations at Maryvale Mill in Victoria will cost the company a total of 6.1 billion yen ($A63.9 million).

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Canon has announced that 3M has recognised its Colorado M-series printer and approved its UVgel 460 white ink as part of the 3M MCS Warranty program. This approval provides assurance that applications printed on the Colorado M-series in combination with UVgel 460 ink and 3M’s approved media, will achieve the highest quality standards.

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The sign welcoming Nullarbor-plain crossers to WA or SA in the other direction at Eucla, is corroding and the WA part has fallen off. The ABC reports that no one claims ownership for the estimated $150,000 repair job to be performed. Main roads is considering an electronic sign of some sort. Meanwhile, the Border Roadhouse is still doing a roaring trade, now all 'hard borders' are open following covid.

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 According to Smithers' data from 'The future of signage in a digital world,' print output for wide-format and other signage applications are recovering from a downturn at the beginning of the decade. The outlook is still challenging however, as new priorities are established in printed advertising, point-of-sale (PoS) signage, posters, decals, and vehicle graphics.

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For more than a decade, ASGA has hosted an industry golf event in Brisbane and it is up and running again on 22 August 2023, providing the perfect opportunity to catch up with industry colleagues and friends. Sponsors include HEXIS, Amari Visual Solutions, Graphic Art Mart, and ORAFOL.

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The Outdoor Media Association (OMA) 2022 Annual Report says outdoor advertising companies recorded a record $1.06 billion in net media revenue in 2022, with OOH now accounting for 12.2% of total Australian advertising revenue.

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printIQ has developed the Carbon Connect feature that operates within version 47 of its popular Print MIS software platform - allowing users to generate a carbon footprint figure directly from the system for every quote.

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The New Zealand Sign & Display Association (NZSDA) and fellow industry group Print NZ are partnering for the first time on this year’s inaugural Sign & Print Expo 2023 that opens today in Auckland and runs until Saturday, 8 July.

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Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions has launched the new Supreme paint protection film Xtreme Satin – “a ground-breaking solution that sets a new standard for both aesthetics and practicality for vehicle owners.” 

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Epson and the Australian Fashion Council (AFC) signed an exclusive partnership – centred on Epson’s Monna Lisa ML-8000 direct-to-fabric digital textile printer - cementing Epson as the AFC’s official Digital Print and Projection Partner. 

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This is the first time the Global Congress has been held in the Asia-Pacific region although a highly successful in-person regional event was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in October 2022. The recent 2023 Global Congress in Lisbon, Portugal, attracted a record 525 delegates from across the world. Hong Kong is very ANZ friendly in both travel time and time difference.

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Roland’s new Frosted Etched Glass Vinyl is a 3-mil, vinyl printable media that simulates etched glass; WallFlair Paste Paper is a 15-mil uncoated fibrous non-woven product designed for wall applications.

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Amaze Software – owner of the Amaze Spring platform that serves 11 million creators in 100+ countries - has selected KornitX Workflow Solutions and Kornit MAX digital textile print technology to speed up on-demand production.

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The new HD Apeiron/42 contact-free scanner from Contex uses ‘unparalleled' technology to accurately digitize media and boost the quality of scanned artwork.

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Australian EV charging-with-signage company JOLT will enter the North American market in a new partnership with Canadian communications technology company TELUS. 

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Christo and Hanlie Lombard bought their Minuteman Press franchise in the Sunshine Coast of Queensland in November 2013. As they approach ten years in business, Christo shares his insights on the business. “Our growth areas are wide format display signage and labels," he says.

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The Visual Impact expo held last month at Homebush, Sydney Olympic Park, may seem done and dusted but, as with all professionally organised expos, it takes a few week to gather, disect and audit the results. The report reproduced below is very encouraging for the industry's adoption of new technologies and directions, and bodes well for the next event to be held in another Olympic city - Brisbane, during July 2024.

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Spandex Australia has announced the launch of the European-produced automotive film solutions - Omega Skinz, manufactured by Grafityp Self-adhesive Products N.V and SOTT International B.V. in Belgium. Stocks will become available from July 3rd 2023.