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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.

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EFI has announced the availability of two new models in the award-winning QS superwide format printer family.

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So you thought your inkjet printer was fast??? It has been reported that MAN Roland, a leading manufacturer of offset sheet and web fed presses (nothing to do with Roland DG) and Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group have signed a letter-of-intent to work towards the high speed production of newspapers at up to 90,000 copies per hour.

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Roland DG have issued a press release regarding their sponsorship of the "Solar Challenge", Roland DG were a founding sponsor of this organisation. The press release states that they have decided to cease further sponsorship of this event being managed by Social Environmental and Economic Sustainability Limited (“SEES”).

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Wide Format Online magazine to launch database of wide format printers in the ANZ region.

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Gandi have added the Cyclone UV laminator to their product line and recommends them in partnership with their printers.

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FESPA has announced the programme for its popular Showcase Theatre (1st April to 3rd April 2008 at 10:30h to 16:30h) at this year’s FESPA Digital Printing Europe event in Geneva.

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Hexis will be present at FESPA Digital Printing 2008, and will be showing an all new cast plotter film combined with Hex’Press adhesive technology for vehicle wraps and fleet graphics.

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After a 25 year association, Marcus Adler steps down as CEO of Roland DG Australia and New Zealand.

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The research project initiated by FESPA in partnership with Infotrends is the first ever Europe wide research into the future of wide format.

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National Sign Systems have introduced a novel new product, The Portable Wall Fabric.

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MacDermid Autotype has announced the release of Autotype Delta II, a new, cost effective, double-sided, positive or negative film that can be imaged on either side in a laser printer.

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Graphtec has announced that it's CS500 and CS600 Scanners have been awarded the Bertl Four Star Highly Recommended Rating.

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With HP running a recent promotion with a trip to Fiji as the prize and Halifax Vogel Group (HVG) customers also having an opportunity, Fiji will be doing quite well from our local competition winners.

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EskoArtwork has announced the introduction of ArtiosCAD 7.3 and claim that this latest version provides easier design features, more realistic views of packaging against backgrounds and extensive support for new operating systems and applications.