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Dr. Holger Loclair, Chairman & CEO of the ORAFOL Group, last week welcomed employees at the Orafol headquarters, Orienberg, Germany, as they began the new year. Along with best wishes for 2024, he emphasized that Orafol is well positioned for future development in a challenging environment.
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2024 hasn't started too well for approximately 3,000 Xerox employees, who stand to loose their jobs in the first quarter. January 3rd saw an announcement to the NASQAQ stock exchange that 15% of its 20,000 workforce is planned to be axed. This reflects a growing trend in the tech sector which, according to CNN, shed over 262,000 jobs in 2023, compounding on 165,000 layoffs in 2022.
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Roland DG Corporation, has announced a new cloud-based software application, PrintAutoMate, that standardises output operations and claims to enable a highly efficient and error-free print workflow, particularly when varible data and personalisation is involved.
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Following a traumatic six weeks, Peter Wagener's All Flags Signs & Banners has exited administration/liquidation and is back in full operation in new premises, This is fantastic news for All Flags employees and customers - and the industry in general. There follows an announcement just received.
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The four co-located FESPA 2024 events in Amsterdam, The Netherlands in March 2024, are set to deliver a rich experience for speciality printers, with over 425 exhibiting companies already confirmed to participate at FESPA Global Print Expo 2024, European Sign Expo, Personalisation Experience and Sportswear Pro.
Held in Amsterdam from 19th to 22nd March, Fespa delivers four shows in one
Visitors can expect to see hardware solutions such as wide format flatbed and roll-to-roll printers, screen printing carousels, and a range of finishing solutions from major exhibitors. Confirmed suppliers showcasing products for digital wide format, screen and textile printing include Agfa, Brother, Colorjet India, HanGlory, Liyu International, MHM, Mimaki, Roland, Epson, Mutoh and swissQprint.
Confirmed software suppliers include Caldera, EFI, Fiery and Roq, demonstrating end-to-end workflows, automated job onboarding and colour management, as well as a range of consultative services to support businesses on their automation journey.
3A Composites, Antalis, Epson, HEXIS SAS, InkTec Europe and ORAFOL Europe are among the companies presenting media and consumables, with a focus on recycled/recyclable and sustainable alternative materials and environmentally conscious inks.
Head of FESPA Global Print Expo, Michael Ryan comments: “One of the biggest differentiators of the FESPA events is the truly 
Michael Ryandiverse range of products on show. With our clear focus on solutions for speciality print businesses, including graphics producers, textile and industrial printers and visual communications specialists, we deliver a concentrated experience where visitors can find everything they need in one space. With the inclusion of signage, personalisation solutions and technologies for sportswear production, visitors can immerse themselves in an abundance of creative and commercial opportunities that are directly relevant to their business.”
Sign Expo
With European Sign Expo 2024 exhibitor commitment already outstripping the 2023 event, visitors can expect to see an array of solutions for signmaking and visual communications from over 85 confirmed suppliers, including Cosign, Domino Sign, EFKA, Harmuth CNC-Frästechnik, Jinan AOL CNC Equipment, Lintel Display, Navori Labs and NSELED. Delegates will explore products for channel lettering, digital and dimensional signage, engraving and etching, illuminated displays, out-of-home media, LED, outdoor systems, laser cutters and sign tools.
Personalisation Expo
International suppliers at Personalisation Experience include Antigro, Kit Builder, Mediaclip and XMPie, demonstrating software for customisation design and variable data marketing. Tajima Europe, PunchCloud OU and ZSK Stickmaschinen will highlight the latest hardware and art services for embroidery.
Sportswear Expo
At the inaugural Sportswear Pro, delegates can expect to see solutions for direct-to-garment, direct-to-film, sublimation and heat transfer printing, as well as embroidery and laser cutting from companies including Ara NV, GD Han's Yueming Laser Technologies Co., MTC Textile Co., Ricoma and more. These complement the many textile and garment production suppliers at FESPA Global Print Expo 2024.
Registration for FESPA Global Print Expo, European Sign Expo, Personalisation Experience and Sportswear Pro is now live. Entry to all four exhibition areas is free for members of a FESPA national Association or FESPA Direct. Non-members who pre-register using code FESM424 before 19th January 2024 can save €55 on their exhibition entry.
https://www.fespaglobalprintexpo.com/
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In this latest of drupa's expert articles, Fabrice Peltier - Designer, Eco-design and Consultant looks into how designers can 'build-in' sustainability into their creations from the very start, and lessen environmental impacts, particulary with 'eco-inking.'
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Roland DG Corporation has announced that the TA resin ink for the AP-640 wide format printer of the TrueVIS series has acquired ECOLOGO certification. Ecologo certification is a standard approved by UL, a third-party organisation dedicated to advancing global sustainability, environmental health, and safety.
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Each year, Pantone, the industry spot colour standard, releases a 'Colour of the Year.' For 2024 it's the very attractive Peach Fuzz and here are a few examples of this warm, fuzzy tint which is sure to find its way into many labels, ads, textiles and signs.
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Women in Print, the organisation founded by industry stalwart Susan Heaney, is delighted to announce its Board for 2024 following a successful Annual General Meeting in November 2023. The new leadership team features an independent Office Bearer, as Treasurer, for the first time in the association’s history.
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‘We’re feeling anxious, fearful but also optimistic!’ said the artists. Epson partnered with talented digital artists to reveal the words that most describe how young people are feeling about climate change. To bring these voices to life, Epson partnered with digital artists Katy Wang and Gabriel Greenough to produce a piece of original, digital art that aims to project Gen COP voices in a visually impactful way.
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The onQ Team recently completed some Transparent LED Film installations for an iconic shopping and entertainment precinct in Melbourne, Australia. LED thin, 2-4mm film is an exciting new move for the Signage and Display industry.
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Just over 18 months since Agfa acquired Inca Digital of Cambridge, UK, the Belgium-headquartered inkjet developer has come up with an exciting new B1 format carton press for the packaging sector. The Speedset 1060 began life as the 'Onset-M' sold by Fujifilm but it was slow and failed to make an impact. Once Agfa had control of Inca, the Speedset project was re-invigourated and the result is a vastly improved B1 carton and corrugated machine.
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Thinking of starting or growing your business in 2024? Need some handy tips to give your business the edge? Learn from industry experts with Service NSW Business Connect free online resources. It's never too late to learn!
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Ball & Doggett will acquire SA Print Supplies from owners Paul Sayner and Vince Maio. Agreement has been reached, with a completion date set for the end of December 2023. SA Print Supplies will be absorbd into Ball & Doggett's Adelaide operation.
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Epson Atmix has invested in plant and equipment on the construction of new factory, a sustainable metal refinery that will recycle waste metal to produce the raw material for metal powder, at Hachinohe City in Aomori, Japan.
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