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The Australian Out of Home (OOH) industry announced an increase of 27.6% on net media revenue for 2022, reporting $1,060.5 million, up from an adjusted figure of $831.1 million for 2021. The Outdoor Media Association (OMA) says it's added 16 new members in the last 18 months.
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US-based Entrepreneur Magazine has named Minuteman Press as its #1 Rated Printing & Marketing Franchise for 2023, marking an impressive 20 years in a row in the top spot. The company now has more than 1,000 locations across five countries – the USA, Canada, the UK, Australia, and South Africa – and this year is celebrating 50 years in business.
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The May Federal Budget should back the expansion of Australia’s productive capacity and support monetary policy to avoid a debilitating price-wage spiral, says AiG's CEO Innes Willox. Additionally, there is a need to up targets for skilled migrants and introduce new 'internships' and 'cadetships' for VET and higher education students, in addition to apprenticeships..
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KPMF - the Wales, UK wrap film manufacturer acquired by Orafol in 1999 as part of the US Kay Automotive Group buy, has introduced three exciting new colours for colour-change wrapping. Also, Orafol reflective media is finding new applications in waste bin marking, enabling refuse collection trucks to identify bins on dark nights.
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Epson’s new partnership with leading Japanese designer Yuima Nakazato combines inkjet and dry fiber technologies to create “stunning designs from recycled clothing” - collected from discarded textiles in Kenya.
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The Australian Sign & Graphics Association announced full details of its Annual General Meeting which will be followed by a Special General Meeting on Friday, 17 February 2023. Both will be hybrid events, with members invited to attend online or in person.
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KODAK said a portfolio of its photo and fine art papers is now FSC-certified, verifying that they are sourced from responsibly managed forests that ensure trees are replanted and that wildlife, local communities and the environment are not harmed.
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“Resilient demand and improvements in supply chain conditions drove solid Q4 growth in revenue and profits,” said Xerox CEO Steve Bandrowczak in the print giant's latest financial update. Fourth quarter revenue was $1.94 billion, up 9.2% year-over-year.
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Electronics For Imaging (EFI) has appointed industrial technology veteran Frank Pennisi as its new chief executive officer. Pennisi’s previous postion was as President of Orora Packaging Solutions, based in California. Orora is listed on the ASX, and installed an EFI Nozomi digital corrugated press in 2019.
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Roland DG Corporation announced the worldwide launch of six new models in the best-selling TrueVIS series of large-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters: the AP-640 resin printer, the LG-640/540/300 high productivity UV printer/cutters, and the MG-640/300 multi-functionality UV printer/cutters at entry-level price. Together with the four ECO-SOL models previously launched in March 2022, the TrueVIS lineup expands to a total of 10 inkjet devices.
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Everyone knows Fiery, even if they don't knowingly use the industry-leading Digital Front-end. In an unexpected move, Fiery has announced independence following separation from Electronics For Imaging, while remaining wholly-owned by private equity firm Siris Capital.
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It's on again - Fespa Australia's convivial gourmet barbie by the Yarra at Richmond Rowing Club by the banks of the bonnie Yarra River, with great views of Melbourne's skyline. It's on a February 'hump-day' Wednesday - a cool way to break the working week in February and schmooze with sign and display industry people.
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Brookvale, Sydney Screen ink maker Colormaker Industries, manufacturer of Permaset inks, has passed a milestone of 500 tonnes of greenhouse gases (GHGs) saved through electricity produced from its impressive 100 kW solar operation.
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The HEXIS R&D laboratory is developing high performance self-adhesive films for the BWT-Alpine Formula 1 Team in the cradle of British motor racing at the village of Enstone, north of Oxford.
- Opportunities in $5bn aqueous printing inks market: Smithers
- Zund cutter increases production potential by 300%: Widd
- QMS installs Brisbane’s largest full-motion digital billboard
- NZ OOH revenue jumps 10% to $131 million
- SAi launches EnRoute 23 with new features for more applications
- Gildan publishes first stand-alone climate Change disclosure report
- Roland DG introduces new DTF VersaSTUDIO BN-20D
- Opal “seriously” considering closing Maryvale paper operation
- 400 car billboard ads hacked across Europe
- Ball & Doggett adds Sappi sustainable barrier papers
- Fujifilm expands Print-On-Demand capabilities
- Registration opens for ISA Sign Expo in Las Vegas
- Kornit forms alliances at Berlin Fashion week
- FESPA UK reaches out to the next generation
- Register now for ASGA’s hybrid 2023 AGM
