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The ASGA Sign & Graphics Awards are back for 2024, with the Association reminding sign, display, wide-format and graphics businesses to start gathering their best work ready to enter the industry's premier Awards competition.

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The Minutes of the November Board Meeting of the Reserve Bank released this week and comments by RBA Governor Michelle Bullock are stark reminders of the risks to the inflation outlook. Comments are by Australian Industry Group's Innes Willox.

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The FESPA Global Print Expo returns to Amsterdam, the Netherlands 19th - 22nd March 2024 and registrations are open now. The association's local Australian Geneal Manager Nigel Davies has announced a special Australia & New Zealand Day on 20th March.

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If you are at a loose end tonight and haven't yet booked, Queensland's Print & Prosecco Event is on this evening, Thursday 23rd November, with FREE tickets for all-comers! This is an unmissable occasion for all Queensland women in the printing and associated industries. Hosted and sponsored at QLM Labelmakers premises in Berrinba, this gathering provides a unique opportunity for professionals to connect, network, and celebrate their contributions to a dynamic and diverse sector.

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EasyCut Studio, a developer of sign-making software solutions, has launched a new enhancement to its vinyl cutting software, Easy Cut Studio, which now includes true shape nesting. The company claims this enhancement tool takes sign making to a whole new level, efficiently nesting all objects, saving on time and material.

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In countries such as Australia and New Zealand, agriculture is big business and increasingly automated with huge farm machinery ploughing, picking, reaping and processing. This presents OH&S challenges even greater than in mining. Orafol has just completed exhibiting its reflective products at the Agritechnica trade fair in Hanover, Germany - with excellent results. This represents exciting new business for regional sign shops.

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Transforming a cold, grey concrete showroom into a dazzling showroom within two weeks is quite and achievement but that’s just what the Currie Group team – with a little help from partners – did recently, hosting 3 days of customer demos, followed by a media night.

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Melbourne’s Tiger Corp needed to improve competitiveness and production – particularly for Braille and wayfinding signage – they turned to Total Image Supplies who had previously installed there smaller Mutoh XpertJet 661UF UV-LED Flatbed device. Upon the release of Mutoh’s new XpertJet 1462UF UV-LED Flatbed Printer, the company could see it would be perfect for its growth plans, and ordered it immediately, becoming Australia’s first user of the technology.

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Drupa's 9th Global Trends Report indicates that 2024 will be a good recovery year for the printing industry in almost all regions including Australia/Oceania, despite challenging economic headwinds. Wide format investments are number one priorities, with 33% of commercial respondents saying this is where they will plan for capital expenditure going forward.

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New Ai Group Research on how businesses are managing cyber security risks has identified 20-200 employee busineses as at most risk due to lower capacity to invest in cyber protection. Wide Format Online has recently learned of one Australian industry operator who was extorted of $100,000 in a ransomeware attack.

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Founded in 2007 Signarama Tuggerah is one of the larger Print Service Providers operating on the Central Coast of NSW. Since introducing the HP Latex 800W to its business, a 25% revenue increase has been experienced.

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Founded by Michael and Lucy Tarrant in 2005, Frame Today has a vision to help its customers capture and preserve the important moments in their lives. Since then, the company has helped thousands of people produce stunning wall decor through inspirational picture framing design and quality workmanship. Their main photo printer of choice is the Epson SureColor P5070.

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As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to permeate our lives, its impact is felt across industries, from healthcare to finance to entertainment. While AI has undoubtedly brought about significant advancements, there is also a growing unease and distrust of this powerful technology. For some, AI represents a threat to humanity, a potential harbinger of our downfall.

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Check out Orafol's upcoming 2024 courses for Level 1 Beginners, Level 2 Vehicle Wrap and Signage & Display. These courses fill up fast so please book ahead to avoid disappointment!

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This is a reminder for all Shoalhaven/South Coast NSW printers - register to come along to the Ball & Doggett 'mini expo' at Nowra on 20th & 21st November! Locals are invited to come and speak with industry experts across various suppliers. All attendees qualify for a draw to Win a $1000 VISA card for attending the event.