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Epson reports strong revenue growth despite supply shortages

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Epson reported strong revenue and profit growth in its second quarter financial results, despite “skyrocketing” materials and logistics costs. Epson’s Q2 revenue of ¥335.2bn was up ¥66.8bn or 25% on the previous year, with ¥23.7bn in profit for the period (up ¥4.7bn).

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Better beach signage could prevent surge in drownings: study

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A University of Adelaide researcher says improvements in beach safety signage could help prevent the surge in drownings on Australian beaches. Half of overseas-born beachgoers had no understanding of some beach safety terms, according to the study.

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Innovia releases new graphics media film range

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Innovia Films introduced a new generation of polypropylene, high gloss films which are printable by HP Latex and UV Inkjet systems and ideal for curved large graphics, advertising and point of sale. 

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Fujifilm launches 12K Printbar inkjet system

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The new FUJIFILM 12K Printbar System is a variable data print solution for commercial printing and packaging markets that can be added to existing equipment. 

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Wide Format printers shine at ProPrint 50 Awards night

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It's the Awards Season and the surprise event was the ProPrint magazine 'Top50' Awards held at Sydney's Shangri-La Ballroom at The Rocks. Around 350 industry people gathered there for a glittering evening hosted by Sam McCool of PacPrint fame and with Durst as the major sponsor and a raft of who's-who sponsors supporting them. Many of the awards went to wide-format related print houses, including the #1 spot to Keith Ferrel of Cactus Imaging. Andy McCourt was there.

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PRIMA & PMI merger puts Eco-Solvent vs Latex and Toner vs Electroink in spotlight

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PRIMA – part of the US/UK photobook, wall décor and personalised products giant District Photo, is buying PMI Pty Ltd, Chris Zapris’ similar business established with the help of Vic. Govt. funding in 2012. The two previously fierce competitors use different production technologies – which ones will win out?

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Former Hygrade director disqualified for five years

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ASIC has disqualified former Hygrade Group MD Alf Holmes from managing corporations for five years due to his involvement in the failure of three companies that owe a total of $6.6m to creditors, including $1.4m in taxes. 

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Lawn bowls in SA, golf in WA (photos): ASGA networking events

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ASGA says a free sign industry networking event – sponsored by Orafol - will take place at the Adelaide Bowling Club, Dequetiville Terrace, Kent Town on 1 December. Meanwhile, a team from Graphic Art Mart won last week’s ASGA golf event in WA.

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Mimaki to showcase latest 3D solutions at Formnext 2022

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Mimaki will present its newest innovation, Pure Clear ink MH-110PCL, at the 3D Printing trade show Formnext 2022 (15-18 November, Frankfurt, Germany).  The clear 3D printing material delivers 3D print accurate models with transparent features.

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Avery Dennison Q3 sales up 11.8% to $US2.3 billion

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Avery Dennison Corporation said net sales for its third quarter ended October 1, 2022 increased by 11.8% to $2.3 billion - “despite ongoing inflationary pressures, currency headwinds and increasing economic uncertainty” - with earnings per share (EPS) up 38%. Label and Graphic Materials sales increased 12% to $1.5 billion.

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Canon Q3 income up 9.7% to 54 billion yen ($A575m)

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Canon also reported increased sales in its production printing business compared with the previous year, due to strong sales of its varioPRINT iX series of high-speed cut-sheet colour inkjet presses. But overall Printing Unit profit was down due to a decline in non-hardware sales.

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Kellie Northwood named new CEO of PVCA

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The Print & Visual Communication Association (PVCA) confirmed the appointment of Kellie Northwood as its chief executive officer following the recent merger with The Real Media Collective. Northwood is the first woman to lead the peak printing industry association in its 133-year history.

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Moove partners with Indigenous-owned Printing with Purpose

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Bus wrap specialist Moove Media Australia has signed a partnership with Printing with Purpose (PWP), a 100% Indigenous print company, to provide printed advertising for its transit network.

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Training providers welcome Budget’s $871m for free training

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“The budget has made a number of significant skills training commitments and the focus now turns to ensuring that these put students are at the heart of the skills training sector,” said the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent providers in the skills training, higher education, and international education sectors.

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“Profitability remains challenged”: Xerox releases Q3 results

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Xerox has lowered its 2022 revenue guidance after reporting a slight drop in third quarter revenue to $US1.75 billion, with lower cash flows and lower earnings per share.

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  1. Kornit cuts hazardous waste and greenhouse gas emissions
  2. Canon Colorado 1650 & UVgel ink approved for 3M Warranty 
  3. 300th EFI FabriVU 340 goes in
  4. “Significant negative impact on pedestrian movement”:  Sydney reviews QMS street furniture
  5. LIA & Visual Connections Print and Media Industry November Social Event
  6. Action Labels,Vic, a finalist in UK Digital Printer awards
  7. swissQprint introduces Karibu 2 roll to roll 3.3mtr printer
  8. HP launches new Latex 2700 wide-format series
  9. Fujifilm & Barberán develop new inkjet press for sign & display
  10. Australia’s largest example of Indigenous art on Sydney Woolies building
  11. Sydney’s Body of Work wins wide format awards at Printing United
  12. CDM Print into administration and assets up for sale
  13. JCDecaux data helps Aussie Home Loans target customers
  14. Mimaki adds new 3-litre ink tank for JFX600-2513 printer     
  15. MUTOH releases VerteLith 5.0 update

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Offcuts Article Count:  18

3D Printing News Article Count:  1

Forum Rules Article Count:  27

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