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Epson returns to the Integrate Expo in Sydney this week with the theme of ‘Be Limitless’ - across its range of latest projectors and lenses being showcased on stand C2 at ICC Sydney (17-19 August).
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The 8th drupa Global Trends Report to be published next month shows post-Covid recovery and resilience in face of fresh challenges. “Confidence is on the rise and all regions and markets forecast higher investment in 2023,” the report says.
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General Formulations – distributed by Spicers Australia – introduced three new AutoMark Cast films: GF 830 AutoMark Cast with DRIFT Technology and two complimentary cast laminates, GF 831 AutoMark Cast Gloss UV Laminate and GF 840 AutoMark Cast Matte UV Laminate.
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Solimar Systems, a provider of workflow software for print production and digital communications, says version 9.2 of its popular Print Director Enterprise platform features enhanced security and functionality. Solimar recently announced a partnership with Fujifilm Business Innovation Asia Pacific.
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Filmic consumable supplier ORAFOL will host a 2-day wrap training course at its Erskine Park, NSW Creative Hub from August 30th to 31st. Presented by the very experienced Trent Byrnes, the course is rated as 'Intermediate, Level 2' and comprehensively covers both theory and practice.
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Outdoor advertiser JCDecaux Australia says billboards in Sydney and Melbourne that celebrate ‘A New Era’ in Hong Kong are in accordance with “relevant policies” in relation to outdoor advertising. The ads have been slammed as “blatant lies” and communist propaganda by Hongkongers living in Australia. The Greens leader Adam Bandt has called for them to be taken down.
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Industry giant Fujifilm Group recorded a 7.4% increase in revenue to ¥625.9 billion ($6.5 billion AUD) for the three months to June 30 as net income fell by 27% partly due to higher energy and raw materials costs.
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Zac Soutar in the new 3M-wrapped Spicers Australia Honda Civic finished 2nd in the Supercheap Auto TCR Australia Series at Queensland Raceway last weekend.
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In the Federal Court today, 12th August 2022, 38 contract terms entered into by Fujifilm Business Innovation Australia or Fujifilm Leasing Australia (together, called "Fuji" by the ACCC) with many thousands of small businesses were declared unfair and void, following court action by the ACCC commenced in 2020 when the firm was known as Fuji-Xerox. The unfair contracts, which Fujifilm has admitted, relate to the supply of printing equipment and software.
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is calling for submissions on IVE Group’s proposed acquisition of Ovato - announced this week - and whether it’s likely to lessen competition.
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Textile printing technology manufacturer Kornit Digital recorded $58.1m in revenue for the second quarter to June 30, down from $81.7m pcp, with a GAAP net loss of $19.5m compared to net income of $5.6m in Q2 2021. The company announced that chief financial officer Alon Rozner is leaving for personal reasons and will be replaced by industry veteran Lauri Hanover.
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Ball & Doggett released the video of its first sustainability event, held at PacPrint 2022 in Melbourne. SPEC22 – Sustainable Print Education Conversation – ‘Sustainability in Action’ featured a specialist panel including Mardi Brown, co-founder, PonyUp for Good; Charlton Hemingway, MD Work Works; Phillip Mariette, operations manager, The Real Media Collective; and Joe Foster, O F Packaging & Close the Loop Group CEO.
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Software developer Esko, a Danaher company, says acquisition of Ottawa software business Tilia Labs will enable Esko to better serve customers in packaging, label and wide format markets.
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Plastics and films manufacturer ORAFOL is making modifications to its main production site in Oranienburg, Germany, to run on liquefied natural gas (LNG). Current energy is supplied with Natural Gas, piped in, and supply of this has been restricted as a result of the current Ukraine conflict and other policy decisions.
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ASGA was well represented at Tuesday's Careers Expo in Sydney. With a prime spot near the entry, AusSIP ASGA Liason Managers John Watters and Tina Mavris fielded multiple enquiries from students and parents, with the main challenge explaining just what constitutes the Signage Industry and the real depth and breadth of it.
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- Jet Tech VIC moves into a new larger HQ
- Domino-owner Brother Industries: sales up, profits down a little, print shines
- Fuji Xerox v Whittaker, EY & others back in Court next week
- ASGA partners with Integrate digital trade show
- Epson illuminates at EduTech 2022 in Melbourne
- ASGA adds Perth Expo as signage showcase
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- Global Graphics wins patent on adding late data to PDF files
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- Xerox confirms Steven Bandrowczak as CEO
