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Our old friends at Apex signs have recently fired up a new Elitron Spark C flatbed cutter, supplied by Currie Group. It goes along with a Canon Colorado, also sourced from Currie Group.
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Leading Melbourne wide and superwide printer Vivad has announced it will close only on public holidays and weekends over the festive break. Business must be good and it's a great signal for the overall industry that demand is strong, even over Christmas/New Year.
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It's that time of year when colour whizzes at Pantone announce the 'Colour of the Year.' For 2024 it was 'Peach Fuzz'. For 2025 they've gone bolder and browner with 'Mocha Mousse' - the chocolatiers and coffee roasters will love this one. It's very relaxing for interior decor too.
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Trojan Print of Thomastown, Melbourne, has boosted its large format capabilities with the addition of a Mutoh ValueJet 1638UH 1.6 metre hybrid printer supplied by Total Image Supplies.
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2024 saw the launch of new major versions of SAi Flexi, the all-in-one design, print, cut, and RIP software and an upgrading of its Adendo training programme.
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As business failures skyrocket - and predicted to worsen such as the recent insolvency of Blow Up Imaging - government spending is propping up the economy and hiding the reality that we are facing recession, says the Australian Industry Group.
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At the recently concluded Labelexpo South China 2024 expo held in Shenzhen Dec. 4th-6th, Esko and Fiery (recently acquired by Epson), announced a partnership with HanGlobal/HanLabel to deliver a customized Digital Front-End (DFE) for the LabStar 330 series inkjet digital label presses.
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The age-old graphic design duopoly of Apple for hardware, Adobe for software could be disrupted when regulatory approval for its acquisition of Pixelmator goes through. Could we soon be saying: 'that image has been Pixematored' instead of 'Photoshopped?'
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The ANZ printing, packaging and signage industry is psyching up for its premier event from May 20th-24th 2025. Yes, PacPrint, together with Visual Impact, Labels & Packaging expo and the National Print Awards will be the 'Olympics' of our industry - which chimes well with the venue within Sydney Olympic Park. Andy McCourt takes a virtual tour of the aisles.
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SCREEN Americas has announced yet another order for a Truepress JET 560HDX, by VISOgraphic of Addison, Illinois. This marks the Chicago company’s first entry into roll-fed inkjet capabilities, expanding and complementing its already wide range of offerings, with results 'indistinguishable' from quality offset.
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We have previously written about the opportunities in boat wrapping and looking around harbours and marinas, it's certainly catching on. Titan Graphics of the beautiful NSW Coastal town of Forster has recently completed a stunner for boat known as 'Billy Buoy'
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Every now and then, a story comes across our screens that ticks every box of class, skill, dedication and humanity. This one involved Cunneen Signs of Holroyd, NSW near Parramatta and a missing Honour Roll Plaque of WW1 Australian soldiers.
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Women In Print has announced a formative 2023 agenda of events following a very active 2024. CEO Stephanie Gaddin has announced five initiatives, plus the good news that RolandDG will provide free seats in their Academy training programmes
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As of the completion of regulatory terms on December 2nd, Fiery LLC is now officially a 100% subsidiary of Seiko Epson Corp. The acquisition price of approx USD$568 million (JPY65 billion) represents 10% of Seiko Epson Corp's capital.
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- Record-breaking tour visit at the Penrith Museum of Printing
- Lecta announces spin-off of its self-adhesive business
- Peter Harper bows out to industry acclaim
- Siser performs with Romeo & Juliet (compact cutters)
- Briner Signs installs swissQprint Kudo, triples output
- Printed solar film attracts Amcor investment
- Orafol's new H10 production facility nears completion
- HP cashed up and reports FY 9% increase in commercial print unit sales
- Calling all speakers/presenters! PacPrint Forums coming up in May
- Epson sponsors food relief programme to provide nutrition to African & Asian children
- Mimaki UVJC 330-160 goes in at MJ & Co Designs, Brisbane
- ASGA announces 400+ WH&S resources for members
- Roland DG's Dimense awarded for Best Wallcoverings at BDNY expo (video)
- Visual Connections' Victorian Golf Day brings out the sunshine
- XAAR 2002 Printheads power latest ceramic decoration launch
