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Studio Q / Laserfoil takes out NZ Pride In Print ‘Supreme’ Award

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New Zealand print’s night of nights threw up its customary array of talent competing for 9 Printing Process awards and awarding 15 competition entrants for their excellence in certain categories. The evening also saw the NZ Apprentice of the Year crowned and various Business Awards awarded for Training, Innovation and Sustainability.

Fiery RIP secures Pinnacle Award for third consecutive year

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Consistently setting the bar for Digital Front Ends (DFEs) and workflow solutions in digital print, Fiery has picked up more three more Printing United Alliance Pinnacle Awards, making 2025 its third consecutive year of winning an award in the RIP software category.

Applications now open for 2025 FESPA Australia Leaders Program

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First launched in 2022 the FESPA Australia Leaders Program has played a part in the development of 36 industry professionals, many of whom have gone on to assuming expanded leadership roles within their organisations. FESPA Australia is now encouraging a fourth cohort of industry professionals to apply to the program, with applications closing on 1st August 2025.

Xerox completes acquisition of Lexmark

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As the ink dries on the final stage of Xerox’s acquisition of leading global laser printer manufacturer, Lexmark, Xerox CEO Steve Bandrowczak says: “With this acquisition, Xerox now stands among the top five in every major print segment and is the market leader in managed print services.”

Roland DG and Antigro Designer ‘bring print to life’ in Japan

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Antigro Designer’s flagship Sticker Builder and Print Customiser solutions are making an impact in Japan, supported by Roland DG to drive a series of interactive installations and live customisation experiences across cultural festivals, tech exhibitions, and industry trade events.

September’s Sign China 2025 expo to co-locate with Digital Printing China 2025

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Having enjoyed considerable success co-locating with LED China earlier this year at Sign China 2025 in Shenzhen, the latest collaboration is to co-locate the next Sign China 2025 event – being held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, 17th to 19th September – with Digital Printing China 2025, which has a focus on personalised designs and textile printing technology.

LIA Victoria offers tour of Holmesglen with graduate award presentations

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The Victorian chapter of the Lithographic Institute of Australia (LIA) is inviting members and interested parties – ‘all people in print’ - to a tour of Holmesglen, followed by a celebration of the year’s top apprentices with the presentation of the 2025 LIA Victoria Graduate of the Year Awards.

Award-winning treble for AGFA’s ‘Pinnacle’ Products

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Agfa’s Onset Panthera FB3216, Onset Panthera Autoloader and Jeti Tauro MAX BOTS are amongst the 2025 Pinnacle Product Awards winners, run by North America’s peak printing graphic arts association, the PRINTING United Alliance.

Visual Impact Conference & Expo locked in for September 2026 at Sydney Showground

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Promising a ‘new concept, new vision and new opportunities’, Visual Connections has announced that the Sydney Showground will be the venue for a ‘re-imagined’ Visual Impact Conference & Expo, now officially locked in for 2nd to 4th September 2026 ‘to avoid clashes with other premier global industry events’.

ePS Packaging embeds CarbonQuota to help print & packaging companies measure carbon footprint

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ePS Packaging has announced a strategic partnership with CarbonQuota to integrate advanced carbon footprint capabilities across its software ecosystem for the packaging and print industries.

Benny Landa asks Court for more time

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Landa Digital Printing has submitted a request to the court for a stay of proceedings to give the company the necessary time to find new investors.

‘Phantastica’ Rare Book opportunity coming up in Melbourne

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Purveyors of rare books will be positively salivating at the opportunity presented by the Melbourne Rare Book Week – 24th July to 2nd August -  and the climax to the event: the Melbourne Rare Book Fair, being held at Wilson Hall, University of Melbourne, from Thursday 31st July to Saturday 2nd August.

Roland DG formally releases new DIMENSE DA-640

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Following a sneak peak at PacPrint, Roland DG has formally released the new DIMENSE DA-640, a wide-format dimensional surface printer that delivers high-quality 3D embossed printing up to 2mm in height, in a compact, easy-to-use system. Accommodating a wide choice of media, the DA-640 is being heralded as the future of creative, artistic wall décor production.

EMEA launch of Fujifilm Jet Press 1160CF via live event

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Not quite 'pay-for-view', but Fujifilm is planning a live broadcast from Japan on the 9th and 10th of July to introduce another of its continuous feed inkjet presses, the Jet Press 1160CF, which complements the Jet Press 1160CFG launched at drupa 2024.

Vivad celebrates 25 years of success

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On Friday July 25th, one of Australia’s premier large format digital and banner printing companies, is hosting an exclusive ‘Open House’ event, followed by a party to celebrate 25 successful years in business.

Konica Minolta ‘UnPacked’ to tour Australia

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Building on its PacPrint success, Konica Minolta Australia is preparing to take its products and insights ‘on the road’, via a 6-State national roadshow - under the banner ‘UnPacked’ - commencing July 2nd in Victoria.

VMA opposes Australia Post basic postage rate increase

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The Visual Media Association has gone on the record to express its ‘disappointment with the outcome’ of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) notionally approving a 13.3% price increase from Australia Post.

5 out of 6 FESPA Australia Board members re-appointed as Association gears up for exciting future

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Uplifted by the new FESPA brand strategy and a global commitment to ‘Connect, Inspire, Support’, FESPA Australia saw 5 of its 6 Board members voted back in at its AGM, whilst also unveiling its strategic vision for 2025 and beyond.

Epson announces partnership with The Social Outfit

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Epson and The Social Outfit have entered a purpose-led partnership to support an ethical and sustainable fashion industry. The new partnership centres on two key community focused campaigns – the Refugee Week Campaign and the Community Print Project.

The Rise of the 6-axis Cobots

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The rise and rise of robotic solutions and AI in the printing industry continues to drive productivity efficiencies and new opportunities, hence the tide of investment in both. In wide format, it is the advancement of collaborative robots – or cobots - that is starting to make the most noise: robots designed to work on the factory floor alongside people and use sensors to detect humans and avoid accidents.

HP and Dscoop predicting AI will revolutionise the world of print

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At the latest Dscoop Edge global print industry user group event, HP introduced more new intelligent automation capabilities with the launch of HP Nio, a new chatbot that connects directly with HP PrintOS and allows customers to ask questions about their print operations, to receive real-time data, production insights, and on-demand knowledge.

  1. Roland DG and BWT Alpine F1 team up to amplify voice of Female Wrappers
  2. Epson announces Direct to Shape Printing System
  3. New dedicated product sales and partnerships team for oOh!media
  4. Drytac making waves at Adelaide seafront
  5. Kongsberg PCS launches new ‘Entro’ entry-level cutting tables
  6. New Leadership Program for Women in Print
  7. World first as children's book is printed on paper made from recycled coffee cups
  8. New FESPA brand looks to ‘Connect, Inspire, Support’
  9. Daniela Mastroieni appointed to GM Graphics, Architectural Design & Brands role with Orafol
  10. New biodegradable film brand ‘BIOND’ being brought to Oceania via Coritex
  11. Imagination Graphics expands output with Mimaki and Spicers at PacPrint 2025
  12. EDP award success for Fujifilm Business Innovation
  13. Free software upgrade enables speed boost for swissQprint Kudu users
  14. Award-winning Australian representation at World Out Of Home Congress in Mexico
  15. Konica Minolta Australia recognised as a ‘Great Place To Work’
  16. EPSON celebrates 50 years
  17. Inaugural Women in Print HP Indigo Digital Press Scholarship launched
  18. New State service agents for Mimaki
  19. DOCA formally terminated as Starleaton officially sinks
  20. Ball & Doggett cuts new partnership with Kongsberg
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