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HP launches new Indigo 7K+ Digital press at Dscoop in Colorado

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HP delivered the scoop of the week at the Dscoop Edge Rockies event in Denver, Colorado, unveiling a significant expansion of its industrial print portfolio, with the launch of the new HP Indigo 7K+ Digital Press, alongside AI-powered workflow and various automation and robotic innovations designed to help Print Service Providers (PSPs) unlock more profitable growth.

Long-sighted play by Mutoh sees free Digital Braille printing workshops

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Mutoh Australia is intent on opening the eyes of its sign and production customers to the significant opportunity - hidden in plain sight  -pertaining to the idea of bringing Digital Braille production inhouse. To this end, Mutoh is hosting two (free) 2-hour workshops in Sydney on Wednesday 25th March (8.30-10.30am and & 3-5pm), offering insight into how Braille is created and how ADA compliant Braille is printed on various substrates.

Ricoh MediaMax adds depth to Ricoh Pro C9500 output

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Ricoh Australia has launched Ricoh MediaMax locally, a customisation option that enables the Ricoh Pro C9500 digital colour sheetfed press to print on a wider range of Ricoh-approved media, now able to accommodate thicknesses of up to 800 microns and weights of up to 600gsm.

AGS Mimaki Open Days locked in for 17th & 18th March in Melbourne

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Having officially locked in Australian Graphic Servicing (AGS) as a new distributor at the back end of last year, Mimaki is now supporting AGS to host two consecutive AGS Mimaki Open Days at its premises in Mulgrave, Melbourne on 17th and 18th March.

Roland DG D EA2 inks now also compatible with TrueVIS XP-640

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Roland DG has announced the expanded availability of its D EA2 eco solvent inks, to now also include compatibility with its TrueVIS XP 640. By pairing TrueVIS hardware - which the company says is ‘already widely recognised as a benchmark for consistent, high quality production’ – with a more affordable multi colour ink option, users can achieve enhanced colour expression and wider gamut capabilities while significantly reducing operational costs.

IR & Workplace Relations under spotlight at ASGA Webinar

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The Australian Sign & Graphics Association (ASGA) will be holding a Webinar at 10am on Thursday 26th March to step association members through its comprehensive range of IR and workplace relations resources, and show them how to maximise benefits to their business.

Ricoh announces huge changes to its global structure

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Ricoh Global has issued a formal notice regarding company-wide organisational change, including a significant shake-up of its executive positions to accommodate the changes.

LIA Victoria’s crafty March event

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LIA Victoria has locked in its first Technical Event for 2026, to be hosted by James and Kirsten Taylor at their award-winning Taylor’d Press boutique print shop in Knoxfield, in Melbourne’s south-east. The event (free for LIA Victoria Members or $25 a ticket if you’re not a member) will be held on the evening of Thursday 26th March, 6-8pm.

New Story starts for Aldus Group

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Aldus Group, who recently became the new owner of Currie Group, has announced the appointment of a new CEO, with John Story replacing Frank Floriano at the helm, as part of ‘a general management restructure to future-proof the business’.

NUtec launches new ‘plug-and-play’ GBL-free ink alternative

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Ink developer and manufacturer, NUtec Digital Ink, has announced the release of Diamond D10-GF-CS25, a Gamma-ButyroLactone (GBL)-free high performance eco-solvent ink, designed for consistent colours and stable jetting and formulated as a seamless, plug-and-play alternative for Mimaki CS250 inks.

IDC names both Ricoh and Konica Minolta as ‘Leaders for High Speed Inkjet’

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IDC MarketScape, well-renowned as a premier vendor assessment tool in the ICT industry, providing comprehensive evaluations of technology vendors based on rigorous methodologies, has recently named both Ricoh and Konica Minolta as Leaders in High Speed Inkjet.

Manroland Sheetfed commences Schutzschirmverfahren

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Performance psychologists would no doubt baulk at Manroland Sheetfed’s description of itself as ‘the beleaguered German press builder’, but the reality is that Manroland Sheetfed, a German producer of sheetfed litho printing presses, has recently been forced to enter into insolvency proceedings with financial support from parent company, Langley Holdings.

Roland DG 2-day Melbourne ‘Race Meet’ to showcase TrueVIS XP & XG

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Aiming to channel all the high-octane drama of this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix, Roland DG Australia is opening up its Melbourne Creative Centre for a two-day ‘Race Meet’ (18th and 19th March) to showcase its most advanced eco-solvent production powerhouses - the TrueVIS XP-640 and the TrueVIS XG-640.

Epson bolsters V-series UV printer lineup with new SureColor V4000

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Epson has a new mid-range UV flatbed printer addition to its V-Series UV printer lineup. The SureColor V4000 has been designed to meet the needs of small to medium sized sign shops and merchandise production businesses looking to expand their service offerings with reliable, high‑quality output and broad material handling capabilities.

ASGA expands categories for 2026 Awards

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In the lead-up to the ASGA National Sign & Graphics Awards, the Awards Committee has reviewed and revised the Award Categories, to give entrants more clarity and, in the case of more popular categories, to create more opportunity for recognition.

Mimaki UJ330H-160 Hybrid UV Printer now available in Australia

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Mimaki Australia has announced the official Australian launch of the new Mimaki UJ330H-160, Hybrid UV Printer delivering a hybrid solution to the local sign and commercial print sector, as an expansion of its flagship 330 Series.

HEXIS remembers Daniel Gherini with Memorial Apprentice Scholarship

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HEXIS Australia has launched a memorial scholarship to honour the life and promise of Daniel Gherini, a remarkable young man who was about to begin his apprenticeship in the sector before his untimely passing in an accident last year.

Industry still facing ‘massive economic headwinds’

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Whilst the recent ruling by the US Supreme Court has temporarily invalidated the sweeping tariffs previously imposed by US President, Donald Trump, key print industry suppliers still predict ‘massive economic headwinds’ ahead, notwithstanding the inevitable impact the recent instability in the Middle East will cause.

Rain fails to stop play at FESPA Sydney Social - Photo Gallery

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The only minor inconvenience caused by the downpour that hit Sydney about an hour before FESPA Australia’s second social event of the year kicked off, at the historic Sydney Rowing Club, was the need to move the event inside under cover, but that did little to dampen the spirits of those who attended the event. 

Color-Logic launches new Visualis3R Embossing & Debossing module

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Color-Logic, the exclusive distributor for Visualis3R, has launched a new Visualis3R Embossing and Debossing module, aimed at giving designers, agencies and printers tips on how to more accurately visualise and plan embossing and debossing effects before production.

FESPA Global locking in its tribes for 2026 expos

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Exhibitors and experts are getting behind the considered move by FESPA to ensure that this year’s FESPA Global Print Expo at the Fira de Barcelona from 19th-22nd May has something in it for everyone, taking place as it is alongside Personalisation Experience, European Sign Expo, WrapFest and the new Textile and Corrugated events.

  1. MYJET uses camera to deliver jig-free workflow for irregular UV printing
  2. Huge March on the horizon for Women in Print
  3. Echoes of Mission Impossible as world’s first self-destructing cup launched
  4. Canon announces Colorado M-Traffic Printer for regulated Traffic Signage production
  5. Xerox significantly revamps its global print go-to-market structure
  6. Roland DGA debuts advanced UV DTF Transfer System
  7. drupa 2028 set to ‘dive into the unseen’
  8. Keypoint Intelligence reports predict ‘selective growth’ for Wide Format
  9. Graphic Art Mart, Mimaki and HP Australia all take out Gold at this year’s Visual Impact Expo
  10. Digidelta’s BIOND films secure highest OK bio-based certification
  11. VMA stamps down on proposed Australia Post price hike
  12. From the Yarra to the Bowlo, FESPA Australia kicks off huge year ahead
  13. Sign China urges visitors to Spring into action
  14. Mutoh Braille capability underpins Singleton Moore Signs purchase strategy
  15. Agfa offers ‘powerful printing beast for every need’ at FESPA Barcelona
  16. Veritas Print Media vows to take Sustainability to the next level
  17. New Plockmatic ColorCut SC7800 Pro-RS XL re-defines cutting and creasing
  18. Mimaki UCJV330 series with LUS-170 inks approved for 3M MCS Warranty Program
  19. Epson wins Keypoint Intelligence ‘Scanner Line of the Year 2026’ award
  20. Mutoh Australia offers free digital Braille printing workshops
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