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Kodak posted revenue of $1.2 billion for 2022, an increase of 5% or $55 million compared to $1.15 billion in 2021, “reflecting the success of our long-term strategic plan.”

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On a booth themed ‘Strategic growth. Sustainable success’, Agfa will highlight latest inkjet innovations at FESPA in Munich (23-26 May), including the Onset X3 HS flatbed, Jeti Tauro H3300 hybrid for signage and corrugated cardboard, Avinci CX3200 for soft signage, and the Oberon RTR3300 roll-to-roll wide format printer.

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In direct comparisons between UV-LED and Latex printing, Mimaki Europe claims that Latex-type printing uses x9 more energy and causes x10 more Co2 emissions. The following news release is reproduced without alteration, as received from the issuing company.

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UV printing is gaining popularity due to durability and flexibility, allowing users to create more applications with variety of medias and substrates, according to the latest IDC Worldwide Industrial Printer Tracker.  Meanwhile, Covid lockdowns saw China’s annual shipments of large format printers plunge by almost 50% in 2022 - a year of "uncertainty" for the global large format graphics market.

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Olympics city Brisbane has been chosen as the site for Avery Dennison's Training & Innovation centre, servicing the whole APAC region for vehicle wrappers. Located inside its existing warehouse site at Berrimba on Brisbane's southside, the centre boasts a fully-equipped printshop, ample 300 sqm space, bespoke lighting and a couple of prestige cars for practicing on. Andy McCourt was there as a guest of Avery Dennison.

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Ricoh’s new IP CW2200 digital colour wide format plotter is designed for producing CAD drawings and other large documents (A1/A0) to support the wide format needs of architecture, engineering, manufacturing and construction companies, as well as government departments.

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A black and white diamond floor installed at London Fashion Week was made of PVC-free polyester floor graphics from Drytac and printed on an Epson SureColor SC-R5000 resin printer using water-based inks.

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Outdoor company oOh!media in collaboration with Qantas has introduced new digital advertising screens at all Qantas domestic lounges and foyers across the country.

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Ball & Doggett named three expert judges for its Who is Australia’s Greatest Wrapper? competition to find the best wrap design and installation from around the country. The Metamark MetaWrap Competition is accepting entries until 3rd April, 2023. First prize is a trip to FESPA Munich in May 2023.

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Orafol is very excited and proud to announce the company's partnership with the Matt Stone Racing team for the 2023 season, as they enter the new Gen3 era of Supercars racing with Chevrolet Racing.

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Global manufacturer/distributor ACCO Brands will showcase the latest in electric guillotines and all-in-one cutter, creaser and perforator solutions at Visual Impact Sydney from 3-5 May.

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The little gadget waiters pull out of their apron pocket to open your fine bottle of Zinfandel, is called a 'Waiter's Friend.'  A Mutoh XPJ UV benchtop printer recently branded a few with an equally fine label!

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Roland DG TrueVIS VG3 and SG3 wide format eco-solvent inkjet printer/cutters with TR2 ink have been approved for the 3M MCS Warranty.

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Meteor Inkjet, supplier of electronics and software for industrial inkjet, has expanded its portfolio with drive electronics and software for Ricoh’s TH6310F industrial inkjet printhead.

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With the latest update, CorelDRAW Graphics Suite subscribers gain access to new creative tools, cloud-based templates, personalized practice project recommendations and 220+ new Pantone colours. 

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SIGN CHINA 2023 is scheduled from 4th-6th September - the venue remains at Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Four-years’ of zero-Covid policy has finally ended and Sign China, with its hundreds of exhibitors, have prepared so much to welcome visitors back. Organisers say that Sign China 2023 will be the year's biggest global Sign Industry exhibition.

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Julie Rochester, MD of Sign Concepts in Adelaide and former president of the Australian Sign & Graphics Association (ASGA), is the first international judge named for this year’s NZ Sign Display Awards.

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In recognition of the huge growth of inkjet wide format being used to create museum-grade Photgraphic and Art Reproduction work, using specialist papers, non-wood media and canvases; Visual Impact will have a dedicated 'Photo & Fine Art' area at Homebush in May. Kayell & Canson will present workshops and a Gallery.

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“2022 has been a year of unprecedented economic and geopolitical instability,” said Agfa-Gevaert Group, posting a net loss of €223 million (Euros)in full year 2022. The top line of the company’s sign & display business grew strongly, it said, but “inflation, supply chain disruptions and COVID lockdowns in China impacted our activities.”

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Sydney-based DTG & DTF technology manufacturer Impression Technology Australia/Pigment.Inc has hosted a distribution partner training event at its European showroom in Uitgeest, Netherlands, attracting interest from across Europe. 

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Durst’s Alpha Wallpaper Edition technology is said to be the most productive digital printing system on the market, with a production capacity of over 1,500 rolls a day.