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The global automotive films market is expected to grow by 4.5% a year from $US7.4 billion in 2022 to $US9.7 billion by 2028, according to new research from ReportLinker. Global market leaders including Orafol, Hexis, Avery Dennison and 3M are focused on "providing innovative products in response to an ever-increasing demand."

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It's a silver anniversary for Speedy Signs in New Zealand, with franchisees celebrating in difficult circumstances due to Cyclone Gabrielle in the country's North Island, making a physical all-franchise gathering impossible. A donation has been made for disaster relief in the Hawke's Bay region.

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SIGN CHINA 2023 will be held in Shanghai this September, with over 2000 sign manufacturers participating.  LED China will be co-staged with Sign China and over 80,000 visitors are expected as international travel resumes.

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United Franchise Group has created Starpoint Brands, a division made up of the parent company’s business-to-consumer brands. Australian Evan Foster continues as Global Director, which includes brands: Fully Promoted, Graze Craze, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, Network Lead Exchange, Office Evolution, Signarama, Transworld Business Advisors and Venture X.

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Australia’s biggest printer IVE Group reported revenue for the six months to 31 December 2022 of $502.8 million, up 31.4% from $382.6m pcp. Net profit after tax was up 16.5% to $24.3 million. IVE has also announced a new wind power purchasing deal with global renewables company Iberdrola.

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According to the company, swissQprint is the only manufacturer of large format UV printers to have the energy efficiency of its current range re-certified. All models again scored excellently, so users can continue expecting proven low power consumption.

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Mimaki has expanded its textile portfolio with the TxF150-75, announced in Amsterdam on 22nd February at the company's Global Innovation Days. The new DTF printer is designed for high quality, customisable textile applications.

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Avi Efrat, owner of Fantastic Framing - who uses Epson printers for Art and Photo reproductions and has 10 stores across NSW, Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia - has given all 45 staff members a 20% pay rise to help with rising costs of living. 

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Avery Dennison has added new solvent-free iA Tec adhesive – which features improvements on conventional emulsion adhesives - to its 777 Cast Film and MACal 9300 Pro products. “In the near future, we will also be offering the new adhesive in a wider range of products.”

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EV-charging Outdoor Media Association (OMA) member JOLT has signed a new partnership with the NSW government to build a network of free Electric Vehicle charging stations, which include outdoor ads, across the Greater Sydney area. JOLT has a similar agreement with the City of Knox in Melbourne and has also launched an EV charging trial with the South Australian government.

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The Australian Sign & Graphics Association (ASGA) held its hybrid 2023 AGM and a Special General Meeting last week in Perth, updating its constitution and voting in Lisa Michalanney of Signageworld in Adelaide as the new South Australian Chair. 

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Flint Group has appointed current research & development VP Robert Welford as the new president of its digital division, Xeikon.

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Learn all the necessary skills and techniques in Orafol's one-to-one, practical, station-based training settings. These courses are recognised by employers and add to the overall quality of the growing wrap application sector.

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A reminder to register for next week's ASGA’s Channel Letter Bending webinar on Tuesday 28 February at 2pm AEDT, which will focus on increasing profitability by reducing sign fabrication lead times.

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After a successful inaugural event in 2022, FESPA Australia’s Sydney Social returns to the Sydney Rowing Club next month. Spaces are limited so the organisers recommend booking now.

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Industry veteran Ashley Playford-Browne has joined Currie Group as business development manager for Sign & Display products in NSW and Queensland. He’s previously worked for companies including Durst Oceania, Kornit Digital and Fujifilm Australia.

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Kwik Kopy Australia CEO Sonia Swabsky has offered complimentary printing of some WorldPride roller derby flyers after the job was first turned away by a Kwik Kopy franchisee who said it went against his Christian faith.

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Outdoor advertising leader oOh!media recorded an 18% increase in revenue to $592m for 2022 as the company continued its strong post-pandemic recovery. Net profit of $56.2m was up by 343% compared to 2021. Net profit after tax of $31.5 million compared to a loss of $10.3 million in the prior year.

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Calling all wrap artists...Metamark with Ball & Doggett invite you to enter your finest wrap work - any kind of wrap not just cars - and be acclaimed Australia's best wrapper. The winner and a partner will travel to FESPA in may as a guest of Metamark, stay 4 nights and pocket $1,000 in spending money.

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Digital textile printing champion Kornit Digital, listed on the US NASDAQ exchange, is now the subject of a shareholder class action, with several US law firms vying to become 'lead plaintiff.' Over the past year, Kornit stock has declined by 65% and the class action claims that the company did not disclose issues with quality, forcing even a major shareholder to purchase 'competitive' equipment. Amazon.com is also a shareholder in Kornit Digital, and yet runs some of the Austrian Aeoon DTG machines.

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The Outdoor Media Association’s webcast on March 1 will launch a set of tools that make it easier to plan and buy Out of Home advertising. Guest speaker will be MOVE 2.0 lead Grant Guesdon.