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Italian paper giant Fedrigoni – acquired this year by equity firms Bain Capital and BC Partners - has signed a manufacturing partnership with US papermaker Mohawk to strengthen its position in the global specialty paper market for graphics and packaging. The deal “carries the potential” to lead to an acquisition.

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All signees know Corflute ® - which is actually a trade mark of Corex Plastics Australia. The generic term might be 'fluted board' or 'corrugated plastic sheet' and it is known as Coroplast in the USA, plus dozens of other names elsewhere. It's extruded from Polypropylene, is lightweight but strong, waterproof and IS recyclable. But did you know it has hundreds of other uses besides flat signage? Andy McCourt found one surprise example on a trip to Anaconda - a boat.

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Outdoor Media Association (OMA) chief executive Charmaine Moldrich will step down in June 2023 and take six months off before considering her next move. The OOH industry organisation is seeking expressions of interest to find a new CEO.

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FUJIFILM Dimatix has introduced STARFIRE 1024 AQMF and AQLF printheads designed for printing on ceramic tiles using eco-friendly aqueous inks. 

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Brett Martin, the UK manufacturer of specialist plastic products for print, display, construction, roofing, engineering, is presenting its extensive range of sustainable plastic sheets at the specialist Plastics K 2022 show in drupa's home Messe Düsseldorf from 19th to 26th October. Brett Martin graphic products are represented by Starleaton in Australia and New Zealand.

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Trade supplier Avon Graphics has acquired Melbourne's Lorimier in a move that it says will “bring more than 200 years of history – and two of the country’s most well-respected names in trade finishing and embellishment – under one brand.” 

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oOh!Media CEO Cathy O’Connor and OMA CEO Charmaine Moldrich will join outdoor industry experts at the World Out of Home Organization’s APAC Forum to be held in-person in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia next month. Organisers say the event will highlight “the increasingly dynamic development of OOH in the region and its immense potential for growth.”

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The NSW branch of the Lithographic Institute of Australia (LIA) is inviting members and guests to a tour of the Penrith Museum of Printing next month, which will include a two-course dinner and a night of harness racing at the adjacent Penrith Paceway.

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 Former letterpress printer Jon Dee, the founder of environmental group Planet Ark, will be the keynote presenter at next month’s FESPA Australia annual conference.

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Mutoh Europe announced the EMEA release of a sign and display CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and key) ink set called the MS51 series. The new inks do not require health and safety pictograms and are also gBL- (gamma-Butyrolactone) free.

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Roland DG Australia has announced a final round of 2022 dates for its successful Roland Academy Online courses, which will take place during October and November.   

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Epson's two new 1118 mm (44") wide format dye sublimation printers, the SureColor SC-F6460 (4-colour) and SC-F6460H (6-colour), feature upgraded image processing for faster production.

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Mimaki's third edition of the highly successful Global Innovation Days will return from 19th to 21st October this year. This collaborative virtual experience unites Mimaki’s regional offices, including Australia, to discuss trends across the different markets and the American, Asian, and European regions operated in by Mimaki. The programme of events includes live and pre-recorded demonstrations, webinars, and round-table discussions and is led by experts from Mimaki Europe, Japan, USA and Australia.

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Inkjet is penetrating the packaging sector at an accelerating rate, particulary with corrugated and cartons. With the announcement of the new Page Wide T700i, HP is continuing its investment in the packaging market to create new opportunities for packaging converters and brands to benefit from the analogue-to-digital transformation.

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After a rigorous selection process, the region’s largest printer has chosen Ricoh Australia as its preferred digital print partner, installing six Ricoh Pro C9210 digital production presses and two Ricoh Pro C7210X models.

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Outdoor advertiser oOh!media has won the City of Adelaide street furniture and advertising contract, signing a long-term agreement that includes new digital screens to deliver critical community information.

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Print technology manufacturer Kyocera Corporation has agreed to a $49.9 million settlement to end a class action lawsuit by investors over the company’s 2020 merger with US electronics manufacturer AVX.

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Agfa will showcase its latest inkjet technology for sign & display, packaging and textile printing at next month’s Printing United trade show in Las Vegas (19-21 October), including the first demo of the Inca Onset running on Agfa ink.

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The federal government is expected to announce new cyber security measures after hackers accessed personal information including identity document numbers of 9.8 million Optus customers. The ACCC has warned Optus customers to watch out for scams following the massive data breach.

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The Australian Sign & Graphics Association (ASGA) will hold the first of its signage taster courses in Brisbane next month before a national roll-out later this year and early next year. The courses are designed to build on the momentum of series of successful ASGA career expos hosted by AusSIP. 

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Today, September 22^nd, is a public holiday and day of mourning for the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Whichever side of politics, monarchism and republicanism you are on, it was a remarkable reign and one conducted with unflinching grace and dignity throughout very challenging times for post-war Britain and the Commonwealth, writes Andy McCourt.