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In a shock announcement via the PVCA’s (formerly PIAA) official journal Print21, the 2023 National Print Awards have been cancelled, along with the formerly state-based PICAs. Four out of five leading sponsors of the 2022 awards were involved in wide format, the other being Media Super.

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The change affects all Epson wide format SureColor P6000, P7000, P8000, and P9000 printers worldwide. “To use these new cartridges, the printers require new firmware BEFORE installing the new cartridges in the printer or running out of ink in the current cartridges,” Epson said.

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Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions has upgraded its digital print portfolio with the release of the new MPI 2924 Easy Apply, an enhanced matte finish calendared vinyl film.

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Canon Inc. has developed a quantum-dot ink with a perovskite structure (‘perovskite quantum-dot ink’) with the potential to "help realize next-generation OLED displays with ultra-high definition, such as quantum-dot 8K displays, a technology that thus far has been unachievable.”

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Digital print solutions and workflow manufacturer Xanté has released a new iQueue workflow feature that allows users to elevate their designs by creating frosted effects on a range of surfaces.

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DuPont Artistri, a global leader in digital inkjet inks, will introduce new Artistri P1600 direct-to-film (DTF) pigment inks at ITMA 2023 (June 8-14) in Milan, Italy.

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The environment has long been a priority for Epson worldwide. Furthering its commitment to the environment and sustainability, 100% of Epson’s electricity used at all of its Australian and New Zealand offices and company sites has now been certified under the Australian GreenPower and the New Zealand Energy Certificate System (NZECS).

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Sign China 2023 is back, bigger and better than before the pandemic! There are two Sign China events, one in Shenzhen and one in Shanghai. The biannual event will take place in Shenzhen from 17-19 July and in Shanghai from 4-6 September. At the Shenzhen fair, digital signage will take center stage with five exhibition topics, including LED Displays, Commercial Displays, LED Illumination, Advertising Signage and Sound & Light.

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Kingman Signs has transformed the navigation experience at Karrakatta Cemetery with digital totems and a name search feature that helps users find the exact location of loved ones.

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US-based large-format imaging leader Roland DGA has launched two new media offerings for print and signage professionals – SoftSign Fabric Banner and HeatSoft GLAM heat transfer vinyl.

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Canon has released Red Label Zero FSC and Recycled White Zero FSC, “the first cradle-to-customer carbon neutral, technical wide format papers for the Architectural, Engineering, Construction and Manufacturing (AECM) industries.” Both papers are FSC certified, 100% carbon neutral and compatible with Canon ColorWave, PlotWave and imagePROGRAF printers.

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JCDecaux Australia has partnered with the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning and the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation to install an original Indigenous artwork connected to a new digital billboard across Australia’s busiest road. 

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Kodak has acquired Graphic Systems Services Inc. (GSS), a US-based provider of web inkjet press transport systems and other print-related components and engineering services. The deal improves Kodak’s ability to "develop and deliver leading-edge inkjet solutions."

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The international ORAFOL Group, a leading manufacturer of self-adhesive specialty films, reflective and high-performance films, was awarded with the Best Managed Companies Award 2023 by the Federation of German Industries, under the survey conducted by Deloitte, Credit Suisse and newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine.

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Leading Industry supplier Eurotech has unveiled a brand refresh and new website to better serve print and signware shops nationwide. To celebrate, the company is offering 20% discount across the board from all online orders up to $2,000 until Friday June 9th. Delivery is free Australia-wide for all orders over $98.

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Ball & Doggett announced an exciting new competition and all you have to do is buy some Yupo products for a chance to win the ultimate Japanese Grand Prix Getaway, or weekly $200 Visa vouchers.

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Where would our industry be without SAi - more widely known as Flexi after its marquee software? Just about every sign shop has, or at least knows, Flexi. For over 30 years, Flexi has become an industry standard for sign makers worldwide. It's history is intertwined with the earliest development of inkjet wide format printers, from simple plotters up to the digital print power machines and cutters of today. Now, majority owner Dan Purjes is stepping back as Chairman, but will remain involved. Two execs win promotion.

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At last month's Visual Impact show, lurking in a far corner of Smartech's impressive stand, was a secret that can add excellent sales and profits to any wide format signage printshop - the little OKI Pro 1050 roll-to-roll CMYK+W self-adhesive labels device, with Graphtec DLC1000 finishing, slitting and matrix stripping.

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Tarsus Group, a member of the Informa Group since March 2023 and organizer of the Labelexpo Global Series, has announced that Labelexpo Europe will move from its current location at Brussels Expo to Barcelona Fira for its 2025 edition. The final Labelexpo Europe in Brussels will be in September.

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ASGA president Mick Harrold and other industry leaders will meet with federal government officials to call for the immediate reinstatement of Sign & Graphics qualifications to the federal government’s Skills Priority List.

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Roland DG’s new VersaSTUDIO BN-20D Direct-to-Film printer in now available in Australia, following its launch earlier this year.