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EFI Roll-to-Roll Printers Receive Type II Certification for Wallcoverings

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The certification does not require Lamination or Coating. Roll-to-roll UV LED printers from EFI, sold and serviced in Australia by Currie Group, continue to deliver innovations for superwide-format graphics production printing, and they have now achieved an important certification for the quality and durability of prints used for décor applications.

Mimaki to hold Global Innovation Days June 2-4

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Mimaki, will host online Innovation Days from 2nd-4th June 2021, a collaborative virtual event, bringing together Mimaki’s regional offices to encourage and nurture innovation in the printing sector. The programme of events, led by experts from Mimaki Japan, USA and Europe, will focus on addressing the needs of customers and prospects in their local markets.

Vale Bob Meade, WA industry legend

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It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Bokay Signs' Bob Meade, a legend in the WA sign industry since 1984. Bokay (from Bob & Kay, his wife), merged with Expo Group in 2019, which in turn was acquired by Jason Signs, WA's largest sign group. Stan Kilpin, former publisher of Image magazine, has kindly provided a short valedictory.

Advanced automation from Fujifilm and Inca Digital

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Following the success of Fujifilm and Inca Digital’s Onset X HS range of flatbed UV printers, the ultra-high productivity large format series now comes with automated technology to assist with long run production. It also slashes job changeover times and reduces the need for manual intervention between runs.

Sign industry - specific insurance available from FESPA

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Sign Manufacturer Insurance Broker (SMIB) is to offer specialised insurance brokerage to FESPA Australia members. FESPA Australia is pleased to announce its affiliation with the Sign Manufacturer Insurance Broker (SMIB), part of the Sear Insurance Group.

Currie Group addresses soft signage with EFI VUTEk FabriVU 340i

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Following on from the successful series of open houses, marking its appointment as an EFI wide and super-wide format dealer, Currie Group is leveraging its expertise and broad service network to address soft signage with the all-in-one EFI VUTEk FabriVU 340i 3.4 metre roll printer and heat calendar fixation combined.

System Signs QLD calls in liquidator

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The owners of Gold Coast sign business System Signs have decided the company will be wound up and have appointed Timothy Cook as liquidator.

HP's new Stitch S1000 for soft signage and interiors - video

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The new edition of HP's Stitch S1000 dye-sub printer allows users to print directly to fabric or onto transfer paper, with 1200 native dpi printheads and HP’s Drop & Dry system ensuring vivid colour and extreme resolution.

Minuteman Prahran bounces back as restrictions are lifted

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Despite problems caused by Covid-19, Vivienne and Nick Kane have managed to grow their Minuteman Press business in Prahran, Melbourne, especially now that restrictions are being lifted. In an interview, Nick Kane shared some marketing insights that other businesses may be able to benefit from. 

Smaller holes and prices for Contra Vision HD

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Window film innovator Contra Vision – whose products are sold in Australia by Spandex and Starleaton - is offering its exclusive high definition range of perforated window films at a price comparable to standard alternatives.

Free ONYX Go automation webinar

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Specifically for ONYX Go users getting started with ONYX software, this free educational webinar walks through achieving automation with ONYX Quick Sets. Click on the arrow to see the video.

Jobs of the week - Cairns, Qld

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Two jobs are up for grabs in Far North Queensland, with Status Signs. They are looking for a Print Production Manager and a Vinyl Applicator in the tropical Far North.

Colour Graphic Services appointed MYIRO Colour Measurement dealer

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Colour Graphic Services, the Australian colour management, ISO and G7 specialist, is pleased to announce its appointment as dealer for the Myiro-1 and Myiro-9 spectrophotometers in Australia and New Zealand. Myiro, a Konica Minolta – owned company, has taken the colour world by storm in the USA and Europe where it has attracted accolades from the most qualified colour experts.

Mesh Direct goes carbon-neutral for Signage

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Grand format printing company Mesh Direct has committed to a sustainable future announcing their claim to be Australia’s first carbon neutral signage company. This covers everything from design, through print, to delivery and installation.

Fujifilm raises prices across the board, raw materials and freight blamed

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FUJIFILM Corporation has announced it will increase the price of its offset printing plates, processing chemicals, PWB films and inks on a global basis. The price will be increased by up to a double-digit percentage as of May 1st, 2021 and will differ depending on the region and the product.

Deadline extended for PICA entries

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Organisers of this year’s Print Industry Creativity Awards have extended the deadline for entries until 5pm on Friday 14 May, following a flood of requests from intending entrants for the extra period of grace.

Xaar’s new high-speed Nitrox printhead

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"Speed is integral to the Xaar Nitrox, with firing frequencies of up to 48kHz enabling print at up to 100 metres per minute. Set-up time and installation are also fast, with drop in printhead alignment and Xaar’s AcuChp Technology allowing for a more automated process."

Epson large format printers win iF Design Award

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Epson printers and projectors – including large format printers the SureColor R5000/R5000L - have been named iF Design Award 2021 winners by Hanover-based iF International Forum Design. This year's winners were selected from 10,000 entries from 52 countries by a 98-member jury of experts from around the world.

Print volumes to decrease in Asia Pacific: IDC survey

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More than three-quarters of Asia/Pacific businesses expect to reduce their print volumes over the next two years, according to researcher IDC. “The increased shift to hybrid work – coupled with digitalization initiatives – has caused organizations to re-think their reliance on paper documents and printers while finding solutions that enable mobility, security, accessibility and business resilience.” 

Catalogue printing won’t recover until 2022: Ovato

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 ASX-listed Ovato said decreasing volumes as a result of Covid-19 continue to impact its heatset catalogue printing and residential distribution businesses. “Normalising of volumes post COVID-19 may now not occur until the first half of FY22, resulting in FY21 revenue being less than previously expected." 

Durst’s ‘milestone for sublimation printing,’ the P5 TEX iSUB

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Aimed at "enormous growth rates" in the soft signage market, Durst’s new 3.3 metre wide P5 TEX iSUB allows for direct printing onto polyester fabrics. Maximum print speed is 383 m2/hour when the 330 cm print format is fully utilized.

  1. Guest editorial - Tyson Buechler on "Everything you need to know about PhotoTex"
  2. Fuji Xerox Australia $1,000 scam voucher alert 
  3. 'Excitement building': PacPrint podcast e1 features Sue Threlfo from Konica Minolta
  4. Kornit Digital’s new MAX adds 3D printing capabilities 
  5. Mimaki’s new wide format printer for leather market
  6. Enfocus releases PitStop Pro and PitStop Server 2021
  7. Sun Chemical’s ‘breakthrough' UV coating is 25% bio-renewable 
  8. virtual.drupa attracts 'impressive' 45,000 unique online visitors
  9. Weekend sports a great showcase for Wide Format Signage
  10. New all-women MBE franchise partnership in Brisbane
  11. 21,000sqm of Fairview’s Vitradual replaces 'problematic' Qld. Hospital cladding
  12. Net zero by 2040: HP’s bold plan to combat climate change
  13. Register now for FESPA's Print Expo 2021 - if you feel lucky
  14. Xerox Q1 down 8% as demand increases
  15. Zed7 Polymeric & Monomeric films making a mark
  16. Associations reunite at successful social night
  17. EFI unveils new UV LED flatbed/roll fed printer at virtual.drupa
  18. Successful start to virtual.drupa
  19. The Do's & Don'ts of Neon: ASGA Webinar
  20. Mimaki launches new LED-UV large flatbed inkjet printers
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