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Latest inkjet innovations at The Inkjet Conference 2019

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Over 60 speakers from the world’s leading industry players and academic centres will present their research on core inkjet technologies during the 6th European edition of the TheIJC (The Inkjet Conference) on 29-30th October 2019 at Crowne Plaza Düsseldorf. 

drupa 2020 to feature 3D printing program

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drupa 2020 will once again include a touchpoint 3D fab+print program and, for the first time, the VDMA Additive Manufacturing Association will be responsible for content design and implementation of a ten-day lecture series at the world's leading trade fair for the printing, media and packaging industry.

120,000 expected at textile printing show ITMA 2019

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More than 120,000 visitors will join 1,700 exhibitors including manufacturers Mimaki, EFI Reggiani and Kornit Digital at this month’s ITMA, the trendsetting textile and garment technology show that runs 20-26 June in Barcelona, Spain.

Neschen releases new PVC- and solvent-free film for wall graphics

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The new PP wall-grip is Neschen Coating’s latest addition to its Green Wall product portfolio. Besides its water-based adhesive, it‘s also one of the rare PVC-free, self-adhesive wall graphics products on the market.

Ghent Workgroup tests large format digital specifications 

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The Ghent Workgroup (GWG), a global body of Industry associations, suppliers and educators, has begun a public beta test of its new preflight specification that is aimed at improving quality control for sign and display printers.

Enfocus releases Switch 2019 Spring software

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Enfocus, the leader in PDF quality control and workflow automation for the graphic arts industry, says its new Switch 2019 Spring software includes a Remote Process Element.

Trail of destruction in wake of Whirlwind

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Andy McCourt met with former Lindsay Yates Group Directors to clear the air over their former company’s fate following the 2017 acquisition by Whirlwind.

Councils order removal of flammable ACM cladding

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Local authorities are increasing their inspections and ordering removal of flammable ACM cladding from apartment buildings. This signage-grade PE-cored version of ACM is not suitable for building exterior architectural use.

Alex McClelland moves to Orafol Australia as MD

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Respected wide format industry veteran Alex McClelland has joined Orafol Australia as Managing Director, from this week. He was formerly General Manager at Mulford Plastics and prior to that, spent fifteen years in charge of Spandex Asia-Pacific.

James Cryer talks up careers in Print and Signage to NSW students

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Passionate industry advocate and recruiter James Cryer gave up a slice of his time to network with students at Forest High School on Sydney's Northern Beaches, about careers in Print and Signage. Here’s his report: 

Exotic Graphix mulls bid for third Wrap Like A King title

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Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions has opened submissions for its annual Wrap Like A King Challenge, with wrap installers from 53 countries invited to submit commercial, full print or colour change wrap projects for the chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes. 

$1.3m survey to measure printed vs digital signage in Australia

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“A major study like this will provide undeniable proof about how both traditional and digital signs impact on audiences,” says Peter Pynta, director of research firm Neuro-Insight which will conduct the study.

Gas prices driving companies out of business: ACCC

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Rising gas prices on Australia’s east coast are forcing companies out of business and the situation could get worse without immediate action, according Rod Sims, chairman of the Australia Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC). 

Epson’s ‘future technology’ this week at EduTECH 2019

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Epson Australia will showcase latest technologies including laser projectors, PrecisionCore inkjet business printers and new smart glasses under its theme Future Technology for the Future Generation at this year’s EduTECH exhibition from 6-7 June at the ICC in Darling Harbour, Sydney.

Océ Australia launches Customer Experience Centre

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Over 100 guests were on hand to explore Océ Australia’s new Customer Experience Centre which opened this week at its head office in Clayton, Melbourne. 

Avery Dennison develops first recycled polyethylene facestock 

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The labelling industry’s first-ever facestock made from recycled polyethylene (rPE) has been introduced by Avery Dennison. The California-based company says successful print and dispensing trials are now complete and the breakthrough technology demonstrates its commitment to more sustainable solutions.

Mimaki’s new hybrid textile printer to debut at ITMA in Spain

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Mimaki's new hybrid digital textile printer will make its global debut this month at the ITMA 2019 Textile & Garment Technology exhibition in Barcelona, Spain.

Minuteman Footscray teams with AFL’s Western Bulldogs

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Fiona McDonnell worked in her uncle’s print business as a child but it took a Minuteman Press training course in New York before she decided to commit fulltime to the Minuteman franchise in Footscray, Melbourne that she co-owns with her husband Ed McDonnell.  Their clients include local AFL team The Western Bulldogs.

Whirlwind Print calls in liquidators

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Melbourne-based trade printer Whirlwind Print and sister company Whirlwind Print (NSW) have gone into liquidation just days after managing director Andrew Cester told staff in an email that he was selling the business. Separate ASIC notices posted on Wednesday said Whirlwind and its NSW branch had appointed Andrew Hewitt and Ahmed Bise from accounting firm Grant Thornton as joint liquidators. The move comes after weeks of speculation about the future of the leading trade printer. More to follow.

Xerox shareholders approve holding company plan; CEO Visentin earned $23m last year

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Xerox shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a proposal to restructure the company under a new holding company. The reorganisation was first floated by the board in March, two weeks after a US judge rejected the company’s bid to dismiss a $US1 billion lawsuit filed by Fujifilm over the termination of the proposed $US6.1 billion merger between the joint-venture [Fuji Xerox] partners. Holding companies can make it easier to sell divisions and contain litigation.

WA’s Mills Sign & Painting files into administration

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Perth-based Mills Sign & Painting Service, which has provided painting and sign writing services to oil companies throughout Western Australia for almost 60 years, has appointed joint administrators and called a meeting of creditors.

  1. Newsbrief: Landa Nanographic customers ‘open for business’; Epson invests in AI; Register for PrintEX workshops; ASGA cladding session in Brisbane
  2. Konica Minolta launches Prokom user group in Australia
  3. Blue Star Direct adds HP PageWide Web Press in Sydney
  4. Fashion design studio invests in Epson SureColor
  5. Hacker targets 139m users of online design firm Canva
  6. Canon expands UVgel series with new Océ Colorado 1650 
  7. Global printed signage market to hit $US43.7 billion in 2024
  8. SCREEN releases advanced VLF 24 Page CtP Systems – Ultima 24000N series
  9. Spicers warns shares ‘likely to fall’ if shareholders reject $147m takeover offer
  10. Offset printer Network Printing calls in liquidator after 17 years
  11. Ovato raises $15.5m after fall in newspaper volumes
  12. Judge sends ATO vs. Picton Press to case management
  13. FESPA 2020 in Madrid will be even bigger 
  14. Newsbrief: Trump’s tariff war hits Ricoh; "Deceptive" Chinese language Liberal election signs; World Wrap Masters 2019 highlights; Digital billboards add radio playlists; FESPA returns to Munich 2021; Signarama’s Gold Coast Expo
  15. Epson to supply its PrecisionCore inkjet printheads 
  16. FESPA Gold for Permark NZ; Melbourne’s Seen Technology takes two Silvers; Cactus wraps a Bronze
  17. ASGA's ACM cladding roadshow heads to Brisbane
  18. FESPA: Two new SureColor signage printers from Epson
  19. FESPA: Agfa’s Jeti Tauro wins EDP Best Flatbed/Hybrid; other winners: swissQprint, HP, Durst, Roland, Mutoh, Mimaki, Canon, Kornit, Xerox, Fujifilm, Ricoh, MGI, Xeikon, Zünd
  20. Ricciardo’s Renault F1 Team chooses upgraded TrueVIS VG2
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