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As the Australian Sign & Graphics Association (ASGA) calendar of events is taking shape for 2024, the association is moving to mix up their offering by introducing Social Bowls events in each State during the year. Go green!

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Epson has announced the SureColor V1060, its first ever A4 UV desktop printer. This new printer is ideal for customising merchandise and promotional items on-demand and transforming them into unique products, making them an excellent solution for retail and event environments.

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Fiery LLC, formerly part of EFI, has announced the latest release of Fiery XF for wide to superwide print production. Fiery XF 8 delivers significant performance gains, enhanced usability, and seamless integration with over 2,400 printers and 2,100 cutter types, offering unparalleled versatility.

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It is with great sadness that we report on the untimely passing of Philip Burrell of ColourGRAFIX on the Gold Coast. He leaves his wife Jean, son Mark, daughter Gail and two grandchildren.

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French RIP software specialist Caldera  has announced a RIP solution for direct-to-garment (DTG) and direct-to-film (DTF) printing, representing a strategic move into one of the fastest growing segments of digital inkjet printing. It was revealed at the Impressions Expo, held at Long Beach, CA, USA from 19-21 January 2024.

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The End of Administration return submitted to ASIC by the administrators of Wagener Holdings Pty Ltd and subsidiary companies including All Flags and Europoles, reveals that unsecured creditors are owed a whopping $6.8 million dollars and are unlikely to see any return.

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Very sad news is that Starleaton. industry supplier across Australia and New Zealand, is now in administration. Establishd by Peter and Lea Eaton in 1978, the present holding company is directed by siblings Ben, Josh and Melissa, with Peter and Lea retiring in 2017.

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HVG Graphics Media has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Luke Wooldridge as National Product Manager. He has an impressive track record in the industry both as a supplier and Board member of Visual Connections.

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Announced just a year ago, Mimaki's first DTF device, the TxF150-75, has surpassed 300 units sold across EMEA alone. The wide-spread adoption of the TxF150-75 demonstrates the rising popularity of the DTF printing method for heat transfered graphics onto garments and textiles.

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We recently published the announcement of the resumption of business of the several liquidated businesses of Wagener Holdings Pty Ltd, which is great news for employees and customers. We can now reveal the 'new owners' and directors; two of whom are the sons of Peter Wagener, plus a mystery holding company. Andy McCourt investigates.

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Further expanding its offering to the apparel market, Epson has launched the new SureColor F1060, a compact hybrid desktop printer purpose-built for custom and low-to-medium volume direct-to-garment (DTG) and direct-to-film (DTF) imaging.

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Welcome back to Wide Format Online’s magazine and twice-weekly newsletters- hope you all had a good well-deserved break. 2024 is shaping up to be a positive year for the Inkjet-driven Sign, Display, POS and digital Packaging sectors, following the patchy recovery experienced in 2023. Late in the year, we saw a flurry on installations of mostly flatbed printers and suppliers indicate that 2024 order books are looking good.

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While SCREEN is very active with inkjet technologies, computer-to-plate might seem a mature market but it is far from a ‘sunset’ one.  Market leader Screen GP continues to upgrade its PlateRite range of 4pp, 8pp and VLF devices and has recently passed the 20,000-mark in CtP units shipped worldwide, which includes OEM models.

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In this latest drupa expert article,  Daniel Brunton, Publisher of ‘International Paper Board Industry’ magazine, looks at the state of digital print in corrugated packaging, and ponders at the slow uptake, given the apparent advantages.

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Dr. Holger Loclair, Chairman & CEO of the ORAFOL Group, last week welcomed employees at the Orafol headquarters, Orienberg, Germany, as they began the new year. Along with best wishes for 2024, he emphasized that Orafol is well positioned for future development in a challenging environment.

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2024 hasn't started too well for approximately 3,000 Xerox employees, who stand to loose their jobs in the first quarter. January 3rd saw an announcement to the NASQAQ stock exchange that 15% of its 20,000 workforce is planned to be axed. This reflects a growing trend in the tech sector which, according to CNN, shed over 262,000 jobs in 2023, compounding on 165,000 layoffs in 2022.

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Roland DG Corporation, has announced a new cloud-based software application, PrintAutoMate, that standardises output operations and claims to enable a highly efficient and error-free print workflow, particularly when varible data and personalisation is involved.

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Following a traumatic six weeks, Peter Wagener's All Flags Signs & Banners has exited administration/liquidation and is back in full operation in new premises, This is fantastic news for All Flags employees and customers - and the industry in general. There follows an announcement just received.

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The four co-located FESPA 2024 events in Amsterdam, The Netherlands in March 2024, are set to deliver a rich experience for speciality printers, with over 425 exhibiting companies already confirmed to participate at FESPA Global Print Expo 2024, European Sign Expo, Personalisation Experience and Sportswear Pro.

Held in Amsterdam from 19th to 22nd March, Fespa delivers four shows in one

Visitors can expect to see hardware solutions such as wide format flatbed and roll-to-roll printers, screen printing carousels, and a range of finishing solutions from major exhibitors. Confirmed suppliers showcasing products for digital wide format, screen and textile printing include Agfa, Brother, Colorjet India, HanGlory, Liyu International, MHM, Mimaki, Roland, Epson, Mutoh and swissQprint.

Confirmed software suppliers include Caldera, EFI, Fiery and Roq, demonstrating end-to-end workflows, automated job onboarding and colour management, as well as a range of consultative services to support businesses on their automation journey.

3A Composites, Antalis, Epson, HEXIS SAS, InkTec Europe and ORAFOL Europe are among the companies presenting media and consumables, with a focus on recycled/recyclable and sustainable alternative materials and environmentally conscious inks.

Head of FESPA Global Print Expo, Michael Ryan comments: “One of the biggest differentiators of the FESPA events is the truly Michael Ryandiverse range of products on show. With our clear focus on solutions for speciality print businesses, including graphics producers, textile and industrial printers and visual communications specialists, we deliver a concentrated experience where visitors can find everything they need in one space. With the inclusion of signage, personalisation solutions and technologies for sportswear production, visitors can immerse themselves in an abundance of creative and commercial opportunities that are directly relevant to their business.”

Sign Expo

With European Sign Expo 2024 exhibitor commitment already outstripping the 2023 event, visitors can expect to see an array of solutions for signmaking and visual communications from over 85 confirmed suppliers, including Cosign, Domino Sign, EFKA, Harmuth CNC-Frästechnik, Jinan AOL CNC Equipment, Lintel Display, Navori Labs and NSELED. Delegates will explore products for channel lettering, digital and dimensional signage, engraving and etching, illuminated displays, out-of-home media, LED, outdoor systems, laser cutters and sign tools.

Personalisation Expo

International suppliers at Personalisation Experience include Antigro, Kit Builder, Mediaclip and XMPie, demonstrating software for customisation design and variable data marketing. Tajima Europe, PunchCloud OU and ZSK Stickmaschinen will highlight the latest hardware and art services for embroidery.

Sportswear Expo

At the inaugural Sportswear Pro, delegates can expect to see solutions for direct-to-garment, direct-to-film, sublimation and heat transfer printing, as well as embroidery and laser cutting from companies including Ara NV, GD Han's Yueming Laser Technologies Co., MTC Textile Co., Ricoma and more. These complement the many textile and garment production suppliers at FESPA Global Print Expo 2024.

Registration for FESPA Global Print Expo, European Sign Expo, Personalisation Experience and Sportswear Pro is now live. Entry to all four exhibition areas is free for members of a FESPA national Association or FESPA Direct. Non-members who pre-register using code FESM424 before 19th January 2024 can save €55 on their exhibition entry.

https://www.fespaglobalprintexpo.com/

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In this latest of drupa's expert articles, Fabrice Peltier - Designer, Eco-design and Consultant looks into how designers can 'build-in' sustainability into their creations from the very start, and lessen environmental impacts, particulary with 'eco-inking.'

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Roland DG Corporation has announced that the TA resin ink for the AP-640 wide format printer of the TrueVIS series has acquired ECOLOGO certification. Ecologo certification is a standard approved by UL, a third-party organisation dedicated to advancing global sustainability, environmental health, and safety.