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Each year, Pantone, the industry spot colour standard, releases a 'Colour of the Year.' For 2024 it's the very attractive Peach Fuzz and here are a few examples of this warm, fuzzy tint which is sure to find its way into many labels, ads, textiles and signs.

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Women in Print, the organisation founded by industry stalwart Susan Heaney, is delighted to announce its Board for 2024 following a successful Annual General Meeting in November 2023. The new leadership team features an independent Office Bearer, as Treasurer, for the first time in the association’s history.

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‘We’re feeling anxious, fearful but also optimistic!’ said the artists. Epson partnered with talented digital artists to reveal the words that most describe how young people are feeling about climate change. To bring these voices to life, Epson partnered with digital artists Katy Wang and Gabriel Greenough to produce a piece of original, digital art that aims to project Gen COP voices in a visually impactful way.

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The onQ Team recently completed some Transparent LED Film installations for an iconic shopping and entertainment precinct in Melbourne, Australia. LED thin, 2-4mm film is an exciting new move for the Signage and Display industry.

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Just over 18 months since Agfa acquired Inca Digital of Cambridge, UK, the Belgium-headquartered inkjet developer has come up with an exciting new B1 format carton press for the packaging sector. The Speedset 1060 began life as the 'Onset-M' sold by Fujifilm but it was slow and failed to make an impact. Once Agfa had control of Inca, the Speedset project was re-invigourated and the result is a vastly improved B1 carton and corrugated machine.

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Thinking of starting or growing your business in 2024? Need some handy tips to give your business the edge? Learn from industry experts with Service NSW Business Connect free online resources. It's never too late to learn!

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Ball & Doggett will acquire SA Print Supplies from owners Paul Sayner and Vince Maio. Agreement has been reached, with a completion date set for the end of December 2023.  SA Print Supplies will be absorbd into Ball & Doggett's Adelaide operation.

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Epson Atmix has invested in plant and equipment on the construction of new factory, a sustainable metal refinery that will recycle waste metal to produce the raw material for metal powder, at Hachinohe City in Aomori, Japan.

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Following a massive 42% increase in premiums and the increase of mental health injuries claims (now accounting for 50% of payouts), Victorian Head of the national employer group, Ai Group, addressed a Vic. state inquiry into workplace injuries and rehabilitation. This is an unedited transcript of his address, seeking amendments to the Bill.

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As 2023 draws to a close. there's no rest for the sign industry's social glitterati! It's time to 'mark your calendars' for two popular events organised by FESPA Australia.

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It's been a terrific end-of-year for Total Image Supplies and Mutoh, with another Mutoh 1462UF installed at Braille Sign Supplies of Torquay, Victoria. Multi-pass braille signage becomes a breeze with this latest Mutoh printer, just one of the capabilities it excels at.

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In another excellent show of overall print industry training support, Visual Connections has now officially launched its newly expanded careers program, with the initiative to be known as Sign & Print Career Connections.

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Steve Lambourne's SS Signs is the first ANZ customer of the super 'flatbed on steroids' DigiTech TruFire LT/X2, supplied through Celmac. It's no ordinary flatbed UV - it's thoroughbred racehorse, made in Texas, USA and wowed October's Printing United expo in Atlanta, Celmac's Wayne McIntyre and Jonny Rumney first saw it at Printing United 2019 and commenced Covid-interrupted talks, which have now borne fruit.

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We recently reported Starleaton's appointment as ANZ dealer for eurolaser cutting systems. In this helpful article, eurolaser explains the benefits of laser cutting - not the least is that knives are not there to go blunt! eurolaser systems can also work in tandem with blade-cutting systems.

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Epson has launched two new mono WorkForce Pro inkjet printers, the single function WorkForce Pro WF-M5399 and multifunction WF-M5899. They use high-capacity ink packs to provide fast and reliable environmentally-conscious A4 printing and scanning.

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Hunkeler, the Swiss manufacturer of advanced reel paper-handling equipment used on the majority of high-speed inkjet web presses - is now part of the Müller Martini Group, following a takeover. Hunkeler has amassed an enviable reputation in inkjet reel paper handling, personified in its two-yearly 'Hunkeler Innovation Days' attended by many from Australia and New Zealand.

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Drupa's thought-proving Expert Article series continues with and examination of Artificial Intelligence contrasted with Human Intelligence. Written by Canadian Graphics Industry Teacher, Trainer and Software R&D Director Rémy Touguay, it makes essential reading for anyone seeking to understand where AI fits - and will fit - into our industry.

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Seasoned Industry Professional Bruce Caldwell to join Kissel + Wolf Australia as Sales Manager ANZ for corrugated packaging – sign and display. Caldwell is well respected from well over a decade with HP.

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Fespa's 2024 events in Amsterdam (19th-22nd March 2024) are centred around helping visitors discover new opportunities. The event straplines are a natural progression from the 2023 events, where visitors were invited to explore ‘New Perspectives’. In 2024, Fespa is encouraging delegates to find the many new opportunities surrounding them at the event. Michael Ryan, Head of FESPA Global Print Expo shares the themes.

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Zünd table cutting systems are well-known in the graphics and POS industry for their quality Swiss build and reliability. However, other industries are discovering the benefits of computerised pattern cutting - such as Impact Acoustic of  Lucerne and more recently the Philippines for the Asian market.

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Sign industry identities gathered in Adelaide last week for a successful Australian Sign & Graphics Association (ASGA) Social Bowls Night, one of a suite of networking events the Association has been holding around the country.