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Hexis Academy new training dates

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Australia's most comprehensive vehicle wrap courses are coming back to Melbourne and Sydney soon including the popular BodyFence Paint Protection Workshop.

Metamark appoints Striive Consulting to accelerate Asia-Pacific growth

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Metamark Limited is a UK based manufacturer and supplier of sign vinyl and digital media ands sells its products worldwide. It is among the sign and allied industry’s leading brands and widely acknowledge as an industry innovator.

Onyx Hub receives SGIA Award

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Onyx Hub, a business intelligence tool developed by Onyx Graphics, was the recent recipient of a Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) Product of the Year Award. The product won in the 'Software: Workflow/RIP or Web-based Design, Personalisation, or Product Bldg. Technology’ category.

Fujifilm announce the release of the Acuity 15 flatbed printer

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Fujifilm has announced the release of a new machine in its Acuity series, the Acuity 15. A highly capable introductory model, this UV flatbed printer matches the renowned high quality produced by Fujifilm’s Acuity Select 20 and 30 series, but at a lower investment cost.

Ball & Doggett have announced that all email addresses have now changed.

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As you may already know, the company is now officially operating as Ball & Doggett. BJ Ball New Zealand will continue to trade as BJ Ball Limited with ownership by Ball & Doggett Group Pty Ltd.

Novel display system from South Africa

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The PosterPouch is an easy and simple way of displaying notices in sizes as low as A6, but generally accommodates sizes ranging from A5 to A1. The product is an anti-reflective sheet that can be attached to a notice board or window with a double-sided adhesive and held closed with magnets.

Printing Industries to help you prevent a cyber attack

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Major global cyber-attacks in 2017 have highlighted the need for every business, regardless of size, to take cyber security seriously.
This presentation by Arthur J. Gallagher covers the common methods adopted by cyber criminals; the easiest and most effective ways to protect your business; and the possible consequences of a cyber security breach – both financial and reputational.

Epson opens new inkjet Printer Plant in the Philippines

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Seiko Epson has announced that Epson Precision (Philippines), Inc., a manufacturing subsidiary of Seiko Epson Corporation, held a ceremony on August 25 to celebrate the opening of a new plant. The ceremony was attended by dignitaries from the Philippines government, including the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), and Epson business partners.

VI Sydney is now open for registrations

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Online registration is now open for Visual Impact Sydney 2017 and organisers Visual Connections Australia are predicting a strong turnout for the show, which gives the Australian industry its first opportunity to attend a show at the new International Convention Centre at Darling Harbour.

Mimaki Australia appoints Pozitive as a dealer

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Mimaki Australia is pleased to announce that Pozitive sign & graphic supplies has been appointed as a Mimaki sales and service dealer for NSW/ACT.

Corel Corporation has launched PaintShop Pro 2018 - Pro and Ultimate versions

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Corel Corporation has launched PaintShop Pro 2018 - Pro and Ultimate versions, an affordable photo editing and graphic design software without the restrictions of a subscription.

Digital advertising is catching up with print according to the Outdoor Media Association

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The Out of Home (OOH) industry has posted an increase of 7.0% on net media revenue year-on-year in the second quarter of 2017, posting $197.5 million, up from $184.6 million* for the second quarter in 2016.

Risks for all employers in the Parliamentary march of the so-called ‘7-Eleven Bill’

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The Turnbull Government’s Bill to increase policing of workplace laws in the franchising sector is continuing its march through the Senate, with political parties largely unheeding calls from business organisations for the Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Bill to be significantly amended.

Drytac adds SpotOn White M50 to printable, adhesive film portfolio

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Drytac has expanded its SpotOn range of printable, adhesive films with the introduction of SpotOn White M50. The product has been specifically developed to provide greater opacity than the standard version and is available throughout EMEA with immediate effect.

Mimaki promotes Brad Creighton and brings in Jason Day

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Most people will know these two gentlemen as they have been ever present at our local trade shows and of course many of our readers will have had individual dealings with them over the years.

FESPA launches FESPA Direct

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Print service providers (PSPs) who are not located in one of FESPA’s 37 association countries can now join FESPA as a direct member, with the launch of FESPA Direct.

HVG Graphics Media Add New FOREX lite to their range.

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HVG Graphics Media have recently added the new FOREX lite to their comprehensive range of market leading substrates from 3A Composites.

New appointment to the editorial team at Wide Format Online

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Wide Format Online is delighted to announce the appointment of Stephane Bowker to its editorial team. She has been the proprietor of her own Graphic Design Business – ‘Who Dunnit? Graphic Design’ since 1997. Stephane will be commencing in her role as Assistant Editor at the beginning of October.

In the light of our recent survey on hourly rates we thought this information about the rates of other tradie prices would be of interest.

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We are aware that we are not comparing apples with apples regarding industries and this survey by ServiceSeeking.com.au relates to Queensland only. So, what can you expect to pay for a tradie in Queensland?

Starleaton acclaims "Best Ever" Art & Frame Expo

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“We’ve had visitors from Perth to New Zealand and everything in between,” says Camille Godfrey, Starleaton’s specialist for the Fine Art, Photo and Framing market. “As DES, we always supported this event and, along with Epson, introduced framers to digital art reproduction using custom media such as Hahnemüehle, Breathing Colour and Awagami. Now, as STARLEATON, that tradition continues and looks set for excellent growth.”

Zünd ZDC 3.1 represents a major overhaul of Zünd's Illustrator-Plug-In

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Zünd ZDC 3.1 represents a major overhaul of Zünd's proven Illustrator-Plug-In with visual and technological improvements that make the programme even more comprehensive and easy to use. With this relaunch, the new ZDC user interface is receiving a fresh, new design, featuring new icons that make working with the programme more efficient and helps keep the toolbar tidy. This makes navigating the programme much easier and facilitates finding functions the user may be using only sporadically.

  1. FESPA Africa just grows and grows
  2. International Men's Day - November in Melbourne.
  3. Print Head Doctor 14 released
  4. Mobile Imagination Centre QLD locations confirmed
  5. New appointment to expand Roland DG’s market share in the ASEAN region
  6. 3M offering knifeless tape
  7. ASGA announce a postponement of this year Wrap Master Challenge.
  8. Revitalisation of Printing Industry Awards programme
  9. Spandex expands Nordic presence with acquisition of Norwegian distributor Skangraf AS
  10. Caldera Releases RIP V11.1
  11. Neschen offers a new size of their Easy Dot Chalkboard Black
  12. Clegg Media take out Asia Pacific prize in HP Digital Print Excellence Awards
  13. Roland DG continues “Unbeatable Value” campaign for EJ-640
  14. Hahnemühle papers used by Ray Martin for Ken Duncan Expo
  15. Xaar claim feedback from users is a valuable tool
  16. Orafol completes acquisitions in Australia
  17. Make Silicon Edge Signs (SEG) signs without sewing
  18. Visual Connections donates $45,000 to Holmesglen Institute
  19. Rojo Pacific achieves Silver for PVC Stewardship
  20. Last chance to apply for the Canon Grants Program, Inspiring Tomorrow
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