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Total Image Supplies appoints additional Mutoh Technician

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In order to support its rapidly growing customer base of Mutoh wide format printers, Melbourne-based national industry supplier Total Image Supplies (TIS) has appointed an experienced technician, Bayezid Hossen – just ‘Hossen’ to colleagues and customers – to provide a broad range of services including installation, training, colour profiling, parts management, documentation and overall system optimisation to ensure high uptime and complete customer satisfaction.

ACCI report says small businesses being decimated - 45-57% considering closure. ASGA speaks

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In a horror report from an ACCI survey, pressure on SMEs is having a devastating effect, particularly in rural areas. Sign, Display and Graphics businesses are no exception since if general SMEs close down, it means no shop fit-outs, no window signage, A-Frames, brochures, wrapped vehicles and so forth. ASGA President Mick Harrold steps up to the plate with commentary.

Global adventurer & entrepreneur announced as FESPA Conference keynoter

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Taking place in Sydney on October 25th, Gus Balbontin has been announced as Keynote Speaker and Workshop Facilitator for the FESPA Australia Annual Conference.

Fore! ASGA Qld Golf Day is coming up...

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The ASGA Sign & Print Golf Days are some of the most anticipated events on the sign and graphics industry calendar, and Queensland businesses are being urged to move fast to secure their place at the Queensland event, which is coming up on Tuesday 20th August.

Epson reaches for the stars with Axelspace satellite investment

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Epson and its subsidiary Epson X Investment Corporation (EXI) have invested in Axelspace Holdings, the holding company of Axelspace Corporation, a startup company that develops and manufactures microsatellites. The investment was made through a joint fund, the EP-GB Investment Limited Partnership.

Visual Impact Brisbane attendance 20% up, exhibitors delighted

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When the doors of Visual Impact expo closed six days ago, there was a feeling of success and achievement, which has been confirmed by preliminary show data. Organisers’ expectations were exceeded and exhibiting companies have lavished plenty of praise,  reporting multiple sales.

Epson's new printhead factory is now complete - triples production

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Construction of a new factory at Akita Epson Corporation, a Group company of Seiko Epson Corporation (Epson) has been completed. Built with a total investment of over AUD$33 million, the completion of the new factory approximately triples production capacity.

One lucky HP operator will win trip to Philippines for HP's August Dscoop event

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Women in Print Australia has announced a new partnership with HP which will see the global supplier sponsor an industry operator to attend the APJ Dscoop event in the Philippines this August.

Mutoh XPJ 1462 sold to Malmar Enterprises by ColorgrafiX at Visual Impact

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Gold Coast Mutoh dealer ColourgrafiX secured a great order for the new XpertJet 1462UF at Visual IMpact last week. True to its 'print on anything' claim, this printer is heading for one of Australia's leading wholesale gift, souvenir and novelty suppliers, Malmar Enterprises, also on the Gold Coast.

Currie Group in new finishing partnership with Neolt Factory

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At Visual Impact Brisbane last week, Currie Group announced a new partnership with Italian finishing manufacturer Neolt Factory, for the supply of a range of loading, unloading and finishing systems for the Canon Colorado M-Series printer range.

Ball & Doggett partners with Gale Pacific to market Aussie-made 100% PVC-free banner fabric

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Ball & Doggett  is proud to announce an exclusive partnership to bring Ecobanner by GALE Pacific to the Australian market. The innovative Ecobanner is the only Australian-made, PVC-free flexible banner fabric capable of offering a 100% closed-loop recycling solution.

Visual Impact wrap - around the show, new pics

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We've added a few more shots from around Visual Impact Brisbane expo, which closed to great acclaim last Friday.

Visual Impact day one hailed a great success - numbers higher, hundreds of connections

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Hundreds of industry professionals flooded through the doors of the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on Wednesday, eager to see the latest innovations for the sign, display and graphics sector, helping them meet the changes and challenges ahead.

PrintNZ Apprentice of Year is Flexo printer Levi Lindsey of MCC

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MCC Auckland (formerly Adhesif Labels before sale of Hexagon to MCC) flexographic printer Levi Lindsey was named BJ Ball Papers Print Apprentice of the Year at the gala 2024 Pride In Print Awards Evening last week.

HP focuses on transformation at Visual Impact

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HP is showing its latest wide format innovations at Visual Imact, Brisbane. As a high-profile supplier in the Australian print space, HP is demonstrating how large format printers can be used to produce quality images on a variety of materials, create smarter workflows, and accelerate sustainable design practices.

Visual Impact opens - first look at Epson's new SureColor F9560 dye-sub printer

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With the doors of Visual Impact Brisbane well and truly open, early visitors have a chance to see Epson's new 1.6 metre dye-sub printer before anyone elase in the world. Here is a run-down of why this printer is not 'just another inkjet launch.'

Game on! Visual Impact Brisbane opens tomorrow!

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It's not just the State of Origin rugby that's creating excitement in Brisbane on Wednesday 17th July...Visual Impact will open its doors for the first time in six years at the Queensland capitol's Convention & Exhibition Centre. It may be smaller than PacPrint or indeed drupa, but the Olympics 2032 city always punches above its weight - it's a not-to-miss event in a terrrific venue, easy to access and in Australia's funnest region for after-hours socialising.

Adobe announces a 'democratic' printer-agnostic design-to-print platform

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Faced with more restrictive 'closed loop' design-to-print offerings announced at drupa, Adobe Express users can now design and order printed products with new add-ons, built in partnership with Adobe Express Embed SDK partners. Adobe says its growing open partner ecosystem will be available to any printer, anywhere and not restricted to any one brand of press network.

VMA AGM is on July 31st

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The Visual Media Association (VMA) has announced its Annual General Meeting to be held on Wednesday 31st July 2024 at 11 am AEST. Members wishing to attend the AGM should register their interest by Registering Online before Monday 29th July 2024.

The 'right Stuff' wins at NZ Pride in Print Awards + MCC takes Supreme Award + Admark for Sign&Display

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Quality at highest speed has earned Wellington firm, Stuff Ltd., the Publications Category in New Zealand's Pride in Print Awards, claiming the the 2024 Pride In Print Publications Category for its production of The Post Weekend Te Upoko O Te Ika, December 9th Edition 2023. Also, the Supreme Award was won by MCC Albany. The Sign&Display award was won by Admark Visual Imaging.

ORAFOL appoints 'A' team to expand global network

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Effective from July 2024, changes have taken place in the management of ORAFOL: Dr. Sylvia Lucht assumes the role of Executive Vice President EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa, including India). Randall Mertz takes on the role of Executive Vice President Americas (Canada, USA, South America). In our region, Alex McClelland was already announced as Executive Vice President for Asia Pacific (Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan) in May.

  1. US city sues major global brands for plastic waste pollution - Andy McCourt
  2. Epson wins WorldStar packaging award for cushioning material made from used copy paper
  3. Two Mutoh Award-winning printers on show at Visual Impact Brisbane next week
  4. FESPA achieves ISO certification for Sustainable Event Management
  5. Industry and LIA mourn loss of Warwick Roden of Roden Print & Packaging
  6. One Week to go until Visual Impact Brisbane
  7. SS Signs to Host FESPA Australia Open House During Visual Impact
  8. Mimaki to show two EDP Award winning products at Visual Impact
  9. FESPA Global Awards - Entries Now Open
  10. MUTOH wins 4 Pinnacle Awards
  11. oOh!media Launches Energy Reduction Trial to Promote Sustainability in Out of Home Industry
  12. Innovia to launch extended portfolio of recycled content films
  13. ePS announces exciting new changes for Connect 24
  14. Four New Members Join Outdoor Media Association, Fuelling Continued Growth
  15. Applications now open for the 2024 FESPA Australia Future Leaders program
  16. A Masterclass in Car Wrapping: Bringing Herbie to Life
  17. ASGA Releases New Resources for Members
  18. Epson to unveil a world first dye sublimation printer at Visual Impact 2024
  19. Women in Print Networking Event at Visual Impact Brisbane 2024
  20. Michael Punch passes the torch to Damien Nielsen
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