SHIZUOKA | Japan – February 26th 2024 – Roland DG Corporation (TOKYO: 6789) announced today that a company established by Taiyo Pacific Partners, a U.S.-based investment firm, has decided to acquire Roland DG shares through a tender offer (TOB). The company will be delisted from the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and become a private company.
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In under two weeks, from 19th – 22nd March 2024 at RAI, Amsterdam, FESPA will open the doors to its annual Global Print Expo, co-located with European Sign Expo, Personalisation Experience and Sportswear Pro. With a strong focus on product innovation and delivering education and inspiration through a comprehensive content programme, the events will support visitors to unlock new opportunities in speciality print, signage, personalisation and sportswear.
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Epson Australia has announced its 40th anniversary of operations in Australia. The company will use its 40th year to continue its legacy and introduce exciting new products in large format printing, projectors, office and industrial printing. Epson Australia has achieved numerous milestones over the last 40 years which include currently being recognised as the number one brand in Australia for projectors, large format printers, thermal receipt printers and consumer ink tank printers.
Epson Australia MD Craig Heckenberg says: "We are thrilled to commemorate this significant milestone in our company's history.”
Epson Australia is a wholly owned subsidiary of Seiko Epson Corporation that represents over 80 years of Japanese craftmanship, engineering and environmental excellence. The company started out in November of 1983, with a small team of 20 people in the suburb of Frenchs Forest on the northern beaches of Sydney.
Since then, the company has been at the forefront of advancements in print and projection, delivering the highest quality, reliability and service to its Australian customers.
Throughout the journey, Epson Australia has played a central role in transforming industry and improving the way people and businesses communicate their creativity, craftmanship, ideas and messages.
The company’s recent environmental initiatives include partnering with EARTH HOUR, the world’s biggest movement to protect our planet, sponsoring the Royal Botanic Gardens of Sydney and transitioning to 100% renewable energy across its entire operation in Australia and New Zealand.
Seiko Epson Global President, Mr Yasunori Ogawa ( in Australia this week to help the 40th celebrations), says: "I would like to 
Epson President Ogawa congratulate Epson Australia for their 40th anniversary and offer my thanks for the dedication and support of all the employees, partners and customers who have made this possible. Epson is committed to achieving sustainability and supporting the community and no group company embodies this commitment more than Epson Australia. I look forward to working with everyone to achieve even greater success both for Epson Australia and the wider community.”
These achievements underscore the company's commitment to excellence and its pivotal role in driving innovation and growth in Australia.
“We are very proud of our achievements and success over the last 40 years. As such, I must thank all Epson staff both past and present, our channel partners and customers for contributing to this success. We now focus on the next 40 years and on creating continued growth through providing innovative products and services that make a positive impact to the lives of our customers, their businesses, and their communities,” says Heckenberg.
Today, the company’s product portfolio consists of home and office printers, scanners, thermal receipt printers, projectors, large format printers, industrial print solutions and a wide range of software tools that enhance the productivity and usability of its products and provide more value to customers.
The company has also expanded its team to over 150 people across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Auckland with offices and showrooms in each location. As such, its nationwide service coverage and remote support capabilities ensure minimal disruption and quicker turnaround times, even in remote locations.
Heckenberg concludes: “Again, it’s the hard work and dedication of our team, their proven track record of providing the highest level of customer service and the support from our customers which has led to our success. Whether it be at home or work, we pride ourselves on helping our customers get the most out of our products and services and to be there for them when it really matters. Looking ahead, we have a lot more to accomplish and we pledge to continue to play our part to protect the environment by working with our customers and industry to help solve societal issues, strive for sustainability and improve quality of life.”
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“The packaging industry stands on the brink of a major transformation, with paper packaging emerging as a leading alternative to plastic and glass." This quote sums up to seismic changes happening in packaging today, according to Elena Knight, Marketing & Content Director for FuturePrint.
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Onyx Graphics, Inc.,one of the pioneers in wide-format digital printing and RIP development, is set to preview ONYX 24 and unveil ONYX Sync at FESPA 2024, Amsterdam this month. Version 24 introduces features such as automated multi-layer printing, seamless mobile device integration, and advanced print quality assurance.
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The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) in partnership with Epson Australia, commissioned RMIT to quantify the true value of the Victorian textile, clothing & footwear (TCF) manufacturing sector. Micro (digital) garment factories are driving the $1billion sector.
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Spandex Australia, has expanded its range of speciality products for interior décor applications with the addition of Cover Styl Architectural Interior Vinyl Films.The Cover Styl portfolio offers a choice of 500+ colours and patterns, allowing customers to add colour and texture to interior spaces, as well as reproducing the aesthetics of natural wood, marble, stone, metal, glitter, fabric, and leather.
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Ball & Doggett, known as a major distributor of printable materials, press consumables, and printing equipment, has announced a strategic regional partnership with eProductivity Software (ePS), a global leader in cloud-enabled MIS and ERP solutions, web-to-print, and industry-specific point software for the print industry.
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Canon Australia has announced a trio of 11-colour, plus chroma optimiser, inkjet models for the large-format imagePROGRAF Series, the new imagePROGRAF 1524mm (60-inch) PRO-6600, 1188mm (44-inch) PRO-4600 and 610mm (24-inch) PRO-2600 models, available from March.
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Don't forget to register for this FREE March 13th workshop, to help your business stay ahead of the pack! Learn how to meet the multitude of challenges facing your business, and gain practical strategies for success that you can implement immediately.
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Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (Kongsberg PCS) has announced a new agreement with New Zealand-based Total Supply, a division of Spicers, to distribute its cutting and finishing solutions to sign and display customers across the country.
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The Australian Sign & Graphics Association (ASGA) held its inaugural Social Bowls Night in Brisbane last Friday, with a good numbers and positive reviews from attendees ensuring this will likely be a feature of the annual calendar for years to come.
The Colourcorp team at this week's ASGA Qld. Bowls evening
Kim Kennedy (Bounce LED) Brock Reddacliff, ORAFOL and Damian Nielsen, ASGAMore than 40 bowlers registered for the event, which was sponsored by ORAFOL, reports ASGA Vice-President Damian Nielsen.
“The BOO is a great venue and the bowls competition provided a great ice-breaker and a bit of fun,” he said.
“The friendly competition definitely took second place to the socialising and networking, with everyone who came along appreciating the chance to catch up with their industry colleagues. A huge thank you to everyone who attended, and to Orafol for their generous sponsorship of this event, the third they’ve sponsored for ASGA in as many months.”
Given the positive response, Damian says the event is likely to become a regular on the ASGA Queensland calendar, and more Social Bowls Nights are expected to be announced later in the year for other States.
Lights, woods, action! ASGA Qld's bowls night rolls on
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Last Friday’s announcement of a last-minute DOCA (Deed of Company Arrangement), regarding Starleaton’s administration could be potential welcome news for creditors. It all depends on the terms of the DOCA - they typically contain debt repayment plans, and creditors have the right to accept or reject the terms.
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Seiko Epson Corporation (Epson) agrees that Earth Hour, organised by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), is a moment of unity that brings the world together, shines a spotlight on nature loss and the climate crisis and inspires millions more to act and advocate for urgent change.
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