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Water-based inks and printing are an increasingly popular option in many market applications and promise a safer, more sustainable alternative to solvent inks in print rooms, especially for packaging converters, according to industry researcher Smithers.
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Widd Signs, one of the first sign manufacturing companies in the UK, says it’s increased its production potential by 300% thanks to its investment in a Zund G3 L-2500 cutting system.
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Digital out of home company QMS has unveiled a new digital billboard in the heart of Brisbane’s busy Queen Street Mall. The new full-motion digital screen at 130 Queen Street measures 52 square metres and is the largest external full-motion billboard in Brisbane.
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The Out of Home Media Association Aotearoa (OOHMAA) says 2022 revenue was up 10% year-on-year to $131m, with digital screens taking in 67% of total revenue.
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In its first major upgrade since EnRoute 7, ER23 includes user requested tools, SA International (SAi), the leading provider of software solutions for professional signmaking, wide-format digital printing and CAD/CAM machining industries, introduces EnRoute 23 to expand the capabilities of users and take the software to new application sectors.
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Many of those involved in printed activewear, DTG, dye-sublimation, Screen and DTF will recognise the Gildan Activewear brand. Part of the global $3 billion Gildan textile group, founded in Canada, the company has built a fine reputation for sustainability and fair trade. The release of its Climate Change Disclosure Report highlights the on-going work to make Textiles & Clothing more sustainable and climate-friendly.
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Roland DG Corporation has announced the worldwide launch of a new product in its popular VersaSTUDIO series, the BN-20D, a Direct-To-Film (DTF transfer) desktop inkjet printer targeting small- and medium-sized print shops, apparel businesses and start-ups. DTF is gaining popularity for heat transfer onto textiles such as Tee-shirts.
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More than 300 jobs are on the line as Opal Australian Paper considers the closure of its paper operations at the Maryvale Mill in eastern Victoria, following a Supreme Court order that forced pulp supplier VicForests to scale back harvesting in endangered possum habitats. “Despite our best endeavours, Opal has been unable to source viable alternative wood supplies to replace the VicForests shortfall,” the company said.
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They call it 'Brandalism' but it's just old-fashioned vandalism. More than 400 car billboards in 14 European cities have been hacked and replaced by climate activists who accuse Toyota and BMW of using the advertising to "greenwash their public image while lobbying hard against climate regulations.”
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Australia’s largest distributor of printable materials and consumables has signed with global paper manufacturer Sappi to distribute sustainable papers with barrier functionality and heat-sealing properties for flexible packaging.
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FUJIFILM North America’s Imaging Division has launched the Fujifilm Print-on-Demand Hub in collaboration with Gooten, a US-based on-demand custom printer.
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Registration is now open for the ISA Sign Expo 2023 in Las Vegas from April 12-14 – the largest trade show for the US sign and graphics industry.
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Kornit Digital a worldwide market leader in sustainable, on-demand digital fashion and textile production technologies, announced a partnership with VORN – The Berlin Fashion Hub, Zalando, and Unity – creating an “alliance of the willing” to transform the industry via 'phygital' fashion with a circular approach. Nine designers were challenged to create fashion capsules in just eight weeks utilizing the latest technology innovations from the three alliance partners.
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Following next generation print training days held at ADAPT (Amari Digital Printing Technologies) in Nottingham, FESPA UK is creating a bigger networking event purely to support 18-30 year-olds who are currently working within the graphics and signage industry. It's a great initiative that would work well here in Oceania.
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This year’s annual general meeting of the Australian Sign & Graphics Association (ASGA) on 17 February will be a hybrid event, with members invited to attend online or in person at The Duxton Hotel in Perth, WA.
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