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The global digitally printed wallpaper market is tipped to expand at a rapid annual growth rate of more than 22% to be worth $US13.1 billion by 2027, according to latest data from researcher MarketsandMarkets.
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Laser company Trotec has introduced new colour varieties and improved ink-adhesion for its Digital Print Series laserable plastics - “ideal for applications that combine printing, laser engraving and laser cutting, as well as print-and-cut applications such as interior signs, decorative signage, POS displays and badges.”
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Global Graphics Software will “close the last link in DFE chain” with next week's launch of SmartMedia Color Management at Labelexpo Americas (13-15 September, Chicago).
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The FESPA Awards 2023 are now open to print service providers (PSPs) and sign-makers looking to highlight their outstanding examples of print. This year, FESPA has added a new category to zone in on sustainably produced applications. This award will be judged across all categories against environmental considerations, including a reduction in the use of materials, energy and labour throughout production; whether the product can be reused or recycled; if notable attention has been paid to lifecycle analysis; and whether the entry is economically viable.
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Shipment delays from China to New Zealand increased by 144% pcp in Q3 2022, while shipment delays from China to Australia reduced by 15% - but were still up by 531% compared to Q3 2019, according to researcher project44. “New Zealand is facing particular challenges as carriers prioritise more profitable routes."
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Self-adhesive materials manufacturer and supplier Metamark has added a new PVC Free digital print media and matched overlaminate to its product range.
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€16 million in increased electricity costs has forced Swedish paper mill Lessebo Paper to halt production on August 31, with future production now depending on daily electricity prices.
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HP Inc has named Brad Pulford as its new managing director for Australia and New Zealand, replacing Mike Boyle who was promoted to a new global large format role in July.
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Stocks of Lamitack Films have arrived at Total Image Supplies Melbourne warehouse for nationwide distribution. The well-known Korean brand, Lamitack Films, are globally renowned as the best performing and highest quality in BOPP cello-glaze type of films.
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese opened the national jobs summit on Thursday by announcing a $1.1bn “training blitz” to address the “urgent challenge” of workforce shortages. He also proposed reforms of workplace pay deal bargaining.
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It was blue skies and sunshine in Sydney as golfers took to the greens at the Pennant Hills Golf Club for this week's Visual Connections Golf Day. “The event was another welcome opportunity for the industry’s suppliers, their clients and others from across the industry to enjoy a day of networking,” said the organisers.
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SCREEN Graphic Solutions Co., Ltd., - SCREEN GP in Australia - has introduced a new high opacity white mode that offers more opaque white for the Truepress Jet L350UV SAI S, the company’s specialised UV inkjet label printing system.
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HP’s Printing net revenue was $4.6 billion, down 6% year over year, with total hardware units down 3% - Consumer units were down 1% and Commercial units fell by 15%.
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The PVCA Board met yesterday, courtesy Ricoh's premises, to appoint a revised Board with Matt Aitken - IVE Group - as President. It appears to be a Board compiled to steer the Association through the merger with TRMC, having great depth and experience to draw on.
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Cathy O'Connor, CEO of outdoor media advertiser oOh!media, has been named a keynote speaker at the World Out of Home Organisation's (WOO) APAC Forum in Kuala Lumpur from October 11-13.
- Shipping reliability improving globally: B&D September Update
- Agfa sells Offset division for €92m
- Avery Dennison window film workshops in Sydney, Brisbane
- HP recycles water bottles into Removable Adhesive Fabric
- Epson launches inaugural Australian Photographic Prize
- ACCC green lights IVE’s deal to buy Ovato
- IVE announces deal to buy Ovato for $16m
- OOH revenue (now 62% digital) jumps almost 20% in H1
- Ecoloop recycles 309 tonnes of cladding & signage ACM waste
- ‘Turbulent times’: Agfa posts Q2 net loss of €13m
- Fuji Xerox vs EY, Whittaker & ors hearing brought forward by Federal Court
- ASGA's Victorian golf day & Espy catch-up
- IVE Group FY22 revenue up 15.6% to $759m
- Integrate Expo shows how Audio-Visual and print Signage can work together
- Peacock's 75k unique beer can labels for expanding Little Bang
