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New Zealand sources say that the long-running legal case between Fuji Xerox NZ and EY (Ernst & Young), Neil Whittaker and two other former FXNZ executives, has been settled without going to trial. It is not yet known if this will influence the Australian Federal Court case, due to be heard on September 21st. The NZ Serious Fraud Office investigation in on-going.
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Outdoor advertiser oOh!media reported total revenue up 10% to $276 million for the half year ended 30 June 2022, with earnings increasing by 62% (pcp) to $51.5 million.
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Currie Group has launched HP xRServices, a mixed reality platform that it says will transform service delivery on the company’s entire product range, including its HP Indigo digital presses.
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US-based industry researcher Keypoint Intelligence has highlighted four new DTG printers – including DTG Digital’s "robust" new Q2 – in a report by Johnny Shell that looks at the closing gap between commercial and industrial segments, titled ‘New DTG Printers Are Blurring the Lines.’
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Outdoor advertising that promotes coal, oil and gas could soon be banned from hundreds of Sydney buildings and public spaces if the City of Sydney council vote on Monday night, 22nd August, moves to restrict all fossil fuel ads. The vote comes days after QMS officially launched its new City of Sydney street furniture network. The outcome is not yet known. (they voted yes - ed)
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The Australian Sign & Graphics Association has teamed up with one of Australia’s top business coaches to provide free advice on how to protect against rising interest rates and bad debt. The online workshop date is September 14th.
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The Outdoor Media Association (OMA) has welcomed three new members this month: Blue Tongue Outdoor, SureVision and Veridooh. “We’re pleased to announce our continued expansion includes media owners, suppliers and adtech,” said Charmaine Moldrich, OMA CEO.
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Fun was the order of the day at the ASGA Queensland Golf Day on 16 August and the ASGA member catch-up at the landmark Waterloo Hotel in Brisbane.
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The importance of promotional product decoration for the wide format sector is increasing as manufacturers introduce better and more versatile UV printers, most of which will fit on a benchtop. Melbourne-headquartered Total Image Supplies is seizing the day by exhibiting at the APPA Expo, August 24th & 25th at Melbourne's Exhibition Centre.
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The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has expanded its Federal Court lawsuit against former MP Craig Kelly over signs put up in the Sydney electorate of Hughes before the March election. Kelly now faces civil penalties.
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“With many sign businesses struggling to recruit staff at the moment and no magic solutions to fix the current labour shortage, this webinar is likely to generate a lot of interest,” said ASGA President Mick Harrold.
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ePac Flexible Packaging, an industry leader in quick turn, short and medium run-length flexible packaging, has announced it will accelerate its growth and transition to a global enterprise over the next 18 months. Eleven new sales and manufacturing locations will be established across Europe, Australia-Asia Pacific, Middle East/North Africa, and North America bringing ePac’s global footprint to 36 locations.
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Epson returns to the Integrate Expo in Sydney this week with the theme of ‘Be Limitless’ - across its range of latest projectors and lenses being showcased on stand C2 at ICC Sydney (17-19 August).
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The 8th drupa Global Trends Report to be published next month shows post-Covid recovery and resilience in face of fresh challenges. “Confidence is on the rise and all regions and markets forecast higher investment in 2023,” the report says.
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General Formulations – distributed by Spicers Australia – introduced three new AutoMark Cast films: GF 830 AutoMark Cast with DRIFT Technology and two complimentary cast laminates, GF 831 AutoMark Cast Gloss UV Laminate and GF 840 AutoMark Cast Matte UV Laminate.
- Solimar releases Print Director Enterprise 9.2
- Orafol debuts Wrap Courses at its Creative Hub
- JCDecaux Australia defends ‘Chinese propaganda’ billboards
- $A6.5 billion revenue in 3 months but profits hit: Fujifilm update
- New Spicers/3M wrap hits the track in Queensland
- 38 contract terms in 11 Fujifilm small business contracts declared unfair and void
- ACCC opens brief submission period on IVE’s bid for Ovato
- Kornit Digital posts $19m loss in volatile Q2 market; CFO exits
- Video: Ball & Doggett’s PacPrint Sustainability forum
- Esko buys Canadian-based Tilia Labs
- Orafol Germany safeguards energy supply by adding LNG capacity
- First AusSIP exhibit at Jobs Expo promotes Sign careers
- Weaker Yen, increased sales help Mimaki present good Q1 result
- IVE Group launches bid for Ovato
- Sydney's Allcraft Printing calls in liquidator
