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The Outdoor Media Association (OMA) 2022 Annual Report says outdoor advertising companies recorded a record $1.06 billion in net media revenue in 2022, with OOH now accounting for 12.2% of total Australian advertising revenue.

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printIQ has developed the Carbon Connect feature that operates within version 47 of its popular Print MIS software platform - allowing users to generate a carbon footprint figure directly from the system for every quote.

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The New Zealand Sign & Display Association (NZSDA) and fellow industry group Print NZ are partnering for the first time on this year’s inaugural Sign & Print Expo 2023 that opens today in Auckland and runs until Saturday, 8 July.

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Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions has launched the new Supreme paint protection film Xtreme Satin – “a ground-breaking solution that sets a new standard for both aesthetics and practicality for vehicle owners.”

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Epson and the Australian Fashion Council (AFC) signed an exclusive partnership – centred on Epson’s Monna Lisa ML-8000 direct-to-fabric digital textile printer - cementing Epson as the AFC’s official Digital Print and Projection Partner.

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This is the first time the Global Congress has been held in the Asia-Pacific region although a highly successful in-person regional event was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in October 2022. The recent 2023 Global Congress in Lisbon, Portugal, attracted a record 525 delegates from across the world. Hong Kong is very ANZ friendly in both travel time and time difference.

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Roland’s new Frosted Etched Glass Vinyl is a 3-mil, vinyl printable media that simulates etched glass; WallFlair Paste Paper is a 15-mil uncoated fibrous non-woven product designed for wall applications.

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Amaze Software – owner of the Amaze Spring platform that serves 11 million creators in 100+ countries - has selected KornitX Workflow Solutions and Kornit MAX digital textile print technology to speed up on-demand production.

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The new HD Apeiron/42 contact-free scanner from Contex uses ‘unparalleled' technology to accurately digitize media and boost the quality of scanned artwork.

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Australian EV charging-with-signage company JOLT will enter the North American market in a new partnership with Canadian communications technology company TELUS.

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Christo and Hanlie Lombard bought their Minuteman Press franchise in the Sunshine Coast of Queensland in November 2013. As they approach ten years in business, Christo shares his insights on the business. “Our growth areas are wide format display signage and labels," he says.

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The Visual Impact expo held last month at Homebush, Sydney Olympic Park, may seem done and dusted but, as with all professionally organised expos, it takes a few week to gather, disect and audit the results. The report reproduced below is very encouraging for the industry's adoption of new technologies and directions, and bodes well for the next event to be held in another Olympic city - Brisbane, during July 2024.

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Spandex Australia has announced the launch of the European-produced automotive film solutions - Omega Skinz, manufactured by Grafityp Self-adhesive Products N.V and SOTT International B.V. in Belgium. Stocks will become available from July 3rd 2023.

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Orafol films and laminates can soar to new heights with specialised aircraft wrapping films that can also be used of vehicles. Needless to say, the properties of adhesion and freedom from bubbles have to be of the highest priority.

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Currie Group has installed another EFI FabriVU 340i+ printer, this time at Visual Solutions of Moorabbin, Victoria. Established in 2006 Visual Solutions has earned a brand client list including Hertz, Nikon, Guess, DeLonghi, Renault and M&Ms.