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Industry stalwart David Procter has joined Kyocera Document Solutions as Regional General Manager & National Print Production Manager, following a short hiatus after his departure from Konica Minolta in October 2022. This means a focus on the flagship SRA3 printer - the Kyocera TASKalfa 1500C - powered by inkjet, not toner. Kyocera is a world-leading supplier of ceramic 1200dpi printheads used in many leading printers, such as Screen's L350UV label presses.

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Roland DG Corporation announced the worldwide launch of six new models in the best-selling TrueVIS series of large-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters: the AP-640 resin printer, the LG-640/540/300 high productivity UV printer/cutters, and the MG-640/300 multi-functionality UV printer/cutters at entry-level price. Together with the four ECO-SOL models previously launched in March 2022, the TrueVIS lineup expands to a total of 10 inkjet devices.

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Everyone knows Fiery, even if they don't knowingly use the industry-leading Digital Front-end.  In an unexpected move, Fiery has announced independence following separation from Electronics For Imaging, while remaining wholly-owned by private equity firm Siris Capital.

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It's on again - Fespa Australia's convivial  gourmet barbie by the Yarra at Richmond Rowing Club by the banks of the bonnie Yarra River, with great views of Melbourne's skyline. It's on a February 'hump-day' Wednesday - a cool way to break the working week in February and schmooze with sign and display industry people.

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Brookvale, Sydney Screen ink maker Colormaker Industries, manufacturer of Permaset inks, has passed a milestone of 500 tonnes of greenhouse gases (GHGs) saved through electricity produced from its impressive 100 kW solar operation.

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The HEXIS R&D laboratory is developing high performance self-adhesive films for the BWT-Alpine Formula 1 Team in the cradle of British motor racing at the village of Enstone, north of Oxford.

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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.