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A Top 5 has been named for the prestigious 2023 BJ Ball Print Apprentice of the Year* (AotY), to be presented on stage at the Pride In Print Awards at Wellington’s TĀKINA Events on Friday July 12th 2024.

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Much has changed in print over the past 75 years, but the fundamental values which have driven Currie Group since its inception not only remain today, but continue to drive the company from strength to strength. As drupa approaches, Currie Group represented products will cover a larger area of the show than any other supplier's.

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With drupa 2024 around the corner, and Screen's powerful launching of several new inkjet-driven printing technologies, the March 31st release of its 23-24 results to the Tokyo stock market will be very encouraging for both the company and its customers, with one Wall Street analyst describing Screen's balance sheet as 'flawless.'

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Eight years ago at drupa 2016, one of the hottest products of the show was the oversized Massivit 1800 3D printer. Bruce Scott of Artarmon, Sydney signage printer Composite Images ordered one on the spot with further sales happening in NSW, WA, Melbourne and Wellinton, NZ. Drupa 2024 will see the highly anticipated launch of the Massivit 3000 printer which offers a more affordable but high-performance 3D printing solution for print service providers and entertainment fabricators.

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Kornit Digital Ltd., recently added to the Ball & Doggett's portfolio in Australia - with industry veteran Phillip Rennell as main product lead - has big plans for drupa 2024, accelerating  sustainable, on-demand digital fashion and textile production technologies aimed at  unlocking business growth and new revenue streams for any graphic design or print-on-demand business.

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Since acquiring Canadian developer CADlink in 2022, Fiery (formerly EFI Fiery), has been busy improving SignLab 10 and has now announced the release of SignLab 11 software for digitally printed and cut signs and graphics.

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In a bold move that could redefine the future of personalized fashion and sustainability, 3D printer company Stratasys Ltd.has announced the launch of its Direct-to-Garment (D2G) solution for the J850 TechStyle printer, the newest offering in the Stratasys 3DFashion direct-to-textile printing technology.

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Effective from 20th of May 2024, Graphic Art Mart and Amari Visual Solutions will consolidate into one operation according to news from their mutual owner, MM Plastics a division of the global Metal Manufacturers Limited.

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Epson is demonstrating the full capabilities of its commercial and industrial digital inkjet range at drupa in Düsseldorf this year – from large industrial label presses, wide format direct-to-fabric, dye-sublimation and signage machines to award-winning smaller, compact devices designed for high quality colour printing on a wide variety of materials and substrates.

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Eurotech has introduced a new printable wall covering into its Evolve range – Tranzform - a premium, digitally printable self-adhesive PVC-free wallpaper media which is removable and printable by various digital methods.

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Xeikon has announced details of the next evolution Panther inkjet technology - the Xeikon PX3300HD, a new 1200 dpi digital press that will be launched at drupa 2024. Developed for high quality labels, the five-color machine offers a 330mm printing width and speeds up to 70 m/min, even when printing with high opacity white.

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Superfine is Mohawk's flagship grade of more than 70 year and is recognised globally for its superb formation, lush tactility, and timeless appeal. From offset to digital printing, the entire Mohawk Superfine range is made with windpower and is FSC- certified.

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There are just 4 weeks to go until entries close for the ASGA - Currie Group 2024 National Sign & Graphics Awards - so now's the time to identify your best work, get your information together, and jump online to enter!

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It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Mr Geoff Selig, Chairman of IVE, Australia's largest printing and marketing services company. Geoff died following an accident in Barcelona, Spain. The circumstances are yet to be revealed. We extend our deepest condolences to Geoff's family, fellow IVE directors and staff.

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ORAFOL has established a sales company in Auckland, New Zealand. In setting up this new branch, the globally active family-owned company is responding to the significantly increasing market potential for premium films and special plastics in the Asia Pacific and Oceania region.

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Last month we reported on on an interloper disrupting the cosy PE-backed MBO of signage industry darling Roland DG. That 'interloper' was Brother Industries, a mighty big cheese compared to Roland DG. Brother can see a fast track into major wide format market share - especially in the USA and Europe but Roland DG's majority shareholder is the very equity company that is looking to back the MBO and guess what - it's second time around for Taiyo and Roland. Andy McCourt investigates.

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A group of more than 30 people joined the LIA Victoria contingent on Tuesday night, 30th April, to tour the impressive IVE catalogue and magazine plant at Sunshine, giving many their first opportunity to see a heatset web printing plant in full flight. Well done to all involved and kudos to IVE for supporting the initiative!

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Hot on the heels of Ball & Doggett's strategic partnering with Kornit Digital, accomplished digital print specialist Phillip Rennell has joined the company as as National Manager – Industrial Equipment & Apparel Solutions.

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The manufacturing halt, from June 30th, brings to an end iGen and Nuvera press production, 22 years after the iGen stormed into markets, with the first one in ANZ going in at Mike Jones' now closed CDM printing, Sydney. Xerox has also announced 15,000 job cuts but will continue its OEM cut-sheet press offerings with Fujifilm and, an as yet unamed, 'high volume continuous feed' inkjet press manufacturer.

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Since spinning off from EFI in January 2023, Fiery has strengthened its postion as the digital front-end (DFE) of choice with the majority of OEM partners in digital imaging. Still sharing parentage with EFI via Siris Capital, drupa 2024 will be the company's first independent showing, plus its DFEs can be seen on multiple other stands.

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Epson printer and scanner models have been named winners of an iF Design Award 2024, one of the world's most celebrated design awards. A total of 5 models were chosen by Germany's iF International Forum Design.