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New Smithers report charts transition from offset to digital print

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Revenues from sheetfed, heatset and coldset offset litho are projected to reach USD$310.9 billion globally in 2025, according to a new report from Smithers, a worldwide authority on the printing industry. Digital, particularly inkjet, is continuing to grow.

Roland to hold DTF and DTO application days in March-May

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Roland DG has launched Application Days focused on Direct-to-Film and UV Direct-to-Object Printing. These event with be held between March and May in Sydney and Melbourne, in the lead-up to, and after, PacPrint 2025.

EPSON to cut up to 82% of greenhouse gas emissions in shipping deal

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Maersk's ECO Delivery Ocean estimates it will deliver 230 tonnes OF CO2e emission reduction in first year of the deal with Epson. The Danish privately-owned shipping giant is renowned for its ethical practices and good name.

AiG - RBA rate cut welcome but don’t expect further easing any time soon

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There has been no champagne-cork popping following the RBA's cheeseparing rate cut of this week. Maybe the fizz of low-alcohol plonk, but that costs more than the real deal anyway. Yes, any rate cut is welcome but the austerity of the past couple of years needs more than a presser and a miserly 0.25% cut. The Australian Industry Group urges caution for small businesses - the worst may not be over.

Anti-graffiti films - what are they & how do they work?

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The curse of graffiti is very much in the news lately and can appear anywhere - from the side of Metro trains, to building walls and billboards, or even on places of worship and, disgracefully, child care centres. Apart from council-sanctioned art, the reality is that most unauthorized markings are unsightly and costly to remove. Anti- graffiti films can help, says Drytac.

Printing United Alliance expands G7+ certification program

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 Addressing global industry needs, the Printing United Alliance, presenters of the Printing United expos in North America, has developed multiple G7+ colour and process control training options to meet the diverse learning preferences and scheduling needs of print professionals around the world.

Neschen and ATP will jointly present at upcoming FESPA Berlin expo

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For the first time, Neschen will exhibit alongside ATP since merging – marking a new chapter as part of the ATP Group and showcasing their combined expertise print media and high-performance laminators. FESPA is on in Berlin this May.

Techkon announces release of ChromaQA6 cloud-based colour control suite

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Fresh from its acquisition by DataColor, Techkon's ChromaQA 6 simplifies colour management for brands, printers, converters and ink providers with its entirely redesigned, easy-to-use, user interface and powerful new features for colour matching, corrections, and standards management.

Mutoh releases HydrAton water-based UV printer in Europe

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Mutoh Europe has announced the official release of the HydrAton 1642, a 1625 mm (64") roll-to-roll printer featuring innovative water-based UV technology. Previewed at Drupa 2024, this environmentally-friendly printer is available nowthrough Mutoh’s distributors in Europe, Middle East and Africa - Australian/New Zealand availability will be announced soon. 

Fujifilm's Q3 results up 8%, Graphics up 4.7%

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Fujifilm must be doing something right - it's results for the 3rd quarter (Japanese FY) are up 8% over 2023. Business Innovation, including Graphic Communications, was up 4.7% year-on-year.

Mimaki Australia announces availability and support of the D800 powder shaker/heater for TxF DTF

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Mimaki Australia has announced the addition of the D800 powder shaker/curer to its successful TxF series of Direct-to-Film (DTF) printers. This strategic addition aims to provide customers with a comprehensive and efficient DTF printing solution, fully supported by Mimaki Australia.

Surprise, surprise, Direct Mail is on the increase

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A UK report shows that Direct Mail advertising spend returned to growth in the third quarter of 2024, beating the country’s overall average of advertising spend of 9.7%, according to the latest figures from the Advertising Association (AA) and WARC (World Advertising Research Centre.) Digital Inkjet is the winner.

New ROQ NOW DTG printer really rocks

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DTG needn't be a slow laborious process. If you are really into productivity, ROQ's new NOW machine can rocket you up to 250 T-Shirts or other pieces per hour. With 36 Fujifilm Dimatix Starfire printheads inside - why wouldn't it rock?

Adreneline rises as new '25 Supercar wrap liveries revealed

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Nothing gets the juices running for any vehicle wrapper like seeing the Supercar wraps revealed each season. With millions of dollars of sponsor money at stake, they have to get it right. Vinyl flying off at 300kph is no fun! Here's a few of the wraps revealed so far.

ORAFOL reports excellent sales & employment growth in FY 2024

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Sign and Safety materials manufacturer ORAFOL achieved good sales growth in the 2024 financial year, recording annual revenues of €883 million (AUD$1.453 billion). Along with this are acquisitions, more jobs and branches and a €60 million (AUD$98.7 million) investment in new plant and production at the Orienberg, Germany, site.

Women in Print completes final Breakfast Series dates for 2025

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Last week we reported the inital WIP Breakfast dates for 2025 but Sydney, Melbourne and Hobart were still being finalised. Now they are locked in so you're good to go for the whole schedule.

People on the move

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As so often happens, January/February sees industry people transitioning roles for the new year. Two high-profile leaders have changed jobs, David Proctor has left Kyocera for CBTech, while former Spandex MD Ben McCauley is now with Konica Minolta.

Screen Printing expo is on in Essen, Germany this June

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Screen printing is often sidelined as a 'Cinderella' part of the printing industry but it is growing faster than digital! Screen's ability to 'print anything on anything' has enabled it to address new industrial markets including electronics, cellphone antennae, fuel cells and security print.

Datacolor buys colour insrtument specialist Techkon

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Datacolor, one of the leaders in colour management software, instruments and services, has announced the acquisition of Techkon GmbH, a leading provider of colour measurement technology, based in Königstein, Germany.

Bannershop shutters ops in Australia

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Bannershop is closed. All we know is in a brief message on their website. Over its 18-year history in Australia, Bannershop has not been without controversy, initially shipping jobs offshore before changing to local production. Its online customer service reviews have been mainly in the negative.

Currie Group Brisbane Open House to feature Canon Colorado

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Currie Group will shine the spotlight on Canon Colorado M-series printers at an exclusive Open House event at the company’s Brisbane Demonstration Centre later in February.

  1. Metamark sold to UPM Raflatac
  2. Summa introduces dedicated vinyl cutter for DTF
  3. Women In Print - 2025 calendar of breakfast events announced
  4. Celmac appoints ex-HP engineer Ramsewak to national role
  5. Brother releases new DTF adhesive applicator and curer
  6. Only 9 days left before FESPA Australia's - 'BBQ on the Yarra'
  7. Make It Happen with ASGA's signage bootcamp in May
  8. Zünd Australia's grand opening of technical centre
  9. SCREEN’s Peter Scott to attend Hunkeler Innovation Days, Switzerland
  10. Mimaki’s RasterLink7 can transform print RIP software
  11. First Heidelberg Jetfire50 digital inkjet presses installed in Europe
  12. ASGA Bowls socials kick off on Feb 28th - Melbourne first
  13. New aluminum solutions from Tectex on show at C!Print, France
  14. Agfa adds Anapurna Ciervo H2500 printer to its range
  15. ASGA webinar looks into Digital Signage
  16. Building refresh using Metamark Clear Vision
  17. AiG urges employers across the economy to support latest apprentice initiatives
  18. Jaybro infrastructure supply specialists all meshed up with new EFI Pro 33r
  19. Sydney Airport celebrates Chinese New Year with Art&Soul installation
  20. Women in Print Dives into 2025 with webinars, coaching and events
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