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Fujifilm Corporation is bringing its networks, servers and computers back into operation after confirming a ransomware attack on one of its networks in Japan. There’s no indication whether Fujifilm has paid any ransom to the hackers.

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As part of EFI Reggiani’s 75^th anniversary celebrations this year, the textile technology innovator has revealed the imminent launch of three new, state-of-the-art digital textile printers.

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Australian sustainable toilet paper brand Who Gives a Crap features in this month’s Outdoor Media Association's (OMA) selection of innovative local and international Out of Home (OOH) campaigns. Artist David Hockney's two-and-a-half minute animated video of the sunrise was also recognised.

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Roland DG Australia has appointed experienced engineering and wide format printing technician Jonathan Cate to the position of Service Technician in Melbourne. 

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Screen, digital and textile printing manufacturers are lining up for this year’s FESPA Global Print Expo, which takes place from 12-15 October 2021 at the RAI exhibition centre in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. After 18 months of virtual product launches and demos, suppliers are "enthusiastic about connecting with customers face-to-face."

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Inkjet printing technology group Xaar has signed a cooperation agreement to establish a ‘Joint Digital Printing Laboratory’ with the Beijing National Innovation Institute of Lightweight Ltd. (BNI). 

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Fujifilm Corporation is investigating "possible unauthorized access" to its server from outside of the company. “As part of this investigation, the network is partially shut down and disconnected from external correspondence.”

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Hot on the heels of the establishment of a book printing and fulfillment operation close to its massive Western Sydney warehouse, Amazon is expected to add localised signs and banners to its printed offerings. The e-commerce behemoth with global sales approaching half-a-trillion dollars, is in the process of creating up to 2,000 new jobs at Kemp's Creek, close to the site of Sydney's future airport at Badgery's Creek. Andy McCourt goes up the Amazon and finds we're not headed up the Swanee.

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The union representing Ovato print workers who were forced to apply for their redundancies through the Fair Entitlement Guarantee (FEG) says former Attorney-General Christian Porter knew of the plan and did nothing to protect workers. “The Ovato case sets a dangerous precedent,” said the AMWU, which has called for legislative change.

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Melbourne's Covid lockdown has been extended by another seven days, with Acting Premier James Merlino warning that the state is dealing with a variant of the virus that is “quicker and more contagious than we’ve seen before.” Regional restrictions in Victoria are proposed to begin easing from 11:59pm Thursday. The list of authorized workers in Melbourne includes: Any person who performs work that is essential for the continued operation of: all manufacturing.

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The Australian Sign & Graphics Association (ASGA) says it’s received confirmation from Business Victoria that all manufacturing - not just essential manufacturing - is on the list of ‘allowed businesses’ during the Covid lockdown. 

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“In light of numerous market changes affecting costs for materials, components, chemicals, global freight and logistics, Electronics For Imaging, Inc. will be implementing price increases for its inkjet inks, parts and supplies,” the company announced. Price increases will vary by product.

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Women in Print reports a record attendance at its Breakfast Series on Mental Health and Wellbeing and says sponsorship is still available for a webinar next week titled Bridging the Gender Communication Gap (10 June, 3pm AEST).

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Easy Cut Studio, a leading developer of sign-making software solutions, has unveiled the latest edition of Easy Cut Studio which offers certified drivers for the new AM.CO.ZA V-Series, AM.CO.ZA V-Smart Series, AM.CO.ZA V-Auto, Polaris, Vinyl Express EnduraCut 2/3, Vinyl Express EnduraCut Plus, STM Robotics, APD, and Dika cutting plotters. 

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Speciality printers worldwide can now access information on the main FESPA website in all the languages spoken by the 37 national FESPA Associations, following an intense programme to localise content on fespa.com.

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3M’s new Print Wrap Film IJ280 and Gloss Wrap Overlaminate 8428G provide 'exceptional' performance and ease of use, resulting in faster installs with less rework, the company says.

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A major fire at the German headquarters of global printing ink manufacturer Siegwerk has caused some restrictions in production but the company says operations are gradually resuming. 330 firefighters attended the blaze and two were hospitalised with injuries.

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 London-based tech firm Pluvo has launched Pluvo Column, an innovative 'air purification totem' that can be encased in Out Of Home advertising as it cleans one cubic metre of polluted air per second.

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HP’s printing net revenue was $US5.3 billion for the fiscal 2021 second quarter, up 28% from the prior year period, as HP Inc. and its subsidiaries posted total Q2 net revenue of $US15.9 billion, up 27.3% from last year. 

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ASGA's Treasurer and Victorian Chair, Mick Harrold, has issued his take on the Victorian lockdown, which he believes was predictable and avoidable. Mick notes that his opinions apply to his business, Visual Exposure, and that individual members should do their own research as to how restrictions may apply to them.

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Spandex, supplier to the global sign, graphics and display industries, has appointed Australian-born, Sydney Uni graduate Andrew Coulsen as chief executive officer, effective 3 May 2021. Coulsen will be based at Spandex headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland. He succeeds Rod Larson, who becomes executive chairman.