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“It feels incredible to finally be less than three months away from opening the doors to a live FESPA event.”  Exhibitors and visitors are getting ready to conduct face-to-face business at the FESPA Global Print Expo 2021 and European Sign Expo 2021 (12-15 October, RAI, Amsterdam, The Netherlands), "in light of the progressive relaxation of COVID restrictions and re-opening of hospitality and live events." Mask wearing and distancing will be recommended.

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Soar Print managing director Fred Soar is the new president of national print industry association PrintNZ, taking over from Tony Sayle. Two new board members have also been appointed: Jill Cowling of Blue Star and Morgan John of Spicers.

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Dynamic commercial, digital and label printer, Melbourne's Southern Impact has acquired wide format, signage, vehicle wrap and POS business Peak Digital.  Andrew and Mel Robertson's Peak Digital  team will start working collaboratively with Southern Impact from Monday 2nd August.

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Seiko Epson Corporation is adding two new printheads to its PrecisionCore line-up that will deliver high print quality at high speed for applications such as signage.

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Following the announcement postponing PacPrint 2021, with Visual Imact and the Label & Packaging Expo, ASGA and FESPA Australia confirm that the ASGA & FESPA Australia HP Awards for Excellence Presentation will also be rescheduled.

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The Arctic is warming twice as fast as the rest of the Earth. As its permafrost ice melts, powerful methane greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere, which speeds up global warming in an increasingly destructive cycle. Professor Katey Walter Anthony is an Arctic researcher and National Geographic Explorer, and her work, with a little help from Epson, has helped to reveal that Arctic lakes are emitting five times more methane than previously thought.

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It is with great sadness that we have to announce that the Board of PacPrint, incorporating Visual Impact and the Label & Packaging Expo, have today decided to postpone the shows until June-July 2022. Major trade shows need several weeks of preparation for both organisers and visitors, with interstate and international visitors also needing certainty in order to plan their time, travel and accommodation. The latest Covid-19 situations can not provide that certainty.

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“The simple reality is that we can’t keep going on like this,” says Innes Willox, CEO of employer association Ai Group. “Many businesses and their employees are at breaking point with reports of stress, fatigue and mental health impacts becoming more common.” 

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Following the announcement of a statewide South Australian lockdown from 6pm on Tuesday, ASGA president and SA chair Julie Rochester has emailed ASGA members with the association’s updated advice.

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Roland DG Corp has added to its CAMM-1 series of vinyl cutters with the new GR2-640 and GR2-540 64” and 54” devices. Applications include signs, automotive window film and vehicle wraps.

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On-site signage work is not permitted under tightened NSW restrictions, unless it's for essential work like Covid-safe signage, according to an advisory from the Australian Sign & Graphics Association (ASGA). But the majority of NSW sign companies come under Manufacturing, which remains open provided a Covid-safe plan is in place.
In Victoria, "Construction and Manufacturing are Authorised Industries...sign installation falls under the construction banner, so we are of the opinion that signs can be installed."

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“No more lazy claims about recyclability, sustainability, or eco-friendly – Kavalan’s Eco Calculator can help with crucial environmental targets without compromising on quality,” says Taya Groups, manufacturer of the Kavalan PVC-free range of banner materials.

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Roland DG Australia has appointed Mark Bingham to the position of Service Manager, based in Sydney, effective Monday 19 July.

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Japanese print technology manufacturer Ricoh has warned global customers that the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic games which begin this week could increase the risk of data security breaches.

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PrintEx favourite Meqa Smith will present Loyalty Beyond Reason, a session on recruitment and marketing, at PacPrint, co-located with Visual Impact and the Labels & Packaging Expo, in Melbourne on Tuesday 28th September at 12.30pm

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“From its manufacture to its disposal, PVC emits toxic compounds,” says Neschen Coating, the leading global manufacturer of self-adhesive media and coating products - distributed in Australia by Starleaton.

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The global market for print and finishing equipment will reach $US15.9 billion in 2021, after disruption caused by Covid-19 saw sales fall by more than $US4 billion to $US13.2 billion in 2020, says industry researcher Smithers. “The outlook of the market remains challenging through to 2026...this will place a premium on new technologies, value-adding systems and services, and greater automation, as print OEMs look to maintain profitability.”

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Australia’s first ACP recycling solution, Fairview’s Ecoloop, has been named a finalist in The Urban Developer Awards for Excellence in Sustainability across Australia and New Zealand. 

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Epson's upcoming SureLab D1060 offers fast, high-quality photo printing with flexible production and a reduced total cost of ownership. As demand for small-format photos continues to grow, businesses are looking for a cost-effective way to deliver quality prints quickly and cost effectively. To meet that need, Epson has launched the SureLab D1060. This new DryLab printer has been built to address a range of customers from wedding and event photography, to retail in-store ad-hoc printing, to back-office print houses.

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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson welcomed additional government support to small businesses impacted by protracted lockdowns and called on landlords and utility companies to follow suit.

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23-year-old Nick Lightfoot from The Signshop Nelson added to his list of industry achievements by being named Signee Apprentice of the Year 2021 at the NZ Sign & Display Association’s flagship event, the Awards of Excellence.