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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.

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Acrylic printing should be on every large format printers’ list when considering opportunities for boosting revenue, according to Mark Sollman, product manager for EMEA, Mimaki Europe.

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Responding to “a rapidly diversifying market for adhesive films,” HEXIS Australia will showcase its wide range of new decoration and textile products at Visual Impact Expo, co-located with PacPrint 2021 in Melbourne at the end of September.

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National employer organisation Ai Group welcomed the Federal Government support package being provided to businesses and employees affected by lockdown measures. “Insulating those worst affected by longer lockdowns will not only help put a cap on the impacts on individuals and businesses, it will help maintain the overall health of the economy," said Innes Willox, CEO of Ai Group. (See details of the 'COVID-19 Disaster Payment' )

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The celebration of the National Print Awards, planned for the evening of Thursday 30 September, will be hosted by popular comedian and media personality Dave Thornton.

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Printing Industry Creativity Awards around the country will all go ahead over the next few weeks – but a number of dates have been rescheduled to cater for changing travel and gathering restrictions.

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Based in Cambridge, UK, Xaar has completed the acquisition of print systems and printbar specialist FFEI Limited. The deal will enable Xaar to capture additional opportunities in vertically integrated solutions. FFEI originally stood for 'Fuji Film Electronic Imaging' and represented the last surviving DNA of Crosfield Electronics, which was co-owned by Fujifilm in the 1990s. Under former Crosfield executive CEO Andy Cook, FFEI developed the Graphium inkjet hybrid label press, which has evolved into the Canon LabelStream.