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ORAFOL PPF Gif Banner 8 Mar24

 

 

 

Annual VMA metrics survey confirms wide format still growing

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For the second year running, Labels and Packaging ranks the highest in diversification investment for commercial printers, with promotional products/merchandise and wide format rounding out the top growth areas.

Drytac's Polar Frost Air film now available worldwide

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Drytac’s new Polar Frost Air is now available to customers worldwide. It is translucent embossed polymeric film with an 'etched glass' appearance and can be installed printed or unprinted on glass.

Caldera adds DTF and DTG features to Rip portfolio

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France-based RIP software specialist Caldera is introducing its latest RIP solution for direct-to-film (DTF) and direct-to-garment (DTG) printing, for both beginners and professionals in the industry.

ASGA Melbourne Bowls social pictures - Brisbane next - roll up!

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The ASGA Social Bowls program for 2025 kicked off on Friday at the historic Melbourne Bowling Club in the heart of Windsor. A great time was had by all, with Brisbane next on the bowlo calendar.

Reacon companies update

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Last week, we ran an article on the de-registration by ASIC of Reacon Holdings Pty Ltd. We have since been contacted by various parties including ex-employees and suppliers, concerned at the confusing landscape of multiple companies, winding-ups and deregistrations.

Kyocera releases new UV ink compatible printhead

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Kyocera's latest KJ4A-EX1200-RC is UV-ink compatible with 1200dpi resolution, offering both high-resolution printing and high productivity printing for labels and many other applications. The KJ4 printead series is very popular with leading manufacturers.

HP recognises Currie Group with APJ region Excellence Award

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HP Industrial Print has recognised Currie Group, as the winner of the APJ (Asia-Pacific-Japan), HP Industrial Print Marketing Excellence Award, celebrating the company’s outstanding contributions to marketing innovation and its role in elevating the print industry across Australia and New Zealand.

Mimaki Australia launches free ink cartridge recycling program

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Mimaki Australia has announced a new free ink cartridge recycling program in partnership with Close the Loop, a leader in sustainable solutions. This initiative reinforces Mimaki’s commitment to reducing waste and promoting a circular economy in the printing industry.

Epson President Ogawa makes way for Yoshida and is appointed Chairman

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A regular visitor to Australia and New Zealand, Yasunori Ogawa will pass the Presidency and CEO role to Junkichi Yoshida from April 1st 2025. Ogawa's Presidency has seen Epson grow as an industrial-grade supplier with label, textile and workflow product, highlighted by the 2024 acquisition of (EFI) Fiery.

Reacon Holdings Pty Ltd is de-registered by ASIC - mystery

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Mystery surrounds the status of Reacon Holdings Pty Ltd (formerly Bridgestone Investments Pty Ltd) - the company that had a meteoric rise under entrepreneur Jahangir (Jay) Khan and hit the headlines at drupa 2024 with an approx. $3 million order for a Fujifilm Jetpress 1160CF high volume inkjet press.

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.

  1. Surprise, surprise, Direct Mail is on the increase
  2. New ROQ NOW DTG printer really rocks
  3. Adreneline rises as new '25 Supercar wrap liveries revealed
  4. ORAFOL reports excellent sales & employment growth in FY 2024
  5. Women in Print completes final Breakfast Series dates for 2025
  6. People on the move
  7. Screen Printing expo is on in Essen, Germany this June
  8. Datacolor buys colour insrtument specialist Techkon
  9. Bannershop shutters ops in Australia
  10. Currie Group Brisbane Open House to feature Canon Colorado
  11. Metamark sold to UPM Raflatac
  12. Summa introduces dedicated vinyl cutter for DTF
  13. Women In Print - 2025 calendar of breakfast events announced
  14. Celmac appoints ex-HP engineer Ramsewak to national role
  15. Brother releases new DTF adhesive applicator and curer
  16. Only 9 days left before FESPA Australia's - 'BBQ on the Yarra'
  17. Make It Happen with ASGA's signage bootcamp in May
  18. Zünd Australia's grand opening of technical centre
  19. SCREEN’s Peter Scott to attend Hunkeler Innovation Days, Switzerland
  20. Mimaki’s RasterLink7 can transform print RIP software
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