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Fujifilm has announced the promotion of Ashley Playford to the role of National Sales Manager, Graphic Systems. Playford was previously NSW Account Manager with Fujifilm Graphic Systems and his advancement follows the previous incumbent, Paul Budgen, moving across to Fuji Xerox Australia, which is a related entity to Fujifilm.

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Roland DG have announced that they will taking their Creative Centre and RolandClinic around the country during 2017 and 2018 in their new purpose built vehicle.

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Screen Graphic and Precision Solutions Australia and Fuji Xerox Australia have reached agreement where Fuji Xerox Australia will be a reseller for the flagship Screen Truepress Jet W3200UV flatbed UV machines.

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DES and Starleation have announced Allure from Breathing Color. Allure allows you to print directly to metal using your existing Epson and Canon printer and OEM inks.

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Two years ago we announced that 3M had launched the PVC free Envision range of non-PVC wrap films for solvent/eco-solvent printing as well as an over-laminate. 3M have now announced that ten of the Envision range has been awarded
Greenguard Gold Certification.

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Sign Media in Canada are reporting that Hexa Research in the US have estimated that the global digital signage market will grow to about US$20 billion by the year 2020, much of which will presumably come from the existing wide format sector.

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Arlon Graphics has made the strategic decision to exit the automotive restyling market and refocus resources towards cast digital films and identity signage.

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Akita Epson has held a ceremony to celebrate the completion of a new factory. Epson invested approximately A$42 million on the construction of the plant, which will triple Akita Epson's current printhead production capacity. Construction began in October 2015 and the new plant went online earlier this month.

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The super clear Ultra Violet (UV) stable polyester films are designed to retain mechanical and optical properties in applications involving UV exposure.

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Massivit 3D Printing Technologies has announced that, after being unveiled publicly for the first time at drupa a few short months ago, sales of its new Massivit 1800 3D Printer have surpassed expectations and are now well into double-figures worldwide.

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Summa introduced the F1330 flatbed cutter at the recent Viscom show in Milan.

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InfoTrends has recently released a new study aimed to help print vendors in Australia capitalise on opportunities for print. This study identifies vertical markets, company size segments, and geographic regions that offer the greatest opportunity for “persistent print.”

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Woolworths in South Africa took the decision to implement a print quality assurance programme based on the Mellow Colour methodology. This decision was based, in part, on the success of a similar programme that Marks and Spencer have run for the past seven years. Initially two of Woolworth’s print suppliers adopted the programme and the initial implementation was done this year.

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Aslan expand their portfolio of products with the MirrorEffect AntiScratch Aslan SE 75. This self-adhesive mirror effect, anti-scratch polyester film is characterised by a mirror-like finish, along with a very high scratch-resistant surface which is unique in the market.

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FESPA and ESMA are working in partnership to launch an all-new conference, aimed at industrial printers, manufacturers and brand owners.

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The Future Print project is finishing 2016 on a high, with its Apprenticeship Project now concluded but still delivering dividends to the industry, and its Business Transformation Project providing genuine ROI. And while there’s only about six months of the latter project still to run, there’s still plenty of time for businesses to take advantages of the opportunities it offers.

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Geoff Curtis of JDA Print Recruitment in Queensland has now retired and Di Thomson has moved in to carry on the recruitment services that so many Queensland companies have successfully used.

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Roland DG Australia has announced the launch of Roland Rental Platinum, a premium package of Roland hardware, genuine Roland inks, extended warranty, servicing and training, all wrapped up in one simple monthly payment.

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Seiko Epson Corporation has held a ceremony to launch the construction of a new factory at its Hirooka Office in Shiojiri, Japan.

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Caldera have announced the launch of a new cloud-based, software-as-a-service (SaaS) package that will enable users to track production and create custom workflows to streamline their print production process. Caldera StreamLive is a standalone, subscription-based program with a variety of options and features full connectivity with RIP and other software while allowing for the automation of various tasks.

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While suppliers race to secure the last few metres of remaining floor space, work continues apace behind the scenes on the PacPrint 2017 Forum Series, which will provide the popular educational dimension to the industry’s premier exhibition.