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FESPA has confirmed the programme for its first Sportswear Pro conference, taking place on 21st March 2024, during the main Fespa event at RAI Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Delegates will learn about the latest developments in the burgeoning sports and active-wear manufacturing, as well as cutting-edge innovations used in on-demand, customised sportswear production.
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Roland DG Corporation, has announced that the VersaSTUDIO BY-20, launched on January 16th, 2024, has received a Buyers Lab (BLI) 2024 Pick Award from Keypoint Intelligence for Outstanding Desktop DTF Printer. It is the first desktop DTF (Direct-to-Film) printer to earn the esteemed award in Keypoint Intelligence’s inaugural DTF awards cycle.
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The Print, Graphics and Signage industry remains in shock and mystified by the voluntary administration of Starleaton and associated companies from 19th January this year, at a time when most suppliers appear to be doing well, in a sector that is growing faster than any other in the graphic arts. Andy McCourt updates the situation.
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With an impressive line-up for the 'drupa cube,' the May-June expo has highlighted the most important trends in the printing industry, examining and evaluating them from different perspectives in an interdisciplinary manner. At drupa 2024, the cube will once again be the central discussion forum for print and packaging leaders.
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Australia and New Zealand’s leading fashion and lifestyle platform, THE ICONIC, in partnership with First Nations Fashion + Design (FNFD), a national body for First Nations creatives, is proud to announce the launch of a new collection from three First Nations brands.
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With only six weeks to go before FESPA Global Print Expo opens its doors in Amsterdam, Swiss finishing manufacturer Zünd has announced its plans, under the theme 'making digital cutting pay off.' Zünd is exhibiting on stand D40 in Hall 1 of Fespa.
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Konica Minolta Australia and Konica Minolta New Zealand has strengthened its market position with Melissa Dempsey’s appointment to the role of chief marketing officer.
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In new research from the Ai Group, available as a free 48-page report, it finds most businesses feel positive about the transition to a 'clean economy' but many are only in the early stages of thinking about the skills and capabilities they might need to seize the opportunities.This is of particular interest to the Sign, Display and print-related sector.
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It's a busy start to the week for ASGA with three announcements of important industry events. Entries for the 2024 Awards are now open, there is a free workshop on March 16th and a Melbourne social bowls gathering on February 16th.
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Chamton, based in Melbourne's Brunswick, is a leading distributor of art prints and framing industry mouldings, servicing these industries for 40 years, come 2025. By choosing the Mutoh ValueJet 1638UH hybrid printer from Total Image Supplies, Chamton has increased its offering capacity and also profits.
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Leading printhead manufacturer Xaar is enabling the production of advanced digital inks due to its Ultra High Viscosity Technology, according to global German-headquartered ink manufacturer, Marabu.
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Printing United, owner of Idealliance, has introduced G7+, with advanced calibration and verification algorithms for new technologies, preserving the familiar features and overall colour appearance as legacy G7, represented in Australia and New Zealand by David Crowther's Colour Graphic Services.
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City West Print & Office Supplies, established 19 years ago, has been sold by Peter Tabe to new Minuteman Press franchise owners Mehul Sanghvi and Sachin Desai, in a buy-and-rebrand deal. Minuteman Press in Adelaide continues to operate out of the same location: Unit 1, 282 Gouger Street, Adelaide,
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Agfa and EFI have announced that they have entered into a global strategic partnership aimed at leveraging each other’s cutting-edge technologies. The collaboration between two industry leaders marks a significant milestone in the wide and grand-format inkjet printing arena. It's win for both companies, with EFI getting access to Agfa's hybrid printers, and Agfa gaining access to EFI's roll-to-roll devices.
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The first meeting of creditors of Starleaton Holdings and SDS Bidco will commence at 1pm on Wedesday 31st January, starting at 1:00pm AEDT, in a virtual meeting using Microsoft Teams platform. Details below.
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New models in the imagePROGRAF GP Series – the 60-inch GP-6600S, and 44-inch GP-4600S – will bolster Canon's large-format inkjet printer offerings and are designed to provide high-speed output for graphics and posters. Announced by Canon U.S.A., Inc., local availability is to be advised.
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Six months out from opening its doors, the Visual Impact Expo in Olympics City Brisbane, is shaping up for success with well over 80% of floor space already booked and online visitor registrations now open.
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Roland DG Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters worldwide, has announced the MO-240, a new UV flatbed printer in the VersaOBJECT series that enables direct printing on a variety of three-dimensional objects with higher productivity.
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The NSW Division of the LIA is holding a site tour of iconic grand format printing house Cactus Imaging on February 27th. Members and non-members are welcome and the cost is just $70 including a 2-course dinner following.
Email link is: secretary.nsw@lia.com.au
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Australia's major employer organisations – representing the employers of millions of workers across the economy – call on the Federal Government to stick to its promise of implementing the Stage 3 tax cuts in full from 1 July.
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Agfa has introduced the next generation of its Anapurna H3200 wide-format hybrid printer, representing a significant leap forward in speed and print quality. The 3.2 meter hybrid roll/rigid market is hot right now and Agfa believes its 70% speed increase will deliver advantages.
- 'Bowl' into 2024 with ASGA Social Events
- Epson enters desktop UV market with A4 SureColor V1060 object printer
- Fiery announces XF8 version of popular front-end Rip & Workflow
- Farewell Philip Burrell, ColourGRAFIX – Andy McCourt
- Caldera announces new Direct-to-Garment and Direct-to-Film RIP Solutions
- All Flags (Wagener Holdings) administration leaves $6.8 million in unsecured creditors
- Starleaton enters voluntary administration, Mulligan steps up as Visual Connections President
- Luke Wooldridge joins HVG as National Product Manager
- Mimaki hits over 300 DTF installs in Europe
- All Flags/Europoles new owner revealed
- Epson's new SureColor F1060 combo DTG/DTF printer launched, switches to 100% renewables
- A big year ahead – Andy McCourt
- SCREEN notches up 20,000 CtP installs, revamps PlateRite setter range
- Digital inkjet printing of corrugated board - 2024 boom opportunity?
- Orafol Chief welcomes new year after strong 2023
- Xerox to slash 15% of its workforce, restructures and 're-invents'
- Roland DG makes personalisation easier with new PrintAutoMate
- All Flags Signs & Banners is back in full operation in WA
- FESPA gears up for bonanza 4-show event, Amsterdam in March
- Drupa expert article: Mastering the environmental impact of graphic creations
