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In a high-viscosity inkjet collaboration, leading manufacturer of industrial inkjet printheads, XAAR, and Austrian bespoke inkjet machinery manufacturer Inkatronic, have collaborated to further enhance the Xaar Aquinox printhead’s fluid development process for printing onto porous wood substrates used in decorative interior applications.

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Roland DG Corporation has announced a series of engineering and performance updates to the TY-300 Direct-to-Film (DTF) printer, designed to support high-duty-cycle apparel production. The enhanced TY-300 now features increased ink system capacity, improved white ink stability and new workflow optimisations.

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In a decision approved at the 2025 FESPA General Assembly, the latest Association Member to be added to the growing FESPA global network is the Asociación de la Industria Gráfica Costarricense, or ASOINGRAF. the national association for the graphic arts and printing industry in Costa Rica,

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Over the holiday period, IVE Group has completed its acquisition of creative agency Daily Press, finalising a deal valued at $35m, which sees IVE take complete ownership of the agency.

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Aldus Group and Currie Group are clearly angling for a win-win scenario with the imminent completion of Aldus Group’s acquisition of Currie Group.  The plan is for ‘Currie Group to continue to operate as an independent business with its leadership team remaining in place, and its focus on customers, partners and people unchanged’.

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The Epson Precision Suzhou production facility, located in the Suzhou New District of China, has achieved Platinum Recognition under the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Assessment Program (VAP), based on audits conducted by RBA-approved, independent third-party firms.

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Caldera has recently introduced a comprehensive new unified re-structuring of its software portfolio, consolidating all RIP products under a streamlined Caldera RIP identity, aimed at helping modern print businesses to simplify choices, support scalability, and better reflect their needs.

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American digital solutions manufacturer Xanté – distributed locally by Australian Graphic Servicing (AGS) - has announced the worldwide release of iQueue 18 Workflow, the newest version of its industry-leading Adobe PDF workflow software. Central to this update is the integration of advanced AI imaging technologies into the iQueue platform, empowering users to generate, upscale, and quickly edit images for use across all Xanté print systems.

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Commencing in the new year, Women in Print Australia has announced a strategic partnership with global not-for-profit organisation Girls Who Print, which will see reciprocal membership opportunities and access to a wide range of combined resources and benefits.

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Fiery has launched the Digital Factory 12 RIP, saying the release marks a significant advancement for print providers seeking superior colour, streamlined production, and easy workflow automation with direct-to-film (DTF) and direct-to-garment (DTG) printing.

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Xaar has recently delivered expert ‘white paper’ presentations, both at Labelexpo Asia in Shanghai and Packaging Europe’s Digital Print for Packaging (DPP) Conference in Berlin, showcasing how digital inkjet and its Versatex Printbar is a powerful tool for packaging embellishment and accessibility.

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Visitors to Ricoh Europe’s huge European Customer Experience Centre in Shropshire, England will enjoy the vibrant wrap on two of the Ricoh Pro printers being showcased there. The manufacturer used Drytac’s Polar Grip polymeric self-adhesive vinyl and Interlam Emerytex Pro laminate to create the eye-catching wraps.

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Long-established Melbourne-based, large-format printer and outdoor media production house, Billboard Media, has entered into voluntary administration, with Hall Chadwick partners Richard Albarran and John Vouris appointed on 8^th December 2025. 

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Finishing equipment manufacturer, A B Graphic International (ABG), represented in Australia and New Zealand by Currie Group, has unveiled the ABG InkJet: a new single colour print bar module engineered for seamless integration across ABG’s own finishing systems, including the Digicon, Converter, SRI and B5010 Booklet Machine, as well as third-party equipment.

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ASGA has officially launched its 10^th biennial National Sign & Graphics Awards, announcing that the competition will open for entries in February 2026, with a Gala Presentation Dinner to be held in September during Visual Impact in Sydney.

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Two of the European paper Industry’s heavyweights - Sappi and UPM - have signed a ‘non-binding letter of intent’ to form a non-listed, independent 50/50 joint venture for graphic paper, that would essentially see 12 Paper Mills operating under one roof and a combined annual turnover of well over €3bn (AUD$5.25bn).

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Following in the wake of 2025’s earthy tone, Mocha Mousse, and the soft pinkish hue of 2024’s Peach Fuzz, the ‘billowy, balanced white’ of 11-4201 Cloud Dancer has been announced by Pantone as the 2026 Colour of the Year, ‘representing a shift toward minimalism and neutrality’.

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For an 11^th consecutive year, Epson’s intellectual property achievements have been roundly recognised by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM), a global intellectual property media outlet, naming Epson as one of 101 companies in the Asia-Oceania region to receive a 2025 Asia IP Elite award.

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Following the successful introduction of white and silver toners earlier this year, Fujifilm Europe has announced that it is now introducing gold toner for its Revoria SC285S and Revoria EC2100S models.

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The latest release of Kodak's workflow software – Kodak PRINERGY version 11.5 - boasts significant improvements in Rules-Based Automation (RBA) features, integration with other software solutions, and the performance of specific tools and features.

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Fujifilm Specialty Ink Systems has been awarded the prestigious RadTech Europe Innovation Award 2025 for its AQUAFUZE technology. The award was presented during the RadTech Europe Conference & Exhibition 2025 in Warsaw, which brings together the leadings players in UV/EB energy curing technologies across the printing, packaging, coatings and adhesives sectors.