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Roland DG and BWT Alpine F1 team up to amplify voice of Female Wrappers

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In a sustained campaign to amplify the voice and status of female wrappers, Roland DG again teamed up with long-standing partner, BWT Alpine Formula One Team, recently, to celebrate the female talent in the vehicle wrapping industry, through the second edition of its Wrap Academy event series.

Epson announces Direct to Shape Printing System

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Epson has released a new Direct to Shape Printing System: an inkjet printing solution that combines PrecisionCore printheads and robots to print directly on 3D objects. The system will be formally launched at the upcoming ‘smart automation and robotics trade fair’, Automatica, at the Messe München, Germany from June 24th to 27th.

New dedicated product sales and partnerships team for oOh!media

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A flurry of new and expanding contracts has caused oOh!media to take a fresh look at its go-to-market strategy, prompting the creation of a new dedicated, 11-strong, Product Sales & Partnership team, to be headed by the returning Mel Duffy.

Drytac making waves at Adelaide seafront

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South Australia-based sign-maker, Vision Sign Works, recently used Drytac’s Polar Premium and Weathershield Matte to create a series of eye-catching, exterior graphics to help upgrade a seafront area in Adelaide.

Kongsberg PCS launches new ‘Entro’ entry-level cutting tables

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Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (PCS) has launched a new entry-level digital cutting tables series, designed for sign-makers and packaging customers with lower volume requirements. The Entro 20 and Entro 24 offer a durable, intuitive cutting system for light production and sample making in signage, graphics and packaging.

New Leadership Program for Women in Print

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Partnering with Jo Wise Leadership, a new skills development program aimed at mid-senior level leadership and/or business owners is now available to members. The first Executive Leadership Program (discounted for paying WIP members) will commence in Melbourne on 11th/12th August.

World first as children's book is printed on paper made from recycled coffee cups

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Bringing Sustainability to Storytime, a newly published children's book entitled ‘Little Coffee Cup and the Big Surprise’, from UK author and sustainability advocate Hayley Slack, has been printed on paper made entirely from recycled coffee cups.

New FESPA brand looks to ‘Connect, Inspire, Support’

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FESPA has unveiled a new global brand strategy, adopting the tagline ‘Connect, Inspire, Support’ in line with the organisation’s over-arching purpose ‘to serve its community, promote creativity and connect print professionals with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive’.

Daniela Mastroieni appointed to GM Graphics, Architectural Design & Brands role with Orafol

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As part of a restructure of Orafol’s sales and marketing team, Daniela Mastroieni has been appointed to the role of General Manager, Graphics, Architectural Design and Brand: a new role aimed at bringing greater cohesion to Orafol’s nationwide sales and marketing team, with a particular focus on bringing products to market and strengthening brand pathways.

New biodegradable film brand ‘BIOND’ being brought to Oceania via Coritex

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Australian textile and fabric digital print specialists, Coritex, have recently seized the opportunity to represent Portuguese company Digidelta across Oceania, for distribution of Digidelta’s ‘world-first’ biodegradable film range - BIOND.

Imagination Graphics expands output with Mimaki and Spicers at PacPrint 2025

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Sydney-based full-service printing company, Imagination Graphics. purchased a new Mimaki UCJV 330-160 wide format inkjet print and cut system through Spicers at PacPrint 2025, which it is confident will help to treble their current output.

EDP award success for Fujifilm Business Innovation

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Fujifilm Business Innovation has won three of the 25 European Digital Press (EDP) Association awards presented in 2025, including for its AQUAFUZE water-based ink technology.

Free software upgrade enables speed boost for swissQprint Kudu users

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Following the recent release of the new Generation 5 large format flatbed Kudu printer model from swissQprint, which now delivers a top speed of 341sq.m/hr, an enhancement package that includes software, firmware and hardware upgrades will enable early adopters of the older Kudu models to drive up to 12% more productivity out of their machines.

Award-winning Australian representation at World Out Of Home Congress in Mexico

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Having already taken out the 2024 Grand Prix at the inaugural Australian Outdoor Media Association Creative Awards in April, TBWA\Melbourne’s ‘Welcome to Melbourne’ campaign for Specsavers has now also won the Classic Creative Award at the World Out Of Home WOOH’s Annual Congress in Mexico City. 

Konica Minolta Australia recognised as a ‘Great Place To Work’

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Konica Minolta Australia has been officially certified by a global authority on workplace culture as a 2025 ‘Great Place To Work’. The prestigious award is based entirely on current employee feedback with 72% of employees validating the claim, 12% higher than the average Australian company, according to the ‘Great Place To Work® 2024 Australia National Employee Engagement Study’.

EPSON celebrates 50 years

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As the Epson brand officially turns 50, the company has gathered some important reflections and milestones form its burgeoning history, as a tip of the cap to the global giant’s spirit of ‘Creativity & Challenge’ and ‘Integrity & Effort’.

Inaugural Women in Print HP Indigo Digital Press Scholarship launched

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Women in Print, in partnership with HP and Currie Group has launched the inaugural HP Indigo Digital Press Scholarship, which will provide up to six places for successful applicants to undergo training towards Level 1 HP Indigo 7X00 Series Operator Certification.

New State service agents for Mimaki

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Mimaki Australia has appointed two new service agents. MTech Serviced WA in Perth and a second agent in Adelaide have been added to strengthen Mimaki’s service operations nationwide, ensuring that all customers – regardless of location – continue to receive responsive, professional support with minimal impact on their business operations.

DOCA formally terminated as Starleaton officially sinks

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The last-ditch attempt to salvage the Starleaton shipwreck, via a Deed of Company Arrangement (DOCA), issued in March 2024 by Simon Cathro and Andrew Blundell from Cathro & Partners, has unfortunately failed, leaving a trail of catastrophic consequences for former employees and unsecured creditors. 

Ball & Doggett cuts new partnership with Kongsberg

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Ball & Doggett, one of Australia’s premier distributors of printable materials, press consumables and equipment, has announced a new strategic partnership with Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems, a global leader in digital cutting solutions.

Quill picks up TAFE NSW 2025 BIA (Brother) Excellence in Digital Decorating Award

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Celebrating outstanding achievement by a TAFE NSW student completing the Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts - with a specific focus on digital decoration -  the annual Brother International Australia (BIA) Excellence in Digital Decorating Award stems from a partnership between BIA, TAFE NSW and GJS. Bernard Quill has been announced as the recipient of the 2025 Award, formally recognising him as ‘an exceptional emerging talent in the digital decoration industry’.

  1. Laser Focus for Trotec and eurolaser
  2. Epson awarded AAA in MSCI ESG Ratings
  3. Wildstone’s Australian leadership team seeing double
  4. 175 years on and Heidelberg still laying claim to being ‘Home of Print’
  5. Romano Bacci joins Mutoh Australia in new GM role
  6. First ASGA Golf Day tees off in Perth
  7. oOh!media drives GreenPower focus with Australian Ethical ads
  8. Strong 2024/25 EOY financial performance for Mimaki
  9. Kissel + Wolf in synch with LSINC for DTO
  10. HP revenue up for Q2 2025
  11. ‘Fair Increase’ from Fair Work says VMA
  12. Abrupt changing of the Guard at Pegasus
  13. Inkcups announces Bill Keating as new CEO
  14. Arise and LIFTOFF with Orafol
  15. PacPrint Rollover sales fit for a King
  16. Graphic Art Mart: energy from start to finish
  17. Australian debut for Mimaki UV DTF tech
  18. More than a converted try for Smartech at PacPrint
  19. Pozitive launch for Summa F1625 digital flatbed cutter
  20. Digital acceleration the main winner in Ricoh sale of Avanti
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