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Fujifilm Corporation is bringing its networks, servers and computers back into operation after confirming a ransomware attack on one of its networks in Japan. There’s no indication whether Fujifilm has paid any ransom to the hackers.
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As part of EFI Reggiani’s 75th anniversary celebrations this year, the textile technology innovator has revealed the imminent launch of three new, state-of-the-art digital textile printers.
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Australian sustainable toilet paper brand Who Gives a Crap features in this month’s Outdoor Media Association's (OMA) selection of innovative local and international Out of Home (OOH) campaigns. Artist David Hockney's two-and-a-half minute animated video of the sunrise was also recognised.
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Roland DG Australia has appointed experienced engineering and wide format printing technician Jonathan Cate to the position of Service Technician in Melbourne.
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Screen, digital and textile printing manufacturers are lining up for this year’s FESPA Global Print Expo, which takes place from 12-15 October 2021 at the RAI exhibition centre in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. After 18 months of virtual product launches and demos, suppliers are "enthusiastic about connecting with customers face-to-face."
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Inkjet printing technology group Xaar has signed a cooperation agreement to establish a ‘Joint Digital Printing Laboratory’ with the Beijing National Innovation Institute of Lightweight Ltd. (BNI).
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Fujifilm Corporation is investigating "possible unauthorized access" to its server from outside of the company. “As part of this investigation, the network is partially shut down and disconnected from external correspondence.”
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Hot on the heels of the establishment of a book printing and fulfillment operation close to its massive Western Sydney warehouse, Amazon is expected to add localised signs and banners to its printed offerings. The e-commerce behemoth with global sales approaching half-a-trillion dollars, is in the process of creating up to 2,000 new jobs at Kemp's Creek, close to the site of Sydney's future airport at Badgery's Creek. Andy McCourt goes up the Amazon and finds we're not headed up the Swanee.
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The union representing Ovato print workers who were forced to apply for their redundancies through the Fair Entitlement Guarantee (FEG) says former Attorney-General Christian Porter knew of the plan and did nothing to protect workers. “The Ovato case sets a dangerous precedent,” said the AMWU, which has called for legislative change.
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Melbourne's Covid lockdown has been extended by another seven days, with Acting Premier James Merlino warning that the state is dealing with a variant of the virus that is “quicker and more contagious than we’ve seen before.” Regional restrictions in Victoria are proposed to begin easing from 11:59pm Thursday. The list of authorized workers in Melbourne includes: Any person who performs work that is essential for the continued operation of: all manufacturing.
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The Australian Sign & Graphics Association (ASGA) says it’s received confirmation from Business Victoria that all manufacturing - not just essential manufacturing - is on the list of ‘allowed businesses’ during the Covid lockdown.
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“In light of numerous market changes affecting costs for materials, components, chemicals, global freight and logistics, Electronics For Imaging, Inc. will be implementing price increases for its inkjet inks, parts and supplies,” the company announced. Price increases will vary by product.
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Women in Print reports a record attendance at its Breakfast Series on Mental Health and Wellbeing and says sponsorship is still available for a webinar next week titled Bridging the Gender Communication Gap (10 June, 3pm AEST).
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Easy Cut Studio, a leading developer of sign-making software solutions, has unveiled the latest edition of Easy Cut Studio which offers certified drivers for the new AM.CO.ZA V-Series, AM.CO.ZA V-Smart Series, AM.CO.ZA V-Auto, Polaris, Vinyl Express EnduraCut 2/3, Vinyl Express EnduraCut Plus, STM Robotics, APD, and Dika cutting plotters.
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Speciality printers worldwide can now access information on the main FESPA website in all the languages spoken by the 37 national FESPA Associations, following an intense programme to localise content on fespa.com.
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- Australian-born Andrew Coulsen named Spandex global CEO
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- Mimaki hosts LIA group and demystifies Wide Format
- Epson launches new high-volume fluorescent dye-sub printer
- Kongsberg unveils 'smallest high-speed production table’
- FESPA Coffee Break: Why Printing Standards matter
- On-site height safety training from NZSDA/Goleman
- Roland DG assists customers affected by mice plague
- Spicers announces 6% increase on all products
- Epson Australia and National Geographic Turn Down the Heat
