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Industry supplier Spicers Australia has signed a partnership with environmental group Greenfleet to offset its carbon emissions through native reforestation. “We are proud of the impact we’re about to make,” said Spicers CEO David Martin.
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It's amazing who you can bump into when getting out and about around our capital cities. Signage is being installed and refreshed everywhere. This week we ran into Mick Makewell on his way back from a job at Chatswood Chase shopping centre, NSW. We passed his Apex Signage van in the car park and wondered if an installation was afoot!
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Epson recorded ¥297.8 billion ($3.2 billion AUD) in revenue in the first quarter to June 30, 2022 as profit fell by 6.6% to ¥22.6 billion due to soaring transportation and parts costs. "Will implement dynamic pricing and cost control,” Epson said.
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Global Inkjet Systems Ltd (GIS) now offers its flexible drive electronics and software for the Konica Minolta KM1024aSHE and KM1024aLHG-RC industrial inkjet printheads via its Ethernet platform.
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“We once again delivered strong financial results amidst a dynamic environment, with earnings above expectations,” said Mitch Butier, chairman and CEO of Avery Dennison Corporation. The company’s Label and Graphic Materials segment reported an 8% increase in Q2 sales to $1.5 billion.
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Labour challenges, supply chain disruptions and high energy prices remain major constraints on manufacturing, according to AI Group’s Manufacturing Index for July. The TCF, paper & printing products sector was down 7.8% but remains "strong."
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ASGA’s recent PacPrint seminar about changes to the National Construction Code (NCC) heard that one sign company was forced to remove a $60,000 sign because it did not comply with new regulations. Councils are auditing shopping centres for compliance.
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oOh!media has signed an exclusive multi-year partnership with Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp Australia to deliver customised content for audiences across oOh!’s national digital Out of Home network.
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Leading consumables supplier Ball & Doggett is excited to announce the agreement to acquire leading Sign, Display & Digital supplier Conect Enterprises, with a completion date set for the 1st of September 2022. This represents the latest step in M&A activity, since the 2017 merging of BJ Ball and KW Doggett and ownership by Japan Pulp & Paper.
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The $3 billion signage and display industry never stops looking for new opportunities to use its technology and knowledge. Vehicle wrapping has proven to be a huge boost to the signwriter’s offerings, tying-in brand advertising with ‘mobile billboards’ and fleets. Fleets of another kind are now promising extra revenue streams – “If you can wrap a car, you can wrap a boat - with a bit of extra care,” says Andy McCourt.
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Best Digital Signs of Melbourne has won the Roland DG Australia's My TrueVIS competition with a 'battered and worn' looking vehicle wrap based on Peter Brock’s legendary 1979 Bathurst-winning Holden Torana. (video)
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Canon’s second quarter 2022 results showed year-on-year sales growth of 13.3% to ¥998.8 billion ($A10.5bn), with operating profit of ¥98.5 billion ($A1.04bn), a year-on-year increase of 27.4%. Sales for the Printing Business Unit increased by 15.9%.
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In a move that reflects the industry-wide trend (see: TRMC merges with PVCA), the New Zealand Sign & Display Association is forging closer ties with fellow industry group Print NZ, with a trade show penciled in for July 2023.
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“Inflation and supply chain challenges affected margins this quarter," said Xerox interim CEO Steve Bandrowczak, but "our revenue grew in constant currency...driven by improving demand for our products and services and the realization of pricing growth."
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Early bird tickets are now available ($165-$231) for FESPA Australia’s Conference 22 at the Shangri-La Hotel in Sydney on 27 October 2022 (8.00am - 2.30pm).
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- Grafico named Melbourne’s Small Business Of The Year
- Australian Sign Industry hits circa $4 billion in annual turnover: ASGA
- PrintIQ promotes Paul Bromley to global sales director
- Kornit Digital opens new virtual show at Printing Expo Online
- Kuala Lumpur to host WOO's APAC Forum in October
- APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATORS: OVATO LTD
- ASGA exhibits at NSW Apprenticeship/Traineeship/Jobs Expos
- Inkjet printing growth rate accelerates by 60%, volumes up 10% - Smithers
- Redbubble to pay Hells Angels $78k over logo infringement
- Xaar ‘on track’ for launch of new aqueous printhead
- Avery Dennison’s new paint protection film for extreme conditions
- Minuteman Press Springvale VIC makes acquisition and relocates
- Epson supports Paris Fashion Week designer
