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A survey conducted before the outbreak of the coronavirus and the postponement of drupa shows a global print industry that remained positive but reflected more challenging global economic conditions. "Printers are recognising the need to innovate – by launching new products and services in their existing markets or by entering new markets."
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“These people represent the best in their respective sectors and will go on to contend for the overall Print Apprentice of the Year title,” says Print NZ chief executive Ruth Cobb. “They had some tough competition.”
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PostNet Broadway in Sydney has transitioned into MBE Broadway, becoming the first PostNet store to join print & mail franchise competitor Mail Boxes Etc (MBE) since parent PostNet Australia went into administration last year. MBE also says it’s been officially labeled an ‘essential business’ during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Outgoing Konica Minolta Australia chairman/MD Dr David Cooke has agreed to continue in his current role until Australia's borders are reopened and new MD Yohei Konaka can travel to Australia from Japan.
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As trade events around the world are postponed, a raft of ‘virtual’ trade fair organisers has cropped up in the expectation that budgets will transfer from steel-and-cement halls, to computer and mobile screens.
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Inkjet printheads for industial-commercial use have been around for about three decades and have progressively improved - along with onboard cleaning and maintenance systems - but they can still clog. In times of intermittent use or shutdown. With some piezo printheads costing as much as $6,000 each, it's worth looking after them.
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In an effort to assist employers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian Sign & Graphics Association (ASGA) is offering free membership to all companies until 31 December 2020. For current members, 2020 membership will be extended from 30 June 2020 until 31 December 2020.
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Onyx Graphics is offering a new series of educational webinars to help its customers optimise workflow and maximize their ONYX investment. The interactive online training programs are delivered live from ONYX experts across the globe.
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“Small businesses are under enormous pressure right now, with many forced to close their doors and others unsure how they will survive the coming months,” says Australian Small Business Ombudsman Kate Carnell.
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A mandatory Commercial Tenancy Code announced by the Federal Government paves the way for small businesses to negotiate some rent relief with their landlords, according to Australian Small Business Ombudsman Kate Carnel. Eligible small businesses who have seen a reduction in trade will be able to negotiate a rent reduction with their landlord.
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Epson has established Epson X Investment Corporation (EXI), a new corporate venture capital (CVC) subsidiary aimed at accelerating collaboration and innovation, growing existing businesses and creating new ones. A multi-million dollar fund will be set up for venture investment.
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Growing Large Format & Laminating industry supplier Total Image Supplies has added products from Lamination System to its portfolio of quality equipment and consumables and is now a distribution partner for the South Australian-based manufacturer and importer.
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Roland DG Australia has launched a dedicated webpage with a range of online resources to support its customers during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
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Melbourne sign & display business Seen Technology and Sydney-based large format company Composite Images have joined a global network of Massivit 3D customers and distributors to print Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) in the fight against the coronavirus.
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US digital print technology giant Xerox Holdings is teaming up with Vortran Medical Technology to rapidly scale up production of Vortran’s low-cost GO2Vent ventilator and Airway Pressure Monitor (APM-Plus) to help in the fight against COVID-19.
- Durst back in production with workers in protection suits
- 50+ signage and print businesses answer NSW “call to arms"
- Covid-19 hits OOH revenue; JCDecaux withdraws dividend
- HP adds new partner & customer programs
- Epson wide format printers win Red Dot design awards
- PVCA offers help with lease re-negotiation during coronavirus
- swissQprint's new orange ink for its wide format printers
- Canon releases latest 320ppm inkjet production press - with offset quality
- Xerox calls off its hostile takeover bid for HP
- Blue Sky thinking from CPH Group
- $130bn JobKeeper package: 6m to receive $1,500 a fortnight
- Wideformatonline Publisher now also Editor of Labels Plus magazine
- NZ bans printing of non-daily newspapers & magazines; News Corp Australia suspends 60 local newspapers
- oOh!media raises $156m, announces cost-cutting program
- Color-Logic offers free metallic files to all printers
