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Employers group the Print and Visual Communications Association (PVCA) has introduced video conferencing options to help support members navigating the rapidly evolving effects of the coronavirus pandemic. “The short story is: with excellent software, and the addition of video-conferencing options, we are and will remain fully working,” says Andrew Macaulay, CEO PVCA.
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The drupa trade fair scheduled for 16-26 June 2020 has been postponed to 20-30 April 2021, following the recommendation of the crisis management team of the German Federal Government. “Based on this recommendation and the recent significant increase in the number of people infected with the new corona virus (SARS-CoV-2), including in Europe, Messe Düsseldorf has reassessed the situation,” say the organisers. “In addition, there is the general ruling issued by the city of Düsseldorf on 11 March 2020, in which major events with more than 1,000 participants present at the same time are generally prohibited.”
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3M has certified Canon’s Colorado 1650 printer and its UVgel 460 ink with the 3M Performance Guarantee. Canon has worked closely with 3M on securing the quality and performance of UVgel prints on a broad range of 3M media.
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Graphic films manufacturer ORAFOL has opened a new division called Advanced Polymer Films. “The new division adds a whole new product line to the existing offering,” says the company, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of self-adhesive graphic films, reflective materials and adhesive tape systems.
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Outdoor advertiser oOh!media, owner of wide format business Cactus Imaging, has withdrawn its FY20 earnings guidance as it assesses the “potential financial implications” of COVID-19.
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Supplier Ricky Richards has added two new products to its extensive range of technical textiles and fabrics - Mercury PET satin film and PP Display Film.
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Xerox says it’s postponing activities related to its $US35 billion hostile takeover bid for HP because of the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier this month, HP rejected the increased offer, saying it undervalued the company.
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As creditors await the administrator Cor Cordis' report on the administration of Skope Group Pty Ltd and affiliated companies; news has arrived that Skope Group Holdings Pty Ltd, ACN: 635823326, is now also under administration, from 12th March.
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Mactac adds two signage ranges to its MACal portfolio - MACal 9800 Cast, a high performance polymeric stabilised cast film, and MACal 8300 Pro, a durable promotional film.
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News to hand indicates that Signage, Shop fit-out and cladding firm, the Skope Group of companies which was placed into administration last week by Cor Cordis, has not fulfilled its DOCA terms from the last administration it was connected with, and may well be planning another phoenix-like operation. Here’s what we know so far.
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Mimaki Engineering has released the new UJV100-160, a roll to roll UV-curable inkjet printer – maximum width 162cm/ 63” - available in limited areas from March 2020. There’s no word yet from Mimaki Australia on local availability.
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Avery Dennison brand Mactac, a leading European-based manufacturer of graphic products for print and sign businesses, has named Graphic Art Mart as its exclusive distributor for Australia.
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Euro Poles MD Peter Wagener is coordinating the textiles workshop, in conjunction with fellow Visual Impact exhibitors EFI, Roland DG, Pozitive, Aeronaut and Elizabeth Machines. “Our aim is to fire the imagination of Visual Impact visitors and demonstrate just how things are done – what the processes are, how it all fits together.”
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Following the postponement of the Shanghai APPPexpo, the organisers have re-scheduled the show from February to July, a good sign that recovery from the Coronavirus/COVID19 effect is anticipated. Here is the company announcement.
- First Nations campaign printed by Cactus wins OOH prize
- Canon US launches print-per-use for wide format printers
- David Cooke steps down as MD & chairman at Konica Minolta Australia
- HP rejects ‘desperate’ Xerox takeover bid - with commentary by Andy McCourt
- Prytec rolls outs its powerful new laser cutter
- SAi introduces SideKick workflow for signage and wide format
- Coronavirus forces PVCA to extend PICAs deadline
- Canon: If Xerox takes over HP, we'll cut ties
- FESPA 2020 POSTPONED to venue yet to be determined
- Mutoh – Cavenagh promoted, Crichton joins
- Skope back in administration again - Cor Cordis appointed
- Xerox launches $35bn offer to HP shareholders in hostile takeover bid
- “We produce most of our products in China”: Coronavirus hits HP, could "acutely" impact wide format market
- Full steam ahead for Visual Impact Gold Coast 2020
- Roland DG strengthens South Australian team
