Canon will be showcasing three European premieres of new large format digital print solutions at this week’s FESPA in Berlin. 'We’re seeing an increasing number of customers seizing new opportunities in large format graphics by opening themselves up to alternative revenue streams.'

Registrations are now open for the 39th National Print Awards Presentation Dinner on Thursday 30 June during PacPrint, with hosts the Print & Visual Communications Association (PVCA) promising the event will be the highlight of the 2022 industry calendar.

Sign shop franchise business Signarama has reported more than $78.3 million in 2021 revenue from its 100+ strong network of franchisees across Australia – a 17.1 per cent rise on 2020.

In a collaboration with Epson Europe, Kavalan Sunlight Weldable frontlit material will be printed live on the Epson stand at FESPA, giving attendees the opportunity to see Kavalan PVC-free materials in action. Kavalan’s European sales director will present a session at the Sustainability Spotlight titled: ‘The Future is PVC-Free – Are You Getting Left Behind?’

It's been a hard 2-3 years for FESPA Global Print Expos but the doors open again today in Berlin. 'The value of visiting a FESPA show is still the same, but all the more vital in 2022, as print and sign businesses worldwide regain momentum after the pandemic." For the first time in two years, visitors can also witness the World Wrap Masters final.

After two years of lockdown, printIQ reports that its team is excited to be back exhibiting…and are raring to go for PacPrint in June with its new release printIQ v44 taking centre stage on the company’s stand D36.

“The winners of these Awards epitomise everything that is good about our industry – passion, talent, creativity, leadership and tenacity,” says PVCA president Peter Clark.

“Recent advancements in Digital OOH and 3DOOH technologies are opening up new opportunities for Outdoor to utilise Digital OOH to its full potential,” says Damian Nielsen, GM of CV Media & Signage. Wide format printers recognised in the OMA’s Q1 competition include Cactus Imaging, GSP, De Signage, Grand Print Services and Print Effect.

Ahead of their appearance at FESPA under the banner 'Blueprint Live,' Fujifilm's Acuity Prime and Acuity Ultra R2 wide format printers have each won iF Design awards.

Drytac will showcase products from its upcoming launch of Drytac Zero, a line of environmentally friendly products which set “a new standard in sustainable solutions for the graphics, signage and display industries.”

Nazdar Ink Technologies – celebrating 100 years with a new look - will be showcasing new and established digital inkjet, screen and flexo inks as well as its special effects portfolio at FESPA Global Print Expo 2022.

Mimaki Engineering has introduced its new Pure Clear ink MH-110PCL for use with the Mimaki UV-curable full-colour 3D inkjet printer 3DUJ-553.

Not too many would be aware that an important but specialist trade show took place  at Sydney Convention Centre last week. The Roads & Traffic show was about all things to do with vehicle logistics but of course, Signage was everywhere. Leading reflective materials supplier Orafol had a major presence, demonstrating that, in parallel with LED and LCD digital signs and alerts, prominent reflectivesignage is still a vital part of road safety and wayfinding. Andy McCourt visited.

ASGA’s new webinar will be presented on 8 June by construction industry business coach Stefan Kazakis, in conjunction with Business Benchmark Group.

The judging for the 2022 Printing Industry Creativity Awards (PICAs) and the 39th National Print Awards has been completed, with the award winners to be announced at the NPA presentation dinner on 30 June during PacPrint in Melbourne.

The new version of SAi's Flexi signmaking software to be introduced at FESPA adds improvements to productivity and offers new application opportunities for direct-to-film and direct-to-garment.

Printeriors 2022 at FESPA will feature a comprehensive showcase of sustainably produced interior décor, with an emphasis on applications manufactured using environmentally responsible processes and ethically sourced materials. Deluxe Partners Drytac, HP and Kornit will bring a range of environmentally responsible innovations.

PrintNZ has chosen the five finalists for the BJ Ball Papers Apprentice of the Year award, to be presented at the Pride In Print Awards gala dinner on June 17 at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre.

Markzware, a leader in software publishing solutions for print quality control, document previewing, and data conversion, announced the pre-release launch and immediate availability of FlightCheck 2022, with a handsome 35% discount for a limited time.

Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions will showcase its latest sustainable graphics solutions at PacPrint, including offering a preview of its new PVC-free Premium Digitally Printable Film.

Australian-owned global online design giant Canva has dismissed criticism of its ongoing operations in Russia, saying it’s strongly opposed to the war in Ukraine and has a responsibility to promote 'anti-war content' to its users in Russia.