Signarama’s Evan Foster has been appointed to a new position at parent company United Franchise Group, he takes on the role of global director for the group of business-to-business franchise brands and development services.
- Hits: 4400
Shortly before announcing impressive sales and profit growth, Ricoh's Pro L5130e and Ricoh Pro L5160e extended gamut latex printers (with green and orange inks) won the EDP 2021 Award for Roll-to-roll Printers 170cm. The awards highlight developments in print production tools, software, substrates, inks, materials and finishing systems.
- Hits: 2974
FESPA Global Print Expo and European Sign Expo 2022 (31 May – 3 June 2022, Messe Berlin, Germany) are set to bring together the strongest line-up of exhibitors since 2019, with more than 250 suppliers already contracted to exhibit and many more active discussions in progress. The list of confirmed participants includes many who were unable to be at the 2021 Amsterdam event and who are now eager to regain their momentum by being part of the northern Spring 2022 events.
- Hits: 2357
Administrators of Melbourne events signage company Signex Group and its wide format print business Prologica Digital Print have called a meeting of creditors for 15 February to decide if the company will be wound up.
- Hits: 2030
Highly experienced industry veteran Peter Clark is now President of the Print & Visual Communications Association of Australia, succeeding Walter Kuhn, who is now Vice President. Returning to the board is Peter Lane OAM of Lane Print Adelaide, another experienced and capable industry veteran.
- Hits: 2314
SCREEN has won the EDP (European Digital Press Association) award for its Truepress Jet L350UV SAI S, the third time its inkjet label press technology has been awarded to the Japanese leader in digital inkjet technology by the European Digital Press Association. The jury voted the Truepress Jet L350UV SAI S ‘Best label printer' for its ease-of-use, thanks to its advanced software, as well as for its improved colour quality and increased speed.
- Hits: 2032
There was a six-fold increase in cyber attackers using malicious Microsoft Excel add-in (.xll) files to infect systems in the last quarter, according to HP’s latest global Wolf Security Threat Insights Report.
- Hits: 2016
Epson’s third-quarter revenue increased due to a market recovery from COVID and at-home print demand but profit decreased due to steep increases in the costs of materials and logistics. The company warned that logistics costs would continue to rise due to the use of air transport and increased ocean freight costs.
- Hits: 1536
A new support package from the NSW Government will keep the doors of many small and medium-sized businesses open, according to the state’s peak business organisation, Business NSW.
- Hits: 1553
The European Digital Press Association has recognised three Agfa products introduced in 2021 in its latest awards presentation: the Jeti Tauro H3300 UHS LED hybrid large-format printing press, the InterioJet water-based décor paper printing press for laminate surfaces, and the Alussa leather printing system.
- Hits: 1784
Epson will become the title sponsor with exclusive naming rights to the LPGA’s qualifying tour - now the Epson Tour - with branding, broadcast, signage and digital integration across the LPGA network. The Tour prepares the world’s most promising women professional golfers for the LPGA Tour.
- Hits: 1934
Sea changes don't come much better than to Byron Bay, NSW. Metal sign and label specialist Miller Metal Imaging is looking for a suitably experienced Production Manager to join the highly successful 35-year old business. Located just outside the township and close to the Pacific motorway for easy access to the Gold Coast, this is a great opportunity to combine lifestyle with a senior role.
- Hits: 4410
Sometimes several technologies come together at the right time to create outstanding products. The history of the printing press is written in such integrations – Gutenberg’s use of a screw wine grape press and, as a goldsmith, his knowledge of metallurgy and moulds to make moveable type for example. Today it’s about leveraging digital technologies and Mutoh has done this to great effect with the new XpertJet 1341SR Pro 54” (1370mm) roll printer.
- Hits: 2307
ASX-listed printer Ovato reported significantly lower net cash loss of $4.3 million (down from a loss of $23 million pcp) in its quarterly cash flow report for the three-months ended 31 December 2021. “Ovato continues to be adversely impacted financially and operationally by the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions in Australia and in New Zealand."
- Hits: 1890
MOVE 1.5 uses data from the Outdoor Media Association’s (OMA) neuroscience study that measured “key moments that memory and emotion peak in the brain to evaluate the impact of OOH signs.”
- Hits: 3372
“Although sales were significantly affected by the unsettled situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, profit significantly exceeded pre-COVID 2019 profits,” Canon said. Production printing sales for 2021 rose by more than 15% compared to 2020, while profit increased 53% to ¥225.7bn. Total Canon Inc. group sales were up 11.2% to ¥3,513bn and operating profit surged 155% to ¥281.9bn.
- Hits: 2256
The courses ($29-$49) are presented in 1 to 2-hour sessions, delivered online by expert Roland DG trainers and limited to eight people per class.
- Hits: 1485
Kornit Digital has opened its 11,000 sqm state-of-the-art ink manufacturing facility in Kiryat Gat, Israel - featuring "advanced automation, sophisticated workflows, and innovative technologies for production optimization."
- Hits: 1596
Eastman Kodak Company has introduced a new ink system for Film-to-Fabric (also known as DTF or Direct-to-Film) printing projects. “We are pleased to announce the entry of Kodak into this market.” The company has produced digital inks for thermal piezo and continuous inkjet systems since the 1990’s.
- Hits: 1815
Jenny Harris, events manager at industry group Visual Connections for more than a decade, has announced she’ll be moving on in mid-February to focus on family and personal priorities.
- Hits: 2686
FUJIFILM Business Innovation Asia Pacific has announced the winners of the 14th Innovation Print Awards (IPA), with Australian companies recognised this year including Peter Wagener's Perth large format business All Flags Signs and Banners (runner up - Large Format/Poster/Banner), Intertype (winner - Direct Mails) and Fandata (winner - Company Self Promotion).
- Another UK trade show postpones until April due to Omicron
- Pixel Perfect offers 2 free A3 Prints on Demand
- Kornit Digital buys German textile dryer specialist Tesoma
- Pandemic and supply chain disruption hit Xerox Q4 revenue
- SAi FlexiDESIGN now available for Mac OS
- Learn about LED Signage in ASGA Webinar
- Sneak preview of Mutoh's new XpertJet 1341SR Pro printer
- ASGA’s AGM next month will be a hybrid meeting
- Revival of OOH continues: OMA adds three new members
- DuPont’s new aqueous-based Artistri P5500 Inks for DTG
- Graphic Art Mart increases prices from Jan 31st
- WHSmith Australia chooses Epson Heat-Free printers
- Book now for FPLMA Technical Forum & Awards
- EFI Connect highlights display graphics inkjet printers & software
- FESPA Berlin show is back in May-June
- Epson announces new desktop colour label printer - ColorWorks C4000
- AMWU threatens strike action over 'unsafe' workplaces
- Heimtextil rescheduled as Summer Special show in June
- Entries open for 2022 state PICAs – and a call for judges
- New printable PVC textiles from Ricky Richards