Konica Minolta USA, has announce the launch of its AccurioJet KM-1e High Definition (HD) B2 model, an evolution of the original KM-1e first shown at PrintEx 2019. In terms of size, it qualifies for wide format but is sheetfed and aimed at the commercial and packaging sectors. There are two KM-1s installed in Australia.
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Kornit Digital posted record fourth quarter revenue of $87.5 million, with full-year 2021 revenue up 67% year-over-year to $322 million. "We generated record cash flow from operations in 2021, successfully navigated global supply chain pressures and delivered on our commitments to our customers."
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Nyala – the top performing model of the fourth generation of swissQprint flatbed printers – has won an EDP Award for best flatbed/hybrid. The Swiss manufacturer was also awarded for its neon inks for UV printing.
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ASGA’s annual general meeting on Friday, 25 February will now be held at Ai Group’s Adelaide Office in Wayville. The meeting had been scheduled to take place at Sign Concepts in Adelaide – the business run by ASGA president Julie Rochester.
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Ink manufacturer NUtec Digital Ink has extended its eco-solvent product range to cover more printer and printhead options across a range of self-adhesive and flexible substrates.
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Roland DG Australia announced a free webinar for customers looking to discover more about the recently-released Roland DG Connect app that’s available as a free download for TrueVIS and LEC2 Series owners.
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ASIC has announced that Roller Poster (NSW) liquidator Amanda Young has been sentenced to three years imprisonment and 350 hours of community service. RollerPoster was rescued by white knight investor and former Geon manager Roger Kirwan of Foxcil, which now occupies the former RollerPoster premises.
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Mutoh’s VerteLith RIP workflow software has won an EDP award. VerteLith RIP Software has been recognised by the European Digital Press Association with an Award in the Workflow Technologies software category.
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UK/EU outdoor company blowUP media has launched Green Line OCEAN poster material that is 100% recycled, with 10% coming from plastic marine litter collected from oceans and waterways. If they can do it, so can we - are we not: 'Girt by Sea' in Australia & New Zealand?
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Global Graphics' PrintFlat software masks the banding or unwanted patterning in inkjet printing that’s caused by variations in inkjet printheads that deliver ink onto a printing surface. The company behind the Harlequin RIP and Hybrid packaging software continues to innovate at the leading edge of graphic arts.
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Covid has affected many aspects of business, not the least one Sydney printer who had a contract cancelled after he had taken delivery of a large quantity of Drytac SpotOn monomeric SAV with removable 'dot pattern' adhesive. It's all new and shrink-wrapped on pallets, total 150 rolls of 1070mm (42") x 50 metres. Offered through Richard Rasmussen's printmachinery.com.au, it's about half of normal price.
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Jobs of the week this week are all at SS Signs in the Brisbane suburb of Ormiston. SS Signs has grown well following the acquisition of Civic Media's business and equipment including an Inca Digital Q3 high-speed flatbed UV. The positions span graphic design and wrapping.
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FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation reported a third-quarter (end of Dec 31, 2021) net income of ¥60.8 billion compared with ¥58.9 billion in the year-on-year quarters. It bodes well for the full-year result at end of March, the Japanese financial year.
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Cameron Sutherland, former Director of Australian Visual Solutions for over 25 years, has launched new business Rapide Resources. Rapide Resources is a Consulting and Business Coaching specialising in Print, Signage and International Trade.
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Following disaffection with Adobe's non-inclusion of Pantone colours, sign designers are once again looking to alternatives, such as the CorelDRAW Design suite. Corel has come a long way in the past two years, since being acquired by private equity giant KKR in 2019 and appointing Christa Quarles in 2020, as a new and dynamic CEO. See CorelDRAW Master Joseph Diaz do an amazing van wrap design in a 'speed design' video.
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The Print & Visual Communications Association is putting the call out for entries in the 2022 Printing Industry Creativity Awards (PICAs), with new PVCA President Peter Clark saying it’s a perfect time for businesses to encourage their staff and boost their standing by showcasing their best work.
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The second installment starts online at 4pm Thursday 10th February. It's free to ASGA members of $30+gst to non-members.
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The EDP (European Digital Print Association) continues to announce its 2021 award winners. Latest is Durst with two category wins - Best roll-to-roll textile printing system and Best Hybrid roll and board printer in the 3.5 metre category. Both are in Durst's P5 category. the P5 TEX iSUB and P5 350 HS Hybrid.
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The 2018-19 administration, DOCA, resurrection and liquidation of WA’s Picton Press was widely reported on in this and other forums. Just as it seemed done and dusted, March 2nd will see a Federal Court ‘Examination under oath about the examinable affairs of the company.’ This action has been instigated by the liquidator and Cor Cordis partner Jeremy Nipps through Stacks Lawyers.
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Following IVE’s acquisition of Active Displays in October 2021, all surplus equipment is being auctioned off online by Gollant Auctioneers in partnership with Peter Brand’s National Auctioneers & Valuers. In addition to roll, flatbed and screen printers, there is a host of logistic equipment such as fork lifts and even some cricket and AFL memorabillia.
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Industry veteran and former Ball & Doggett CEO Craig Brown (now MD at Sappi Trading Australia) has told the PVCA's new FOCUS half-hour webinar series that print businesses are facing a range of "unprecedented challenges." The FOCUS series is available through the PVCA website and YouTube.
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- Epson signs 5-year partnership with the LPGA
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