Australian Printer May 2022

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PEOPLE IN PRINT: ANDREW DOENICKE

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HEIDELBERG LEADS AU/NZ PRINTERS INTO PACKAGING WITH ITS SUITE OF PRODUCTS

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THE WOMEN AT INSANE SIGNS AND PRINT

KODAK KONICA MINOLTA AUSTRALIA KYOCERA SCREEN GP AUSTRALIA STARLEATON STICK ON SIGNS

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FESPA PREVIEW: FULL STEAM AHEAD FOR FESPA GLOBAL PRINT EXPO AND EUROPEAN SIGN EXPO 2022

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NEWS: AUSTRALIAN PRINTER’S COMPREHENSIVE INDUSTRY NEWS

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HEIDELBERG LEADS AU/NZ PRINTERS INTO PACKAGING: ITS SUITE OF PRODUCTS TAKE COMMERCIAL PRINTERS INTO PACKAGING

THE REAL MEDIA COLLECTIVE: MORE WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE = MORE PROFIT

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DEBORAH CORN: THE MISSION FOR 2022 KNOW, SHOW, DO AND SHARE

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TRMC AND PVCA MERGER: WHAT’S NEXT?

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PEOPLE IN PRINT: MESH DIRECT’S ANDREW DOENICKE

MEQA SMITH: FIGHTING THE WAR FOR TALENT? HERE’S HOW TO WIN

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DAVE FELLMAN: DID WE LEARN ANYTHING?

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WOMEN IN PRINT: THE WOMEN BEHIND INSANE SIGNS AND PRINT

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NSSN: NEW TECHNOLOGY FOR NEXT GENERATION AUSTRALIAN PRINTING

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PACPRINT PREVIEW: ALL THE LATEST TECHNOLOGIES THAT WILL BE ON SHOW  20-21 PACPRINT GENERAL INFO  22 COLOUR GRAPHIC SERVICES  24 CURRIE GROUP  26 DFLOW  28 FUJIFILM  30 GRAPH-PAK

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WIDE FORMAT +PLUS: AUSTRALIAN PRINTER’S COMPREHENSIVE WIDE FORMAT NEWS, POWERED BY WIDE FORMAT ONLINE

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PRINT DIARY: ALL THE UPCOMING EVENTS

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CLASSIFIEDS: THE AUSTRALIAN PRINT INDUSTRY’S BIGGEST MARKETPLACE

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Fujifilm Australia to continue support for existing Inca Digital customers

By Hafizah Osman

In just a blink of an eye, almost half a year has passed. And what a journey these few months have been.

Thankfully COVID restrictions have been easing locally and globally, enabling companies to grow their businesses. On the flipside, some companies had to brave through floods in NSW and Queensland, posing more challenges than what they were already facing. These companies have shown resilience and are working on rebuilding themselves.

We're also getting closer to the commencement of the most anticipated tradeshow of the year – PacPrint, which was delayed several times as a result of COVID. The show promises innovation, intelligence, ideas and a platform for business interactions. This issue of AP provides a sneak peek into what you can expect at the tradeshow. Have a read and you'll understand why it is surely not one to miss.

Following the announcement that the Agfa-Gevaert Group will acquire Inca Digital Printers, Fujifilm Australia, which has been reselling the printers in the region so far, has issued a statement around support and strategy moving forward. A spokesperson for the company said, “Fujifilm Australia will continue supplying consumables and spare parts as well as servicing all Inca Onsets sold within Australia with no changes to warranties or service contracts”. With Fujifilm and Inca Digital having worked together for more than two decades, Fujifilm wide format inkjet systems marketing director David Burton said the company’s attention will now move towards its Acuity range of wide format printers.

“Fujifilm and Inca Digital have enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship for more than two decades. We’re immensely proud of all we’ve achieved working with them in pioneering the development of UV wide format inkjet systems, powered by Fujifilm inkjet technology and Fujifilm UV inkjet ink. More recently, Fujifilm’s strategy has shifted

An Inca Onset X3 from Fujifilm Australia at Omnigraphics

away from being a technology partner and distributor working closely with OEM partners,” he said.

Instead, Burton mentioned that the company has pivoted to become a developer of wide format systems in its own right, taking full control of the design and manufacturing process and leveraging Fujifilm’s worldwide subsidiary network to target volume sales at a wider audience.

“We recognised that the wide format market had reached a point of maturity, where print speeds and quality improvements were increasingly marginal. So, we identified an opportunity to invest our inkjet expertise into developing a range that reset expectations around value, usability and ROI,” he said.

“Our ‘new blueprint for wide format’ concept, first announced in 2021 and the focus of our stand at FESPA

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2022, is the result of this strategy shift, and the new Acuity Prime and Acuity Ultra R2 printers are the tangible early evidence that this new approach is the right one.”

Agfa-Gevaert said the acquisition of Inca Digital Printers strengthens its position in high-speed digital printing and brings an additional focus on packaging printing markets.

“The Inca acquisition is a major step in Agfa’s transformation. Digital printing is a profitable growth engine for the group with a tremendous potential that will be further accelerated by the addition of Inca,” AgfaGevaert Group president and CEO Pascal Juéry said.

Inca Digital Printers CEO and CTO Stephen Tunnicliffe-Wilson said Inca and Agfa bring together a complementary portfolio of printing solutions.

“The acquisition by Agfa allows us to combine our technological know-how and will enable us to become a leading digital packaging press manufacturer worldwide. We are extremely proud and look forward to becoming part of the Agfa family,” TunnicliffeWilson said.

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Grand Print Services buys SwissQ print press from Pozitive

By Hafizah Osman Grand Print Services has just installed a SwissQ print Nyala 4 machine that it bought from Pozitive as the company moves on to its next phase of growth.

Grand Print Services managing director James Sultana said he invested in the press to build on the company’s flatbed work. The SwissQ print Nyala 4 replaces a legacy printer that the company owned for several years.

“We have just purchased a SwissQ print Nyala 4, which I believe is the first or second press installed in the country.

It’s the first SwissQ print machine we have here at Grand Print,” he said.

“We purchased it mainly to satisfy our flatbed work, which we do a fair amount of and is a big growth area for us moving forward. The machine also does roll-to-roll printing,

Grand Print Services’ James Sultana with the newly installed Nyala 4

but we mainly bought it for its flatbed printing capabilities.

“The SwissQ print machine is the right fit for us now that we’ve got much higher demand for larger volume jobs. Our previous machine was fantastic but we’ve moved on to the next phase of growing and it requires more speed to be able to handle volumes.”

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The SwissQ print Nyala 4 press delivers on many benefits with its cutting-edge print head technology and the highprecision droplet placement perfected by SwissQ print. The Nyala 4 achieves a maximum resolution of 1,350 dpi, with an output of up to 206 m 2/h.

According to Sultana, the quality of prints and speed

of the machine was what attracted him to the press.

“The Nyala 4 has plenty of features to get excited about but the two main things for me are quality and speed. To be able to produce the quality that we have been delivering but at higher speeds is an improvement from what we were able to do on our previous printer,” he said.

Grand Print Services also owns Zünd and Canon Colorado machines. Sultana said the SwissQ print Nyala 4 fits in seamlessly with these machines as they all perform as workhorses at Grand Print.

Sultana also said that the new machine has enabled the business to take on more work and grow its clientile base.

Sultana added that the legacy printer that Grand Print owned has since been sold to a signage company based in Melbourne.

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Minuteman Press franchise triples sales following acquisition

By Hafizah Osman Minuteman Press franchise in Welshpool, Perth WA acquired 15-year-old independent print shop Images on Paper in May 2021, with the company’s owner Rod Hambley saying that the move has since helped his business “double and even triple his monthly sales”.

Following the acquisition, Hambley has now merged staff from both businesses and has been producing more in-house orders with the equipment that was added. The result, he said, includes a record sales month for his 17-year business.

“We’ve clearly had sustained business growth since the acquisition. Sales for both new and existing clients are in line with past turnover for both,” he mentioned, adding that the acquisition

Minuteman Press Welshpool’s Rod Hambley (r) with his team

of Images on Paper was a combination of him being proactive in looking at local acquisition targets in his area as well as the local Minuteman Press outreach campaign initiated by regional vicepresident Glenn Coyle.

“We have had our eye on this business for several years,

among others. I saw Images on Paper as a good prospect where the owner might be looking to retire, and Glenn Coyle also identified them through an acquisition campaign,” he said.

Coyle reached out to Images on Paper and set up a confidential meeting back then with the owner Harry and his

wife Robyn, which gave him an opportunity to learn more about the business.

“Once I looked over the paperwork they provided, I met with Harry and Robyn again and told them my plan to introduce their business to Rod. After Rod met with Harry and Robyn, things went well and they ultimately came to an agreement,” Coyle said.

Hambley has owned his Minuteman Press printing franchise in Welshpool since March 2005. The business now celebrates 17 years in operation. Under Hambley’s leadership and following the acquisition of Images on Paper, the Minuteman Press franchise has continued to grow its core business.

“Our business is always in demand. We offer our clients high quality printing from our machines," Hambley said.

Pakko’s Nina Nguyen wins 2022 Telstra Best of Business Award

By Hafizah Osman Pakko founder Nina Nguyen has taken home a 2022 Telstra Best of Business Award for winning in the Progressing Australia category, beating six other finalists and thousands of local small businesses that were nominated.

The Progressing Australia award recognises the best of the best in Australian business, celebrating the trendsetters and trailblazers that address issues Australians care about the most. It also highlights the most inspirational businesses that showcase local leadership and tackle a need in the community head-on, creating thriving communities of the future.

Nguyen accepted this award in person, which was presented at a recent gala event in Sydney.

Pakko founder Nina Nguyen proudly holds the 2022 Telstra Best of Business Award for winning in the Progressing Australia category

“Thank you so much. I’m just so grateful and full of gratitude right now. Thank you, to the team at Telstra for hosting this wonderful evening and for connecting us.

This means so much for small businesses, especially someone like me,” Nguyen said, when accepting the award.

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“I want to thank my mom and dad, who aren’t here tonight, and my family and friends. Thank you for believing in me and supporting me. To my team – you all are truly amazing. Thank you for showing up every day and for being passionate, committed and dedicated.

“I really believe that everyone here tonight is a winner. We all share the same love, passion and commitment to our work, our businesses, and our communities.

“What we were given here

by Telstra is a framework and an opportunity to reflect and communicate the ‘why’, ‘how’ and ‘what we do’.

“When I started Pakko in 2017, it was just an idea about a cardboard box. Today, we manufacture these boxes and we help businesses by creating, manufacturing and delivering functional packaging.

“A lot of people think ‘it’s just a brown box’ but it’s the first thing people look at when you receive a box. It’s an opportunity for you to tell your story, your message on that packaging. It should not be an afterthought. There’s so much to it; a box isn’t just a box.”

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Cbus and Media Super merger now complete

Women & Leadership Australia offers scholarship to women in industry

By Hafizah Osman Cbus Super and Media Super have now merged, following a Successor Fund Transfer (SFT), creating a strong national industry superannuation fund of $75 billion managed on behalf of some 850,000 members.

Media Super members are now part of Cbus, with the merger creating a single fund managed by the United Super Trustee.

The merger has also brought together the two funds’ investment, administration and operations, with both Cbus and Media Super retaining their brands.

Following the SFT, a Limited Services Period applies until 26 April while member accounts are finalised.

Members have started to receive welcome packs from the merged fund from this month. Cbus CEO Justin Arter welcomed new Media Super members across the

By Hafizah Osman

Cbus CEO Justin Arter has welcomed new Media Super members

print, media, and broader creative industries.

“This is a great outcome for members of both industry super funds as we welcome Media Super members to Cbus. We have shared authenticity and origins through the industry fund model, with a combined 68 years of superannuation experience,” Arter said.

“Cbus is one of the most successful industry funds since its formation in 1984,

and Media Super is now part of that story as we continue with our wider growth plan.

The merger brings together two funds that share a commitment to maximising their members’ savings and to help members achieve better retirement outcomes. Media Super proactively responded to the rapid regulatory changes within superannuation that are driving consolidation, seeking out a strong performing fund to partner with.”

Australian publishers partner with REDcycle

By Hafizah Osman Some of Australia’s major publishers have created a partnership with REDcycle, further elevating the industry’s green credentials.

On behalf of News Corp Australia, Nine, Seven West Media and Are Media, industry organisation ThinkNewsBrands forged the partnership. It follows figures from a study by ThinkNewsBrands which found that Australia’s publishing industry is among the best in the world when it comes to recycling printed newspapers with two-thirds of all newspapers recycled.

Now, by partnering with REDcycle, all elements of the printed product will get a

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second life with plastic sleeves and wrap being collected through REDcycle bins.

ThinkNewsBrands environment director Tony Wilkins said, “Recycling newspaper and magazine plastic wrap will make a big difference. Australia is already a world leader in recycling newspapers, and we can easily do more to recycle our plastics.

The next step is encouraging Australians to buy products made from recycled soft plastics, supporting a true circular economy”.

The partnership between REDcycle and ThinkNewsBrands will see the plastic wrap turned into furniture for parks and schools, garden beds, exercise equipment, shopping trolleys

ThinkNewsBrands' Tony Wilkins

and an additive to improve the performance of roads.

REDcycle CEO Elizabeth Kasell said, “We can all help by recycling our plastics and keeping them out of our rivers, oceans and landfills. It’s easy to drop off plastic wrap for recycling at REDcycle bins in Coles or Woolworths stores. With Australia’s major publishers on board, we can save more energy, resources and landfill space as well as potentially reducing litter.”

Women & Leadership Australia is offering professional development scholarships to women in print and packaging, of $1000 to $5000 per person, supporting women at all levels.

The scholarships are open to women across all areas of the print and packaging services sector as Women & Leadership Australia supports women across all the various sectors and industries.

“Our career-defining leadership programs bring together a focus on applied learning with the latest in leadership theory and practice. We believe that advancing gender equity, especially in leadership, is central to creating a more fair and inclusive society,” it said.

“Through our Industry Partnership Framework, we work with hundreds of Australian associations and professional bodies to increase awareness and action around gender equity. With your support, we can continue to create meaningful opportunities for women leaders across the country.”

Women & Leadership Australia also said the scholarships for the print and packaging services sector encourages more women to increase their impact at work and step into leadership roles.

Interested applicants can apply for the scholarship by 10 June.

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Ovato Aust paper supply and demand aligned

By Sheree Young A critical paper shortage has been listed as a key cause for Ovato’s decision to immediately close its New Zealand heatset operation but CEO James Hannan said supply and demand for Australian heatset production remains aligned.

Ovato announced this week that it would be closing its heatset printing facility at Wiri, Auckland effective immediately with 100 employees to lose their jobs.

Over the last two years Ovato has undergone significant restructuring and transformation as it move back to its roots of having a laser focus just on print. This transformation was headlined by a complex NSW Supreme Court approved restructure and recapitalisation plan which resulted in the closure of Ovato’s print factory in Melbourne. It also sold its retail distribution business in Australia & New Zealand to client and magazine publisher, Are Media, and totally closed its residential distribution arm.

Critical global paper shortages are severely impacting heatset catalogue and newspaper printing and the situation was made worse in New Zealand after Norske Skog shut down its paper mill at Kawerau mill last year.

Commercial printers without guaranteed supply contracts have faced tough challenges finding newsprint elsewhere.

This latest announcement from Ovato comes after it closed its Christchurch plant in September 2021. The company will now only keep a smaller sheetfed production line running in Auckland.

Ovato CEO James Hannan said all affected employees in

Ovato CEO James Hannan

New Zealand “will be paid the redundancy entitlements prescribed in their relevant employment agreement as well as any accrued leave”.

He added that paper supply for Ovato’s Australian operations is currently aligned with demand.

“Volumes are re-stabilising as we emerge from the latest COVID surge and the raft of natural disasters we have faced since January, so supply and demand are fairly well aligned as we stand here today. That being said, more volume is always nice to have, and our sales teams are working hard to bring in work,” Hannan said.

Hannan acknowledged the current operating conditions are difficult in regards to paper supply, saying: “It is certainly still a struggle getting the surety of supply, but we are working with clients to move them to available options.

We have a few more options available to us in Australia.

“We look forward to returning to a robust supply chain as the months go by.

Pricing pressure remains across all raw materials due to the macro-economic conditions, but we are hopeful that they will stabilise as time goes by.

“Print remains such an important marketing channel in Australia and we remain focused on ensuring we deliver them a top-quality product.”

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OVID-19 created a lot of uncertainty in the commercial printing sector, but not in packaging. The last 24 months has seen a phenomenal increase in sales of new presses – primarily add on equipment to companies across Australia and New Zealand. A combination of factors has seen a massive increase in packaging printing throughout not only Australia and New Zealand, but also the world.

With COVID and severe lockdowns, an increase in food packaging has seen packaging print volumes increase dramatically. Added to this has been the pressure to shift away from plastic packaging to cardboard which has also led to further increases in print volumes.

In addition to the success in the commercial printing market, Heidelberg Australia and New Zealand has also installed six high-tech packaging presses three of which are for the IML market and three for board packaging.

The six packaging presses feature the latest technology, namely: • XL106-6LYYLX – six colour with double coaters and logistics • XL106-7LYYLX – seven colour with double coaters and logistics • XL106-7LYYLX – seven colour with double coaters and logistics • XL106-7+L with CutStar at a highquality label printer • CX102-6+L with CutStar at a highquality label printer • XL106-D rotary die cutter Australia and New Zealand are not the only markets with increased demand.

North America, Japan, Korea, and many countries in Europe have also stepped up their sales dramatically. It used to take up to six months to make and ship

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a press to most countries, but with capacity in Germany at recent record levels, manufacturing times are out to six or eight months and with international shipping now delayed you could wait for up to a year to become operational.

One of the largest packaging printing companies globally who have for several years been using Heidelberg Speedmaster VLF presses in the US and Europe have for the first time purchased a Heidelberg press in New Zealand.

The press is a Speedmaster XL1066+LYYLX with smart technology including Fully Automatic Logistics, Push to Stop autonomous features and with double coating capability.

Heidelberg customers are enjoying record breaking performance thanks to the addition of the latest Speedmaster XL 106 technology 2020 generation.

With the continuous development and improvement of the Heidelberg peak performance models, productivity and output KPIs are being exceeded globally.

Speedmaster XL 2020 key innovations and features Push to Stop fully automated processes For the first time, navigated printing with Push to Stop is possible on all Speedmaster machines. The patented Intellistart 3 defines all the steps required for the job change without any operator intervention and provides maximum transparency across all active and queued processes.

Intelliguide simulates the time-optimised sequence live and, if necessary, also includes the steps to be executed manually.

Plate loading systems • Auto plate XL a complete plate change in less than one minute.

• Auto plate pro plate changing in approximately two minutes.

• Auto plate allows for plate changing in 40 seconds per printing unit.

Drying system Heidelberg DryStar Fully flexible drying solutions are available for individual application requirements: • DryStar • DryStar LED UV • DryStar UV • DryStar LE low energy For continuous high volume packaging printing, Heidelberg logistics systems are tailored for maximum output and material movement. The latest generation colour measurement system also enables fully automated colour and register control for make ready on the job change over. Prinect Inpress Control 3 has a new algorithm for waste sheet reduction during make ready.

Prinect Press Center UX Heidelberg UX is the holistic and intuitive operation of all Heidelberg touch points.

Intelligent assistants and a uniform user interface reduce complexity and simplify production processes.

Customised solutions for the packaging sector A global trend also evident in Australia is the growing number of installed customised presses. As many as 20 printing and coating units with interdeck and endof-press dryers as well as multiple cold foil modules can be installed in one sheetfed offset printing press from Heidelberg.

For example, a Speedmaster XL 106-2+LYY-P-8+LYY-1+L with 2 FoilStar cold transfer modules is efficient for inline finishing of the inside and outside of folding cartons.

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COVER FEATURE In a trend that has been emerging for a long time now, a growing number of print shop customers are demanding printed products with sophisticated coatings and special effects. This development is particularly striking in folding carton and label printing, with branded goods manufacturers aiming to generate a steady stream of new purchasing incentives using particularly effective, stand-out packaging designs.

However, print shop customers in the commercial segment also want to run their marketing campaigns with customdesigned print products that stand out from the crowd thanks to striking and sophisticated coatings and special effects.

At Heidelberg, these market requirements are being met by presses with increasingly long custom configurations and a wide variety of equipment.

The general market recovery is also being clearly reflected in the demand for customised machines. The trend toward print products with increasingly sophisticated surface finishing is still growing and is boosting the profitability of branded goods manufacturers and print shops in equal measure.

Impressions count Increased volumes result in high outputs.

It has now become common place for high volume packaging printers to produce 70 million impressions per year. This volume is unbelievable when you consider most companies will run their machines for between 10 and 15 years.

Total volumes when machines are being traded out can easily have between 700 million and 1.2 billion impressions and that is before the machine is resold and starts its life again in a secondary market.

Fort Dearborn, a custom label and packaging company with 20 locations nationwide, reached nearly 82 million impressions on its Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106-8+L in 2020. This high level of productivity was especially critical to Fort Dearborn’s success as demand at grocery stores due to COVID-19 surged.

To produce so many impressions annually requires a well-built machine that is reliable and is supported by the largest technical network in the world. Uptime is critical to continuous printing as is the ability to monitor the equipment remotely.

Predictive monitoring Heidelberg’s predictive monitoring and remote service diagnostics makes it

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A Speedmaster XL 106-2+LYY-P-8+LYY-1+L with two FoilStar cold transfer modules

Heidelberg’s Mastermatrix 106 CSB model

The new generation Diana X 115 model

possible to deliver high uptime availability of the press. This is achieved through continuous data collection.

With predictive monitoring, the system records and monitors up to 500 million data records per year. The system algorithms detect irregularities and propose predictive measurements to prevent failures.

Heidelberg Expert creates an intelligent task list and plans execution: • Remotely • Next planned visit • Immediate on-site call (exception) Full reporting is possible via regular monthly data reviews, service reports or with regular phone conferences.

is based on the German Product Safety Act (“Produktsicherheitsgesetz”). GS certification is voluntary.

From the simple die cutter right through to the fully equipped machine with stripping and blanking, Masterworks offers a comprehensive range of machines to suit the market demands.

Masterworks even offers a machine (Duo Press) that can foil as well as die cut, strip and blank all in the one pass.

Masterworks die cutters continue their growth Eight years after the partnership was formed, Heidelberg and Masterworks in 2014 have enjoyed great success selling the die cutters and folding box gluers with over 500 machines being sold. Since 2013, Masterworks has sold over 3,000 die cutters internationally.

Both packaging and commercial printers have benefited from the competitively priced machines.

The Geprüfte Sicherheit (“Tested Safety”) or GS mark on the Masterworks die cutters indicate that the equipment meets German and, if available, European safety requirements for such devices, including operating procedures.

The GS mark confirms that the compliance with the European safety requirements has been tested and certified by a state-approved independent body and

Folding box gluers To complete the box manufacturing process is the internationally renowned folding box gluers formally known as Jagenberg. The product series named “Diana” has been existing since 1958 and high-speed Diana folder gluers (with 600m/min. belt speed) were already introduced in the late 1980s by Jagenberg.

The new generation Diana X 115 model is Heidelberg’s first machine that integrates a folder gluer with single servo drives. This was launched at Drupa 2008.

Heidelberg, through its partnership with Masterworks, has sold and installed over 142 folding box gluers worldwide and continues to build on its reputation as a total solution provider.

Heidelberg is well positioned to supply and support turnkey solutions to the packaging and label sectors – from sales consultancy to software solutions, machinery, after sales service support as well as a full consumables product range.

This strong portfolio places Heidelberg firmly in the leading position as the partner of choice in both Australia and New Zealand.

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TRMC/PVCA MERGER

TRMC and PVCA merger – what’s next?

Kellie Northwood tells more about what members can expect from the combined Association

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ith the recent news of The Real Media Collective (TRMC) and Print & Visual Communications Association (PVCA) uniting as one organisation, AP provides further clarity around this announcement and next steps for members of both organisations.

First – and most importantly – are the immediate benefits to members.

TRMC CEO and incoming CEO for the PVCA Kellie Northwood said industrial and workplace relations will be developed as a hybrid solution, with the current PVCA hotline servicing TRMC members whilst still being supported by the specialisation and expertise of Charles Watson, current GM - IR, Policy & Governance for matters that they may need additional advice.

“Accessibility to a streamlined legal authority under the Registered Organisation ensures our Fair Work and government engagement is fasttracked and given higher priority. With an improved financial security to the Association under a consolidated and deduplicated service model, the united body

can deliver more projects with improved budget management of member funding,” Northwood said.

On the PVCA side, its board has negotiated across the terms of the merger to increase services for its members.

With the merger arrangements, TRMC will transfer its existing services and campaigns for all PVCA financial members. This would provide them access to the three key campaigns – Two Sides, an international campaign promoting paper and print’s environmental credentials; VoPP, a trans-Tasman campaign promoting the effectiveness of print marketing to marketers, brand managers and agencies; and a new campaign named Love Paper. Nurture Nature. Which promotes the paper and print industry for its local jobs, environment, effectiveness, education and accessibility across Australia and New Zealand.

TRMC will also continue to provide secretariat services across Women in Print and other industry partnerships which will be transferred into the united Association and paired with existing PVCA industry partnerships to forge stronger alliances

and industry custodianship. In addition, TRMC will implement its industry metrics portal, PORTA, which will offer PVCA members access to metrics input and industry reporting to build forecast analysis and data across the industry.

“We have not had this form of industry metrics for many years. Having access to industry data assists members in understanding trends to apply to their businesses and provides the Association strong data for government discussions,” Northwood said.

Changes to memberships

Current fees and membership subscriptions for both PVCA and TRMC members will not change in the first year.

However, PVCA members will have increased services provided with the addition of TRMC campaigns and services, led by an industry-recognised CEO and team.

TRMC members will belong to a stronger and more impactful industry Association with the continuity of services and resources delivering them existing member benefits. Current members of both

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about the PVCA and TRMC merger process What is to happen to future PVCA/TRMC events?

Following the Member briefings, a TRMC vote will proceed, along with the combined Member Briefings at PacPrint and the commencement of the transition.

The Final Board selection and merger is expected to be completed in July, with government department approvals pending.

Will the organisation continue to operate out of Melbourne?

There are currently team members from both PVCA and TRMC in Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra.

As the teams are settled and contractor arrangements confirmed to fit the operational requirements of the Association, this will be communicated to members.

Do members still contact their respective organisations while the merger takes place?

There are many elements to the process of uniting two very large organisations.

To that end, this is not a ‘single day’ merger announcement.

Throughout the transitional period, PVCA members will remain under the current management of PVCA as will TRMC members with Northwood and the existing TRMC team.

Will all the PVCA and TRMC staff come across to join the new organisation?

TRMC and PVCA have existing employment and contractor arrangements and throughout the transitioning period, the requirements of the united Association will be assessed.

It is understood that the current TRMC team will provide the permanent resources to ensure continuity of service for all members.

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(l-r) Matt Aitken, Peter Clark and Kellie Northwood support the merger of TRMC and PVCA, which will be happening in the coming months

associations do not need to do anything at this time – both PVCA and TRMC will provide communications and access to new services in the coming months as the transition process is rolled out.

Next steps moving forward

A Special General Meeting Notice was issued for TRMC members on 6 May. Northwood, together with TRMC chairman Matt Aitken and TRMC treasurer Rodney Frost, attended to answer questions from TRMC members.

Similarly, a PVCA Members Briefing provided an information forum around this announcement and presented an opportunity for questions and answers from members. Northwood was in attendance to address member questions with PVCA president Peter Clark.

Following the Special General Meeting and PVCA Members Briefing webinar, a Special Resolution Notice was issued to all TRMC members seeking a vote in approval for the merger to proceed.

TRMC members will have to issue their vote by 17 June. Assuming a 70 per cent TRMC member vote in support, TRMC will commence the transitioning process which will see advice being issued to the relevant government departments as well as a public gazettal.

A Member’s Briefing will be held at PacPrint on 30 June at 11am AEST, detailing what this continued journey will look like for members and industry moving forward. As the process and logistics across a project of this size will require a transitional period, Watson will lead the legal compliance and due

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diligence process. It is expected TRMC members will be invoiced in July by TRMC under the current arrangements with a Transfer of Assets taking place in the first quarter once elements of the transition are implemented. The merged Association ‘Member Engagement: Strategy, Brand and Positioning’ project will then commence with members and industry input to develop a clear strategy, positioning, brand, and name for the united Association moving forward.

One ‘super industry body’

Northwood said the merger provides much opportunity for both of the associations’ members and the industry.

“Together, we are stronger across advocacy into government, development of a consistent national approach to training and talent acquisition, building of a co-operative auditing solution, a united industry promotion, gender and youth inclusivity programs and more,” she said.

“With the authority of the Registered Organisation, TRMC’s legal authority is significantly increased across Fair Work and Government engagement.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for our members and the Association, a strengthened, united and forward focused industry body working for all will see our industry in a better position. I am humbled to be provided the opportunity to lead the united Association and commit to leading a team of continued dedication and passion for you all.”

Aitken said the combined entity will form the largest association in the print and visual communications industry.

“[The merger brings] the two largest industry associations for the paper, print, mail, packaging and publishing sectors to form one ‘super industry body’. It will form the largest industry association across the industry, leveraging from the foundation of the existing PVCA Registered Organisation authority and the programs, growth and membership of TRMC,” Aitken said.

PVCA president Peter Clark is likely to retain his role at this point in time, until new executive positions are established once the merger is complete.

“Our industry needs united leadership and a strengthened association. The merging of the two leading industry associations into a ‘super body’ is a very important step in achieving just that.

These discussions have been in place for several months, with both boards working through a rigorous due diligence process.

I firmly believe it is the best news for the industry and will leave all members, PVCA and TRMC, in a better position as we finalise the merger details and commence an enriched service delivery of programs and outcomes for our industry.

The merger might take some time due to the regulatory requirements that need to be fulfilled. Until then, I will remain as president,” Clark said.

“The merger really strengthens the industry representation. For parliamentary lobbying, it certainly strengthens the offer for IR advice given to our members. It also opens up other avenues such as sustainable green print for TRMC members, amongst others. It also creates a common vision of unity and passion for our industry.”

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PEOPLE IN PRINT

When the going gets tough, the tough get going Mesh Direct director Andrew Doenicke reveals details about the company’s plans in the grand format printing and out-of-home advertising world

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rand format specialists in every sense of the phrase, Mesh Direct is one of Australia’s leaders in out-of-home advertising, supplying printed signage nationwide. Delivering on the longevity of its banners and outstanding print quality, the Balmain, NSW-headquartered company had to evolve recently to keep ahead of customer needs. AP spoke to its director Andrew Doenicke about the company’s recent movements.

Q: Mesh Direct is going from strength to strength, having done several huge projects recently in Sydney. Can you tell us more about these?

Andrew Doenicke (AD): The business certainly is experiencing rapid growth, something I and the team are very excited about. We have focused heavily on building strong relationships with key construction and event companies all around the country, honing in on businesses who are looking to lessen their carbon footprint while still effectively promoting their business, development or project.

Mesh Direct has a deep connection with many construction and event companies in Australia, offering targeted signage solutions, excellence in customer service and a comprehensive understanding of how signage can take businesses to the next level. We have also recently expanded our offering to deliver other solutions like the painting of the Hymix silos in Pyrmont, Sydney.

The scope of our recent projects also include many ‘jump form’ signage, government infrastructure projects and building wraps across the nation.

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These include iconic works like the Sydney Town Hall building wrap and the Woolworths building wrap, two projects we were thrilled to be a part of.

Q: What is fuelling Mesh Direct’s recent upward momentum?

AD: It’s true that when the going gets tough, the tough get going. Like many businesses during the pandemic, we knew that we had to stop and take a closer look at our business, values and the people we wanted to partner with. We hoped that with our excellent products, suppliers and customer service, businesses would see us as a trusted brand. And this is exactly what happened.

Moreover, we try and have an open and ethical workplace that people want to work at. Our team are at the core of what we do, and they’re the reason so many of our clients have been clients for years.

At Mesh Direct we truly believe that if you look after your staff, they will look after your customers.

Q: What have you done to steer change, especially during the ongoing pandemic?

AD: As was the case with many businesses, the pandemic was an interesting time. The word ‘unprecedented’ was thrown around a lot, but this is honestly a word that accurately describes how Mesh Direct was impacted.

Our business had never experienced the tribulations brought on by COVID, so we had to think quickly, act quicker and attempt to weather the storm.

Mesh Direct did see a decline in some revenue as many of our partners in business pulled back on their advertising and print spending.

One of the most important things, however, is that we were able to retain all staff members. The business is now stronger than ever and we are, in fact, looking to grow our footprint in Victoria and New Zealand, offering businesses a way out of the pandemic with strong, effective print solutions.

Q: What are some of the biggest growth areas for the business?

AD: Sustainability is key for Mesh Direct now and will continue to be a key driver in our carbon neutral stance in the market.

Soon, we will be looking to develop our messaging, expand our product offering further and importantly, assist other businesses in their mission to becoming carbon neutral. If we did it, so can they!

Customer experience is also very important at Mesh Direct and thus, we are looking to nurture relationships with our customers and dive deep into what they want, what they need and what they’d like to see from us. Fortunately, our team understand the need to be partners more than sellers, which makes this easy.

Q: Mesh Direct has also introduced a Responsible Signage range and a recycling program to give signage a second life.

What does this entail?

AD: After becoming the first 100 per cent carbon neutral signage company in Australia, the launch of our very own recycling program brings us one step closer to creating a more sustainable future. The recycling program ensures any old signage doesn’t end up in landfill.

Thanks to TerraCycle’s recycling program, signage gets to live on. It’s a pretty simple process – rather than adding

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Mesh Direct director Andrew Doenicke addresses what is fuelling Mesh Direct’s upward momentum

An installation at the Sydney Opera House

The Woolworths building wrap in Sydney CBD

A wrap for the Royal Exhibition Building (Melb)

old signage to landfill, customers can send it back to us where we recycle it thanks to TerraCycle which then sorts, processes, and transforms the signage into something new, and something just as functional.

As simple as the above sounds, it hasn’t been easy producing recyclable signage. The signage must last in the harsh Australian climate and provide a highquality print, no matter the substrate.

We are continuously developing our recyclable range, to ensure it meets the high standard of signage our customers know us for.

product to use or assistance with their sustainability goals.

As the business continues to digitalise, the team at Mesh Direct are also working to implement helpful, digital tools that enhance the customer experience from start to finish. It’s not an easy feat, but one we’re willing to commit to.

a challenge we love to be presented, as it gives the team an opportunity to completely tailor solutions for every business. This is particularly applicable in the grand format space.

Q: What is your assessment of business requirements in signage in 2022?

AD: Transparency has always been one of the best ways to manage client expectations. Our solutions are tailored to fit a problem, and we work closely with customers to really understand what they’re trying to achieve.

Our team is also always upfront and clear, which means customers are never disappointed or underwhelmed with what they receive. I’m confident to say, that we have an excellent satisfaction rating, with many of our clients going on to recommend Mesh Direct to other businesses. Having contingencies is also important, so we can ensure customers are always happy with the outcome.

Q: What is your short- to medium-term vision for Mesh Direct’s future?

AD: The goal at Mesh Direct is to be the company of choice for businesses looking for sustainable yet high-quality print products. We are also working to ensure our level of expertise is available to customers who need it, whether they’re looking for guidance on the right

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AD: While I can’t look into a crystal ball, I predict some of the most challenging things that face the print industry are freight and stock.

It’s never been harder to be part of a global economy, relying on so many external factors to deliver our product to the standard we are known and loved for. However, as the pandemic comes to an end, we hope our interconnectedness with the world becomes easier. Managing expectations will also continue to be

Q: What are the main priorities for Mesh Direct moving forward?

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WOMEN IN PRINT

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Insane Signs and Print director Sharon James (middle) with digital print operators Jaime and Phoebe Dekeyzer

Making a difference where possible: Insane Signs and Print

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nsane Signs and Print was founded by Rodney and Sharon James in 2007. Their goal from the beginning has been simple – to provide quality print solutions with an innovative edge. Behind the scenes of this business is a driven team with extensive expertise led by the duo, who also aim to share their deep passion for innovation and growth with a diverse generation of print professionals.

“My husband and I met in New York, where we were both working and living at the time. When we realised that we were having a baby, we decided to return to Australia. Upon returning, Rodney saw this business on sale online and thought it would be a grand idea as he had done a sign writing apprenticeship many moons ago. I humoured him and that’s how Insane Signs and Print started,” company director Sharon James said.

“Since then, we have built our business by fostering the best team culture. We also ensure that our business is an equal opportunity employer and fosters education initiatives for both women and men so that the industry eventually comes into line with others that are less gender segregated.”

As a woman in print herself, Sharon James is one to promote change within the business.

“The most important way to make a change is to make a difference where you can – I promote change in my business by fostering a policy of inclusiveness and blurring traditional gender roles. We have women in our print room and on the factory floor.

We support them by providing tools like lifters so that they can overcome the physical demands of these traditionally male roles.

Conversely, we have men in graphic design positions, which have been thought of as a traditional female role,” she said.

Insane Signs and Print digital print operators (and twins) Jaime and Phoebe Dekeyzer first started working at the business parttime when they were in high school, helping their mother who

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worked full-time at the company. Jaime naturally progressed to a full-time role following her graduation from high school, while Phoebe joined the childcare industry. It’s only recently that Phoebe joined the team full-time.

“We would help my mother out after school and on weekends sometimes, running the router and lending a hand with whatever needed to be done. After high school, it was a natural progression for me to join mum full-time,” Jaime said.

“When my mother was here, I relied on her to make decisions and to show me the ropes. However, once she left, I had to start making decisions for myself, so that was a big change for me.

But, I just kept learning how to operate more machines and progressing through the workshop.

“It’s so satisfying when a job prints beautifully and looks amazing. It gives me a sense of pride that I helped to create it.”

Now that her sister Phoebe has joined the company, Jaime has been mentoring her in the same way that her mother did.

“After high school, I went on to study and work in the childcare industry. It is only recently that I have joined Insane Signs and Print full-time. Rodney and Sharon’s commitment to the business and support of the staff is inspiring,” Phoebe mentioned.

“My twin sister has been mentoring me in my role and I work beside her in the print room. She has really shown me what hard work and dedication is. She teaches me about the print industry and is my biggest influence.

“Every job is different at Insane Signs and Print and I have learnt so much since I started working here.

“My goals moving forward are to continue to deepen my understanding of the print industry and the print equipment that I operate. I also want to learn as much as I can from my sister and make myself knowledgeable so that I can assist her in all areas of the production process and across all the machines.”

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Forums add value to PacPrint These popular seminars have been a fixture of the show for over a decade, and will be making a return to the floor of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre during PacPrint in June

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he popular PacPrint Forum Series is set to return to the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre during PacPrint, offering a wide range of sessions to add extra value to the show for visitors keen to ‘review, rebuild and reconnect’ in a postpandemic world.

PacPrint – co-locating with Visual Impact and the Label & Packaging Expo – has long been the premier exhibition for businesses in the region, with a 50-year history of delivering the latest technologies and solutions to print and graphic communications businesses in a true ‘B2B’ business environment.

While the chief attraction of PacPrint is the exhibition itself, that is by no means the only drawcard, with visitors also able to learn from the experts, stay up to date with trends, and gain important perspectives on business and innovation at the PacPrint Forum Series.

These popular seminars have been a fixture of the show for over a decade, and will be making a return to the floor of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre during PacPrint in June, thanks to sponsorship from Media Super and supplier association Visual Connections.

Sarah Moore, business development manager for Visual Connections, which organises the event and co-hosts it with the Print & Visual Communications Association (PVCA), said visitors can expect a varied program of sessions that will offer something for businesses across all facets of the industry.

“As we’ve done in the past, we’re trying to strike a good balance between keynotes and panel sessions, and between

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more general topics like leadership, sales, management, diversification, future planning, small business and mental health, with more sector-specific sessions on everything from signage and building codes, to sustainability, to disaster recovery,” she said.

The series will kick off on Tuesday 28 June with a session presented by The Real Media Collective general manager of IR, policy and governance Charles Watson.

“Charles is well known in Australia for his practical and commercially driven solutions and strategies, and visitors to PacPrint will be able to benefit from his expertise and experience as he discusses employment issues facing SMEs, including contracts, awards, compliance, casual employment and how to avoid common pitfalls,” Moore said.

While concentrating mainly on Australian law, there are many similarities between the two countries and Watson will be able to address specific issues of relevance to New Zealand businesses and has also allowed time for an ‘Ask Me Anything’ question time at the conclusion of the presentation.

The Unforgettable Agency strategist Meqa Smith will also present on that day, around understanding the timeless and uniquely human operating system to completely change a business’ approach to recruitment and employment in a way that will keep delivering value for the rest of a business’ life.

Later that day, those in signage will be able to catch up with a panel of industry leaders to find out how changes to the National Construction Code, including fire ratings, light emissions and other

aspects, impact on manufacturers and contractors. The day’s program will conclude with a session from Stephen Gamble from Man Anchor, on Mental Health – Learning the Skills to Make a Difference. It’s a vital session with important information for all business owners committed to the wellbeing of themselves and their teams.

Program on Day 2

On Day 2, the program will kick off with a presentation from Richard Rasmussen, founder and director of professional services company Ascent Partners.

“Richard is a 40-year veteran of the industry, and his expertise will be invaluable in stepping attendees through important strategies including business valuations, acquisitions, sales and mergers, and exit strategies – all vital options for business owners to consider as they plan their future,” Moore said.

This will be followed by a Fireside Chat between The Real Media Collective CEO Kellie Northwood and IVE Group chairman Geoff Selig to explore the future of print.

“Two of the industry’s most influential leaders have committed to an open session, with Q&A from the audience welcomed,” Moore mentioned.

Another panel session in the afternoon will take visitors through the ‘Secrets of Success’ with a group of industry leaders sharing their wisdom, insights and experience on the secrets to success, with some stories about the lessons they’ve learned on the way.

This panel session includes Cactus Imaging general manager of operations

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The industry looks forward to PacPrint next month, following the success of PacPrint 2017

Keith Ferrel, Imagination Graphics owner Emmanuel Buhagiar and Taylor’d Press creative print director Kirsten Taylor.

The day’s program will close with The Sales Coach Greg Donlan, with a session that promises to help businesses ‘Unlock the Mystery of Sales’.

“Greg is a dynamic and engaging presenter who can look at sales in a quite revolutionary way. At PacPrint, he’ll explain how SMEs can turn sales from an unexplainable art to a repeatable and scaleable scientific system – and he’ll give attendees some tangible actions they can implement immediately,” Moore said.

Program on Day 3

Thursday’s program kickstarts with Accross Business strategist Kieran May who will talk about the wider meaning of sustainability, what it means in the context of business in Australia today, and some of the simple low-cost strategies that can be adopted so that you can meet their expectations. Following May’s presentation, Northwood comes back on stage to explore the story of industry associations across the industry, the industry today as businesses move through recovery from a challenging 2020, what the future lies for industry partnerships, and opportunities moving forward.

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The program also features Rowena Curlewis, CEO of drinks design specialist Denomination, addressing the hot topic of sustainability in drinks and how innovation is driving progress in this important space.

A popular speaker at PrintEx19 in Sydney, this session from Rowena is sure to create interest.

This will be followed by a session on Future Trends and Initiatives featuring a panel of industry experts that will discuss where they believe our industry is headed, what will influence the future, and how businesses can equip themselves for success.

The panel includes Ferrel, Durst Oceania managing director Matt Ashman, and Imagebox owner David Asker, and will be facilitated by FESPA Australia president Nigel Davies.

The last session for the day will be a reprise of the Mental Health session with Stephen Gamble for those who may miss the Tuesday presentation.

Program Day 4

“On the final day, Friday, visitors will hear experts from Media Super discuss superannuation – a must see session for both employers, employees and the self-employed – and a panel session on

the Art of Colour Management will provide valuable strategies for achieving the best colour targets in a digital print environment, and provide some practical tips and tricks to deal with colour variation,” Moore added.

Several more sessions in the packed program are still to be confirmed, but with such a varied and interesting series already assembled, it’s clear that the PacPrint Forums will once again provide an ideal opportunity for business owners to hear from global experts on the trends, issues and economic factors which are impacting the broader industry.

“Most importantly, these sessions create important context for businesses as they explore the technologies, innovations and services presented by leading industry suppliers on the floor of the exhibition, and provide much-needed information, ideas and insights to help build business success,” Moore mentioned.

The PacPrint Forum Series will run daily at PacPrint, which will co-locate with Visual Impact Melbourne and the Label & Packaging Expo at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from 28 June to 1 July.

For more information on the exhibition and seminars, visit www.pacprint.com.au.

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Colour Graphic Services to showcase new tools Crowther will demonstrate the Myiro-1 hand-held spectrophotometer and its big brother for fast, automated chart reading, the Myiro-9, at PacPrint

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he Colour Doctor David Crowther of Colour Graphic Services (also Idealliance Australasia) has announced that the company’s stand at PacPrint, F44, will host the first outing for a new range of colour management tools.

Crowther, who is well known in the industry for his colour expertise, will be demonstrating the Myiro-1 hand-held spectrophotometer and its big brother for super-fast automated chart reading, the Myiro-9. Myiro instruments are manufactured in Japan to stringent tolerances by a division of Konica Minolta – Konica Minolta Sensing. The Myiro-1 can be used to measure single patches and it also comes with a silky-smooth strip and chart measuring guide, while the Myiro-9 is an auto-scanning spectrophotometer which can accurately read a 1,500-patch chart in only four minutes – ideal when profiling multiple substrates or in a busy print shop where there are many job changes.

“Myiro colour measuring instruments are the most accurate, fastest and easy-to-use I have ever encountered,” Crowther said.

“The quality of the profiles generated are noticeably better.

As they say: ‘you cannot control what you haven’t measured’ – with Myiro the measurements are ultra-precise and both the one and the nine generate M0, M1 and M2 in a single scanning action. The Myiro-1 connects using Wi-Fi, so no tangled cables.

Connection can be to most of the third-party CM software, or to Myiro Tools colour management software for analysing, displaying and profiling with ease.

“We also represent the German-made Techkon colour instruments – Myiro does not replace these as Techkon has several application-specific models. In fact, in the US, Techkon has become a Myiro reseller too, since it does not have an automated chart-reader or ‘general purpose’ hand-held unit to fit into the prepress area.”

Colour Graphic Services will have working demonstrations of Myiro-1 and Myiro-9 on its stand F44, also Techkon SpectroDens, SpectroPlate, SpectroDrive and Dens. Also on display will be a Just Normlicht ISO 3664 LED viewing system for perfect, consistent

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The Myiro-1 can be used to measure single patches and comes with a measuring guide

assessment of colour under controlled D50 illumination.

Crowther is one of the leading trainers in colour management and is the appointed Idealliance G7 Expert certified trainer for Australasia. He also audits and certifies printers for G7 Master Qualification and under ISO 12647 using the Mellow Colour Proficient Printer PrintSpec system. These are globally recognised.

“We hold G7 Expert certification training courses periodically on-line and can also conduct on-site ‘classroom’ training for larger print groups,” he said.

“The resulting G7 Expert certification allows users to conduct G7 Master Qualification for their own or another print site – whether offset, flexo, digital or wide format. Becoming a G7 Expert and achieving G7 Master Qualification is very highly regarded and sought after in the industry by employers, print service providers, print buyers and brand owners.”

At PacPrint, Colour Graphic Services will have plentiful information on hand for G7 and ISO, with details of any upcoming courses. The Colour Doctor is also a reseller of Eizo calibratable monitors and has made several local installations of Printflow – an automated ink control system that can be retrofitted to older presses and turn them into closed-loop colour managed systems with automated ink key adjustment – and also installed on newer presses, usually at a lower cost than the OEM systems.

“With today’s colour management, you have to be versatile.

Increasingly, brand managers want their colours to match across devices, be they offset, flexo, digital, inkjet, toner or RGB monitors. As more commercial offset printers adopt wide format, there is an expectation of consistency between, say, flatbed UV printers, sheetfed digital and an eight-colour long perfector. The same applies to narrow web flexographic printers and their digital devices,” Crowther said.

“For everything to do with colour, there’s no better place to visit than our stand at PacPrint for a chat. And yes, there will be show specials galore, and a decent cup of coffee to be had too.”

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Fresh look & new releases for Currie Group Currie Group prepares to unveil its new look and company direction at PacPrint in Melbourne

One of the highlights at Currie Group’s stand will be the new EFI Pro 30h

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he past 12 months has been one of intensive modernisation for Currie Group under the guiding hand of new CEO Rob Mesaros. Now, the company is preparing to unveil a new look and feel at PacPrint, to reflect the transformation within. Mesaros, who took over the top job in early 2021, has been clear about his intentions from the start, with intensive efforts behind the scenes to redesign the systems, tools and processes which allow Currie Group to remain agile and responsive into the future. That modernisation strategy is paying dividends, with the company not only maintaining its team and its dominant market position over the past 12 months, but also acquiring some significant new brands to add to its product stable. More recently, Currie Group has also introduced a refreshed brand identity, that many visitors at PacPrint will be able to see for the first time.

“The 2022 timeslot has proven to be ideal for us, as we can have a genuine unveiling of our new look, feel and approach, showcasing in a very resolved and complete way, just how we have evolved as a company,” Mesaros said.

For a start, he said, the stand will be quite a visual departure from what’s been done in the past, not only due to the fresh branding but also a more solutions-based approach.

“Our aim at PacPrint is to put a very strong focus on applications, showing visitors what is possible in a very tangible way, then working with them to explore how they can make those possibilities a reality in their own business,” he explained.

While this will mean a little bit less ‘heavy metal’ on stand, the company will be running live demonstrations on an impressive selection of technologies within specially-designed engagement spaces, including the much-anticipated HP Indigo 100K Digital Press, the very latest in grand-format technology from new partner EFI, plenty of options for finishing and 3D printing, and some revolutionary label and packaging solutions.

“The HP Indigo 100K Digital Press will be a real highlight of the stand, representing the latest evolution of what has become the benchmark for high quality digital presses,” Mesaros said, adding that the press will be demonstrated live, as will its stablemate, the HP Indigo 7K Digital Press.

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Currie Group will showcase finishing solutions like the Horizon BQ-500 iCE perfect binder

While the 7K model will be familiar to many, the new 100K – being hailed as a ‘breakthrough’ press with true, non-stop print capability – is totally new to the A/NZ market.

“This press can boost margins on short runs and help businesses tap into new digital markets to secure long-term business gains.

It’s already generating a huge amount of interest with a couple of orders even placed ahead of its release, so we’re really looking forward to demonstrating it at PacPrint,” Mesaros said.

Other highlights will include the market introduction of the new EFI Pro 30h – a 3.2m hybrid flatbed/roll-fed LED entrylevel production printer which will be supported by an extensive showcase of wide format applications for sign and display.

“This machine can print to a diverse array of substrates, both rigid and flexible, using environmentally-friendly LED imaging technology to produce superior image quality, helping businesses extend their capabilities into the sign and display space with a versatile, productive machine at a very attractive price point,” Mesaros said.

In the label and packaging space, an HP Indigo 6K Digital Press with its established credentials in high-speed digital label and packaging production, will be joined by an ABG Digicon Lite 3, a compact and easy to use digital label finishing machine which can operate in-line or as a stand-alone unit to provide versatile solutions including foiling, varnishing, slitting, scoring and sheeting.

This line-up will be complemented by a range of finishing solutions including the next-generation Horizon BQ-500 iCE perfect binder, the latest in 3D printing technology and the expertise of product experts.

“We’ll have brand security experts on hand to discuss the wide range of options available to help protect brand integrity, improve traceability of product, and reduce the risk of counterfeiting,” Mesaros said.

“We know we have to be constantly evolving to stay a step ahead but the core values and strengths for which this company has been known for more than 70 years will always be there, as we continue to support the success of businesses in this industry,” Mesaros said.

Currie Group will be located on Stand E02 at PacPrint.

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DFLOW to unveil its latest solutions at PacPrint DFLOW will showcase innovative prepress products and services at PacPrint, highlighting a tech-first approach for the A/NZ printing industries

Synergy leverages intelligent process automation to collect jobs and return them as print ready files through to a production workflow

Synergy, Preflightr and ngine are DFLOW’s new solutions in prepress workflows, print-ready graphic design and automated pre-flighting

FLOW is making waves within the print and prepress industry. The technical agency that develops print and prepress products and services will unveil three solutions – Synergy, ngine, and Preflightr – at PacPrint.

These products are innovative solutions in prepress workflows, print-ready graphic design, and automated pre-flighting.

The digital transformation of the print industry is here, and DFLOW has met with many printers having difficulty adapting and integrating new technology into their current workflow.

DFLOW CEO Doug Robey said, “Printers know technology can help their business, but they lack the time and resources to make it a reality. And we get it; hiring developers and finding automation experts is often not a priority. That’s why we created Synergy”.

Synergy is DFLOW’s prepress solution that provides efficiencies across the traditional prepress workflow. Leveraging intelligent process automation to collect jobs and return them as print ready files through to a production workflow, Synergy comes full circle in providing an end-to-end off-site prepress solution.

Using a ‘pay for what you use’ model that provides bottom line profitability improvements and eliminates resource limitations to print businesses, Synergy product lead Nathan Drong said, “Synergy’s benefits are realised when taking on overflow work during busy periods or even completely handling prepress when an employee is offline. Our goal is to transition prepress away from a fixed business expense for print companies. Synergy provides practicality for a business to handle workload fluctuations.”

Another DFLOW product launching at PacPrint is ngine. This is its wholesale graphic design solution focused on streamlining the delivery of print-ready graphic design. ngine provides printers with a way to build design-as-a-service into their business.

“We have several large customers using an enterprise level white label of ngine and it has been a game-changer for them,” DFLOW strategic business development director Craig Graham said.

“ngine is a custom software platform built with users in mind.

It’s an intuitive design workflow with chat features and digital annotation that enables users to directly communicate with and provide feedback to DFLOW’s designers. The platform also includes customisable briefing forms to match any business’ processes. “ngine is built by a team that really understands graphic design and print. Our customers really appreciate the fact that we know print, and that our design studio always delivers finished art that is ready to go directly to any print output device. It’s a certain way any print business can generate revenue from design,” Graham said.

Preflightr is another DFLOW product launching at PacPrint.

It is an online pre-flighting automation tool targeting printers who want to completely automate file checking in their production. As a purely SaaS product, Preflightr demonstrates DFLOW’s ethos of creating better ways of working.

DFLOW head of strategy and success Michael Davis said, “We’re always looking to deliver greater automation into everything we build. It allows customers to save time and money and refocus energy on more profitable areas of their businesses”.

Enabling successful integration with leading print and prepress software, workflows, and machinery has resulted in tangible success for DFLOW customers who are seeing real profitability and ROI. DFLOW has provided technology solutions to multiple leading print businesses, nationally and internationally, for the past four years. Delivering strategic advantage with forward looking solutions, the agency specialises in software and product development, marketing technology, intelligent process automation, and data analytics solutions.

DFLOW said it is excited to work with Australian and New Zealand print businesses looking for ways to optimise their processes and utilise technology to succeed. Find out more by visiting DFLOW at booth B28 at PacPrint or www.dflow.com.au.

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One Fujifilm to showcase at PacPrint In the spirit of delivering game-changing innovation, Fujifilm Business Innovation Australia and Fujifilm Australia will come together at PacPrint

The Acuity Prime is a flatbed printer with outstanding image quality and great adhesion to a variety of media

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The Revoria Press PC1120 will make its PacPrint debut, showing the industry how the press’ six stations combine for striking digital colour combinations

ujifilm Business Innovation Australia and Fujifilm Australia will not only come together for PacPrint but showcase their combined industry knowledge and technology to create what the combined entity calls an all-encompassing experience for the print industry – where everything from commercial offset and print-on-demand to packaging and large format print is covered.

According to the company, innovation is not just a slogan; it’s a promise to the market of non-stop innovation that keeps businesses ahead in an ever-changing world with solutions focused on transforming day-to-day operations – fresh products, fresher ways of working, and unexpected ideas.

In the spirit of delivering game-changing innovation, Fujifilm Business Innovation Australia said PacPrint will be no exception, and visitors should prepare to see the latest technology on stand.

It said its technology has been developed with its customers in mind, to help them win new business, cut costs, expand into new markets, and generate bigger margins.

“We are thrilled at the prospect of being able to connect with our customers and the industry again at a face-to-face tradeshow.

PacPrint provides the perfect platform for us to not only introduce ourselves as Fujifilm Business Innovation Australia but also showcase our products, solutions, services, and our transformative thinking to help our customers meet new business challenges,” Fujifilm Business Innovation Australia general manager of graphic communication services Chris Lynch said.

While Fujifilm Australia has always co-exhibited with its sister company, Fujifilm Business Innovation Australia, this PacPrint will be different, according to Fujifilm Australia general manager of graphic systems Tony van Broekhuizen.

“We are now more unified with one common goal, to support our customers. We are pleased PacPrint is back on the calendar,” van Broekhuizen said.

“It’s a great event to showcase our new products and provides a great opportunity to catch up with our customers and partners and meet our future customers. We can’t wait to get on the stand

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and show our customers what that means for them – more products and greater opportunities.”

Step onto the Fujifilm stand G14 at PacPrint and be taken on an end-to-end interactive journey where attendees can test applications, see the company’s presses in action and talk to its team of print experts about how to add value for customers.

Attendees can also expect to see the new Revoria Press PC1120 and Acuity Prime on stand, with more innovative on-stand products, experiences, seminars, and solutions to be revealed closer to the show.

“We are excited for the Revoria Press PC1120 to make its PacPrint debut, and to show the industry how the press’ six stations combine for striking digital colour combinations, as well as its transformational artificial intelligence (AI) driven prepress and image management capabilities, high speeds and simplified media handling courtesy of the Air Suction Feeder and Static Eliminator Device. Visitors can also expect to be shown the wide range of application possibilities that will show you how this press can open the door to higher value markets such as luxury brand promotion and packaging,” Lynch said. van Broekhuizen added that the Acuity Prime is likely to be another hero on the stand that will garner a lot of interest.

“A true flatbed printer with outstanding image quality and excellent adhesion to a broad range of rigid and flexible media, materials, and objects, the Acuity Prime offers exceptional performance, value, versatility and ease-of-use,” he said.

“With the rise in demand for wide format applications over the last few years, we see the Acuity Prime as an ideal solution for print providers looking to expand their production and diversify their print capabilities in order to open up new revenue streams and attract new customers.”

Both the Revoria Press PC1120 and Acuity Prime are available for sale through Fujifilm Business Innovation Australia and Fujifilm Australia. See the Revoria Press PC1120 and Acuity Prime, along with some of the company’s other solutions at stand G14 at PacPrint.

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Graph-Pak to bring ‘blue chip’ range to PacPrint Graph-Pak will launch APR Solutions to the Oceania market at PacPrint, and showcase a variety of other printing and packaging machines

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raph-Pak will bring a range of ‘blue chip’ systems to its PacPrint stand, representing manufacturers including APR, D&K, Rollem USA and Busch.

In an exciting development, APR Solutions will be launched to the Oceania market at PacPrint, with Graph-Pak bringing to the show a team of product experts that specialise in its market-leading solutions including the Box Plus 2 compact hybrid folder gluer and three Athos taping machines that are ideal for packaging and e-commerce operations.

“The Box Plus 2 is a fully-automatic machine for folding and gluing straight boxes and crash-lock bottom boxes and more,” Graph-Pak founder and managing director Tom Ralph said.

“With three-point gluing, it can also be configured to handle envelopes, DVD wallets, folders, inserting paper and plastic cards, applying double-sided tape and tear tape, and more, making it a very versatile and profitable addition to any packaging operation.”

APR industrial tape application solutions on show will include the semi-automatic Athos which can apply tapes including TNT and PVC, to banner, acrylic, transfer, foams up to 3mm, Rissband and tape VHB for automotive applications, to a huge range of supports, from paper and corrugated cardboard, to acrylic, PVC and plastic, and even wood and aluminium.

“The Mini Athos as its name suggests, a smaller model which is a cost-effective and versatile entry-level solution to apply double-sided tapes including banner tapes, PVC, TNT, acrylic and transfer. The Athos Plus is a higher-volume, higher-speed option which efficiently applies double-sided, acrylic, foam, PVC and eTear tapes to any type of paper, cardboard, profiles, wood and aluminium. With a removable, fully-automatic feeder, it’s ideal for even the longest runs of products from labels to bank notes, and still flexible enough to handle niche or multi-layered custom jobs by simply swapping to manual feed,” Ralph said.

Graph-Pak will also showcase D&K lamination solutions including the Europa B2 system, based on the successful Jupiter range, and the Neptune B3 model. These compact and fullyautomated models offer smooth, trouble-free processing of a wide

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range of sheet weights, with fully-automated operation, compact footprints and easy, PLC-controlled operation.

“The Europa is ideal for digital or litho output with a high-pile feeder to maximise efficiency on longer-run work, while the speedy Neptune runs at up to 15 m/min for B3 work. Users can also choose to add features including extended feed tables or a rewind unit for foiling, to further extend flexibility,” Ralph said.

Digital, offset or label printers looking for a profitable diecutting solution can see the Insignia IS7H rotary die-cutter from Rollem USA, which features a maximum sheet size of 61 x 76cm and cutting thickness of 0.61mm.

“The Insignia IS7H uses flexible dies which clip into place and are pulled into position using magnets as the cylinder is rotated, then released easily by simply reducing the strength of the magnetic field. This reduces makeready and changeover times to minutes, rather than hours, making this a highly profitable solution for the increasing volume of short-run digital work, yet its robust construction means it’s stable and reliable enough to handle even the longest runs,” Ralph said.

Graph-Pak will also show the Busch TB26 and TB39 tabletop paper banding machines, two of Busch’s most popular models, which can reliably handle even the most difficult work.

Lightweight and portable, yet robust and reliable, these units can cater for a variety of production requirements, offering efficient banding with coated kraft paper tape or, if required, with transparent polypropylene foil tape. The TB26 takes 20mm and 30mm wide tape and the TB39 takes 40mm and 50mm widths.

“Both models have sensor-controlled band feeding, are heightadjustable and can be operated by single-stroke release by button or foot pedal, or automatic sensor release. They feature easy-touse digital displays, monitoring, error detection and electronic temperature control, with adjustable position stops standard on the TB 39 and optional on the smaller model. Both can also be hooked up to customised reel stands with an 800m capacity, to handle even the longest runs with ease.”

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Kodak to highlight its unique portfolio of solutions Kodak will be featuring its unrivaled portfolio of digital, offset, and software solutions at PacPrint

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odak will soon be taking to PacPrint 2022 to showcase in person its unrivaled portfolio of digital, offset, and software solutions.

Kodak said it will also present innovative prepress and digital print solutions, enabling printers to thrive in a changing market environment.

Kodak will turn the spotlight on the following solutions at its booth located at G22: The KODAK SONORA Xtra, which is Kodak’s nextgeneration process free offset plate delivering a stronger image contrast, faster CTP imaging speeds and improved handling robustness, plus sustainability and waste savings in prepress and on press. More than 5,000 printers all over the world are already successfully using SONORA Process Free Plates.

SONORA Xtra Plates meet the needs of most printers currently using unbaked processed plates. Users can achieve run lengths of up to 400,000 impressions on web presses, 250,000 impressions on sheetfed presses, and 100,000 impressions for UV-ink applications.

Kodak’s field-proven process free plate technology also lets users eliminate the plate processing step – along with all the water, energy, chemistry, and processing variability – without sacrificing the performance that they require from a plate. In the pressroom, users will see even bigger savings by removing the variability and plate defects caused by processing.

Offering the most complete portfolio of smart prepress solutions, Kodak is ideally positioned to provide any printer with a customised, fully automated digital plate making solution.

Kodak’s one-stop offering includes CTP platesetters for all plate size categories and productivity requirements, automation, software, and plates as well as service and support.

At PacPrint, Kodak will also provide information about its high-speed inkjet presses, including the KODAK PROSPER 6000 Press platform, which provides dependable high print quality and a stunning productivity of up to 4,364 A4 pages per minute.

PROSPER presses easily achieve an average monthly print volume of up to 90 million pages – whether printing on ground wood, matte, silk or glossy paper.

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A stronger image contrast is made capable by the Kodak Sonora Xtra

maintains its high-quality, accurate colour over long runs, thanks to in-system monitoring.

“The KODAK PROSPER presses give users confidence to proactively respond to the challenges of today’s market and seize new opportunities. Kodak’s proprietary Stream Inkjet Technology blends the productivity of offset with the versatility of digital,” Kodak said.

“Three PROSPER 6000 Press models – the 6000C, 6000P and 6000S – feature an array of intelligent built-in components that optimise output quality while they print, setting new industry standards for quality and productivity across a range of applications – all at a very low cost per page.”

Furthermore, print samples of KODAK PROSPER S-Series and PROSPER Plus Imprinting Systems will be shown at the booth. Kodak’s disruptive Continuous Inkjet Technology combines high printing speeds and superior quality with cost-effective output using water-based Kodak nanoparticulate pigment inks.

In addition, the Kodak team will demonstrate KODAK PRINERGY Workflow Software, one of the leading prepress automation software solutions which enables printers to increase productivity, cut turnaround times and reduce costs.

Kodak said with powerful automation, support for offset, flexo, digital and gravure production, compatibility with virtually all third-party software and equipment, and connectivity with the broadest range of digital presses, PRINERGY Workflow is a perfect solution for printing companies of any size.

“Kodak’s software portfolio reduces manual touch points and elevates productivity, all while delivering output that’s as highly tuned as it is high quality. With everything in control, you have the freedom to focus on building a thriving business,” Kodak said.

Kodak Asia-Pacific region vice-president of sales Simon Gan welcomes attendees to Kodak’s stand to learn more about its wide array of solutions.

“We look forward to finally meeting customers and prospects in person again at this event,” Gan mentioned.

“At PacPrint, we will highlight that Kodak provides the most comprehensive portfolio of innovative digital, offset and software solutions designed to deliver print that pays.”

Kodak will be located at Stand G22 at PacPrint.

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Konica Minolta to showcase its latest solutions Konica Minolta Australia will be launching its new AccurioPress C7100 series, which combines a range of innovative technologies, at PacPrint

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onica Minolta Australia will be exhibiting at PacPrint, showcasing its latest solutions including the new AccurioPress C7100 series, which will be launched to the local market at the tradeshow.

The AccurioPress C7100 series is Konica Minolta’s latest 100 ppm colour press which has the potential to make business more profitable for printers. With optimised performance, flawless quality, intelligent automation, advanced media handling, enhanced finishing, and exceptional durability, the AccurioPress C7100 combines a range of innovative technologies.

The AccurioPress C7100 comes with a choice of controller options from Konica Minolta, EFI and Creo. The AccurioPress C7100 offers extensive media capability, handling weights from 52gsm to 400gsm and long sheets up to 1,300mm (simplex) and 900mm (duplex).

Konica Minolta Australia will also be showcasing at PacPrint its refreshed colour production solutions, including its very successful AccurioPress C4080 series and C14000 series. In addition, the new, compact inline booklet making system SD435/450 will be shown for the first time at PacPrint. Combining robust, reliable performance and a new range of applications, this versatile booklet maker is designed to work with low to mid volume digital production printers. It delivers booklets of exceptional quality and can feed the new long printed sheets to produce a variety of applications, including A4 landscape booklets, which is becoming an increasingly important expectation of the device.

Konica Minolta Australia’s industrial print solutions on stand will also include the AccurioLabel 230 label printer and GM Nano label finisher. This will be the first time the company has had the opportunity to show this complete label solution to market since the launch of the label finishing range in late 2021.

“The label and packaging market is strong and Konica Minolta is a market leader in digital label production, having recently celebrated its 1000th installation shipment for its highly successful AccurioLabel toner digital printing press less than seven years after entering the labels market,” the company said.

“The Accurio brand of Konica Minolta’s market-leading production printing systems and software reflects its advanced, automated, and accurate nature. Key strengths and attributes include eliminating routine technology burdens and saving time, as well as having less human touch that cuts down errors, waste, and production costs.

“The Konica Minolta range of production and industrial print and finishing products supports our commercial print, label and packaging clients. 2022 is the year to regroup and work with our market to go beyond traditional technologies and ways of working, to evolve and future proof business capabilities.”

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The AccurioPress C7100 series is Konica Minolta’s latest 100 ppm colour press which has the potential to make business more profitable

In the Konica Minolta Australia AccurioJet KM1e sample showcase area, customers will be able to see how the KM1e LED UV ink using Dot Freeze Technology broadens application capabilities. The machine prints onto specialist media such as heavy textured canvas, plastics and packaging carton stock for folding cartons without compromising on exceptional quality. They will also be able to see a range of production finishing options including the TU-510 inline trimming unit and IQ-501 Intelligent Quality Optimiser. The TU-510 cuts everything from small business cards to oversized long sheets to produce full bleed output. The IQ-501 takes colour consistency and registration accuracy to a new level.

The JetVarnish 3D One will also be demonstrated on stand.

This cost-effective, sheet-fed, digital embellishment press has a compact footprint. It allows printers, finishers, and converters to have an in-house full production and prototyping print embellishment system without the need for screens, dies or plates.

“In addition to our Production Print and Industrial Print products we will also be demonstrating our Workflow and Web to Print solutions designed to help drive new business revenue streams. Our comprehensive solutions are designed to help commercial print businesses accelerate response times and secure more business, increase estimating capabilities and therefore profitability and improve workflow automation and customer service and retention,” Konica Minolta Australia said.

“Konica Minolta understands the changing market and the need for our clients to look at new technologies and added capability.

Our product offering continues to evolve to meet this need. The range of hardware products on offer from Konica Minolta is designed to help our clients optimise business capability.”

Konica Minolta Australia can be found on Stand F02 at PacPrint. The team will also be live streaming from the stand for those unable to travel to have the Konica Minolta experience.

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Kyocera to bring accessible, sustainable inkjet to PacPrint With decades of experience in the printing industry, Kyocera will have its inkjet press on show that complements any production print environment

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The TASKalfa Pro 15000c press is a revolutionary system that reflects Kyocera’s wealth of experience in inkjet head printing

yocera Australia is exhibiting for the first time at PacPrint, bringing a ‘game-changing’ affordable and sustainable inkjet solution – plus a full team of sales, product and technical specialists – to the Melbourne show. Kyocera is already well-known in this part of the world for its MFP solutions, which have earned it a high market share in the government and corporate printing markets.

Now, the company is taking the opportunity to showcase its commercial production solutions at the tradeshow.

Kyocera national sales specialist Skipp Humphreys said the company’s showcase will centre on the new TASKalfa Pro 15000c press, a revolutionary system which reflects the company’s wealth of experience in cut-sheet and roll-fed inkjet printing.

“The TASKalfa Pro 15000c uses patented inkjet head technology which has been proven in use on many other systems from a range of manufacturers and ticks all the boxes when it comes to productivity and quality – producing up to one million A4 impressions a month, or more than 150 A4 impressions a minute, at 600dpi,” he said.

“The TASKalfa Pro 15000c is a unique inkjet solution which fills a real gap in the production printing market by providing a cost-effective, full-colour printing solution for short-run, cut-sheet applications on uncoated stocks. This makes it ideal for a wide range of applications, like short-run transactional print, small scale publishing runs, exams and manuals, forms and direct mail; where versatility, cost-effectiveness and sustainability are key – and where coated stocks or ultra-high resolution are redundant,” Kyocera Australasia head of marketing and strategy Mark Vella said.

Humphreys said the TASKalfa Pro 15000c is a ‘game changer’ because it has been designed to allow printers to meet a wide range of demands and profit from this type of work.

“This cut sheet inkjet printing solution is ideal for everyone from small to medium sized mailing houses and publishers; corporates,

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schools and universities; and printers who may either be looking to complement existing digital presses or eliminate the need for overprinting of offset shells,” Humphreys said.

“Most importantly, Kyocera provides a choice at installation of an ‘ink-in’ or ‘ink-out’ pricing model. Typical digital models have set, all-inclusive cost-per-impression for SRA3 or A4 sheets, which includes parts, service and ink – what we call the ‘ink-in’ model.

Where Kyocera differs is that users can opt to leave ‘ink-out’ of this initial cost calculation, paying a very small base rate per impression to which the actual cost of the ink used for the job is added.

“Particularly for businesses which produce a lot of work with low ink coverage, this can save up to 50 per cent on impression costs for the customer, and give the print service provider a competitive pricing advantage while ensuring healthy profit margins.”

Humphreys also said the TASKalfa Pro 15000c meets sustainability criteria, making it a press for the future.

“Kyocera is very conscious of the need to maximise sustainability for the long-term future of our planet. These machines have been designed to minimise power consumption and deliver exceptional energy efficiency for their speed through features like achieving an ambient ink drying temperature of only 65 degrees celsius,” he said.

Another huge advantage the TASKalfa Pro 15000c offers is the ability to plug in to a standard, 10amp power point.

“That’s gold in a corporate environment, in-house print facility or even many multi-purpose office/warehouse developments which simply don’t have access to enough three-phase power and may have limited capacity. Print specialists and organisations have the chance to optimise their processes with this investment. With the ability to handle stocks from A6 to SRA3, envelopes such as DLX and C4, and versatile configurations to suit user requirements, the TASKalfa Pro 15000c is an impressive solution!” Humphreys said.

The TASKalfa Pro 15000c will be demonstrated live on Stand G32 at PacPrint.

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Screen’s Truepress Jet L350UV SAI takes centre stage Screen GP Australia is jointly exhibiting with Jet Technologies at PacPrint, showcasing the Screen Truepress Jet L350UV SAI and other solutions

The Screen Truepress Jet L350UV SAI is the latest in the L350 series of digital label presses, available locally from Jet Technologies

Screen GP Australia’s Peter Scott (l) and Jet Technologies’ Jack Malki (r) at Jet Technologies’ Digital Innovations session last year

creen GP Australia is jointly exhibiting with Jet Technologies at PacPrint. Located on a joint stand, E48, the star product at the tradeshow will be the Screen Truepress Jet L350UV SAI – the latest in the L350 series of digital label presses.

The Screen Truepress Jet L350UV SAI series was developed to help printers produce a wider range of spot colours that meet brand owners’ challenging demands.

The machine prints on media widths of up to 350mm wide, with a print speed of up to 60 metres per minute.

Screen GP Australia managing director Peter Scott said, “We’re thrilled to have a working Truepress Jet L350UV SAI on the stand at PacPrint this year – a few have been installed locally already and the reports we have received back from customers are that the results and productivity are sensational.”

The L350UV SAI is a seven-colour inkjet machine that can replicate special colours used in flexographic printing.

In addition to CMYK and white inks, orange and blue are added and when profiled, the colour gamut expands into hues, especially vivid blues, that other presses struggle to match.

“With Screen’s Equios workflow and special Cf X colour management developed in cooperation with Germany’s CGS Oris, the labels coming off the L350UV SAI really pop, and preparing them at make-ready is faster than ever,” Scott said.

Sensational colour is not the only advancement in the L350 series. Productivity has increased by 66 per cent when using white ink – notorious for slowing down digital presses.

When running white, for transparent labels, as an example, Screen’s L350UV SAI still hums along at 50 metres per minute, only 10 metres per minute slower than its maximum speed.

“Most SAI installations so far have gone into printers who also run flexo presses,” Scott said.

“It really is ‘Flexo’s Digital Friend’ in that it can handle the shorter runs and variable content that flexo’s longer prepress and make-ready would render uneconomical.

“With the seven-colour configuration it can also match anything printed flexographically, and embellishes such as hot/cold foil, emboss and lamination can be achieved on nearline finishers such as Prati and ABG. “Of course, we won’t forget Screen’s wide range of CtP for both offset and flexo. Screen has CtP from four-page B2 all the way up to 48-page VLF suitable for Goss and manroland 96-page presses.

“While we won’t have a CtP machine on the stand, there will be plenty of information. We will also feature samples from our continuous feed Truepress Jet 520HD high-definition web press, with brilliant colour samples printed on standard offset stocks.”

There will also be a couple of surprises that Screen will save for the PacPrint show itself – ink innovation for example.

“Best of all, Jet Technologies and ourselves will have baristaquality coffee on the stand so I invite visitors to take the weight off of their feet and enjoy a cuppa with us,” Scott said.

Jet Technologies, apart from co-exhibiting the Screen L350UV SAI label press, will have on-stand examples and information across its range of thermal films, flexo inks from Ruco and Pulse, various roll label products, SPG Prints rotary screens, Flexowash, Prati digital converting, Kocher+Beck dies, Asahi Photoproducts flexographic plates, Esko software systems and products from Praxair.

Screen GP Australia, co-locating together with Jet Technologies, can be found at PacPrint Stand E48.

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Starleaton to present sustainable advanced manufacturing Starleaton’s expertise in print and other sectors will be on show at PacPrint, with businesses set to benefit from some of the best sustainable solutions

Starleaton has planned demonstrations on a range of Epson wide-format printers including the new resin ink R5000 machine at PacPrint

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tarleaton, which not only services print, sign, display and related industries but the wider advanced manufacturing sector including defense, bio-medical, mining, aerospace, renewables and more, will be showcasing a wide range of systems, equipment and media at PacPrint.

According to Starleaton marketing manager Ines Eaton, sustainability is perhaps the most vital driver for businesses into the future, both in terms of environmental performance and profitable business performance.

“Ongoing economic and social challenges are creating immediate needs for businesses to streamline their production to maximise profitability, while the broader environmental context is driving demand for more ecologically sound solutions,” Eaton said.

“On the Starleaton stand at PacPrint, visitors will be able to see how these priorities can be achieved hand-in-hand.”

The key, according to Eaton, is to help businesses become less reliant on external systems and suppliers by taking advantage of automation and in-house micro-factories to increase independence and protect operational continuity.

“The ability to withstand disruptions is key, and we will be talking to business owners about how they can create sustainable systems – like those used in the world’s most technologically advanced industries – which will allow them to efficiently manage their resources and maintain continuity, even in the face of external challenges and internal pressures,” she said.

“Coupled with that will be the chance to see some of the most advanced and efficient systems and equipment, and a host of sustainable media and materials. Among the latest-release systems on show at PacPrint will be Zünd cutting systems and software, Neschen laminating machines, imaging devices including Canon Colorado and Epson wide-format printers, plus an extensive range of media. We’ll be demonstrating cutting and routing on leading Zünd cutting systems, on a wide range of materials including rolled

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Among the latest-release systems on show at PacPrint will be Zünd cutting systems and software

material and Brett Martin rigid substrates, and showing visitors how Zünd’s advanced software systems can tie all production elements into a smart, automated print-and-cut workflow.

“These will be complemented by a range of outstanding imaging options with demonstrations planned on a range of Epson wideformat printers including the new resin ink R5000, the UV Flatbed V7000 and the popular S80600, all of which provide unique advantages for sign and display work.

“The Epson P-series printers will also be showcased, illustrating the hugely exciting new Easy Dot PP WB film which has been specially designed for water-based inks and HP Indigo digital presses with a special coating that ensures instant drying. Again, it’s a fantastic, sustainable option with results that need to be seen to be believed.”

Visitors can also see the versatile 64-inch roll-to-roll Canon Colarado 1650 UV-gel printer which produces scratch-resistant, odourless prints with razor-sharp images and outstanding colour, on an impressive range of media.

“We will also offer finishing systems, such as the Neschen ColdLam 1650 laminator, for mounting and laminating applications up to 1650mm wide,” Eaton added.

Media will also be a highlight of the company’s showcase and Eaton said sustainability will be a key focus.

“PVC-free media will be a big focus for us this year and visitors can see some of the latest options from 3M and Neschen on stand, including the Easy Dot range from Neschen which offers easy-apply and removable printing media capabilities with a dot-shaped adhesive back for fast bubble-free applications. We’ll also be showing the Neenah Coldenhove transfer paper for dyesublimation transfer printing, which we will be demonstrating on an Epson F10060 printer,” Eaton said.

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Stick On Signs to showcase Dimense 3D at PacPrint Stick On Signs will be bringing the highlyacclaimed Dimense range of European-made digital printers and printing systems to PacPrint

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ccording to Abe Weiszberger, CEO of Stick On Signs, the Dimense range of printers is unlike anything ever seen before in Australia, and will show PacPrint visitors that commercially viable, totally green printing is not only possible but can deliver what no others can.

The Dimense range is unique in the field of digital printing and is one of the greenest systems on the market. Stick on Signs will be at PacPrint to show businesses how, even in the face of unprecedented challenges, they can still add dollars to their bottom line. The company will also demonstrate, at PacPrint, how the range offers opportunities to print service providers as the new range of Dimense printers not only allows for the creation of unique, exciting and sustainable products that will delight clients, but also adds a high-margin revenue stream to any business.

The secret is the combination of innovation and common sense, which delivers exciting products and a compelling business case.

The pioneering technology of Dimense is truly unique, as it prints and embosses in a single step. That means structure and motif are perfectly matched – and that precision can be achieved at 20m 2/hour on media of up to 1.6m in width.

The technology behind this achievement is deceptively simple, combining dependable, wide-format inkjet technology with a digital calendar in the same device.

The result is an efficient and cost-effective printer which can produce precision pieces of any size, colour or shape, with a variety of finishing choices, making repeat patterns ‘ancient history’.

Finishing choices include Matte, Gold, Pearlescent, Chameleon, Media Plus, and Silver, with Weiszberger adding that the finishes need to be seen and felt to be fully appreciated.

“It’s a big statement, but there really is nothing comparable to these printers anywhere else on the market,” he said.

In the lead up to PacPrint, Stick On Signs sold its Dimense 3D wallpaper printer to Victoria-based sign and display printer Zest Image.

Zest Image said as it boasts state-of-the-art production facilities, the Dimense was the perfect fit.

Stick On Signs said the Dimense technology is changing the way people view wall graphics and wall décor and is delighted Zest Image has embraced it.

“The Dimense technology has taken the European market by storm, and we are happy to see the progress it has made in the Australian market,” Weiszberger said.

Indeed, it seems that the Dimense range has an extraordinary range of capabilities, including printing moulds used to create custom shapes in cement and plaster with detailed definition, wallpaper décor and specialist signage, packaging and point of sale products, artworks and canvas works, posters, roll-ups and more.

Most importantly, the entire Dimense System is totally green.

The inks used are water-based latex, the process is PVC and plasticiser free, and all products and ingredients used in the process are non-toxic and certified harmless with the Eco-Institut-Label in Europe.

“Plus, it’s reliable, with Stick On Signs holding plenty of printers, components, materials, and inks on hand locally. It’s been a significant investment for Stick On Signs to bring this system into Australasia, but it’s a demonstration of our strong commitment to the technology, which we truly believe will add ‘a new dimension’ to the digital print industry in this part of the world,” Weiszberger said.

The Dimense S Printer – which comes with a full ink system, media, design support, and training, and is backed by a 12-month warranty – will be demonstrated on Stand H18 at PacPrint.

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Full steam ahead for FESPA Global Print Expo and European Sign Expo 2022 The upcoming FESPA Global Print Expo and European Sign Expo 2022 event looks to enable speciality print businesses to turn their focus to the future and explore new opportunities

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he FESPA Global Print Expo and European Sign Expo 2022 (running from 31 May to 3 June in Berlin, Germany) is set to bring together the strongest line-up of exhibitors since 2019, with more than 250 suppliers already contracted to exhibit.

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 Spring 2022 events.

Visitors will be able to see hardware solutions from major exhibitors including event sponsors Durst, Mimaki, Brother and HP, as well as Agfa, aleph, Canon, Epson, Fujifilm, Kornit Digital, Mutoh, M&R, Roland DG and SwissQ print.

The array of media and consumables suppliers includes 3A, Ahlstrom Munksjö, Avery Dennison, Hexis, InkTec, Neenah Coldenhove, Neschen, Orafol, Poli-Tape and Sun Chemical. Barbieri Electronic, Caldera, OneVision and Onyx Graphics are among the companies presenting automation, workflow and colour management solutions.

FESPA Global Print Expo head Michael Ryan said, “It’s so motivating to have such a strong vote of confidence from the supplier community for FESPA and our power to reinvigorate the speciality print industry after the challenges of the last two years.

“Suppliers who joined us in Amsterdam in October 2021 were reminded of the unique value of live events and the commercial advantage of connecting with customers and prospects face-to-face, so we’re delighted that many more exhibitors

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will reap these benefits in 2022. Now that businesses are back up and running and senior decision-makers are looking to secure their future investments, the importance of live shows to accelerate recovery has never been more significant.”

The theme for the upcoming 2022 FESPA Global Print Expo is ‘Experience Print in Motion’, highlighting how, despite the challenges of the past two years, the speciality print market and the technology that supports it continue to evolve and progress.

“Speciality print businesses are back up and running and making future plans, and FESPA Global Print Expo 2022 will give them fresh momentum, supporting them with investment decisions and ideas development at a critical time in the sector’s sustained recovery,” Ryan said.

“After more than two years dominated by virtual alternatives, business decisionmakers really need the energy and connections that only live events enable.

The true value of a FESPA event for exhibitors and visitors is the wider experience: close-up views of technology and consumables; making human connections; networking with like-minded business people; being inspired and discovering the latest technologies and consumables. In Amsterdam last autumn, we took the first steps to bringing colour back to speciality print. Now we all need to experience print in motion.”

A focus on interior décor

Enhancing the visitor experience at FESPA Global Print Expo 2022, FESPA’s popular Printeriors interior décor feature will highlight the many opportunities in

printed interior décor, again taking the form of an interactive visitor experience.

Printeriors will return to Berlin to connect brand owners, designers and architects with PSPs and manufacturers as they explore the latest trends in décor and design. Also located in the Messe’s South Entrance, the showcase will bring illustrations to life across a range of textiles, wallcoverings, furnishings, flooring, fine art, lighting and accessories.

Once again, FESPA has collaborated with illustrator Jasper Goodall whose work is being curated and developed through design, manufacturing and onto finished products by FESPA Textile Ambassador Debbie McKeegan.

Highlighting the multiple opportunities for printers in the world of interior and exterior décor, visitors will be immersed in an interactive world of flora and freshness of the natural world as they move through a collection of seven themes: Tropical Verdure; Nature’s Canopy; Opulent Lux; Aqua Mist; Surface Micro; Organic Flora; and Cacti Geos.

The anticipated return of ‘Wrap Masters’

World Wrap Masters will also return, in association with 3M as vinyl partner and HP as print partner, offering visitors the chance to see European vehicle wrappers compete for the title of World Wrap Master Europe 2022, followed by the show-down of the regional competition winners in the World Wrap Masters final.

As in previous years, participants will be tasked with wrapping cars as well as surprise objects in a series of timed battles where they will then be judged by a panel

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As many as 36 European wrappers will compete in the regional competition on the first two days of the competition.

In the event’s biggest-ever final to date, 12 successful semi-finalists will then go head-to-head to compete for the title of World Wrap Master 2022.

Spotlight on sustainability

To enable speciality printers to make more sustainable and environmentally conscious choices for their business, FESPA will introduce its Sustainability Spotlight feature. Located in Hall 25 Stand C50, visitors can join presentations from several industry experts providing useful, informative, and actionable advice around environmental best practice.

Graphics producers and textile printers can also view a wide range of material samples on display and learn how to produce innovative but sustainable finished products that their customers will value.

The headline sponsor for the feature is HP and the stand will be recyclable and reusable, made using products from Reboard Technology.

During the event, industry experts will be hosting a series of highly informative talks on subjects including: Sustainable materials to use for graphics and textile applications; how to reduce energy consumption; carbon footprint facilities and benchmarking; how to make supply chains more transparent; and how print professionals can avoid greenwashing.

The FESPA Global Print Expo and European Sign Expo 2022 will run from 31 May to 3 June in Berlin, Germany, bringing together the strongest line-up of exhibitors since 2019

Signage in the spotlight

As for the European Sign Expo 2022, the event will reunite key signage professionals with companies specialising in channel lettering, digital signage, dimensional signage, engraving and etching, illuminated displays, out of home media, LED, outdoor systems, laser cutters and sign tools.

Platinum Sponsor EFKA will return to European Sign Expo alongside confirmed exhibiting companies including Art Neon Lighting, Cosign, dap, Domino Sign, Harmuth, NEX LINE SRL, SolaAir, and vhf camfacture.

The theme for the upcoming Global Print Expo is ‘Experience Print in Motion’

The president’s message Planning for the FESPA Global Print Expo and European Sign Expo 2022 is well underway, with FESPA president Christophe Aussenac recently spoke to AP saying that it provides companies with the opportunity to reflect on their businesses and recreate their futures.

“Meeting people is at the heart of

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FESPA’s popular Printeriors interior décor feature will highlight the many opportunities in printed interior décor

FESPA. When you are a businessman, sometimes, you need to be able to connect with and talk to other similar businessmen globally to share ideas and strategies.

FESPA facilitates this with our events,” Aussenac said.

“The next step, for us, is in two months for the Berlin show. It will be a very, very good show. I look forward to meeting people there and spending some time together. There will be so much news, innovations, and applications at the event.

World Wrap Masters will see European vehicle wrappers compete for the title of World Wrap Master Europe

It is the place to be if you are digital print on screen printer – it’s the biggest show in the world. There will also be a growing focus on the textiles space as textile printing and applications are booming in Europe, especially Italy and France.”

Aussenac also had a personal message for his members in Australia, who he said are very proactive in bringing the Australian FESPA community together.

“The FESPA Australia membership is growing and I’m so happy to see that

Durst hints at ‘superwide’ P5 release at FESPA Berlin

By Sheree Young Durst Oceania managing director Matt Ashman said the new print technology Durst will unveil at FESPA Global Print Expo in Berlin will mark a reinvention of the superwide printer in the style of Durst’s award-winning P5 platform.

Ashman said excitement is building for the FESPA Global Print Expo, where Durst Group will demonstrate its offerings in advanced printing technology from a huge 800 square metre stand.

Durst has released a sneak peak of what visitors can expect with the ‘superwide’ P5 to be running at the show.

Also on show at FESPA will be the P5 350 H/S, which was installed last year

by Australia’s Avon Graphics, the P5 TEX iSUB dye sublimation printer for soft signage and fabrics, two Vanguard flatbeds and a TAU RSC label and packaging platform.

“The P5 is all about versatility and being able to do many different things well.

With the P5 we wanted it to be an industry leading roll-to-roll and flatbed and that is what we achieved with the P5 350, and

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Durst Oceania managing director Matt Ashman with the Durst P5 350/HS press at Avon Graphics in Melbourne what we are doing by going wider we are reinventing the superwide printer in the style of the P5,” Ashman said.

“The P5 is all about versatility, productivity and quality and this new superwide P5 will introduce new innovative features to aid each of those. FESPA is going to be a great show and it is going to be great to get everyone back into gear.”

Durst released the P5 350/HS threeand-a-half metre wide high speed platform, which prints at speeds of up to 650 square metres per hour, in 2020.

Australia’s Avon Graphics became the first printer in the southern hemisphere to install the platform. The P5 can be configured in up to eight colours, has

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there have been many events and activities organised to bring the local community together,” he said.

“It’s so important for us in Europe to see this as even though Australia is geographically much further away from Europe, the local community is making the efforts to remain connected.

“If any of our members visit Europe, we will welcome you, with lots of pleasure.

And thank you for your involvement and your passion.” a seven picolitre dot and 1200 dpi. In addition, its UV technology means it can print on diverse media up to five centimetres thick, including textiles, acrylics, polymers, paper, as well as corrugated board.

Now it is set to release a new superwide version, but exactly how wide remains to be seen.

Durst will also demonstrate the TAU RSC labels and packaging platform and provide an opportunity to view what’s new from Vanguard Europe.

The functionality and production boosting possibilities of the Durst Workflow Software will also be on display. The announcements come as Durst celebrates its 500th customer installation of the Durst Workflow Software.

The Durst Workflow Software was founded in 2019 with Durst’s Software and Solutions Division now boasting a 60-strong team. The comprehensive software solution is also open to third-party providers.

Durst Group will be located at Hall 4.2, booth B30.

The FESPA Global Print Expo and European Sign Expo 2022 in Berlin runs from 31 May to 3 June 2022 at the Berlin Expo Centre, Messedamm 22 14055, Berlin, Germany.

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Fact: More women in your workplace = more profit A more active position of taking positive steps to move forward is needed in the industry to bring more women into the workplace

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s the Women in Print Breakfast Series draws to a close this month, we remain dedicated in the commitment of enhancing our industry’s engagement of female leaders and emerging to strengthen our industry into the future.

This year, International Women’s Day promoted the need to ‘Break the Bias’, promoting an active position of taking positive steps to move forward and educating industries on the ‘why’.

So, let’s explore McKinsey & Company’s global research to understand how we can all benefit from gender diversity across our workplaces.

FACT 1: Female executives in an organisation = profit Research by McKinsey & Company has found that gender-diverse companies are 48 per cent more likely to outperform the least gender-diverse companies. In 2007, McKinsey published their first ‘Women Matter’ story, highlighting the benefits of having more women in business and the impact that would have on the business.

In 2014, in its ‘Why Diversity Matters’ article, McKinsey found that companies in the top quartile for gender diversity on their executive teams are 15 per cent more likely to outperform those in the fourth quartile. In 2017, these numbers increased to 21 per cent likelihood of outperforming fourth quartile companies.

FACT 2: Women manage differently and deliver team performance

McKinsey & Company recognised a correlation between gender diversity and value creation in businesses by attracting top talent, improving their customer orientation, employee satisfaction and decision making. It has been found that female managers make more consistent actions in ensuring the well-being of their teams, including checking in on their team members, helping them manage their workloads, and providing support for team members who are dealing with burnout or navigating work–life challenges. This results in better business performance.

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‘Male-dominated industries’ are a thing of the past, let’s ensure we’re all on the right track

FACT 3: Female executives reduce team absenteeism Female leaders are up to twice as likely to spend substantial time on diversity, equity and inclusion and they put more effort into ensuring a healthy workplace environment, which makes it easier for employees to become more comfortable and reach their full potential.

This leads to more satisfied team members, reduced sick leave, increased tenure, increased loyalty to company culture and improved productivity.

McKinsey has also reported that women demonstrate five out of nine types of leadership behaviour, more often than men, that significantly improve organisational performance.

Here are five key actions a business can take today to create gender balance in companies: Address biases: The deep-rooted attitude about women’s role in society is the root cause for gender imbalance in the workforce. Recognising this, all

stakeholders will have to play a sustained and active part over the long-term.

Action plan for inclusive work culture: Companies should develop an action plan to create a more inclusive work culture, leaving all employees encouraged to express themselves in professional capacities. The action plan should have a structured task list with timeline commitments to develop openness, belonging and equality.

Training and resources to accelerate skill building: To better support the advancement of women in their careers, companies can provide additional technical training to build technical skills. Along with the development of technical skills, companies can look to provide access to workshops and practical education on time-management, career progression, interview preparation, networking events and a professional development process for future female leaders.

Structured and transparent promotion process: Companies can provide a structured approach and transparency around promotion and career advancement programs. This will ensure that all employees have the same pathway to career acceleration, and they can plan their career paths with ample information to fuel their ambitions.

Employee motivation and satisfaction: Providing employees with a motivated environment will ensure peak productivity and creativity. Companies can provide different teamwork activities and team meetings to ensure the employees are motivated. Further, aiding employees with flexible working conditions and an open and transparent environment will provide improved talent acquisition and a longer tenure of existing employees.

Kellie Northwood is the executive secretary of Women in Print, the CEO of The Real Media Collective and incoming CEO of the Print and Visual Communications Association.

For more information contact: 03 94212206 or hello@thermc.com.au. www.therealmediacollective.com.au

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The mission for 2022:

Know, show, do and share

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es, the pandemic still exists and while there is still some uncertainty around it, we can control getting best prepared for whatever 2022 holds in store for us as we already have plenty of pandemic pivoting experience. So, the mission for 2022 is to know, show, do and share.

Know: Focus on what your customers need, not what you offer. Don’t just pitch print, create, and offer collaborative opportunities that will help customers generate business results. That requires you to understand their customers and their needs today and for the very near future. Also, don’t overwhelm and stress customers and prospects with cold calls and fact-finding missions.

Approach them armed with a plethora of print possibilities that reflect your research findings. More than likely, your customers need customers so start with a few very affordable options for helping them do that and build upon positive results to do more work with them.

Show: There are tons of stats you can request from Google that support the premise that customers of all kinds do plenty of research before contacting a business or buying a product.

Close your eyes and think of your website as a virtual showroom for all the amazing things you can do. Can you smell the ink? See all the creative possibilities?

Now open them and look at your website.

If your dream is better than reality, get on that now. You may not have control of the website and the content shared by your company, but you do have the ability to gather intel from Google, speak up and suggest a refresh and/or revamp to help site visitors fall in love with you on their own.

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While there is still some uncertainty around the pandemic, we can control getting best prepared for whatever 2022 holds in store for us

Do the work, tell your story and share your story – these are some starting points for success

A comprehensive and attractive website can assist with new business development and getting people further down the sales pipeline 24/7/365.

Do: Understanding the business and creative results your company helps generate for your customers is how this needs to be crafted and communicated across all your channels and platforms.

Explain the amazing things your presses and finishing equipment can do, don’t just list them. Share and celebrate your partners who help you offer extended services. If you don’t want to call them out by name, make sure it’s clear that you have industry partners to tap for all aspects of project needs.

You want to do as much work with your customers as you can. Help them understand you are providing customer convenience, ensuring their brand consistency, and how one-stop shopping supports your mission statement to generate business results through print marketing and communications.

Share: As we move towards a post-COVID world, our research and purchasing habits aren’t going to change.

Educational content, product descriptions, important must know info like colour and size, pictures and video, user reviews, and testimonials all drive

many of my purchasing decisions.

Unless I already know a product, I don’t buy anything anymore without reading user reviews.

Why is what you sell any different from the rest?

Tell and share the story of your business from its origin through today. Collect testimonials from customers, ask them for online reviews – especially when they are thrilled with work you have just completed for them.

Tell and share the story of your commitment to your community and the world like charities and initiatives you support, and what your business is doing to combat climate concerns.

PS – that isn’t about sharing that you offer eco-friendly materials; it’s about putting solar panels on your roof and having a carbon-neutral program in place.

Think bigger and do more in this area than your competition to remove them as your competition.

Tell and share the story of your new and younger employees. Use them as living job descriptions. Empower them to be a part of your interview process.

So, do the work, tell your story and share your story. I’ve given you some points to get started!

Deborah Corn is the Intergalactic Ambassador to The Printerverse at Print Media Centr, a Print Buyerologist, international speaker and blogger, host of Podcasts From The Printerverse, cultivator of Print Production Professionals, Head Girl in Charge at Girls Who Print, host of #PrintChat, the founder of International Print Day and the founder of #ProjectPeacock.

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Fighting the war for talent?

Here’s how to win

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f you feel like you’re trying to keep your head above water in the middle of all this global uncertainty – and on top of it all, you’re losing employees and it feels impossible to replace them – I’ve got good news for you. It’s easier than you think to win the war for talent, but it will take work.

The top three mistakes I see businesses make when they recruit are: 1. Thinking about employment as a commercial contract – skills and/or time for money. So, the focus is on specific qualifications, technical skills, years of experience, hours and dollars on offer.

2. Believing that you must be always ‘professional’ during recruitment and employment. This leads to the language and process being devoid of emotion, lacking humanity and turning people into numbers.

3. Treating recruitment as a stand-alone administrative process, often meaning that the ad is the job description and candidate experience isn’t quite as considered.

These mistakes cause business owners and HR teams to do things in a way that is guaranteed to deliver the opposite of the results they’re looking for. So how do you fix it?

1. Reframe employment as a relationship between employee and manager

Yes, it’s commercial, but that’s not the way the employee feels about it. This is the place they spend most of their waking hours and earn their living. Just like any other relationship, it must be mutually beneficial to work. You must look at it as a partnership, an exchange of value.

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Make sure your recruitment process highlights the essence of your brand and that you’re creating a positive, memorable impression on anyone in this process

Human nature doesn’t change, so getting back to basics is the best solution for recruitment

To do this you have to start by getting very clear about the value (tangible and intangible) you’re asking for and offering in return and make sure these two things are a fair exchange. Ask yourself if your ideal candidate would be attracted by the proposition you’re making, if not, it’s back to the drawing board. Without this step you will set yourself up to fail.

2. Create an emotional connection with your ad

If your ad isn’t polarising people based on what is special and unique about the person you’re looking for and working for you then you’ll just end up with a pile of resumes from people who ‘could’ do the job. They aren’t raising their hands and saying “OMG this is the job for me! I’m your perfect person.”

People don’t believe the things you write in your job ad when you write like a lawyer crossed with a marketer. Cliches, jargon, big words and vague statements don’t stand out or paint a picture in the candidate's mind of a job they really want.

This means you will be wasting your time trawling through resumes of people who may not even remember applying for your job and the process will convince you “there are no good people out there”.

Use emotion, be human, write your ad in a way that paints a picture of specifically

who you’re looking for and what you’re offering them in return for their skills and experience. You need this ad to get the attention of your ideal candidate and turn off those who wouldn’t be a good fit.

3. Treat recruitment as a strategic activity

Your recruitment process is the gateway to joining your team. It is the most powerful lever you must set your business up for great performance. The way you hire people determines who you attract, how engaged your new hires are and even whether they stay.

If you’re attracting the right kind of people, assessing them in the right way (for motivation, culture and visionalignment) and activating their seeking systems so that they are in ‘productivity mode’ then you create a huge ROI for the business. Higher productivity levels, improved profitability, higher retention rates and happier employees will result.

Once you’ve created the first version of your own unforgettable recruitment process, you’ll soon start to see the difference it makes to your talent attraction efforts. Over time you can build more advanced versions of this process to continue to improve your results. Think ‘unforgettable’ as success is all about connecting with people emotionally.

To unlock profitability through emotional engagement in marketing and communications, Meqa Smith launched The Unforgettable Agency, which she currently heads as its strategist.

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Did we learn anything?

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his is from the last paragraph in an article in the New York Times, about disruptions in the worldwide supply chain due to COVID-19: “The real question is, ‘Are we going to stop chasing low cost as the sole criteria for business judgement?’”

The point of the article was that the “Just In Time” manufacturing strategy has been very good for many companies since Toyota first pioneered the concept in the 1960s.

However, it stopped being as good when COVID-19 stopped the flow of raw materials, which stopped the flow of component parts, which stopped the flow of finished products.

In the printing industry, we had supply and demand issues with ink and paper and other substrates.

Not to mention the difficulty in finding people to do our work, which is what I really want to talk about now.

Cost focus

Low cost is a contributor to high profit.

That’s inarguable. But it’s not the only way to achieve high profit.

Also inarguable is the old adage that you have to spend money to make money.

Here’s an observation – Printers love to invest in equipment.

But, on the other side of the coin, printers tend to be reluctant to invest in human resources.

“Keep payroll down” is the mantra, and it too often results in unexceptional people, compounded by not enough of them to get the job done.

The other side of that coin is to pay premium wages to attract and retain premium people.

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The landscape around COVID is that machine resources will either be enhanced by or diminished by human resources

It can be difficult to hire great people right now, especially if you’re not willing to view your human resources as an investment rather than a cost

Here’s a tale of two printing companies.

Company A spends $30,000 per month on 10 unexceptional people. The work mostly gets done.

Company B spends $35,000 per month on eight exceptional people. All of the work gets done, efficiently and effectively.

Which company would you rather be?

There’s definitely some irony to the COVID situation. Company A was admittedly in better shape when people needed to be laid off.

But Company B was in better shape when it was time to bring people back.

The fact of the matter is that many Company As can’t even fill their open positions right now, and when they can, it’s with new people who have to be trained to some level of performance.

Many Company Bs were able to keep their good people on – granted, sometimes with reduced hours and at reduced wages, but people were willing to suffer some to keep a good job.

They were not as likely to suffer a little to keep a not-so-good job.

And that has been compounded by the reality that many people with low-paying jobs could make more money through unemployment benefits than they could from working, and even when those benefits ran out, they could find higher-

paying not-so-good jobs because of the demand situation.

Bottom line

Here’s what I hope you (the readers) will learn from all of this. Everything starts with your human resources!

The ink, the toner, the paper and even the machines are essentially the same.

Oh sure, some machines are more capable than others, but across the competitive landscape, someone always has machine resources at least equal to yours (and in many cases, someone has machine resources that are even greater than yours!)

But here’s another fundamental truth.

Machine resources will either be enhanced by or diminished by human resources.

Granted, it can be difficult to hire great people right now, especially if you’re not willing to view your human resources as an investment rather than a cost. But that mindset does make it easier.

What I’m hoping to accomplish is an attitude change, and the first steps toward building a Company B team.

It may take you all of 2022 to get from where you are now to where you want to be, but if you can manage to accomplish that, you will be in much better shape in 2023 and beyond.

Dave Fellman is the president of David Fellman & Associates, Raleigh, NC, US, a sales and marketing consulting firm serving numerous segments of the graphic arts industry.

Contact Dave at dmf@davefellman.com.

Visit his website at www.davefellman.com.

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New technology for next generation Australian printing

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raditional printing typically involves patterning surfaces, such as paper, card and plastic, with pictures and words.

However, the discovery and development of semiconducting inks means that electronic devices, such as solar panels and biosensors, can now be created using commercial-scale printing.

The Centre for Organic Electronics (COE) at the University of Newcastle, Australia, has been working to develop a variety of printed organic devices, ranging from large scale printed solar panels to biosensors to tackle urgent global healthcare issues such as eliminating painful finger-prick glucose testing for diabetes sufferers. The low cost of rollto-roll (R2R) manufacture means that printed organic electronic devices can be made at extremely low costs. For example, printed solar panels can be fabricated and installed at around $10/m 2.

Moreover, no other renewal energy technology can be manufactured as quickly and because printed solar panels only weigh 300g per square metre (compared to standard solar panels that can weigh as much as 20kg per square metre), no other competing technology can deliver as much electrical power per gram of manufactured solar panel. The low cost and weight of this technology combined with speed at which it can be deployed is exciting; enabling solar applications for areas where conventional panels simply are not suitable, such as rapid deployment of solar energy for disaster relief.

Indeed, there are over 100 million square metres of lightweight industrial roofing that simply cannot withstand the weight of conventional solar panels.

The manufacturing of printed electronic

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Organic electronic devices, such as solar panels and biosensors, can now be created using commercial-scale printing

The Centre for Organic Electronics at the University of Newcastle, Australia, has been working for many years to develop a range of printed organic devices

devices involves multiple layers fabricated using a range of printing techniques – from gravure to slot-die coating. The printing machines at the core of the industrial development are conventional converting line instruments. However, the challenge lies in developing the science and technology to allow the printing of functional inks to produce controlled electronic layers that are extremely thin and uniform over large areas.

Additionally, extensive facilities for upscaling the production of the required organic electronic materials have been established by adapting existing chemical synthesis to enable production at large scale, thus dramatically lowering costs.

Moreover, with over 99 per cent of the printed electronic technology consisting of PET, the material can be simply recycled – a distinct advantage over traditional silicon-based electronics.

Recycling for the technology is a relatively straightforward procedure, involving separation of the outer PET layers, a series of sequential R2R washing steps enabling reuse with minimal processing. Indeed, with clever handling it is now possible to separate the electronic inks back into their constituent components. The potential market opportunities for printed electronic technologies are enormous.

With the current global focus on the need to transition the world’s energy profile to renewable sources, the global renewable energy market that was worth $900 billion in 2021 is projected to reach $2 trillion by 2026. In this environment, the prospect that the printing industry could simply print at low cost enormous numbers of glucose sensors or vast areas of solar panels is extremely attractive. The establishment of the first manufacturing facilities for printing these new technologies is well underway. With support from the federal government’s Modern Manufacturing Initiative, the COE is working closely with its commercial partners on a purpose-built manufacturing facility.

Construction will begin this year, with the first devices due in early 2024.

In addition, establishing a printed electronic device industry requires a workforce with the relevant skills and knowledge. As such, flexible teaching programs have been designed for students to study full- or part-time for a series of qualifications, ranging from a six-month Graduate Certificate to a two-year Masters Degree. These new programmes aim to attract new printers to the industry and equip existing printers with the latest skills and know-how.

Prof Paul Dastoor is the director of the Centre for Organic Electronics and ambassador of the NSW Smart Sensing Network at the University of Newcastle.

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Lismore sign shops begin recovery Sign companies in floodravaged South Lismore, NSW are getting back on their feet after suffering devastating losses when water rose as high as 4.6m in some locations.

“This is raw, this real and it’s total devastation!” owners Craig and Kristel Smith of A1 Signs & Graphics at Three Chain Rd, South Lismore, said in a Facebook post.

“Our whole business didn’t survive. New machinery has been ordered but like everything else being ordered in the world at the moment it will be here as soon as possible.

There were many tears...[but] we are the A1 team and we won’t give up on this.”

Deb Jackson, owner of Top Dog Signs in Elliot Rd, South Lismore, said the company’s workshop was fully submerged by the recent floodwaters.

“After being heavily impacted by the recent floods in Lismore, we are slowly getting back up and running.

Flood damage at A1 Signs & Graphics in Lismore

The water went 4.6m high and the building was completely submerged. I recently had a mezzanine built which was ‘out of flood’ and had put my flood plan into action,” she said.

Pegasus Screenprints, located in Kyogle Street, South Lismore, told customers that the rebuilding has begun.

“We are still operating to the best of our ability under these circumstances. Our shop showroom is out of action for the foreseeable future. Please be patient until we can fully rebuild,” the company said.

Visual Connections has compiled a list of organisations assisting with flood recovery.

printIQ expands operations, recruits talent Queensland-headquartered workflow cloud-software developer printIQ has made ‘significant investments’ in UK-based sales, marketing and operations teams as it expands into the UK and Europe.

“The UK is a vital market for us. Our office in Manchester City and growing team across the UK are significant milestones as we expand our operations in this market. The UK printing industry is one of the most competitive worldwide and we’re confident that our technology can help printers grow and succeed,” its CEO Anthony Lew said.

In a statement, printIQ said, “The company has made significant investments in UK-

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The printIQ team at the recent Sign & Digital show in the UK

based sales, marketing, and operations teams to support its growing customer base. Head of sales, Paul Bromley brings a wealth of experience in both print and technology solutions to customers across the UK. “Marcus Smith has been appointed head of operations, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the company.

David McGuinness has joined

us as the marketing manager, to promote our products and services to a wider audience.”

Smith said he is very pleased with the progress the company has made in the UK over the past year.

“We’ve been able to expand our office in Manchester to accommodate our growing team and to better serve our clients and partners in the region. With these additions, printIQ will be able to better serve its clients throughout the European market as well as globally,” he said.

In February, printIQ announced a new North American operations manager and a new global sales director “to better serve clients throughout the US market”.

Snap appoints former Pizza Hut head as new CEO Snap Franchising has named former Pizza Hut chief commercial officer Glenn Jarrett as its new CEO, succeeding outgoing CEO Richard Thame who held the top job since 2019.

“I couldn’t be more excited to lead Snap at this critical moment and to have the opportunity to build on the proud history of the business and the efforts and impact of Richard Thame and the entire organisation,” Jarrett said.

“I have long admired the Snap brand and share the passion of the board in recognising the need to continue and enhance the transition path that’s been embarked on.”

Snap Franchising Limited chair Anne Cashman said the board’s unanimous decision to appoint Jarrett followed an extensive national search.

“Glenn is a highly respected professional and a recognised leader in the franchising industry,” Cashman said.

“He possesses all the qualities one would want in a CEO – a comprehensive knowledge of the sector, significant hands-on experience, an increasingly deep understanding of our company and its strategies and an in-depth regulatory background.

“Everyone at Snap, from the 30 plus Franchise Partners, management and staff who have worked extremely hard to transition the business through the pandemic, coupled with the leadership, skills and experience that Glenn brings to the business will be critical to the continued growth of Snap Franchising as we enter a post COVID-19 world.”

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Melb’s Rhino Signmakers to be wound up Rhino Signmakers of Keilor Park in Melbourne’s north-west has appointed a liquidator to wind up the business after 25 years in operation. Rhino Signmakers specialised in the manufacture and installation of all types of internal and external signs, illuminated and non-illuminated, retail, gaming, wayfinding and architectural.

Since 1997, Rhino has custom-made signage and branded structures for thousands of small businesses and highprofile clients including Melbourne’s Northland and Chadstone shopping centres, Crown Casino, BHP and ANZ. According to an ASIC notice, a meeting of the members of the company held on 13 April decided that Rhino would be wound up and appointed Renee Sarah Di Carlo, of Melbourne chartered accountants Romanis Cant, as the liquidator.

Rhino was previously listed by ASIC as under ‘external administration’ with an application for a voluntary winding up.

The company’s website has already been taken down. Vin Merrett was the owner/director of Rhino Signmakers for 25 years, from May 1997 to April 2022, according to his LinkedIn page.

“I was owner/director of Rhino Signmakers building the business to be one of the most respected sign manufacturers in Victoria. Having trained and mentored many developing sign makers, we worked on many landmark signs in Melbourne,” Merrett quoted on LinkedIn.

The EFI Pro 30h brings to market high-end capabilities Supplier Currie Group will be running live demonstrations across a range of its latest technologies at PacPrint including the latest EFI Pro 30h hybrid printer, alongside solutions for finishing, 3D printing, labels and packaging.

“Our aim at PacPrint is to put a very strong focus on applications, showing visitors what is possible in a very tangible way, then working with them to explore how they can make those possibilities a reality in their own business,” Currie Group CEO Rob Mesaros said.

The company will be running live demonstrations on an impressive selection of technologies within specially designed engagement spaces, including the very latest in grand-format technology from new partner EFI, plenty of options for finishing and 3D printing, and some revolutionary label and packaging solutions.

The new EFI Pro 30h is a 3.2m hybrid flatbed/roll-fed LED entry-level production printer which will be supported by an extensive

The 3.2m hybrid flatbed/roll-fed EFI Pro 30h is one of the most versatile printers in the market

showcase of wide format applications for sign and display.

“This machine can print to a diverse array of substrates, both rigid and flexible, using environmentally-friendly LED imaging technology to produce superior image quality, helping businesses extend their capabilities into the sign and display space with a versatile, productive machine,” Mesaros said.

Mutoh releases new 54-inch water-based XpertJet printer Mutoh has announced the launch of its new 54-inch water-based inkjet printer, the XpertJet 1341WR Pro, from the Mutoh XpertJet series, which delivers excellent print quality and high productivity. In a compact body with a space saving design that’s easy to handle, equipped with Mutoh’s latest unique technologies, the XpertJet 1341WR Pro is designed for high image quality and user convenience.

The dye-sublimation transfer ink matched to the printer is Mutoh original DH 21 ink that provides superior media transfer and achieves high density colours with less ink consumption.

The fast ink drying enables printing on thinner/ lighter transfer papers, with excellent jetting performance and colour stability.

The XpertJet 1341WR Pro is made for trade show graphics, flags, banners, custom interior design, apparel, custom merchandise and more.

The XpertJet Pro series achieves productivity and high image quality by combining the newly-developed ‘AccuFine’ print head and the ‘i-screen’ print effect.

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Mutoh’s new 54-inch XpertJet 1371mm wide dyesub printer has outstanding image quality features

The AccuFine extra wide and high-density piezo print head delivers the best in-class ink drop placement accuracy.

Other key features of the XpertJet 1341WR Pro include the Bi-Directional adjustment ‘DropMaster2’, media feed adjustment ‘Feed Master’, a nozzle selection function and media roll balance management. With these features, the press aims to streamline daily workflows.

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Victoria-based Glenbrae Signs is now up for sale Started by trained Signwriter Garry Milne in 1988, Glenbrae Signs of Kilsyth, an outer eastern suburb of Melbourne, is on the market as Milne prepares for his retirement. The business has grown to generate over $1.3 million per annum in revenue, even during the pandemic.

A long-serving loyal team of eight, plus an operations manual authored by Milne will ensure a smooth and successful hand-over.

Glenbrae Signs’ total client list of about 4,500 come from all over Australia, with 1,700 of them currently active customers. The company has based its success off excellent customer service, the latest technologies and diversification into areas such as vehicle and marine wrapping, website creation,

marketing collaterals, and both hard and soft signage fabrication of all kinds.

An impressive portfolio of completed signage projects from schools, retail, industrial, hospitality & catering, healthcare, government, wayfinding, interiors, fleet owners and more, serves as testament to the quality of Glenbrae’s work.

The building itself (325m 2 of floorspace) is available as leasehold on favourable terms (currently $40,000 per annum and as seven three-year leases) yielding up to a tenancy of 21 years. A modern equipment fleet including Roland and Mimaki printers, laminating, CNC and finishing equipment is in daily production and well-maintained.

All offers over $1.5 million are invited.

Starleaton expands range of Neschen PVC-free media Starleaton has expanded its range of Neschen PVC-free media, with the sustainable range including new versions of Easy Dot PP for waterbased inkjet and HP Indigo printers and Easy Dot PET L-UV, a 75-micron polyester film manufactured from 25 per cent post-consumer recycled (PCR) content.

“Consumers have a growing understanding of the environmental impacts of PVC and plastic waste, and they will continue to drive the trend towards sustainable products,” Starleaton marketing manager Ines Eaton said.

“The demand for change from consumers has already led many major brands and large corporations to use only PVC-free materials wherever possible. In most cases, monomeric (and to a lesser

extent polymeric) self-adhesive PVC print vinyl and PVC coated wallcoverings are the default choice, irrespective of whether they are used indoors or short-term outdoors.

“This choice is driven by price, performance, and habit, as historically PVCfree products have performed poorly or have been too expensive. Fortunately, this is no longer the case and we have to challenge ourselves to think differently about the materials used in these types of applications. Keeping up with short advertising cycles can be more sustainable with the use of PVC-free products.”

Neschen has continued to optimise the sustainability of its manufacturing processes and product offering which actively contribute to protecting the environment.

Roland DG adds 4-colour UV- Fujifilm AP partners with LED flatbed to EU Series Solimar on print workflow Roland DG has introduced the new 4-colour EU-1000MF large-format UV-LED flatbed printer to its EU series, following the launch of the 6-colour CMYKGlWh model in July 2021.

“Since the launch of our first inkjet printer in 1997, Roland DG has led the sign and graphics market in image quality, product reliability and customer service,” Roland DG global sales and marketing president Tony Miller said.

“The EU series of large format UV flatbed printers builds upon these strengths by offering high-quality printing and unmatched support at a great price and productivity level that will appeal to a very wide range of customers.”

According to Miller, the printer is capable of “beautiful imaging on a wide range of materials up to 95mm thick for a large variety of applications, including sign graphics, event and store displays, décor, and small-lot, high-mix custom goods”. The 6-colour CMYKGlWh model was launched in Southeast Asia and Taiwan in July 2021, and now a new 4-colour CMYK model has been added.

Both 4- and 6-colour models in the EU series are equipped with printheads in a staggered array for printing up to 27.6 m 2/h in 720 x 600 dpi CMYK mode and enabling it to handle about nine rigid 4-inch by 8-inch boards per hour for indoor decoration and display.

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Fujifilm Business Innovation Asia Pacific said its new partnership with Solimar Systems will provide a comprehensive suite of workflow solutions for production printing and digital communications to the Asia Pacific region, including A/NZ. “Businesses in the transactional and direct mail printing industries, as well as commercial and industrial printing, will now be able to utilise the Solimar Chemistry Platform to streamline their production workflows, optimise print files, reduce costs, and shorten job turnaround times. In addition, the solution offers flexible and scalable workflow tools like document transformation,

re-engineering, job tracking, and print management that easily integrates into Fujifilm Business Innovation’s graphic communication products portfolio,” Fujifilm Business Innovation Asia Pacific said.

Fujifilm Business Innovation Asia Pacific will offer the complete Solimar Chemistry Platform and accompanying technical support services to its customer base, utilising its sales and distribution network to provide local support.

“With Fujifilm Business Innovation Asia Pacific, we have a partner committed to providing premium print and e-delivery solutions and exceptional service,” Solimar Systems chief experience officer Mary Ann Rowan said.

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