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28 June – 1 July *Content reproduced from the May edition of Australian Printer

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

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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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

The Colour Doctor David Crowther of Colour Graphic Services

The Myiro-9 is an auto-scanning spectrophotometer which can accurately read a 1,500-patch chart in only four minutes

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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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.” Colour Graphic Services will be on Stand F44 at PacPrint.

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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

The HP Indigo 100K Digital Press is expected to be a real highlight of the stand

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

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.” Graph-Pak will be on Stand D08, just inside the entry doors.

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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

The Kodak Prosper 6000 press platform provides high print quality and productivity

Kodak’s Prinergy Workflow Software is a leading prepress automation software

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. The PROSPER presses also achieve up to 200 LPI with drop placement accuracy that exceeds other inkjet technologies. And it

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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

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

Skipp Humphreys at the installation of another TASKalfa Pro 15000c in Australia

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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“The Best Label Printer” Winner of the 2021 European Digital Press Association’s category

Why has the SCREEN Truepress Jet L350UV SAI won another EDP Award for the company? It’s the third time, as each generation of the L350UV label printers have received this accolade. The judges claimed it was primarily “for its ease-of-use thanks to its excellent software, as well as for its improved quality and speed.” We agree, adding:

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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

Visitors will see some of the latest advances and options including the innovative Easy Dot range from Neschen

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. Starleaton will be on Stand F24 right at the centre of the PacPrint exhibition.

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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

The Dimense range is unique in the field of digital printing

The level of detail that can be achieved through the Dimense range

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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