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Contents OCTOBER 6-13 News Update
A news roundup from the world of print
14-16 Cover Story: XPS accelerates with new RMGT 790ST-5 offset press from Cyber
XPS boosts its trade print capacity and productivity with the install of the new RMGT 790ST-5 offset press
Growth, investment, and momentum
18 Women in Print: Fatima Goncalves
But for now, he says, the new RMGT 790ST-5 sits firmly at the centre of XPS’ operations – a high-tech engine driving one of Sydney’s most dynamic trade printing success stories.
The HVG Graphics Media business development manager reflects on her 25 years in print
20-21 Star Business: Grand Print Services
Grand Print celebrates its 10th anniversary this year
22 IVE Kemps Creek: IVE Group invests in JMD Digital FoldLine for Kemps Creek facility
The Digital FoldLine 180 install marks the start of a new partnership between IVE and JMD
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24 Product Launch: Mimaki ushers in a new era of flatbed
Welcome to the October edition of ProPrint where in our Cover Story on page 14, we show how XPS has boosted its trade print capacity and productivity with the install of a new RMGT 790ST-5 offset press. When XPS placed the order for the press with its local distributor Cyber, it knew it had an expanding workload and its main goal was to be able to handle this.
Mimaki will soon bring to A/NZ its new JFX220-2515 and UJF200-3042/6042 flatbed UV printers
26-32 Review: Visual Impact
Technologies, automation, and digitalisation that were on show
34 Review: Visual Impact Downtime Who we spotted on the floor of VI
35 Review: Visual Impact Downtime
Mimaki hosts partner dinner to celebrate its closest relationships
36 Review: Visual Impact Downtime Epson hosts networking event at VI
37 Review: Visual Impact Downtime
Winners shine at Easy Signs National Sign & Graphics Awards
38 Comment: Charles Watson
Will the Fair Work Court make workplace relations simpler?
39 Comment: Andrew Ash The power of simplification
40 Comment: James Cryer
Universities don’t teach curiosity anymore. Bring Back TAFE!
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Now, with the five-colour A2+ press running flat out, managing director Jason Meoushy says the operational impact has been “nothing short of transformative”. Meoushy said because it has been so successful, he hasn’t ruled out future equipment additions, saying that a perfector press could eventually be on the horizon if volume dictates.
Plus, don’t miss our ninepage Visual Impact Review, starting on page 26. Catch up with all the latest print, signage, finishing, and workflow technologies that were displayed at the recent tradeshow at the Sydney Showground. The tradeshow delivered a lively snapshot of an industry in transition, attracting thousands of trade visitors. Many familiar faces were also spotted on the tradeshow floor. As well, catch up with Grand Print Services managing director James Sultana on page 20, as he talks about how he feels as the company celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. He tells us how the business has grown from a chance start in 2016 into a successful business in 2026, driven by service, flexibility, loyal staff, and an ongoing investment in technology.
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EFI/Agfa digital printing deal will create “one integrated organisation”
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of their digital printing activities, including ink production facilities. “These will operate as one integrated organisation with its own management team, governance structure, and financial reporting. In short, it is a full combination of both companies’ digital printing businesses into one organisation,” Agfa digital print and solutions ASPAC service manager Rashed Chughtai said. “Once combined, the new organisation will jointly decide on the brand(s) and name under which they will operate. EFI and Agfa DPS both have established brands and reputations in the markets they serve. Any decisions about the future of the combined company will be made thoughtfully and communicated as appropriate.” For Agfa DPS customers in A/NZ, Chughtai said this business combination brings “clear benefits centred on strength, scale, and future innovations”, including stronger partnerships, a diversified and more complete portfolio, better global coverage, and a stronger innovation platform. “In short, customers can expect a more capable, better-resourced, and future-focused partner,” Chughtai added. In terms of distribution channels and customer agreements – as Agfa goes to market via Smartech and EFI through Currie Group – Chughtai confirmed that “nothing changes right now”. “Existing contracts remain valid and continue to be honoured. Until closing, EFI and Agfa DPS remain separate companies, and existing agreements and points of contact with each are unaffected,” he said. “Upon closing, we expect our customers will see benefit from working with a single partner with a broader, more complete portfolio and a stronger global service and support network, while continuing the work with the teams they know.” SMARTECH NSW wide format general manager Brett Wark welcomed the announcement. “[This is] great news for Agfa and the global print industry. The combination of two recognised names in industrial inkjet represents an exciting new chapter. SMARTECH is proud to support Agfa in Australia and looks forward to the opportunities ahead for our customers and the wider industry,” Wark said. The proposed transaction is expected to close by the end of 2026 and is subject to customary employee information and consultation processes, regulatory approvals, and closing conditions.
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EFI – a portfolio company of Siris – and Agfa, have announced a definitive agreement to combine Agfa’s Digital Printing Solutions business (Agfa DPS) with EFI to create a broader, more diversified business with an expanded geographic reach and comprehensive product portfolio. An affiliate of Siris will hold a 60 per cent interest and Agfa will hold a 40 per cent interest in the jointly held company, which will bring together the operating capabilities of EFI and Agfa DPS under a governance structure whereby Siris and Agfa will act as equal partners. The agreement follows the global partnership EFI and Agfa established in 2024, which enabled both companies to expand their product offerings through access to complementary technologies, underscoring the value that their respective strengths, application expertise and expanded portfolios could create for customers worldwide. The combination brings together two leading businesses with specialised technology capabilities and application focus areas, to create a scaled industrial inkjet business with breadth across the fastest-growing segments of the industry. Backed by a global service network, the combined company will draw on a broader base of inkjet expertise spanning print engines, inks, software and workflow, shortening the path from development to production for customers. EFI brings global leadership in industrial inkjet, helping customers accelerate the transition from analogue to digital imaging, with strength in digital single
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pass for corrugated packaging, roll-to-roll, hybrid and textile printers through its Nozomi, VUTEK and Reggiani platforms. Agfa DPS is a well-known provider of industrial inkjet solutions, with strengths in display graphics, décor and packaging applications. Its recently renewed portfolio includes the Jeti TAURO, Onset PANTHERA and SpeedSet ORCA platforms. Agfa Australia shed further light on what this partnership will look like for the companies. It has confirmed that Agfa’s entire DPS business will be combined with EFI’s digital printing activities into one entity, bringing together: • Products and portfolios from both companies • Sales and service organisations • Associated assets and operations
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IVE to enter OOH market with $20M Motio acquisition IVE Group has confirmed it plans to enter the Out of Home (OOH) advertising market with a proposed acquisition of Motio. Motio has 1300 screens and describes itself as a digital place-based media company that operates networked digital display screens in high dwell-time environments including medical centres, GP waiting rooms, cafes, sports and leisure facilities as well as pubs and bars. The IVE deal follows the sale of Australian oOh!media to US infrastructure investor I Squared Capital last month for $900 million. Nine paid $850 million for QMS in January. IVE Group managing director Matt Aitken said, “Motio has developed a strong and differentiated set of capabilities across digital place-based media, media sales, ad-technology and owned media networks. These capabilities are highly complementary to IVE’s existing platform and provide a targeted entry into an attractive and growing segment of the media market. “IVE brings significant scale, a broad national client base and established capabilities across data, creative,
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technology, production, and retail marketing. We believe the combination creates a strong platform to further develop Motio’s offering, broaden its commercial opportunities, and continue the acceleration of IVE’s integrated solutions strategy.” Motio chair Jason Byrne said, “The board has carefully considered
the proposal from IVE and believes the scheme represents an attractive outcome for Motio shareholders. Motio has undergone a significant transformation over recent years, building a focused and increasingly valuable portfolio of specialist digital Out-of-Home media networks. The proposed transaction recognises that progress while providing shareholders with the certainty of an all-cash outcome”. Motio managing director Adam Cadwallader said, “We have spent the past several years building Motio into a very different business, simplifying the company, improving its operating performance, and establishing specialist media networks across a number of attractive environments. It’s an achievement that the team should feel incredibly proud of. “IVE is a highly regarded Australian business with significant scale, capability, and complementary expertise. We believe there is a strong strategic fit between the two businesses and that IVE is well placed to support the next phase of Motio’s development. “At the same time, the scheme provides Motio shareholders with the opportunity to realise certain cash value for their investment. I am enormously proud of what our team has built and believe this transaction is a strong endorsement of that work.”
Epson expands regional presence with new larger A/NZ offices Epson Australia and New Zealand has expanded its presence with a move to new facilities in Adelaide, Brisbane, and Auckland which will provide increased office and operational space, plus significantly larger showrooms where Epson can showcase its latest solutions via live demonstrations and educational sessions. Customers, partners, and industry stakeholders will be able to see solutions in action, explore applications, and work directly with Epson specialists to identify technologies suited to their business needs. At the same time as expanding into these new facilities, Epson has installed new signage on the exterior of its North Sydney headquarters building. Epson Australia and New Zealand managing director Craig Heckenberg said this North Sydney signage carries more significance adding, “The North Sydney
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Epson’s new Adelaide office and experience centre
signage is a visible reminder of our commitment to our customers, our partners, and the A/NZ region we have proudly served for more than 40 years. “Together with our new premises in Adelaide, Brisbane, and Auckland and our existing network in North Sydney, Yennora, and Melbourne, it reflects the momentum we are building and our ambition for the future. “As our business expands, our infrastructure and people must keep pace. These new premises are an investment in our customers, our people and our long-term growth ambitions. The larger showrooms will create a more engaging customer experience, while additional
expertise across the team will further strengthen our ability to better serve our customers and business partners. “As our business grows, our focus remains on delivering the service, expertise and support our customers expect from us. The team is looking forward to welcoming visitors to our new premises for product and application demonstrations, and educational and industry events.” Along with the new premises, Epson Australia and New Zealand has appointed additional personnel across areas of the organisation, which will strengthen its consultancy, pre-sales, and service capabilities.
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Durst Oceania confirms first Hasler cutting table sale to Mesh Graphics
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Durst Oceania has confirmed the first purchase of a Hasler cutting table in the Oceania region. Durst acquired the Hasler business earlier this year and the company now has a complete end-to-end printing and finishing solution for its wide format customers globally. Auckland-based Mesh Graphics has purchased a 3.2m x 3.2m Hasler cutting table as a finishing solution to complement its recent installation of a Durst P5 TEX iSub
dye sublimination printer. “To have the first Hasler cutter in the Oceania region sold to an important client such as Mesh Graphics demonstrates the confidence this business has in both the Hasler brand and the Durst group,” said Durst Oceania managing director Matt Ashman. “We are so pleased that this deal has been confirmed just months after the integration of the Hasler business into the
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Durst group. This is a testament to level of technology that Hasler delivers and we are very excited to be able to bring this to market as part of the Durst portfolio.” Ashman said the Hasler range of cutting solutions has created a lot of local and global interest following the launch of the products at the FESPA exhibition in Barcelona where a 5m x 5m Magna cutting table was demonstrated on the Durst stand. “The best thing about the Hasler products now becoming available through Durst is it means anyone can access this technology in the textile and rigid media category. There is an extensive range of tools and options tailored to individual requirements to deliver functionality to suit any print business across textile and rigid substrates,” he said. “This is yet another opportunity for companies to join the Durst family as we now have the opportunity to offer a turnkey solution for textiles and rigid media for the first time under the Durst umbrella. “Customers can feel confident and reassured that all Hasler cutting solutions are owned and backed by Durst including spare parts and servicing. As everyone knows finishing is the bottleneck for all print businesses, and to have a cost effective and fast solution that is well supported and follows the Durst ethos is a complete no-brainer.” Mesh Graphics owner Andrew Crawford said the Hasler cutting solution will significantly improve his business. “The Hasler will automate the process of cutting for our business. My biggest bottleneck is not print now, it is finishing as we cut everything by hand. It is not uncommon for us to take six rolls off the machine and cut them all by hand,” he said. “My immediate thought is I will be saving at least 30 per cent in labour and I will also be more accurate with our cutting and finishing. It will give me more confidence to go to the market and take some of the extra short lead times with the speed of printing available on our new Durst P5 TEX iSub machine. “We have gone from five- and six-day lead times down to two- and three-day lead times and by automating our processes it helps our clients and makes things easier. “The Hasler will not just cut our fabric work, it will also cut our rigid substrates as well. It is not a market we chase, but it means clients don’t need to go to two separate print shops and complements the fabric work we do.”
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Easy Signs takes fabric printing one step further in Australian first Easy Signs has become the first Australian print and signage company to adopt CiCLO technology, introducing it to its product range through its popular Stretch Fabric Media Walls. CiCLO is a patented additive built into polyester and nylon fibres during manufacturing, creating microscopic points which is already being used in other textile sectors. The microscopic points allow the material to biodegrade in environmental waste, similar to a natural fibre, without changing how the fabric looks, prints, or performs. Independent, accredited lab testing under international standards – including ISO 19679 for seawater and ISO 15985 for landfill conditions found CiCLO-enhanced fabric reached over 90 per cent biodegradation within roughly two and a half to four years, compared to almost none for untreated polyester over the same period. For an industry that relies heavily on synthetic fabrics, Easy Signs said this move addresses a growing pressure point – what happens to display materials
Easy Signs is the first Australian print and signage company to introduce CiCLO technology
at end of life, and the microplastic pollution risk when synthetic fabric signage is discarded or lost as litter? Easy Signs director Andy Fryer said, “We wanted to explore this innovation as we’re always looking for new ways to improve and offer our customers more. Being first mattered to us. We have clients right across the country, from councils to major brands, who, like us, are looking for better ways to operate more sustainably and think ahead. “We’re already seeing a growing preference for more sustainable options from our customers, proving there’s a real appetite for products that help businesses make a difference.”
Minuteman Press in Cannington WA joins the $1M club The Minuteman Press franchise in Cannington, Western Australia, is the latest Australian business to join the company’s President’s Club, entry of which is available to those who reach $1 million in annual sales. Owner of the Cannington franchise Rod Hambley said joining the President’s Club is a fantastic achievement and something he and his team have worked hard to accomplish. Hambley commented that after attending the President’s Club Outing and being told that his business has joined the President’s Club, it was something he couldn’t wait to share with his team. He added, “It was a wonderful experience meeting so many fellow President’s Club members and celebrating alongside them. Bringing the award home to share with my incredible team and RVP Glenn Coyle – who has been with me since the beginning – made the accomplishment even more meaningful”.
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Minuteman Press franchise owner Rod Hambley and RVP Glenn Coyle take a moment to celebrate Rod’s President’s Club Award
Coyle added, “I first met Rod in New York in January 2005 when we attended the same training school. He was new to the printing industry, but that never fazed him. Over the past 22 years, I’ve had the privilege of watching his journey – from building the business from the ground up to growing it through smart marketing, hard work, and a commitment to success.
The Stretch Fabric Media Walls are the first product Easy Signs is using CiCLO technology in – with fabric banners, table throws, and crowd control barriers now in development. The chemistry used to make CiCLO is ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX certified and REACH compliant, and testing has been carried out by third-party laboratories including Intertek, Bureau Veritas, and Eden Research Laboratory. More detail about the technology, certifications and independent test data of CiCLO, plus answers to common questions on performance, disposal, and what is and isn’t biodegradable is available on the Easy Signs website.
“His two acquisitions over the past few years were the icing on the cake, helping him reach the President’s Club. It has been incredibly rewarding to watch Rod achieve so much and to play a small part in his success with Minuteman Press.” Over the past 21 years, Hambley has steadily grown Minuteman Press in Cannington by focusing on personal relationships, consistent marketing, quality service, and strategic expansion. He credits several core strategies for the continued growth of his business including door-todoor marketing, networking, strategic acquisitions, and outstanding service. Today, Hambley’s marketing efforts are centred on a combination of digital visibility and customer loyalty. “We use internet marketing, maintaining a strong online presence so new customers can easily find the business,” he said. “Word-of-mouth referrals are also big for us. It means we are delivering such a positive customer experience that satisfied clients continue recommending Minuteman Press to others.” Hambley also said the greatest reward of business ownership “has been building a successful company that provides security for my family while creating a strong foundation for the future and eventual retirement”.
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Clarke Murphy expands into apparel with two Epson SureColor printers Recognising that apparel personalisation is forecast to be one of the next big markets in print, Clarke Murphy Print (CMP) has installed two garment printers – the Epson SureColor SC-F3000 DTG and the Epson SureColor G6060 DTF garment printer – and with this machinery, has moved into the apparel market for its major customers. CMP director Benn Murphy said he knew this was an expanding area of business after he did his own research and was also told this by Henrik Müller-Hansen, CEO of Gelato, at the recent Gelato Summit where MüllerHansen said the apparel space is going to grow to be three to five times bigger than the whole traditional print market. Murphy said, “I travel overseas to America and to Europe, going to several conferences. I’ve been to Dscoop and I’ve been to the Gelato Summit. Plus, I’ve looked at the data myself and apparel is just another version of print in our space. So, we talk about the basket of goods and what people are spending with us. We’re just trying to make that basket bigger. “For apparel DTF – direct to film – you are printing and you’re pressing that onto hoodies, t-shirts, bags, tote bags, polyesters sportswear – which can all be corporate gifting. Then we have DTG – direct to garment – where you print directly onto the garment. These are two completely different applications and we felt that we had to have both. We surveyed
Ryan Warby (Epson Australia), Benn Murphy (Clarke Murphy Print) and Phil Trumble (Pozitive) with one of the new Epson SureColor SC-F3000 DTG printers
about 10 clients before we went on this journey, and they said they needed both.” Murphy said one of the issues with apparel is that the cost of the product being printing on is significantly higher than a sheet of paper. He added, “It’s a learning curve, but you know – everything we’ve invested in has been a learning curve”. As far as why CMP chose the two types of Epson garment printers, Murphy said, “We have printers, we have heat dryers, we have cutters, we have presses and we have pre-treaters – and they’re all Epson – supplied by Pozitive. “When I knew we needed a fabric printer, I reached out to Phil Trumble at Pozitive because of our long-standing relationship with him. CMP and Pozitive have been working together for the best part of 15 years. He’s a trusted friend of the business and a personal friend as well, and when we knew that we wanted to get into fabric printing and not knowing a lot about this, we contacted him. “We quickly learnt about the two main lines – DTG and DTF. I looked around the market and did my own research on all the options. Phil advised us that the
Craige Rathbone joins Pegasus as general manager Pegasus Media & Logistics recently appointed Craige Rathbone as its new general manager to support greater alignment between teams, strengthen day-to-day management, and help drive the strategic initiatives underpinning the company’s next phase of growth. Rathbone brings with him more than 30 years of experience across the print industry in Australia and South Africa, with a career spanning commercial leadership, sales, operations, production, estimating, procurement, and strategic account management.
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Craige Rathbone has joined Pegasus Media & Logistics
Throughout his career, Rathbone has led national sales and commercial functions, built and developed highperforming teams, and worked closely with major organisations across the retail, publishing, procurement, and commercial print sectors.
Epson machinery was the right solution for our business.” Pozitive managing director Phil Trumble said, “We like Epson not only because of their print quality but also because they back their equipment with a five-year warranty. That gives us the confidence that Epson has our back. Because in the end, as Benn said, if there’s an issue, he’s going to ring me, and I need to know that we’ve got the backing of our suppliers. “We’ve worked with Epson for 20 years or more. We’ve done a lot with Epson on their eco solvent and signage range, and on their DTF range – but also in their dye sublimation range. We’ve covered all of those areas. DTG is something that we hadn’t represented Epson on so far, but seeing the opportunity to work with Benn, that has been an opening for us as well to work with Epson more on this front.” Murphy added, “I think another real strength of this installation was to be able to have everything under the one Epson flag – so we have a direct to film machine and a direct to garment machine – all under the Epson brand with Epson backing. I think this made a very strong case for why Epson was the right choice in the end”.
The announcement follows recent news that after a 52-year career in the print industry, Michael Carmody has retired from the company. Industry veteran Kurt Sorensen also left his role at Pegasus Media & Logistics in July. Pegasus Media & Logistics said Rathbone’s combination of technical print knowledge, commercial experience, and operational leadership will be a valuable addition to the company as it continues to grow and strengthen the business. The company also said it is excited to have Rathbone on board and looks forward to the experience, leadership, and perspective he brings to the team. Pegasus Media & Logistics CEO Michael Sherlock recently said the business is seeing a “real sense of momentum” across the business as it moves into FY27.
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XPS accelerates with new RMGT 790ST-5 offset press from Cyber XPS is boosting its trade print capacity and productivity with the install of a new RMGT 790ST-5 offset press, cutting turnaround times and expanding its capabilities By: Brian Moore
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hen Xclusive Printing Solutions (XPS) placed an order for a new RMGT 790ST-5 offset press through local distributor Cyber, managing director Jason Meoushy and his brother John were driven by a clear directive: to service a rapidly expanding workload without compromising their signature agility. Fast forward to today, and the five-colour A2+ press is fully commissioned, bedded in, and running flat out at the company’s purpose-built facility in Ingleburn, Sydney. For Jason, the operational impact has been nothing short of transformative. A recent site visit alongside Cyber NSW/ ACT state manager Rob Crough, who facilitated the investment, revealed a business operating at peak efficiency. The press installation went entirely according to plan, meeting every timeline target. Because the XPS press crew was already well-versed in Ryobi/RMGT architecture, operator adoption was virtually instantaneous. “The installation was smooth, timeframes were met, and because our team knows Ryobi platforms so well, we hit the ground running,” Jason said. “Ever since putting in this new machine, we’ve been running six days a week, regularly pushing into 3am to 4pm shifts to keep up with trade demand”.
The macro shift: Why trade printing is booming The operational growth at XPS mirrors a broader structural shift within the Australian print landscape. As consolidation continues and smaller commercial outfits exit manufacturing due to rising capital costs or business shutdowns, a massive volume of work is seeking a reliable home.
Jason Meoushy (XPS), Rob Crough (Cyber Australia), and John Meoushy (XPS) in front of the new RMGT 790ST-5
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XPS has stepped directly into that void, capturing trade work not only from New South Wales, but increasingly from Queensland and Victoria.
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Jason and John Meoushy in front of the console of the press
Print brokers and agency clients are actively choosing local trade suppliers over interstate alternatives to ensure rapid turnaround times and direct communication. While large trade groups rely heavily on rigid, automated online upload portals, XPS offers a flexible, direct alternative. Brokers and middlemen can speak directly to decision-makers to get urgent jobs scheduled and issues resolved immediately. XPS strictly manages customer concentration, capping any single client at no more than 10 to 15 per cent of total business volume to maintain financial stability.
Standing firm in the A2 market While many printing operations have migrated toward large-format A1 machinery or abandoned offset altogether, XPS remains fiercely committed to the A2 format. “A lot of trade operations are A1, but they struggle with short-run agility and smaller sheet sizes,” Jason said. “The A2 market is diminishing in terms of press numbers across the country, but the actual volume of A2 work remains strong. It’s a sweet spot for us. It fits our business model, matches our CTP and
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Horizon bindery setup perfectly, and lets us stay completely in our comfort zone while maximising output.”
Real production results: the technology difference Comparing the new RMGT 790ST-5 against their legacy setup highlights the significant productivity leaps made possible by modern offset automation. Compared with previously operated presses like the Ryobi 755 (semi-automated make-ready taking eight or nine minutes), the new press has dramatically sliced setup times and paper waste.
Key productivity drivers Transitioning from job to job now occurs at the press of a single button, from handling plate changing and blanket wash routines automatically to running full colour within 100 sheets. With the Ink Volume Setter software communicating CIP3 colour profiles directly from their Equios workflow, the press reaches target colour within 75 to 100 sheets. Complete job changeovers now take under five minutes, allowing the press operator to complete scores of individual runs per shift.
The press handles everything from lightweight 90gsm paper up to 450gsm heavy board with smooth, effortless transitions. “Time is money,” Jason noted. “Changing from 90gsm to 450gsm board requires minimal manual adjustment – the machine just copes with it.”
The XL advantage: unlocking packaging and overflow A key feature of the new press is its XL extended sheet size, which delivers an additional 35mm of lateral printing width. This small dimension change has yielded massive commercial dividends. “The extra 35mm sheet size was a major reason we chose the XL model,” Jason said. “It allows us to take on overflow packaging jobs – flat sheets, heavy folding boards, craft stock, and grey-back boards – from agencies and packaging specialists who can’t fit those layouts on standard A2 sheets. We print the flat sheets here, and they convert them elsewhere.”
Streamlined workflow: from prepress to bindery To keep the new RMGT press fed, XPS maintains an ultra-efficient inline production pipeline. Operating a
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COVER STORY Screen platesetter imaging Fujifilm processless plates eliminates chemical processing completely. Alongside offset, XPS runs high-end digital engines and Fujifilm Acuity flatbeds. This multi-technology setup facilitates upselling clients across segments – moving a customer seamlessly from large-format signage to high-volume offset catalogue print. Press output flows directly into a top-tier Horizon finishing suite from Currie Group, featuring an ICE Stitchliner Mark IV, BQ-500 Perfect Binder (running both EVA and PUR), and an HT-300 Three-Edge Trimmer. This end-to-end speed enables XPS to eliminate production backlogs. Job turnarounds that previously took three to four days are now routinely produced and shipped within 24 to 48 hours.
Partnership with Cyber: building for the long haul The decision to buy brand new was strongly advocated by Cyber’s Rob Crough, who recognised that XPS’s young management team needed rock-solid reliability to back their ambitious trade strategy. “Rob kept urging us to go brand new rather than looking at second-hand machines,” Jason said. “We looked at second-hand 10-colour presses, but there were just too many unknowns. Rob pointed out that John and I are young, our business is growing fast, and putting in brand-new technology allows the press to grow with us over the next decade.” Cyber A/NZ managing director Bernard Cheong and Crough have forged a deep relationship with XPS built on trust and prompt support. “Our relationship with Cyber goes back to day one when we ran small A3 Ryobi 524 presses,” Jason said. “They understand our business, they back our vision, and their service support gives us total peace of mind.”
A culture of self-reliance Despite the rapid expansion, XPS maintains a lean, highly dedicated team of 14 personnel. The company culture is grounded in mutual respect, low staff turnover, and high internal capability. “We have a very relaxed management style,” Jason said. “Our people are highly skilled, very self-dependent, and they work to their own timelines to get the job done. We’ve never had to let anyone go.
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When we get busy, everyone rolls up their sleeves and works overtime together.” Looking ahead, Meoushy hasn’t ruled out future equipment additions, noting that a perfector press could eventually
be on the horizon as volume dictates. But for now, the new RMGT 790ST-5 sits firmly at the centre of their operations – a high-tech engine driving one of Sydney’s most dynamic trade printing success stories.
XPS trade value proposition Traditional high-volume trade
XPS boutique trade model
Rigid, faceless online portals
Direct contact with decision-makers
Strict, inflexible gang-run templates
Highly flexible, custom jobs
Slow response for non-standard work
Urgent jobs answered and printed immediately
Make-ready and efficiency comparison Metric
Legacy presses
New RMGT 790ST-5
Make-ready time
8-9 minutes
Under 5 minutes
Setup automation
Semi-auto/manual
One-touch fully auto
Waste sheets to colour
150-250 sheets
75-100 sheets
Substrate range
Restricted
90gsm to 450gsm board
Sheet format comparison Standard A2 sheet
RMGT 790 XL sheet
Standard image area
+35mm lateral width extension
Standard commercial layouts
Accommodates larger packaging gang-runs and folding cartons
RMGT 790ST-5 specifications Feature
Specification
Print units
5 colours (conventional offset)
Max sheet size (XL)
780 mm x 600 mm (A2+ format)
Stock weight range
0.04 mm to 0.6 mm (90 gsm-450 gsm)
Max printing speed
15,000 sheets per hour
Prepress integration
Equios Workflow via Ink Volume Setter (CIP3)
Make-ready automation
Fully automatic plate changer and preset keys
Target colour speed
75-100 sheets
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Invitation to a RMGT Factory that Builds In Reliability Witness with your own eyes a fully integrated system from design and development to parts machining, assembly, and pre-shipping inspection.
RMGT’s Head Office Factory in Fuchu City, Hiroshima Prefecture, manufactures large and mid-size offset presses and is the company’s main facility. As printing presses require exacting precision, the Head Office Factory utilizes a fully integrated system from design and development to parts machining, assembly, and pre-shipping inspection. We invite you to visit the Head Office Factory, where you can see the technological expertise and creativity behind the manufacturing that builds in reliability to produce offset presses with proven functions and exceptional printing quality. We are constantly refining and improving our production lines, so even customers who have previously visited our factory are sure to discover something new. Everyone at the Head Office Factory is ready to extend a warm welcome. An online video offers more detailed information about RMGT and our operations. The video can be accessed via the QR code at right. If you are unable to use the QR code, the video can also be accessed at the URL below. https://youtu.be/3FQfsABk-tk
WOMEN IN PRINT
Growth through people, passion, and print: Fatima Goncalves HVG Graphics Media business development manager Fatima Goncalves reflects on 25 years in print, driven by relationships, problem-solving, and continuous learning
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atima Goncalves has enjoyed a 25-year journey as a woman in print. Her first job in the industry, back in 2001, was as an account manager in large-format print and since then, she has spent most of her career in print, working across sales, account management, and business development – getting the opportunity to work with some great people and customers along the way.
those that are confident, genuine, and aren’t afraid to have an opinion. “I’ve been fortunate to work with some strong women throughout my career, and I’ve learnt something from all of them. I also think inspiration doesn’t necessarily come from one person. It can be a colleague, a customer, or even someone you meet who has taken a completely different path and had the confidence to back themselves. I think that’s something we can all learn from,” she said.
“I’ve always enjoyed the relationship side of the industry and getting to know how my customers’ businesses work,” she said, adding the reason she has stayed working in the print industry has largely been the people and the fact that it’s constantly changing.
“The biggest thing is to have a voice and not be afraid to put yourself forward. I’ve always tried to be confident in what I know, but to also be comfortable saying when I don’t know something and asking questions. That’s important regardless of whether you’re a man or a woman.”
“There’s always a new product, technology or application to learn about, so you never really stop learning,” she said. “I like the problem-solving side of the job. Customers will often come to you with a problem or something they’re trying to achieve, and I really enjoy working through it with them and finding a solution. No two days are the same, which suits me. “I love seeing the end result of what we produce for our customers. There’s something really satisfying about seeing an idea go from a conversation to something you can actually see. “I also enjoy the commercial side of the role – looking at where the opportunities are and figuring out how we can grow them. And, of course, I love the people side of it. Building relationships and having customers who fully trust me is important to me.” Goncalves said a lot has changed since she started in the industry in 2001, adding, “The products, technology, and applications have evolved enormously, and so has the way customers do business. “When I first started, a lot of my focus was on selling and looking after accounts. Over the years, I’ve developed a much broader understanding of the industry and have become more focused on business
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Goncalves said she feels that women in print can give back to the industry more by sharing experiences. “There are so many women coming into the industry who can benefit from having someone they can talk to, ask questions of, or learn from,” she said. HVG Graphics Media business development manager Fatima Goncalves
development, finding opportunities, and helping customers grow. “I’ve also developed my management and leadership skills, which I really enjoy. I think experience gives you a different perspective. You become more confident in your decisions, but you also learn that sometimes the best thing you can do is listen and ask the right questions.” She said joining HVG Graphics Media over a year ago felt like a good fit for where she was in her career. “I saw a great opportunity to bring my experience into a business with a strong reputation and product range, while also having the opportunity to grow the NSW and ACT market,” she added. Goncalves said she’s inspired by the women who work around her – especially
“It’s important that women support each other. We don’t have to compete – there’s plenty of room for everyone to succeed. Sometimes giving back is as simple as encouraging someone to put their hand up for an opportunity or telling them, ‘You can do this’. Those little things can make a big difference.” Moving forward, she said she wants to continue growing the business at HVG and building strong, long-term relationships with its customers. “I’m enjoying the challenge of developing the NSW and ACT market and finding new opportunities, and I’d like to continue building on that,” she said. “Personally, I want to keep learning and challenging myself. After being in the industry for more than 20 years, I still don’t feel like I’ve finished learning, and that’s a good thing. There are always new opportunities, and I’m excited to see where the next stage of my career takes me.”
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STAR BUSINESS
Grand Print Services celebrates its 10th anniversary Grand Print Services has grown from a chance start in 2016 into a successful business, driven by service, flexibility, loyal staff, and ongoing investment in technology
Grand Print Services managing director James Sultana with his new swissQprint Nyala printer
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rand Print Services was born almost by chance. In 2016, after nine years at Cactus Imaging, managing director James Sultana was ready to step away from print and take a break. Then, just a few months later, a call from a friend running an installation company changed his plans – pulling him back into the industry and setting the wheels in motion for what would become Grand Print Services. Sultana said, “My friend needed help organising installations and that’s where it all started. My passion for delivering a high level of service transferred across into the installation space. “I started off managing national installations and from there, opportunities within the installer network started popping up,” he said. “It was obvious at that stage that these installers were having supply issues with
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their suppliers, so, I assisted them with sourcing print for their projects, and it all worked out well.” Sultana finds himself amongst the lucky few to have spent many years learning from three of the most influential pioneers in the digital print industry in Australia. “Keith Ferrell and Nigel and Warwick Spicer were my mentors. They taught me about print because when I started at Cactus Imaging, I didn’t know anything about print and the industry,” Sultana said. Since those early days, Sultana found he enjoyed working in print and remains keen on the challenge of producing the right product for his clients. “I love the fact that our industry is very visual – everywhere you go you see your work. You work hard to deliver a project, but you get to see the results first-hand,” he said.
“I enjoy working with my client base on interesting projects. Whilst we print every day – no two projects are the same, so it keeps you thinking.” At Grand Print Services today, Sultana said the business covers off many products across the large and grand format industry. “We do a lot of short lead time work in the POS, SAV, and retail display space,” he said. “A lot of our customers love dealing with us as we are a trusted trade partner big enough to handle large projects, but also nimble enough to turn jobs around within very short turnarounds. We get jobs daily where the artwork comes in overnight and the jobs are produced and dispatched by 9am the next morning – and installed that day. “This level of flexibility that we provide to our customers helps them build their businesses – and in turn, keeps the working flowing through to us.”
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STAR BUSINESS “We are now at the point where we can have a job in the system, automatically proofed and approved within minutes. The new systems have cut out a lot of manual proofing and file checking. We have seen substantial growth since we have implemented these new systems. They have enabled us to scale and manage larger jobs with ease, helping our production a great deal.
James Sultana at the recently purchased factory extension, which joins to Grand Print’s current one
Machines integral to the work produced at Grand Print
“We also get opportunities out of nowhere sometimes in markets we would not usually target – but then decent opportunities have come from this so it’s working for us.”
For Grand Print Services, the machinery and technology behind its operation are critical to the business – a fact that Sultana understands well.
Good staff and clients are everything
He added, “All our machines play a vital part in our day-to-day production. They get used day in, day out and are handled with ease. Our product ranges are so varied, but the machinery we have is very easy to operate and we can still jump between products and hit our clients’ deadlines.
Sultana said it’s the company’s staff and clients that work together closely, and that it’s crucial that this step goes smoothly. He said, “Staff are everything. Just like the importance of good clients, our staff are the backbone of the business. The reality is, if I don’t have staff that can do a good job, we would not get through anywhere near the volume and number of projects that we do now.
“We run a swissQprint Nyala printer, which handles all of our rigid and speciality production. The flexibility on this machine is integral, and it fits in well with the mix of products we offer. Whether it be a simple corflute sign all the way through to white ink and varnish finishes – this machine handles the lot. “As well, we run two Canon Colorado machines. They handle anything that comes in roll form. We produce a large range of SAV products plus posters and other roll medias. “We also have two Zünd Cutters, and they handle all our cutting requirements. We don’t cut prints by hand. Most of our work requires millimetre accuracy so the Zünd units enable this across a wide range of stocks. “Up until a couple of months ago, we had one Zünd, but as our print volumes grew, it was obvious we needed another cutter. Now, we have the two cutters, and they are busy all the time. I wonder how we managed without the second cutter for so long – it gives us a lot more capacity and helps with our short turnarounds.” Grand Print Services invested in battery and solar technology to help with continuity of power supply and cost control.
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“We have also recently purchased another factory which joins to our current one. This will enable us to have more workspace and refine our operation to be as efficient as possible. We find that new markets and products pop up all the time with our client base. We are lucky to work with many progressive companies that are always looking for new ideas to offer their clients,” he said.
“We have had a very steady workforce at Grand Print. In 10 years of business, we have only had two staff members leave. This consistency in staff enables us to provide customers with reliable service and quality of product, which is very important.” James Sultana dedicates a part of his success to his family
On the lookout for the next tech With technology at the heart of its business, Grand Print Services is constantly looking ahead, keeping a close eye on the latest machinery and innovations to stay at the forefront of the game, according to Sultana. He added, “We are always on the lookout for the next technology that suits our clients and to bring new ideas to them. Whilst all our machinery is still current and working well, we are still constantly thinking of our next investments,” he mentioned. “We spent a lot of 2025 implementing new MIS and automation throughout the business. We now can handle large volumes of files and process them quickly.
Sultana added that because Grand Print is a family-run business, it values staff and customers very highly. He said that to foster an enjoyable and productive work culture, he encourages staff to work hard but also to sit down and take some time out as well. He added, “We all sit down for a monthly work lunch to catch up and have a laugh – and this is all part of our work culture”. Sultana is also aware of how much support his family has given to the business and that this has been critical for the company. He said, “I must thank my family, especially my wife Sarah, as it has been a big first 10 years in business. There have been lots of late nights to get to where we are now. My family’s support has enabled me to drive the business forward”.
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IVE OPENS IN KEMPS CREEK
IVE Group invests in JMD Digital FoldLine for Kemps Creek facility The Digital FoldLine 180 install marks the start of a new partnership between IVE and JMD, and represents the latter’s first install of the model in Australia
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VE Group has further bolstered its new Kemps Creek production site in Western Sydney with the installation of a JMD Digital FoldLine 180 – making IVE the first Australian printer to install the system and marking the beginning of a new partnership between the two companies. JMD Technology Corporation specialises in post-press equipment and automated book-production solutions across three core areas: perfect binding, saddle stitching and digital finishing. The FoldLine 180 adds significant capability to IVE’s high-speed digital inkjet bookproduction workflow. Rather than operating as a standalone folding and cutting machine, the system is designed as a key component of an automated digital book-production line. Operating at speeds of up to 180m/min, the web is folded, cut, stacked and glued to produce a book block ready for perfect binding on one of IVE’s high-speed binding lines. The system can produce single books or multiple copies according to job requirements and can handle consecutive titles in line with the digital print sequence. Finished book blocks can also be delivered individually or in preset groups, making the system well suited to fast-response, print-on-demand production. For IVE, the investment is designed to reduce the manual handling and intermediate processing traditionally associated with short-run book production, while providing the scale and infrastructure to further consolidate and automate its workflow. It also gives the company scope to grow its short-run digital book offering as demand develops, without fundamentally redesigning its production model. “By moving more book production to highspeed inkjet, we can efficiently produce longer runs digitally and create additional capacity on our offset presses for work, where offset remains the most appropriate technology,” IVE Group marketing activations CEO Darryl Meyer said. “This investment is part of a broader strategy for Kemps Creek, rather than simply in one piece of equipment, as it
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advances in technology, engineering, and quality, and the gap with established European and North American suppliers continues to narrow,” Meyer said.
Darryl Meyer (IVE Group) with the new JMD Digital FoldLine 180
Matt Aitken (IVE Group), Falon Yi (JMD Technology Corporation), and Darryl Meyer (IVE Group)
gives us greater flexibility to respond to the continuing shift towards shorter runs, faster turnaround times, and more on-demand book production. The ability to progressively integrate printing, finishing, and binding is an important part of how we see digital book manufacturing evolving at Kemps Creek.” IVE considered several solutions before selecting the JMD Digital FoldLine 180, which it determined offered the right combination of automation, productivity, flexibility and scalability for its requirements. As a relatively new supplier to IVE, JMD also underwent extensive due diligence, including visits by IVE representatives to existing JMD installations and the company’s manufacturing facility in China. The process gave IVE the validation in both the technology and the organisation behind it. “What gave us confidence was the combination of machine performance, automation, engineering quality, and the company’s approach to developing technology for the digital print market. We are also seeing a broader shift in the global equipment market – Chinese manufacturers have made significant
“For IVE, that is creating more choice when evaluating capital investment, particularly where a new technology can deliver the required performance and reliability at a competitive total cost of ownership.” The FoldLine 180 also provides a pathway to further automation, with JMD’s platform capable of integration with downstream perfect binding and trimming equipment. This creates the potential for a fully automated roll-to-finished-book workflow as production volumes and customer requirements evolve. JMD project manager Falon Yi said the installation demonstrates that the company’s digital finishing technology, already proven in demanding production environments in China, can meet the requirements of a highly developed international print market. “JMD has built a strong position in both conventional and digital post-press production in China. Our equipment is used by many of the country’s leading printing companies and has been tested over time through demanding, highvolume production across a wide range of products, including book and commercial print applications. The install at IVE gives customers in Australia and New Zealand the opportunity to see JMD technology operating in a local production environment and represents an important step in strengthening JMD’s presence in these markets,” Yi said. “We see the installation not only as the delivery of one system, but also as the beginning of a long-term relationship with IVE and an opportunity for JMD to continue learning, improving, and supporting the future development of IVE’s digital book-production workflow. We believe this combination of proven production experience, continuous improvement, practical automation, flexible integration and responsive support is what distinguishes JMD in the global market.”
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PRODUCT LAUNCH
Mimaki ushers in a new era of flatbed Mimaki will soon bring to A/NZ its new JFX220-2515 and UJF200-3042/6042 flatbed UV printers which promise to unlock new opportunities for print service providers
The Mimaki UJF200 series is a flatbed UV inkjet printer designed for decorating promotional goods and industrial products
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or print and sign businesses looking to break out of traditional applications, flatbed UV printing offers a passport to new markets, new products, and new revenue opportunities. Flatbed UV can print directly onto a vast range of rigid and specialist substrates – opening the door to everything from signage, retail displays, and packaging to décor, promotional products, customised items, and industrial applications. In other words, it can take a business well beyond conventional wide-format work. But the creative possibilities don’t stop there. UV curing delivers immediate drying, allowing graphics to be printed directly onto substrates that may not suit conventional inks. White and clear inks add impact, while speciality effects and 2.5D printing can bring texture, depth, and dimensionality to finished products. For print and sign businesses, that versatility can be a powerful growth engine. Existing skills and infrastructure can be leveraged to produce more customised, short-run, and premium products, broadening the service offering while creating new opportunities to increase revenue and customer loyalty. Technology is also moving fast. Automation, advanced camera systems, and smarter media handling are making flatbed UV platforms increasingly productive and accessible. As such, today’s flatbed printers are no longer simply machines for printing on flat materials – they are platforms for expanding what a print business can produce. Mimaki is tapping into this opportunity with its new JFX220-2515 and UJF2003042/6042 flatbed UV printers, designed
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The Mimaki JFX220-2515 wide-format flatbed printer brings advanced production features into a more accessible class
to help print service providers push into new applications and unlock fresh business opportunities.
alone, these inks expand the range of design expression and give printed items a more striking appearance.
The JFX220-2515 is a wide-format flatbed printer that brings advanced production features into a more accessible class.
The UJF200-3042/6042 also offers optional camera and belt units designed to automate printing processes. The camera unit detects the shape and position of each workpiece and automatically positions the print image, accordingly, reducing the need for operators to manually position and align workpieces.
The JFX220-2515 offers Mimaki texture workflows for applications like Braille and 2.5D effects, a new full-colour control panel, pop-up registration pins, an enhanced vacuum system, and new eco-friendly inks, including fluorescent pink and yellow options. For wayfinding and directional signage, the JFX220-2515 gives print providers the flexibility to produce vivid, durable signs with specialty textures and finishes on plastics, woods, metals, and more. “It is a new way to expand flatbed production with the quality, reliability, and application versatility the JFX family is known for,” Mimaki Australia national sales manager Jason Hay said. As for the UJF200-3042/6042, which made their world debut at Printing United, they are flatbed UV inkjet printers designed for decorating promotional goods and industrial products. The newly announced UJF200-3042/6042 feature high-definition print heads, together with Mimaki’s proprietary imaging technology. The combination reproduces fine text and lines precisely, while rendering skin tones and gradations, delivering high print quality. The UJF200-3042/6042 also newly support fluorescent pink and fluorescent yellow inks. By adding vivid colours that are difficult to reproduce with standard CMYK
The belt unit can be connected to a conveyor or other equipment on a production line to automate the transport of workpieces and their collection after printing. “This allows customers to increase production output even with limited staffing, contributing to further productivity improvements,” Hay said. “The UJF200-3042/6042 models are suitable not only for customers already using UV inkjet printers, but also for printing companies and industrial product manufacturers looking to enter the digital printing market. “Compared with conventional models, the UJF200-3042/6042 significantly reduce startup time and post-print waiting time, improving production efficiency in actual production environments by up to approximately two-fold. This helps alleviate productivity concerns when adopting digital printing and supports customers in building more efficient production environments.” The JFX220-2515 and UJF200-3042/6042 flatbed UV printers will be made available in November.
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VISUAL IMPACT REVIEW
Tech, trends, and transformation put on display at Visual Impact Visual Impact 2026 showcased smarter technologies, automation, and digitalisation, driving a more connected, efficient, and forward-looking print and signage sector
Visual Impact 2026 recently took place in Sydney, bringing together the A/NZ print and visual connections industry
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he industry came, it saw, and it connected. The recent Visual Impact 2026 tradeshow in Sydney delivered a lively snapshot of an industry in transition, with the latest print, signage, finishing, and workflow technologies taking centre stage. From automation and digitalisation to new applications and smarter production solutions, the show floor was packed with ideas designed to help businesses work faster, smarter, and more efficiently. More than simply a showcase of technology, Visual Impact reflected an industry looking ahead – and one that is embracing what comes next.
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Here’s what some exhibitors got up to:
Celmac Celmac took the HP R-series printing ‘to the next level’ at Visual Impact by combining the benefits of the HP latex platform with the Auto Load / Unload from Neolt Automation. The solution was shown live on its stand. Celmac general manager of sales and marketing Phillip Rennell said, “This combination provides industry businesses with the ability to print virtually unattended for hours on end, freeing up staff to attend to other tasks while printing continues uninterrupted”.
Jonny Rumney, Matt Hall, Kimi Yen, Mark Rixon, Michael Boogaard, Anil Ramsewak and Phillip Rennel from Celmac at Visual Impact
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Jonny Rumney (Celmac) with the iEcho SKII-2516 that was sold to Sunkist Graphics
At the same time, Celmac demonstrated its commitment to end-to-end production with the IECHO SKII cutting solution, which combines Print Factory file automation with the speed and accuracy of the latest in cutting technology. As well as these drawcards, Celmac showcased a range of complementary technologies including the Kala Mistral Laminator and the Epson SureColor S8160 64-inch signage and décor printer, delivering quality solutions for businesses across the sector. In addition, Celmac announced a sale at Visual Impact, selling an iEcho SKII-2516 with router attachment to printing and signage company Sunkist Graphics. The iEcho SKII-2516 is a 2.5m by 1.6m high-precision, multi-industry digital flatbed cutting system designed for flexible and rigid materials across packaging, advertising, and textiles. Celmac NSW state manager Jonny Rumney confirmed to ProPrint that the unit on the tradeshow floor has made its way to Sunkist Graphics’ site in Miranda NSW. “This machine is super-fast, superefficient, and super accurate. It is a top of the range cutter from iEcho. The company is currently oursourcing a ton of rigid work for cutting and what this purchase will enable them to do, is bring it all in-house,” Rumney said, at the event. “In addition to being able to print in-house, the machine will allow the business to improve their turnaround times and reduce costs. The machine is going to fit into their schedule from day 1. They would have it running today itself if they could – they already have jobs waiting for it. “This machine will also future proof the business as it will give them plenty of capacity to grow. They bought an HP Latex R530 compact, all-in-one hybrid large-format printer off me last year and they’re thinking of getting another one, so if they do that, they’ll have plenty of capacity to take on more jobs.”
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Adam Todd and John Richmond from Currie Group with Heath Burgess (Canon Production Printing Australia)
Currie Group focused on showcasing the Canon Colorado M Series at Visual Impact and as Currie Group general manager commercial/sign and display Paul Whitehead said, they “let the Colorado do the talking”. As well as the Canon Colorado M Series, Currie Group also introduced the new Canon Colorado XL with a focused technology overview and samples of this Hybrid Printer utilising UV gel. While the Canon Colorado XL wasn’t on the stand, the full capabilities of this new 3.4m hybrid graphics production printer series was on display. Whitehead added, “The Canon Colorado has earned its reputation as a true ‘Business in a Box’ because it gives printers the ability to produce a broad range of applications from a single platform. From signage and wall graphics through to labels, decals, window graphics and premium interior décor, the Colorado opens the door to new revenue streams without adding complexity. “At Visual Impact Sydney, we demonstrated how Canon’s UVgel technology helps businesses do more with less – less labour, less manual handling, less waiting time, and less waste. Instantdry output, exceptional productivity and outstanding application versatility make the Colorado a smart investment for businesses looking to grow profitably.” Visitors to Currie Group’s stand saw a selection of applications on both flexible and rigid media, which demonstrated how the Colorado XL draws on the power of UVgel in a larger format. “As well as features such as FLXfinish (gloss or matte) and White without Worry, now the Colorado platform can print on rigid materials,” Whitehead explained. Currie Group also represents EFI, Epson, Elitron, and Neolt Factory within the sign and display market and showcased samples and technology overviews of this portfolio.
Durst Oceania
Matt Ashman, Christian Casazza, John Bryson, Sean Ashman, and Glenn Conyers from Durst
Durst Oceania has been on an upward growth momentum, with its managing director Matt Ashman confirming with ProPrint at the recent Visual Impact tradeshow that the company has been, more or less, doubling its install base every year since its existence. But the company’s ambitions for the region extend far beyond just Durstbranded machine sales. Durst Oceania, exhibiting for the first time at Visual Impact, used the event as an opportunity to showcase its solutions from recently acquired Spanish-based manufacturer of cutting tables Hasler and the range of Vanguard Digital Printing Systems under the guidance of newlyappointed Vanguard sales manager Glenn Conyers, in addition to educating businesses about the Durst Open Software Initiative. “We’ve always had Vanguard as part of our portfolio and there’s a good, solid install base for Vanguard within Australia and New Zealand. But with internal changes in the business – John Bryson moving over to the applications side of the business and Glenn Conyers joining us – we felt that Visual Impact was a good opportunity for us to showcase that Vanguard is growing and new products will be announced at Printing United,” Ashman said. “But also, because Durst has been having so many acquisitions lately, including Hasler, which has been available in Australia through other distribution channels before becoming part of the Durst Group, people can see that if they buy a Hasler or a Durst, it will be serviced by the same engineers with the same level of quality, attention, and speed. “Since Durst has been making strides in the software space, this is also an opportunity for us to showcase these technologies to customers who are not necessarily in the Durst ecosystem. Durst has great solutions for customers within the Durst ecosystem, but this is a way for a customer without a Durst printer to enter into the Durst ecosystem.
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VISUAL IMPACT REVIEW “So, with the expanding ecosystem of software, finishing, printing, and print management, we’re providing the industry with an all-rounded portfolio, all from Durst.” With Durst Oceania’s exponential growth and product expansion, Ashman said he has been focusing on the company having the right staff to manage its operations. In addition to the appointment of Glenn Conyers, Durst Oceania also recently named Mariano Imbrioscia as its new customer relations manager. It also recently hired two new engineers this year – one in New South Wales and one in Victoria, and is looking to hire another new engineer in Victoria as of January 2027. In the coming months, Ashman also confirmed Durst Oceania will be rolling a new Cloud-based software initiative to its existing customers, called myDurst. “We have two customers on it at the moment. With myDurst, customers will be able to log on from anywhere in the world and see their Durst products as a dashboard. They’ll be able to see if they’re in production, if they’re printing, or what’s the status of the machine. They’ll be able to directly contact our service team through myDurst, and it will be a central place for them to get information and access their machines,” Ashman said. “If their machines have surveillance cameras, which a lot of our machines do now, they’ll also be able to access those cameras from myDurst as well, from anywhere in the world.”
Epson
The SureColor V4000 delivers exceptional versatility for signage, promotional products, and customised merchandise production. Featuring advanced UV printing technology, it enables highquality output on a wide range of materials while producing vibrant colour, fine detail, and durable results. It is an ideal solution for businesses looking to expand into value-added and personalised applications. Also taking centre stage was the SureColor G6060, Epson’s dedicated wide-format DTFilm printer designed for high-volume apparel and merchandise production. As demand for customised clothing, workwear, and promotional products continues to grow, the G6060 provides reliable, cost-effective production with excellent colour consistency and productivity. The SureColor F1060 was also on display. Designed for both direct-to-garment (DTG) and DTFilm production, the compact printer makes garment and merchandise customisation more accessible to creative businesses, print providers, and apparel decorators. The signage and display sector was represented by Epson’s latest eco-solvent technology, including the SureColor S7160 and flagship SureColor S9160. Built for signmakers and graphics professionals, these printers combine impressive productivity with outstanding image quality. The SureColor S7160 resonates strongly with signage and décor businesses seeking production performance and print quality for everyday commercial work. It aims to demonstrate the value of reliable, production-ready equipment that can keep pace with real-world demand. The S9160 delivers an expanded colour gamut for highly accurate colour reproduction, while both models provide the reliability, versatility, and precision required for demanding signage, vehicle wrap, display, and retail graphic applications.
The Epson SureColor S7160 was popular at Visual Impact
Visitors to the Epson stand saw an immersive experience as Epson showcased its latest professional printing technologies under the theme ‘Larger Than Life’. Leading the display were the SureColor V4000 and SureColor G6060, representing the latest innovations in UV and direct-to-film (DTFilm) printing, respectively.
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Daniel Yeoman (Graphic Art Mart), Paul Ilieski (Printrade), and Andrew Zeiss (Graphic Art Mart)
“Whether you’re creating signage, customised merchandise, apparel, décor or promotional products, Epson’s ‘Larger Than Life’ showcase demonstrated how exceptional detail, vibrant colour and scalable production can open new opportunities for growth,” Epson said.
Graphic Art Mart The Summa F1625 was a popular model for Graphic Art Mart at Visual Impact, with Melbourne-based all-digital, high-end print provider to the trade Printrade buying two of these Summa Vantage cutters with another purchased by fleet wrapping and
Graphic Art Mart has sold a Summa F1625 Vantage cutter to Connecting Brands
vehicle wrapping business, Connecting Brands, from Condell Park in NSW. Printrade director Paul Ilieski said he bought the two new cutters to increase the company’s productivity and to split workloads between its existing cutters and these new Summa cutters. Ilieski said, “We already have two cutters at Printrade, running in production for about two years. We’ve been at capacity for about half a year, so we needed something that could offset our bigger flatbed cutters to do more stickers and the more detailed work, and alleviate the bottlenecks. “We like the way Summa integrates the flatbed and the roll cutters between the machines. It’s a great machine and is very easy to use. The two units will fit right into our workflow.” Following the installation of the two Summa F1625 Vantage cutters, Ilieski said Printrade will have one side of the business focusing on stickers while the other will focus on boards and corrugated. Graphic Art Mart hardware business development manager Andrew Zeiss said, “Printrade has been a Graphic Art Mart supporter for years and has purchased multiple machines from us before. Paul is a great customer and we support him totally”. The other Summa F1625 Vantage cutter that was on the floor at Graphic Art Mart’s stand was sent to Connecting Brands, which is a growing, long-standing customer of Graphic Art Mart. The install of the Summa F1625 Vantage cutter is expected to help the business move
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Mimaki
There were two UJ330H systems running side by side, giving visitors the opportunity to experience both roll-to-roll and rigid applications in one place. Mimaki managing director Kohei Kobayashi said the UJ33OH printer is a “game changer”. “It’s seen such good success and there’s strong interest from customers. We have already installed more than 15 or 20 units in Australia – and it was just launched in April,” he said, at the show. Mimaki Australia senior marketing manager Claudio Zarantonello added, “We’ve run a lot of open houses nationally at all our showrooms – in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Townsville, and a few others. So, it’s gone around the country, and it has been very popular in the open houses – and it’s being really well-received here as well. “It’s getting a lot of interest, and of course, as you can see here, it’s basically the hero for us at Visual Impact today because we believe it’s a game changer”. Mimaki also had other printers on display, including: the UJV200 – one of Mimaki’s latest UV solutions; the CJV200 – Mimaki’s best-selling print and cut solution; the UCJV330 – high-performance UV print and cut; and the TxF300 – Mimaki’s DTF solution for apparel decoration. Throughout the show, visitors saw live presentations from industry partners, including 3M vehicle wrapping demonstrations, Velflex DTF application sessions, and Mimaki’s latest UJ330H application showcase. Plus, visitors to the Mimaki booth entered Mimaki’s Supercars ticket giveaway, with special Visual Impact offers available throughout the show.
Pozitive
Purchased through Pozitive sign & graphic supplies, the new Impala 5 will be installed at CMYKhub’s Brisbane site, replacing an Impala 2 that has been at the heart of its rigid and roll-to-roll wide format production for almost a decade. For CMYKhub Brisbane hub manager Alex Jell, the decision to reinvest in swissQprint came from nearly 10 years of experience with the platform. Jell said, “The Impala 2 has been an absolute workhorse for us. It has produced all of our rigid wide format work along with banners and roll work, and has been an incredibly reliable machine. “We’ve certainly got our money’s worth out of it, but after nearly 10 years it’s time for an upgrade. Given the experience we’ve had with both swissQprint and Pozitive, we were very comfortable reinvesting in the platform.” The Impala 5 brings a major increase in productivity over the outgoing machine, while maintaining the print quality and versatility CMYKhub has relied on from its existing swissQprint equipment. As Jell explained, “The biggest benefit for us is the additional speed and capacity. We want to continue improving turnaround times for our trade customers across Queensland without compromising on quality, and this investment gives us considerably more capability to do that.” CMYKhub national wide format and workflow manager Alan Nankervis said the decision reflected the company’s approach to equipment investment across its manufacturing network. Nankervis said, “We know the platform, we know how reliable it has been and we know the quality it produces, so staying with swissQprint made a lot of sense. The Impala 5 gives Brisbane more speed to support both increased workload and faster turnaround, as well as another step forward in print quality”. The purchase also continues CMYKhub’s growing relationship with Pozitive, following recent investment in Summa cutting equipment supplied by the company.
Claudio Zarantonello (Mimaki), Kohei Kobayashi (Mimaki), Wayne Hood (Spicers) and Jason Hay (Mimaki)
Mimaki showcased its UJ330H printer for the first time at an Australian exhibition at the Visual Impact Expo.
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The Pozitive Team at Visual Impact
CMYKhub purchased a new swissQprint Impala 5 at Visual Impact, continuing its investment in wide format production capacity across its national manufacturing network.
Pozitive managing director Phil Trumble said the Impala 5 was a natural next step in the relationship, adding, “CMYKhub knows what it needs from its production equipment and, after almost a decade running the previous Impala, there’s a lot of confidence in what the swissQprint platform can deliver. “We’ve enjoyed building our relationship with the CMYKhub team, including their recent investment in Summa equipment,
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country, so we have to have contingency for fail.”
SMARTECH
SMARTECH NSW sign and display business development manager Tim Hawes said, “For SMARTECH, this deal means a continued relationship with a longstanding customer, continuous innovation, and partnering with customers of the same belief”.
Brett Wark (SMARTECH), Chris Bowden (HP), Brett Watson (HIVIS Group), and Tim Hawes (SMARTECH)
HP large format printing A/NZ country manager Craig Hardman said, “It’s great to have Brett from HIVIS invest in HP again. We’re excited that he has made the decision to continue his Latex journey with us, and we look forward to having a long partnership with him”. Kwik Kopy Pitt Street proprietor Jake Steinfield said he decided to purchase the JWEI SG1625 flatbed cutter following the conversations and guidance from SMARTECH.
Brett Wark (SMARTECH) and Jake Steinfield (Kwik Kopy Pitt Street)
SMARTECH saw success with several machines sold at Visual Impact, including the HP Latex FS70W to HIVIS Group and the JWEI SG1625 to Kwik Kopy Pitt Street. Newcastle-based signage, safety, and visual information systems company HIVIS Group purchased the HP Latex FS70W 3.2m-wide printer to complement its existing HP Latex 1500 3.2m roll-to-roll printer. HIVIS Group is a long-time customer of SMARTECH and its managing director Brett Watson said he decided to purchase the HP Latex FS70W as the company needed a backup printer to protect the business and ensure continuity of workflow for its customers. “We only had one machine that was doing this style of work – our HP Latex 1500 – and we had nine weeks of downtime this year, which was unfortunate. We very quickly realised we needed something that was better than the 1500. We always loved the HP Latex range because they’re water-based, so decided the FS70W was the right fit for us.
“A lot of it comes down to Brett [Wark from SMARTECH]. He didn’t let up – he kept coming back, incentivising, assuring me that it would suit our business needs, and when I looked at what it offers, I could see it exceeded what we need – but it would also take us to the point where we want to grow to,” he said. “We’ve predominantly been roll-to-roll and mounting and we’re moving into more of a direct to customer model. Initially, we were looking at the lower end of these cutting tables, but seeing what this model can offer, which includes the workflow automations, the increased range of product, and the fact it’s where our current clients want us to be, we can see that now we can get there.” SMARTECH NSW sales manager and national product manager for sign and display Brett Wark said, “Jake’s not a firsttime SMARTECH customer, but this is the first deal we’ve done in the large format space. I look for many, many more deals in future, and seeing his business grow. There is obviously a development in that wide format space, and a big push within Kwik Kopy to do this. So, this ongoing partnership means the world to us”.
Stick On Signs
“I’ve got five wide-format printers at HIVIS, but in terms of the materials that we intend to use on the FS70W, it’ll be our main workhorse. The 1500 will be sidelined for a little while and we’ll use this to just do the overruns. “We’re a bit like Noah’s Ark – we like to have two of everything. We’re the main supplier for government around the
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Phillip Bouchard and Abe Weiszberger from Stick On Signs
Visitors to the Stick On Signs stand had the opportunity to explore the latest developments in printable media, application solutions, and finishing equipment. As a long-standing supplier to the Australian sign and print industry, Stick On Signs showcased products designed to help businesses improve print quality, increase productivity, and expand the range of applications they can offer customers. The spotlight was on Nekoosa’s growing range of printable media, the trusted RTape application tape range, and live demonstrations of the Neschen laminator. Nekoosa has earned a strong reputation for producing premium graphic media, with products developed to meet the evolving needs of today’s sign and print market. Visitors explored materials suitable for wall, window, and floor graphics, exhibition displays, retail promotions, and general signage, with a variety of printed samples on display throughout the stand. Recognised throughout the sign industry, RTape offers paper and clear application tapes for everything from everyday cut vinyl lettering to large-format graphics and more demanding installation work. Visitors compared the different grades and tack levels while learning how choosing the correct application tape can improve installation efficiency and produce cleaner, more professional results. Alongside the media display, Stick On Signs conducted live demonstrations of the Neschen laminator throughout the exhibition. Designed for accuracy and ease of use, the Neschen laminator delivers consistent results across a wide variety of print media while simplifying both laminating and mounting applications. “Visual Impact continues to be one of Australia’s premier events for the sign, display, and wide-format print industries, bringing together suppliers, manufacturers, and print professionals under one roof. It provided an ideal opportunity to compare products, speak directly with industry experts, and evaluate equipment before making purchasing decisions,” Stick On Signs said. “The combination of Nekoosa’s expanding printable media range, the proven performance of RTape application tapes, and the precision of the Neschen laminator reflects Stick On Signs’ commitment to supplying reliable products backed by expert advice and ongoing technical support. Together, these solutions help sign makers and print professionals produce high-quality work with confidence and efficiency.”
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Who we spotted on the floor of VI The recent Visual Impact tradeshow attracted thousands of trade visitors to the Sydney Showground, providing opportunities to reconnect and network
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isual Impact recently took place at the Sydney Showground, attracting thousands of trade visitors that attended to view the latest technologies and innovations for signage, digital and wide-format printing, engraving, routing, textile printing and garment decoration, promotional products and awards, vinyl application, design, airbrush, screen printing and display solutions, and more.
Many familiar faces were spotted on the tradeshow floor, as the event also provided attendees with an opportunity to catch up with peers and mingle. The event was also a chance to put faces to names and reconnect with industry colleagues. Here are some photos of those we saw.
John Tanoff, Rahul Mahawar, Maryam Moghaddam, Jim Strounis, and Scott Morson from JTS Engineering
Brian Moore, Carmen Ciappara, Hafizah Osman, and Bruce Craig from Printer Media Group
Jonny Rumney (Celmac), Damian Davies (Canon Production Printing), Brett Wark (SMARTECH), and Justin Kirkland (Canon Production Printing)
Carl Joynes, Andy Kurczewski, Danielle Hall, Andrew Hall, Maddy Ricketts, Brayden Townsend, Tino Kidwell-Jarvis, Kim Gillett, and Chris Casabianca from Factory One
Simon Triantafillou (Sign Me Up Graphics) and Paul Ilieski (Printrade)
Nicole Jandik, Carmen Ciappara, and Karen Lawler from the Women in Print Australia committee
Carmen Ciappara (Printer Media Group) and Steve Fisher (Fujifilm BI Australia)
The Ball & Doggett team
Glenn Conyers and Mariano Imbrioscia from Durst Oceania
James Gleeson and Craig Hardman from HP
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Hafizah Osman (Printer Media Group) and Ruth Cobb (Print NZ)
Alex Coulson, Scott Lake, and Andrew Connors from Hero Print
Keith Ferrel (Cactus Imaging)
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Mimaki hosts partner dinner to celebrate its closest relationships Mimaki recently hosted a partner dinner on the second day of Visual Impact to bring together partners, customers, and industry representatives to network, celebrate industry connections, and recognise their ongoing support
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imaki recently hosted its 2026 Partner Dinner during Visual Impact, bringing together partners, customers, and industry representatives for an evening of networking, conversation, and celebration. The event provided an opportunity for attendees to step away from the busy tradeshow floor and connect in a more relaxed setting. The dinner was also an opportunity for Mimaki to express its appreciation to its partners for their continued support and
collaboration throughout the past year. The company highlighted the importance of these relationships and the role they play in supporting Mimaki’s ongoing growth and presence within the industry. Held at The Locker Room at Sydney Olympic Park, the evening provided a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere, with guests able to catch up with industry peers, share experiences, and strengthen existing relationships. The event added another social highlight to a busy Visual Impact program.
Mimaki Dealer Network Attendees
Paul Bell and Iman Monem from The Shann Group with Twinkle Tiwari and Nick Crinis from Mimaki
Molly Carpenter (Finance@Work), Jarrod White (Spandex), Wayne Hood (Spicers), and Jason Hay and Chris Morrison from Mimaki
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Laurence Tan (Spicers) and Roger Corby (Mimaki)
Kohei Kobayashi (Mimaki) with distributor winners The Shann Group, Ball & Doggett, Spicers, and Graphic Art Mart
Taya Davey, Ben Carroll, David Wicks, and Yvonne Rae from Velflex
Onn Bou (Finance@Work), Chris Pettit (Graphic Art Mart), Cameron Cameron Bongartz (Mimaki) and Alfred David (Pozitive sign and graphic supplies)
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Epson hosts networking event at VI Epson recently brought together customers, business partners, and industry friends for a networking drinks event at its stand during Visual Impact
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great evening of connection, conversation, and community took place at the Epson stand at the recent Visual Impact tradeshow, when the company hosted a networking drinks and social event. Business partners, customers, and friends gathered and networked over nibbles and drinks, getting a well-earned
chance to unwind after a busy day on the show floor. It was fantastic to see so many familiar faces come together, share ideas, and strengthen the connections that make the printing industry such a vibrant one. Here are some pictures from the event.
KD Mackey and Allan Yap from Fujifilm BI Australia
Simon Rogers (Epson) and Jonny Rumney (Celmac)
Mark Wilton (Fujifilm BI Australia), Ryan Warby (Epson), Paul Budgen (Fujifilm BI Australia), and Theo Eleftheriades (Epson)
Nikola Zajic (Epson), Phillip Rennel (Celmac), and Mark Rixon (Celmac)
Warren Davey (Epson) with Micheal McGrath, Kathryn McGrath, and Rodney Gullan from Signarama
Chris O’Brien and Michael Baker from Total Print Maintenance
Priscilla Dickason and Nathan Fulcher from Epson
Simon Rogers and Shuhei Sato from Epson with Len Page (Graphic Arts Supplies)
Devin O’Hea and Gordon Kerr from Machines Plus
Anil Ramsewak, Michael Boogaard, and David Watt from Celmac
Karren Challoner-Miles, Michelle Cruise, and Robyn Frampton from Visual Connections
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Winners shine at Easy Signs National Sign & Graphics Awards The Easy Signs National Sign & Graphics Awards recently celebrated Australia’s best of the best in signage during a gala dinner in Sydney
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he Australian Sign & Graphics Association (ASGA) recently hosted the Easy Signs National Sign & Graphics Awards at a gala dinner in Sydney, where Melbourne’s Zimmerman Industries was the biggest winner, taking home six awards including the coveted Best in Show Award. ASGA president and VIC chair Mick Harrold gave an opening speech to the packed out venue, saying, “It is fantastic to have so many people here tonight, flying from all across the
country to accept these awards and celebrate our industry. It’s the best of the best in one room on one night. “I think that as an industry, we forget how big and how important we are. We underestimate ourselves and we often think we’re small sign shops or smaller companies doing things. But first of all, we’re incredibly important to Australia. We affect every person in Australia.” Here are some photos from the evening.
Zimmerman Industries were the big winners at the 2026 Easy Signs National Sign & Graphics Awards this year, winning five awards including the coveted Best in Show Award
ASGA vice president Damian Nielsen was a key part of the presentations on the night
Vernon Kingman was also awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award
The Bailey Print Group were winners on the night
Hayley Hinds from Gracie Signs in Queensland won Silver in the Young Star Award
Comedian Dave O’Neill was the MC for the night, announcing the awards and keeping the crowd laughing as well
(l-r) Steven Badger (Canon Production Printing), Paul Whitehead (Currie Group), Heath Burgess (Canon Production Printing) and Dave O’Neill (emcee)
The 2026 Easy Signs National Sign & Graphics Awards was a great night enjoyed by many people from the industry
Lindsay Thorne with his wife Fran Thorne (Magnum Signs), who was awarded Life Membership of ASGA
Steve Robertson and Gloria Waterhouse from Ecept accept the gold award for Original Design Concept
Daniel Lamont, Stephen Lamont, and TammieLee Pickles from Lamont Sign & Print with Stephanie Gaddin (Women in Print Australia)
ASGA president and VIC chair Mick Harrold, gave an opening speech at the 2026 Easy Signs National Sign & Graphics Awards night
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COMMENT
Will the Fair Work Court make workplace relations simpler? If the Fair Work Court is intended to make workplace relations simpler, its design must genuinely simplify the system, according to Charles Watson
On face value, there is considerable attraction in that objective. Few employers would argue against workplace disputes being resolved more quickly and at less cost. Litigation is expensive, time consuming and disruptive, particularly for smaller businesses where management time spent dealing with a workplace dispute can be as significant as the costs involved. However, the more interesting question is whether creating another institution will actually make Australia’s workplace relations system simpler.
A system under increasing pressure The PM’s announcement comes at a time when the Fair Work Commission itself is experiencing unprecedented demand. The Commission has identified that its total workload is expected to have increased by more than 70 per cent over the three years to the end of the 2025–26 financial year. General protections applications have grown even faster and were forecast to increase by around 80 per cent over the same period. Those numbers tell us that Australian workplace relations has become both increasingly litigious and increasingly complex. Over recent years employers have had to absorb substantial changes concerning casual employment, fixedterm contracts, labour hire, bargaining, union delegates’ rights, the right to disconnect, employee-like workers, and the criminalisation of intentional wage underpayments. Each reform may have its own policy rationale, however collectively they have created an increasingly complicated regulatory environment, particularly for smaller employers. Against that backdrop, it is worth asking whether the principal problem lies with the institutions administering workplace
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he Prime Minister recently announced Australia will have a new specialist Fair Work Court, intended to provide a simpler, faster, and less expensive forum for resolving workplace disputes. The PM stated the new court would work “seamlessly” with the Fair Work Commission and provide more accessible resolution of workplace disputes.
The Australian Prime Minister recently announced that the country will have a new specialist Fair Work Court
laws, or with the increasing complexity of the laws they are being asked to administer. There is therefore a certain irony in seeking to address some of the pressures within an increasingly complex workplace relations system by creating another component of the overall system.
What problem will the new Court solve? The government says some workers and small businesses currently spend more than two years pursuing workplace claims and that, in some cases, the cost of litigation can exceed the value of the claim itself. That is plainly undesirable. There is also an important distinction between the Commission and a court. The Commission is primarily a workplace relations tribunal. While it can conciliate and determine an expanding range of matters, some claims ultimately require the exercise of judicial power and remedies that only a court can provide. The question is whether that necessarily requires an entirely new court. The Federal Court already has a specialist employment and industrial relations practice area and a substantial number of judges experienced in workplace and industrial relations law. Those judges regularly determine complex proceedings involving the Fair Work Act, general protections, underpayments, industrial action, civil penalties, and judicial review of Fair Work Commission decisions. If the problem is delay, cost and accessibility, there is a legitimate question whether the better response is to create another court, or to improve the processes and resources of the courts and Commissions we already have.
The detail will matter At present, much of the proposed Fair Work Court’s design remains unknown. The government has indicated that consultation will occur later this year with employers, unions and other stakeholders before its structure and jurisdiction are settled. That consultation will be critical. Among the questions requiring answers will be which matters the new Court will hear, how proceedings will move from the Fair Work Commission to the Court, what procedural rules will apply, what role lawyers and representatives will play, how legal costs will be dealt with, and what appeal rights will exist. Most importantly, the new Court should not simply add another layer through which employers and employees must navigate. There is little benefit in creating a faster court if determining which tribunal or court has jurisdiction becomes more complicated.
Simpler should actually mean simpler A specialist Fair Work Court may ultimately be a worthwhile reform. A forum capable of resolving straightforward workplace claims quickly, proportionately and inexpensively would benefit employers. But its success should not be measured by the creation of another institution. It should be measured by whether workplace disputes actually become easier, faster, and less expensive to resolve. After several years of substantial and ongoing workplace relations reform, Australian employers are already navigating an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. The challenge for the government is therefore straightforward. If the Fair Work Court is intended to make workplace relations simpler, its design must genuinely simplify the system. Another institution should not simply mean another layer of complexity. Charles Watson is GM – IR, Policy, and Governance at the Visual Media Association This article is of a general nature and guidance only and does not constitute legal advice.
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COMMENT
The power of simplification Andrew Ash advises that sometimes, the best way to strengthen a business isn’t by adding more, but by stripping back complexity, refocusing on what works, and getting the fundamentals right These aren’t quick questions, and they’re not always comfortable ones. But they’re the questions that matter most, because everything else, including how to approach succession, growth, and investment, sits on top of those answers. Once you’ve got clarity on the basics, you’re in a much stronger position to build back up. Add a new service, take on new debt, expand into a new market – but do it deliberately, on a foundation that’s actually solid, rather than stacking another layer on top of something that is already too complex.
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Karren Challoner-Miles (Visual Connections) at the recent Connect Conference
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n 1997, Apple was 90 days from going broke.
The company was selling more than 40 different products, most of them barely distinguishable from one another. Steve Jobs came back, stood at a whiteboard, and drew a simple two-by-two grid – consumer and professional, desktop, and portable. Everything that didn’t fit in one of those four boxes was cut. Within a year, Apple went from losing over a billion dollars to turning a profit. It’s a story most people know. What’s less talked about is why it worked. Apple didn’t save itself by inventing something new. It saved itself by taking away everything that wasn’t essential. I see the same pattern play out in businesses all the time – and it’s a conversation that came up more than once at the Connect Conference this year, as businesses across print, sign, and visual media navigate rising costs, tighter margins, and a fair bit of structural change.
How complexity creeps in No business sets out to become complicated. It happens gradually – a new press here, a new service line
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This matters more than usual in the current climate. Costs are up, finance is more expensive than it has been in years, and a lot of businesses are also carrying the cost of previous revenue growth that may no longer be there.
there, a client segment you said ‘yes’ to because the work was in front of you. Ten or 15 years later, you look up and the business has a structure, a client base, and a cost base that nobody actually designed. It just... accumulated.
In that kind of environment, complexity isn’t just inconvenient – it’s expensive. Every extra product line, every extra structure, every extra process costs something in time, capital, and risk, whether or not it’s actually pulling its weight.
The trouble is, complexity has a cost, even when it’s not obviously losing money. It shows up in the time it takes to understand what’s actually going on in the business, in the energy it takes to manage, and in how hard it becomes to hand over to someone else.
The businesses that come through this kind of period in the best shape are usually the ones that know exactly what they do well, and have had the discipline to let go of the rest.
So where do you start?
Go back to basics Before you add anything else to the business, it’s worth stepping back and asking some honest questions. Is the legal and ownership structure still fit for purpose, or is it a leftover from decisions made years ago for reasons that no longer apply? Who actually runs the business day to day and what happens if that person isn’t there tomorrow? Which parts of the business genuinely make money, and which are just... busy?
Apple’s turnaround wasn’t really about subtraction for its own sake. It was about clarity; knowing precisely what the business stood for, and having the courage to cut anything that didn’t serve it. Before you chase the next piece of equipment or the next market, it might be worth asking a simpler question first: is the business you already have as clear, as simple and as well understood as it could be? Sometimes the most valuable thing you can do for your business isn’t adding to it. It’s stepping back and getting the basics right first. Andrew Ash is a business advisor, fractional CFO, and tax agent. He can be contacted at pfbconsulting@outlook.com or 0412 055 814.
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Universities don’t teach curiosity anymore. Bring Back TAFE! Image credit: istock.com/Filmstax
James Cryer addresses the need for a working party to engage with TAFE and highlight the industry’s technological sophistication and rewarding career opportunities
Is graphic design taught at university lacking several ingredients?
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eaders of Sprinter would no doubt be aware of a massive campaign unfolding throughout the print sector titled ‘Bring Back TAFE’. Those three words say it all, but just in case, it refers to the realisation that a sizeable gulf has arisen between what TAFE believes the print sector looks like – and what we really are. It’s as if a timewarp has interrupted the traditional, century-old connection we’ve had with TAFE, where students would leave school, do an apprenticeship, and then join the print sector. Well, that’s the theory, but you get the point. Over the last two decades, universities have descended on TAFEs like marauding pigeons and virtually decimated graphic design courses. Graphic design taught at university lacks several ingredients. One, they don’t include any pre-press; two, they don’t include any training in an actual workplace; and three, they don’t fail anyone, so there are graduates wandering around with a graphic-design degree tucked under their arm who are virtually unemployable. At the same time, we’re all suffering from what we call a ‘skills shortage’. It’s not really – it’s a misallocation of resources. Too many school-leavers are seduced into going to ‘uni’ – and many roles in manufacturing are going unfilled. Which brings us back to the current campaign – Bring Back TAFE!
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But why the campaign? Bear with me, it gets interesting. Last year Bill Shorten, now VC at the University of Canberra, gave a brave speech in which he criticised his own university’s approach to teaching subjects such as graphic design or nursing, which are partially trade-based. He said three things need to change: • Recognition must be given to prior trade-based skills, to encourage older students to apply • Short or micro-courses must be introduced to cater to newly emerging skills, and • Students must engage in some workplace exposure as part of their training to acquire work skills. Now, some of you may experience a sense of deja vu: haven’t we heard this all before? Correct! This was the so-called apprenticeship system, which, while not perfect, served us well for over a century. And here was Bill Shorten advocating that universities should embrace those same principles! I sent him an email in furious agreement, explaining how we, in the print sector, are tired of getting resumes from university-trained graphic designers – and that we would wholeheartedly support these initiatives – especially the one about gaining work experience (i.e. working in printing companies). But Shorten declined to enter into any discussion about the very reforms he had advocated.
Soon after, I heard George Williams, VC at the University of Western Sydney (UWS), espousing similar themes on the media, so I sent the same proposal to him. He responded almost immediately in a most positive manner, mentioning the need for universities to engage more with industry. Hollow words, indeed, as he pushed the problem off to the university deans, who felt it was all too hard to blend theory and practice. Graphic design students at UWS continue to get no ‘print-ready’ training – even on topics like how to prepare files etc. This is the problem our industry is facing. A greatly reduced intake of graphic designers at TAFE – although the teachers are doing their best – and universities around the country delivering an inferior product. What to do? A quick answer is ‘plant visits’. These are the sugar-hit we can deliver quickly and at virtually no cost (what’s not to like). They can be aimed at graphic design lecturers as well as students. Why graphic designers? Don’t we have too many of them already? Yes, but that’s the point. Many graphic design students only do the course because it’s easy. Many would become digital print operators if they knew of the opportunities that await them in this area. Another career path for an enterprising graphic designer is a customer service representative (CSR) with one of the numerous digital print centres. A role like this would start as a CSR but it could finish as a creative account director with a large corporation. We need to form a working party to sit down with TAFE and explain that we’re a tech-savvy industry which offers marvellous career opportunities in digital printing. I have sent an email to the NSW Minister for TAFE, Steve Whan, outlining these ideas and I’m told he’s forwarded it to the appropriate authorities. So, stay tuned for the next thrilling episode. James Cryer is the owner of JDA Print Recruitment
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