ProPrint October 2023

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Great just got greater with the new Ricoh Pro C9500

Star Business

GENR8 Printing’s Yianni Moratidis shares his printing journey in a Q&A session

Consumables Feature We look at some of the printing and packaging products on offer to the industry

Kwik Kopy magazine launch

Kwik Kopy Australia celebrates creativity with Possible magazine

All my clients are sooooo happy with the quality and turnaround times with your printing.

Just a quick THANK YOU to you and your team in getting the report out so fast.

Many thanks!

Deadlines are often “self-imposed” by clients, but in this case it was a real and hard deadline. As usual, you guys nailed it.

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My honest feedback with my experience is that I can’t fault any part of it.

Your team and yourself were extremely helpful and professional and very understanding when I had a late change due to a client decision.

Shipping was extremely fast and easy to track.

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Massive thanks to the HP team for the work on this year’s publication.

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EDITOR’S NOTE

The countdown begins!

By the time you receive this issue of ProPrint, the 2023 ProPrint Awards will almost be upon us. This premier industry event is one not to be missed, and for good reason. Not only does it provide an opportunity for recognition and revelry, but it essentially offers a fantastic platform for networking and connection.

If you’ve heard of the Blue Zones, discovered by Dan Buettner, you will have learned that there are five regions where people statistically live the longest, and

that one of the factors that attribute to this, is said to be community and purpose.

Those two words sum up not only our annual 2023 ProPrint Awards, but ProPrint magazine too, as it brings together a community of industry players, emphasising achievements and purpose through stories and accolades.

Our October issue does just this, as we bring you our regular news, articles and cover story, and our printing

Colleen Bate

and publishing consumables feature, image galleries of the Women in Print NSW’s Print & Prosecco event, Kwik Kopy Australia’s Possible magazine launch, as well as the IVE Group’s tour arranged by the LIA, and more.

Here’s to continued community and purpose! We look forward to seeing you at the 2023 Proprint Awards at Shangri-La Sydney on 3 November.

Contents OCTOBER 6 - 10 Update

A round-up of all the major news from the non-stop world of print.

12 - 13 Debrief

COVER STORY 20-22 Ricoh Australia’s Henryk Kraszewski highlights the company’s

A recap of recent headlines featured on sprinter.com.au

recently-launched offerings – the Pro C9500 digital colour sheetfed press and the Ricoh Pro C7500 digital colour printer.

16 Comment: Mick Rowan

STAR BUSINESS

Think Laterally’s Mick Rowan looks at the pros and cons of including digital humans or a virtual workforce in your business.

18 Comment: Charles Watson

The PVCA’s Charles Watson outlines the implications that upcoming legislative changes in the Fair Work Act 2009 will have on contracts drawn up by employers.

26-27 Kwik Kopy launches Possible magazine

Kwik Kopy Australia celebrated the first day of spring with the launch of Possible, a magazine which salutes the local entrepreneurial spirit.

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Keep up to date with upcoming industry events.

34 JTS Engineering

24-25 GENR8 Printing’s Yianni Moratidis discusses his journey from entertainer to printing professional in this Q&A session with ProPrint’s Colleen Bate.

DOWNTIME 28-29 The Women in Print NSW 2023 Print and Prosecco event.

30-31 IVE Group hosts Silverwater tour for LIA members and guests.

FEATURE: CONSUMABLES 36-42 A look at some of the consumable products for printing and packaging currently on offer from the suppliers that provide them.

Onwards and upwards: JTS Engineering experiences exponential growth.

35 Effective workflow integration strategies

Discover how Kodak Prinergy Business Solutions provides the steps needed for a solid automation solution.

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Cactus Imaging upgrades to new FUJIFILM Acuity R2

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Cactus Imaging has upgraded to a new five-metre roll-to-roll machine, with the installation of a FUJIFILM Acuity R2 LED machine.

According to FUJIFILM Australia division manager Troy Neighbour, upgrading the Acuity R1 to the Acuity R2 LED machine was a logical decision for Cactus Imaging.

Neighbour, who leads FUJIFILM Australia’s graphics division, said, “This is the flagship model in the Acuity range and the first model in Australia and the southern hemisphere. It offers a very similar 5008W ink set to the R1 model – with six colours plus white, and it can also print up to 400 square metres an hour.

“Other features include double-sided printing, mesh kit and LED lamps delivering highly economical power consumption of just 2.5kW per hour

Currie Group and Canon Production Printing form partnership

By Colleen Bate

Currie Group and Canon Production Printing (CPP) Australia have formed a new partnership, which sees the supplier add the Canon Arizona and Colorado M-Series printer ranges to its growing portfolio of solutions for the commercial print, sign and display print sectors.

The announcement expands Canon Production Printing’s reach in the market to keep up with demand for the popular printers while ideally complementing Currie Group’s existing range of products for these sectors.

Currie Group CEO Rob Mesaros said the new partnership is just the latest step in the company’s ongoing process of modernisation, as it continues to grow and meet customer needs with new solutions that help drive success in

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Troy Neighbour (FUJIFILM), Glenn Moffatt, Keith Ferrel and Nigel Spicer (Cactus Imaging) with Glenn Conyers (FUJIFILM) sealing the deal at FESPA in Munich earlier this year

– one of the significant benefits of using this machine. One of our key objectives at FUJIFILM Australia is to keep costs down for our customers – including inks, power consumption, and servicing.

“This is the fourth FUJIFILM wide-format machine that Cactus uses – including one product that has been operating since 2014. Utilising the third-generation technology from the FUJIFILM platform will be perfect for the work that Cactus specialises in, including billboards, outdoor media, and all other sign and display work.

“Cactus Imaging is one of the clear leaders in our market, and many other businesses often follow their lead when it comes to adopting the latest technology

– so we expect there will be several local companies who will want to emulate their success.”

Neighbour said he hopes for this to be the first of several installations for this new technology following several conversations with Australian companies at the recent FESPA trade fair in Munich.

“This is the perfect platform for printers looking for an industrial printer wanting to print fast and at high quality,” Neighbour said.

Cactus Imaging has had a long and successful association with FUJIFILM Australia. This investment is a continuation of the need for Cactus Imaging to increase capacity.

Currie Group’s Matt Tangey, Marcus Robinson and Rob Mesaros with Canon Production Printing Australia’s Craig Nethercott, Currie Group’s Paul Whitehead and Canon Production Printing Australia’s Joshua Konrad, Vivian Kooyman and Imran Hasnath

evolving market sectors.

Canon Production Printing Oceania managing director Craig Nethercott added, “Currie Group is a recognised leader across the print industry, and we are excited to welcome them onboard as our latest strategic partner in the region.

“This new partnership is aimed at supporting our growth ambitions within the large-format graphics sector by expanding our reach in the market.

“Both Currie Group and Canon Production Printing have enviable relationships with our customers, based on product innovation and excellence, and a real commitment to strong services support,” Mesaros said. “That shared ethos and approach provides a strong foundation for our partnership going forward.”

This year Canon Production Printing launched two new models in the Arizona 1300 flatbed printer series at FESPA Munich, and the company was recognised in the annual Printing United Alliance Pinnacle Awards, with six Pinnacle Product Awards and one Pinnacle Technology Award.

The Colorado M-series was the winner in the new roll-to-roll/hybrid/flatbed technology category, while the Arizona 135 GT, 1380 GTF, 1380 XTF, 2380 GTF and 2380 XTF won each of their five respective UV/latex flatbed categories.

Canon Production Printing also recently announced that its Canon Colorado M-series and UVgel 460 white ink was recognised and approved, as part of the 3M MCS Warranty program.

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UPDATE

Durst Oceania confirms first LED label press sale

By Sprinter Team

Durst Oceania confirmed the sale of an RSC-E label printer with LED at the Labelexpo Europe 2023 exhibition in Brussels.

Durst Oceania managing director, Matt Ashman, said the sale to Steve Sheppard from PrintLounge in Auckland took place on the final day of the show following extended discussions.

“Durst is very excited to be bringing the first Tau RSC 340 E LED label press to the Oceania market complete with LED curing and the new Durst Hawkeye system delivering outstanding quality at 1200dpi.

“Durst as a business is immensely proud to have Steve and his team join the Durst family. Both family business share the

Matt Ashman (Durst Oceania), Steve Sheppard (PrintLounge) and Graham Blackall (Aarque Group)

same values and ethos and we are pleased to support the meteoric rise of the PrintLounge label business.

“Steve’s business will be ideal to utilise the Durst Tau platform to expand its evergrowing label business in New Zealand across multiple vertical markets.

“Our representative in New Zealand, Graham Blackall from Aarque, worked hard with Steve to develop a close

relationship and understand his business needs. Graham is doing a great job growing the awareness of the Durst products in New Zealand.

“We look forward to working with Steve and the PrintLounge team from the first quarter of next year as they introduce to their customers the tremendous output of this the new machine utilising the latest technology launched globally at Labelexpo.”

Jet Technologies and Screen to bring three new solutions to Australia

By Hafizah Osman

Jet Technologies, in partnership with Screen, is bringing three new solutions to the Australian market.

These solutions, which were launched at Labelexpo Europe 2023, include the Screen and Nilpeter joint hybrid printing solution, a new prototype in-line inkjet digital primer for Screen’s flagship Truepress LABEL 350UV SAI label printing press, and the Screen Truepress PAC 520P inkjet digital printing press.

Jet Technologies sales director David Reece said, “These latest printing industry advancements from Screen are a direct result of the company’s commitment to listening closely to requests from major clients, who have loved their L350UV SAI and have long wanted to be able to use them for additional markets.”

The Screen and Nilpeter joint hybrid printer aims to bring to the label and packaging market an innovative in-line

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The Screen and Nilpeter joint hybrid printing solution and the Screen Truepress PAC 520P inkjet digital printing press were launched at Labelexpo Europe 2023

solution that will meet the increasing demand for integrated digital printing and embellishment.

It combines the best of Screen’s new L350UV SAI technology with Nilpeter’s versatile FA-Line flexo platform, allowing any combination of flexo, screen, cold foil, hot foil, die cutting and more.

The L350UV SAI is able to print all manner of work at 60m/min (50m/min with opaque white), regardless of print repeat, number of colours and a range of other factors.

In addition to the L350UV SAI innovations, Screen is also launching the Truepress PAC 520P inkjet digital printing press, a water-based press that is aimed at the paper packaging sector.

The PAC 520P can print at the highest quality, at high speeds, onto a wide range of paper substrates at a maximum of 520mm width.

And for those wanting an even-wider press, there is the PAC 830F, similarly based on water-based inkjet and with enduse applications such as the shrink film and other flexible packaging sectors.

“The introduction of PAC 520P and PAC 830F show how committed Screen is to the packaging sector and it is also showing the benefit of decades of experience in inkjet.

As its long-term partner in the Australia and New Zealand region, we have been privy to these developments for some time and to see them come to fruition is exciting for us and our clients.”

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UPDATE

Kodak launches Prinergy 10.0 for more efficient workflow automation

By Colleen Bate

Kodak has announced the worldwide launch of Kodak Prinergy version 10.0, offering more efficient workflow automation and security.

Kodak Prinergy Workflow Solutions offer smart automation and support for analogue and digital printing processes.

They are available on premise, in the cloud or as a hybrid solution with subscription bundles, giving printers ultimate value and cost savings.

Prinergy is compatible with virtually all third-party software and equipment and connects with the broadest range of digital presses.

Kodak chief IT Implementation officer Jim Barnes said, “Version 10.0 of Prinergy

Mediapoint invests in Grafotronic DCL2 at Labelexpo 2023

By Piotr Wnuk

Victoria-based trade printer Mediapoint has invested in a Grafotronic DCL2 modular digital finishing machine equipped with laser cutting technology to expand its label printing and finishing capabilities further.

The purchase marks a significant milestone for the company, increasing its play in the labels and stickers printing market following the installation of a Durst Tau UV ink digital press last year.

The Grafotronic DCL2 is a cutting-edge digital finishing machine that has revolutionised the label printing and

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Version 10.0 of Prinergy Workflow Software takes automation to a higher level

Workflow Software takes automation to a higher level with numerous improvements and new functional capabilities.

Altogether, these advancements help printers to streamline their workflow processes while safeguarding their infrastructure and improving profitability.”

The new version of the Prinergy Workflow Software provides numerous enhancements and new functions for more productivity and application security. For example, new Marks JTP (Job Ticket Processor) Pooling and Archive & Retrieve JTP Pooling can avoid processing bottlenecks and increase speed.

Improvements in PREPS SmartMarks placement bring greater efficiency and accuracy, and automatic process template conversion from Harmony Software to Kodak Colorflow Software simplifies this

Grafotronic global product and key account manager Luca Gordoni and Mediapoint sales director Jamie Xuereb at Labelexpo Europe 2023

converting industry. Designed with precision and efficiency in mind, the DCL2 offers unparalleled versatility and automation capabilities.

It is equipped with advanced features such as high-speed die-cutting, slitting, and rewinding, making it ideal for handling a wide range of label materials and sizes.

Its state-of-the-art technology ensures precise and consistent results, even for complex label designs.

The new cutting-edge system is up and running at the company headquarters in Derrimut, Victoria.

transition and eliminates human error.

The added ability to add comments to individual RBA (Rules Based Automation) rule actions eases the transfer of knowhow and important information between employees. In addition, Prinergy 10.0 offers a further increased level of security and stability with support for the latest Apple macOS 13 operating system, the availability of Prinergy Setup in HTML5, a new 64-bit plug-in for Adobe Acrobat Software, and the use of the HTTPS protocol in Kodak Prinergy Business Link software, which supports data communication between the Prinergy System and an MIS. Prinergy 10.0 is available at no additional cost to customers with a service contract or users of the cloud-based Kodak Prinergy.

According to Mediapoint founder Jamie Xuereb, the new equipment translates to lightning-fast turnaround times and more margin for resellers.

The Grafotronic DCL2 will help the company to nearly double the speed of other digital cutting solutions, which allows it to dramatically decrease the production time and pass savings straight to its resellers along with free delivery.

“After teaming up with Grafotronic and their local partner Maxteq, we found the solution we’d been dreaming of. On top of this, we have been able to create a solution to ensure labels are cut at the correct depth and the backing paper is never scored too deep,” he said.

“Paired with our Durst Tau UV ink digital press with outdoor durability means we can offer the finest print quality at unbeatable prices, and we’ve eliminated the room for human error in the process.”

Mediapoint has also announced an expanded product range, which now includes silver BOPP and paper stocks that, coupled with the white ink, open the world of possibilities.

“You can achieve simulated metallic colours and foil effects complete with gradients – something you simply can’t replicate any other way,” Xuereb concluded.

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SCREEN Truepress Jet L350UV SAI digital label press. Up to 7 colours inc. White & High Opacity White.

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SCREEN PlateRite 8600NII New generation 8-page thermal CtP with fiber laser diodes.

Up to 32 B1 plates/hour.

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UPDATE

Heidelberg takes digital and offset integration to next level

By Piotr Wnuk

Heidelberg has launched the new generation of Versafire digital presses, offering an integration experience based on installing several thousand systems, including end-to-end consistent colour management and intuitive operation across offset and digital printing technologies.

According to the company, digital printing remains a lucrative growth market in the printing industry worldwide.

It now accounts for some 20 per cent of the global print production volume and is growing annually at around three per cent.

The latest generation of Versafire offers systematically enhanced digital presses for the commercial sector. The company is thus taking the integration of offset and digital printing to the next level.

Heidelberg CEO Dr Ludwin Monz said, “Our integrated solutions are a must for anyone who is looking to combine offset and digital printing and use them efficiently in tandem. That’s because Heidelberg has comprehensive process and application knowledge relating to both these printing methods, which makes us unique in the industry.”

Heidelberg has equipped the new Versafire LV and Versafire LP digital printing systems with an enhanced Prinect Digital Frontend (DFE). In conjunction with a new user interface, this software ensures a flexible, standardized, highly productive, and intuitive combination of offset and

Ricoh named one of TIME World’s Best Companies of 2023

By Colleen Bate

Ricoh has been recognised as one of the World’s Best Companies of 2023 by TIME

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Versafire LV offers an option of a fifth inking unit and a choice of seven spot colours

digital printing technology.

Heidelberg head of print solutions segment Frank Schaum said, “With the latest Versafire generation, customers are investing in a further improved overall performance and enhanced competitiveness.”

The company made end-to-end consistent colour management a focal point in hybrid print production, ensuring more straightforward operation to address the skills shortage in the industry.

Versafire LP has been developed for the cost-effective production of larger volumes

and/or lots of short runs. With up to a million clicks each month, it is one of the most productive toner-based digital presses in the A3 format. Functions such as automatic register, calibration, in-line colour measurement and content monitoring ensure maximum reliability in production.

Versafire LV offers an option of a fifth inking unit and a choice of seven spot colours, making this the flexible solution for wide-ranging applications in short-run printing. Thanks to the level of automation and upgrade options, the Versafire LV offers flexibility and investment security.

magazine and was ranked in the top 35 per cent in the sustainability dimension.

The ranking lists 750 top-performing companies globally based on three primary dimensions: employee satisfaction, revenue growth and sustainability (ESG).

This year, Ricoh has also been named one of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations 2023 by Corporate Knights and Asia-Pacific Climate Leaders 2023 by the Financial Times and Statista.

This new annual ranking was conducted

by TIME in partnership with Statista, a leading international provider of market and consumer data and rankings. The comprehensive research study evaluated companies on their revenue, as well as

environmental, social, and governance criteria based on data from Statista’s database. To measure employee satisfaction, a survey of approximately 150,000 participants in 58 countries was conducted as well.

Ricoh said it will continue to align ESG and business growth by resolving social issues through business, such as improving customer productivity through its digital services and developing ecofriendly products and services.

Ricoh Australia recently launched the Pro C9500 digital sheet fed colour press in August, followed by the Pro C7500 digital colour press, which was released in September.

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Jet Technologies’ Journey Through Labelexpo Europe 2023: A Glimpse into the Future of Label Printing Labelexpo Europe 2023, held this month, stands as the label industry’s leading event, offering a glimpse into its future and presenting an array of new technologies and developments from global printing leaders.

garnered attention. An updated AWP water recycling unit further improved Asahi’s green credentials, allowing Asahi AWP DEW plates to achieve carbon-neutral certification by the Carbon Trust.

Jet Technologies had three of its management team members at Label Expo, aiding SCREEN in unveiling a significant shift towards digital printing.

Kocher + Beck showcased several new products at Labelexpo, with the popular GapMaster receiving upgrades.

The GapMaster EM (Electronic Move) enables electronic gap adjustment through a screen, eliminating the need for mechanical adjustment handles, while the GapMaster MF (Maintenance Free) requires no lubrication, thanks to its maintenance-free bearings. Both models enhance efficiency for narrow web printers, facilitating faster production speeds and reduced downtime.

Jack Malki, Director at Jet Technologies, noted one of the highlights at Label Expo—the launch of the SCREEN and Nilpeter joint hybrid printing solution. This innovation combines the best features of L350UV’s inkjet with Nilpeter’s versatile FA platform, allowing diverse combinations of flexo, SCREEN, cold foil, hotfoil, die-cutting, and more in a single pass with one operator.

David Reece, Sales Director at Jet Technologies, expressed their excitement, particularly due to the success of L350UV sales in Australia and New Zealand. Clients there have been requesting a solution for one-pass printing across various formats, making SCREEN and Nilpeter’s collaboration highly anticipated.

Another standout innovation was the prototype of an in-line inkjet digital primer, addressing the long-standing challenge of UV inkjet digital printing on uncoated materials, eliminating the need for offline pre-priming.

The unveiling of the SCREEN Pac520P inkjet digital printing press, tailored for paper packaging, was also noteworthy, given the industrie’s focus on reducing plastic usage.

It offers exceptional print quality at high speeds and handles a variety of paper substrates up to 520mm wide.

Jet Technologies also took note of other printing advancements at Label Expo, such as the PureTone® DC , a UV-LED curable ink formulation simplifying ink management for narrow web printers. Additionally, Asahi’s water recycling system, designed to reduce water usage with its AWP plate,

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Jack Malki Director at Jet Technologies & Lars Beck Managing Director at Kocher+Beck Jet Technologies’ journey to Europe for Label Expo 2023 proved highly successful, attracting a surge of enthusiastic visitors to their stand. They were excited not only about the innovations on display but also about the news that these SCREEN innovations would reach the APAC market in early 2024, as confirmed by Jack Malki.

Jet Technologies Team visited Labelexpo in Brussels

Jet Technologies Team at the SCREEN stand

For any enquiries about the new technology coming to the show, contact the team at Jet Technologies or visit www.jet-ap.com

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15 AUGUST Konica Minolta launches AccurioShine 3600 in Australia

Konica Minolta Australia has launched the AccurioShine 3600, its newest inkjet spot UV coater that incorporates innovative varnish technology by MGI, to the local market.

The AccurioShine 3600 enables digital spot UV varnishing and digital hot foiling in a compact solution that forgoes the need for screens, plates, or dyes.

The fully digital solution features artificial

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intelligence (AI) registration technology and an ecofriendly LED curing system.

Konica Minolta Australia production and industrial print general manager Andrew Cocker said, “The AccurioShine 3600 is a testament towards Konica Minolta’s 2023 commitment for enhancing the local production print and industrial print industries.

“As digital printing becomes more prominent in the industry, more emphasis is being placed on digitalising pre-press and post-press processes, as well as on-demand, shortrun printing.

“The AccurioShine 3600 is the ideal, cost-effective solution for printers to provide impactful, premium, short-run embellishments on day-today print jobs,” he said.

Conect Enterprises, which is now trading under the banner of Ball & Doggett, has inked a strategic and exclusive partnership with global heat transfer vinyl manufacturer Poli-Tape.

Conect Enterprises has been one of the leading suppliers to the sign, display and digital market for over 30 years and since 2010, supplying heat transfer films to the signage and craft market.

Following its acquisition

by Ball & Doggett in September 2022, Conect has been looking to further expand its range of products and services to support its clients’ growing needs.

Ball & Doggett sign, display and digital general manager Rob Brussolo (pictured) said, “The PoliTape partnership is an exciting next step in our growth plans in the signage and craft market, providing all existing Conect and Ball & Doggett customers access to a broader range of innovative and market leading heat transfer films.”

22 AUGUST Cactus Imaging’s growth contributes to oOh!media’s financials

oOh!media (ASX:OML) released its financial results for the half-year ending 30 June 2023, reporting an adjusted NPAT of $20.5 million, which was slightly ahead of the previous corresponding period ($20.4 million in first half 2022). oOh!media’s full revenue for the half year was up

seven per cent to $296.6 million; however its adjusted EBITDA of $49.6 million was down four per cent for this period, with the company attributing it to increased fixed rent relating to renewal of some larger contracts and lower rental abatements.

Out of Home printing and production company Cactus Imaging has contributed to its growth, with oOh!media reporting that its Other business segment (which consists of Cactus) brought in $5.2 million in revenue for this period.

Cactus Imaging general manager of operations Keith Ferrel (pictured) said that moving forward, the company will be looking to build on its automation capabilities to further support its growth momentum.

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DEBRIEF 14 SEPTEMBER CMYKhub invests in ABG DigiLase 4.0 at Labelexpo

21 SEPTEMBER Durst Group acquires Aleph

Trent Nankervis (CMYKHub), Mark Hyde (ABG), Mark Daws (Currie Group) and Paul Norton (CMYKHub)

Trade print service provider CMYKhub has purchased the first DigiLase 4.0 with DigiJet 330 finishing solution from the A B Graphic International (ABG) portfolio to be installed in the Asia-Pacific region. The machine purchased through ANZ distributor Currie Group will be installed in the company’s Melbourne production facility.

“CMYKhub already has a growing library of dies to finish standard and some regular and longer-run custom jobs. However,

with short to medium runs making up a large and fastgrowing proportion of orders, expanding our digital capacity made good commercial sense,” CMYKhub manager for customer experience and communications Glen Francis said.

Combining a DigiJet 330 digital embellishment model with DigiLase 4.0 digital laser cutting, it provides a one-pass solution for a wide range of embellishments and customised finishes in various sizes and formats.

19 SEPTEMBER BSG Australia invests in Canon varioPRINT iX3200

Queensland-based BSG Australia has expanded its portfolio to include the Canon varioPRINT iX3200 sheetfed inkjet press.

Joining the company’s existing two ColorStream web-fed inkjet presses, the new addition is expected to improve its productivity, economic efficiency and environmental impact.

BSG Australia managing director Michael Lever said,

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“We extensively reviewed the market to find the best technology fit for our requirements, and the iX3200 met all our needs.

A major contributing factor in our decision-making process was the service and support offering from Canon. As we had already experienced the high level of service support from the Canon team with our ColorStream presses, it made further sense to go forward with the iX3200.

“Customers wanting to offer the broadest portfolio of high-quality applications now have a sheetfed inkjet press that helps them to grow their volumes, as well as manage smaller, more diverse jobs flexibly and profitably,” said Canon Production Printing Oceania managing director Craig Nethercott.

Durst Group, a manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production solutions, has acquired Aleph, a pioneer in sustainable digital solutions for textiles and interior and exterior decorations.

With this strategic move, Durst Group further enhances its position in water-based and sustainable printing technologies. For Durst

Group, the acquisition also bridges Como, Italy, the centre for textile design and high-quality applications.

Durst Oceania managing director Matt Ashman said, “This is great news that extends and expands the Durst family. Aleph’s waterbased technology and sustainability solutions align perfectly with Durst’s current and future professional values, aims and objectives.

Very exciting times.”

Durst Group CEO and co-owner Christoph Gamper said, “We are delighted to welcome Aleph into the Durst family. Its expertise in sustainable, water-based applications, its software for high-end textiles, and its creative solutions for waterbased poster printing align perfectly with our vision of pushing the boundaries of digital printing technology.”

21 SEPTEMBER 2023 PVCA launches Industry Metrics Survey

The Print and Visual Communication Association (PVCA) has launched its 2023 Annual Industry Metrics Survey for members and industry – the first in over a decade to build industry trends and forecasting analysis to strengthen business planning.

The 30-minute survey will capture salary benchmarks, skills and training levels and shortages, employment

demographics, customer group breakdowns, certifications, operational practices, perceived challenges and more.

PVCA chief executive officer Kellie Northwood (pictured) said, “Our members have provided feedback they want to understand best practices for success for their businesses. Without understanding the industry averages we cannot benchmark and build best practice, nor can we develop tools to assist members to set performance targets to improve year-on-year.

The Annual Industry Metrics Survey is supported

by Ricoh Australia. Results will be released in Australia with live events in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane in November across Ricoh showrooms.

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COMMENT ROWAN

Should you embrace the power of a virtual workforce?

Think Laterally’s Mick Rowan looks at the pros and cons of including digital humans or a virtual workforce in your business

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n a world defined by lightning-fast technological progress and everchanging business environments, companies worldwide constantly seek new methods to boost productivity and slash expenses.

Enter the potential life changing trend of digital humans – the intelligent, costeffective alternative to conventional staff.

As enterprises strive to maintain seamless operations, these lifelike virtual beings offer a blend of cutting-edge technology and financial savvy. But should you trust the future and embrace the power of a virtual workforce to revolutionise your business?

Digital humans, often powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP), are sophisticated virtual entities designed to replicate human interactions and behaviours. They can engage in conversations, understand emotions (to a degree), and perform tasks traditionally assigned to human employees. With the ability to operate around the clock without breaks, digital humans hold the promise of uninterrupted service delivery, a critical advantage in today’s global business landscape.

ACCURACY AND UNIFORMITY

One of the key factors driving the adoption of digital humans is their unparalleled reliability. These virtual entities are immune to human limitations, such as fatigue, mood swings, or personal biases.

As a result, businesses can ensure consistent and standardised customer interactions, potentially improving customer satisfaction. For instance, in customer support roles, digital humans can provide accurate and uniform responses to frequently asked questions, ensuring a high level of service consistency that human agents might struggle to maintain.

As anyone who employs staff knows, the financial implications of maintaining a workforce are substantial. Businesses must consider salaries, benefits, training, and infrastructure expenses. Digital humans offer an appealing alternative by significantly reducing these costs.

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Virtual beings can offer a blend of cutting- edge technology and financial savvy

Once developed and deployed, the operational expenses associated with virtual employees are comparatively lower than their human counterparts.

Additionally, the scalability of digital humans enables businesses to handle increased workloads without proportionally increasing expenses, making them an attractive proposition for companies of all sizes.

Businesses can design virtual beings to embody specific brand identities and personas, tailoring them to match the company’s values and culture. This level of customisation enables organisations to provide distinctive experiences to their customers, fostering a stronger emotional connection.

PROTECTING OUR DATA

While digital humans offer cost savings and reliability advantages, it is only fair to shed light on the other side of the coin.

As with any innovation, there are hurdles and drawbacks that businesses must carefully analyse before showing their human workforce the exit.

Although digital humans may be costefficient in the long term, the initial setup expenses could be a significant roadblock. Anyone who has integrated multiple systems will cringe at the thought of incorporating virtual humans into current systems, undeniably a complex and potentially pricey endeavour.

Cracking the code of human emotion and empathy also poses a formidable

challenge as virtual entities aim to grasp the intricacies of nuanced interactions.

Addressing the challenge of securing important information is a constant struggle. As we work alongside a virtual team, we must implement strong protections to safeguard customer data.

Additionally, we know that even digital beings require regular maintenance and improvements. Neglecting to stay updated with the latest advancements could render them obsolete and less effective.

As we integrate digital entities, ethical considerations will arise, especially regarding sincere and transparent customer interactions. It will be crucial for businesses to proactively establish the true identity of virtual entities, preventing any misunderstandings that may make customers think they are engaging with real people.

Regardless of the hurdles, numerous industries have already embraced digital humans. In sectors such as healthcare, digital humans act as personalised health assistants, monitoring patients’ conditions, providing medication reminders, and even offering emotional support. In financial services, they facilitate self-service banking and provide investment advice. Retail businesses employ digital humans to assist customers in making purchase decisions and navigating online stores. With each successful implementation, the value of digital humans as reliable and cost-effective assets becomes increasingly evident.

The rise of digital humans represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the workforce, but we must enter cautiously and thoughtfully. Our technological advances have enabled us to create remarkable digital solutions that drive our businesses’ efficiency, reliability, and growth. However, should we fail to implement these technologies responsibly, then any gains made may quickly dissipate.

Let’s strive to ensure that any decisions we make in this space are made with careful consideration and measured planning for success, enabling us to reap the full benefits of this exciting evolution.

Let’s start planning – cautiously!

Mick Rowan has spent the past decade building printIQ into one of the most recognised software brands in the printing industry, and with over four decades of experience, Mick truly has ink in his veins.

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COMMENT WATSON

Legislative amendments to fixedterm employment contract usage The PVCA’s Charles Watson outlines the implications that upcoming legislative changes in the Fair Work Act 2009 will have on contracts drawn up by employers

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

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rom hiring employees for a particular project to covering an employee taking parental or other extended leave, fixed-term employment contracts feature in various aspects of the industry.

They can beneficially assist businesses in meeting and resourcing workforce needs, and without the obligation to permanently retain the employee beyond project completion or the return of an employee from leave.

However, upcoming legislative changes in the Fair Work Act 2009, effective from 6 December 2023, will introduce limitations on the use of these contracts by employers.

These amendments are intended to restrict the use of fixed-term employment contracts, whilst preserving the legitimate commercial use of such arrangements.

These new provisions will apply to fixedterm contracts entered into on or after 6 December 2023, but will also apply to contracts entered into before 6 December 2023, if the contract is considered one of a consecutive series of contracts. This article aims to provide an overview of these amendments and what employers need to know to stay compliant.

UNDERSTANDING FIXED-TERM EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS

Depending upon their exact drafting and intention, fixed-term employment contracts encompass true fixed-term contracts that contain a term that ends the employment after a certain period and cannot be terminated at an earlier date, as well as maximum-term contracts that may be terminated on notice prior to the expiry of the maximum term. Such contracts may also allow for agreed extensions beyond the initial term.

THE AMENDMENTS

From 6 December 2023, the legislative amendments will prohibit fixed-term or maximum-term employment contracts that: • contain a fixed term exceeding two years; • are renewable and the total sum of all of the renewed contracts is more than two years; • contain an option or right to extend or

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employment, redundancy pay, and may provide them with protection from unfair dismissal. Further, an employer can be penalised for taking measures with the aim of avoiding the effect of these restrictions and limitations.

If a related dispute arises, and cannot be sorted out at the workplace, the Fair Work Commission will have the ability to conciliate or, if both parties agree, arbitrate disputes in relation to fixed-term contracts.

EXCEPTIONS

Upcoming legislative changes in the Fair Work Act 2009 take effect from 6 December 2023

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renew the contract more than once; and contracts that are a series of contracts previously and contemplated in the future.

Additionally, and from the commencement date of these amendments, employers must provide an employee who will be engaged on a fixed-term basis with a copy of the Fixed-Term Contract Information Statement (to be made available from the Fair Work Ombudsman).

The incoming amendments prohibit employers from deliberately trying to circumvent these restrictions by: • terminating an employeeʼs employment for a period; • delaying re-engaging an employee for a period; • not re-engaging an employee and instead engaging another person to perform the same, or substantially similar work; • changing the nature of the work or tasks the employee is required to perform; or • otherwise altering an employment relationship.

CONSEQUENCES OF BREACHING

Where a fixed-term contract is made in breach of the legislative amendments, the employee will likely be defined as permanent and the end date under the contract would have no effect, although the remainder of the contract would likely operate unaffected. Nevertheless, this could result in an employee becoming entitled to notice of termination of their

Limited exceptions to the amendments may apply in specific circumstances, including where an employee’s earnings are above the high-income threshold (currently $167,500pa), specialised skills, apprenticeships, peak demand periods, governance related positions, or where an employment award permits the use of fixed-term contracts.

EMPLOYER ACTION LIST

To avoid any potential consequences from non-compliance with these changes, employers should: 1. Review any existing fixed-term contracts and understand the impact of these amendments on those contracts.

2. Update any standard form contract terms, particularly around term limits, to comply with the new requirements.

3. Track all fixed-term contracts and any related extension periods.

4. Evaluate if any of the permitted exceptions apply.

5. Implement relevant procedures, including the provision of the Fair Work Ombudsman’s Fixed-Term Contract Information Statement.

6. Ensure hiring managers are aware of, and adhere to, these amendments.

It is important for employers to understand and familiarise themselves with these legislative amendments, as they may impact how employees are engaged. With several months before their commencement, now is the time to take proactive steps to ensure compliance.

Charles Watson GM – IR, Policy and Governance Print and Visual Communication Association This article is of a general nature and guidance only and does not constitute legal advice.

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COVER STORY

Ricoh Australia enhances printing capabilities with new Pro C9500 and Pro C7500 This year sees Ricoh Australia branch out with the launch of two new offerings – the Ricoh Pro C9500 digital colour sheetfed press, which was released locally in August, and the Ricoh Pro C7500 digital colour printer, launched in September.

The Ricoh Pro C9500 provides enhanced media compatibility, improved automation and more

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COVER STORY

“T

he great just got greater,” Ricoh Australia senior product and marketing manager for the Ricoh Graphic Communications business Henryk Kraszewski said of the two next generation machines.

“The Ricoh Pro C9200 and Pro C7200 were the most popular printers in their category around the world last year and now we have next generation models with significant enhancements to replace them,” he remarked.

Succeeding the Ricoh Pro C7200 and Pro C7200 series, the Pro C7500 digital colour printer has been developed to achieve richer, more accurate colours on a higher grammage. The Ricoh Pro C9500 – which succeeds the Ricoh Pro C9200/C9210 – builds upon features of the series such as the superior image quality, high-speed output, quality consistency, and stable operation, which were widely embraced by customers around the world.

printing of media as thin as 40 gsm which he explains, has been traditionally challenging for digital presses to print.

“Stock as lightweight as 40 gsm is literally like tissue paper,” he said, adding that this improved capability further promotes the shift to digital printing, supporting the production of books and booklets, which require thin media.

“We’ve provided a broader versatility as well as the ability to handle those stocks better in the new printers,” Kraszewski said.

“The five-colour Pro C7500, in turn, is also ideal for in-house production. It provides a broad variety of options, and can be used to produce personalised packaging, coffee cups, and hamper box gift messaging – utilising silver and gold – and is suitable for value-added type of work.”

In addition, Ricoh has improved its operating system to coincide with the upgraded printers. “Our past products were developed with the operating system essentially locked, which could only be opened for bug fixes. We have designed a new software for the end users that can introduce and grow with their requirements and introduces enhancements and new capabilities based on feedback from customers. This means that we’re not limited by the initial design when a machine is first released – we can evolve that operating system as required,” he said.

The sustainability aspect of the presses is another improvement that Ricoh has focused on.

“The transition to digital solutions is really accelerating and the sustainability aspect is one of its big benefits,” Kraszewski confirmed.

“One thing Ricoh is great at, is taking customer feedback on board. We listen to our customers fundamentally and incorporate their requirements into new or existing models. This is exactly what’s happened with these two machines – we’ve listened to what our customers like about these products, such as quality and productivity, and we’ve considered valuable feedback on areas that we need to improve,” Kraszewski said.

“The Ricoh Pro C9500 is designed for high volume production and is capable of producing a million prints a month, starting from a super lightweight bible stock all the way up to thicker packaging substrates.”

“In the case of the new Pro C9500 for example, there was nothing wrong with the productivity of its predecessor, but the feedback we received pointed at a need for better productivity with mixed stocks, with a preference for glossier or flatter output, and the increased range of compatible substrates. Although we already support the broadest range of substrates in the industry, our customers wanted it expanded, so we’ve added even more materials to this range, especially at the lower level,” he added, explaining that the variety of substrates that can be used on the Pro C9500 contribute towards its flexibility.

“This printer is designed for high volume production and is capable of producing a million prints a month, starting from a super lightweight bible stock all the way up to thicker packaging substrates,” he said.

Kraszewski confirmed that the Pro C9500 includes a new fusing unit that enables

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The Ricoh Pro C9500 comes with the new Ricoh GC OS engine controller

RICOH PRO C9500 DIGITAL COLOUR SHEETFED PRESS

The high-volume Ricoh Pro C9500 digital colour sheetfed press provides enhanced media compatibility, improved automation, increased operational efficiency and more.

It includes new peripherals, which enable continuous paper feeding and output up to 960mm in length, making it easier for commercial printers to capture new business such as A4 size four-panel brochures.

In addition, the Ricoh Pro C9500 comes with the Ricoh GC OS, a new engine controller developed specifically to meet the demands of commercial printing businesses. The new controller simplifies daily tasks such as media setting and adjustment, device usage management and maintenance, enabling easier staff training and device operation.

The Ricoh Pro C9500 supports the new optional Auto Color Diagnosis Unit Type S15, which enhances the automation and operational efficiency of the inspection process in commercial printing. In addition to colour stabilisation and monitoring functions during printing, the new Auto Color Diagnosis Unit automates the three critical inspection stages, namely: quality, registration, and colour fluctuation inspections.

By automating these three types of inspections, Ricoh believes customers can save time and effort in the colour adjustment and inspection tasks, which used to be highly specialised and labour-intensive.

This also provides customers with the flexibility to choose how the printer operates after inspection according to their requirements.

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The Ricoh Pro C7500 has been improved to achieve richer and more accurate colours

RICOH PRO C7500 DIGITAL COLOUR PRINTER

The next generation Ricoh Pro C7500 has been developed to enable printers to adapt to an ever-changing print production environment. It is designed to empower print service providers to elevate their creative capabilities by achieving richer and more accurate colours.

Succeeding the Ricoh Pro C7200 and Pro C7200x Series, the Pro C7500 is compatible with Ricoh’s original special colour toners, including White, Clear, Invisible Red, Gold and Silver. Its new neon colour profiles can automatically add Neon Yellow and Neon Pink to expand the colour gamut for richer and more vivid colour expression, including blush pink, deep purples and vivid greens.

New on the Pro C7500 is an elastic intermediate transfer belt that enhances support for rough or uneven textured media. It can handle a wide range of materials between 40 and 470 gsm (up to 600 µm) and has been strengthened to support duplex printed banner sheets of up to 1,030 mm.

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The Pro C7500 also includes the new Ricoh Graphic Communications Operating System (GC OS), and the newly developed engine controller enables efficiencies in device use and the intuitive and simple operation of machine settings.

Remote access via a web browser from a PC or tablet supports streamlined operation and features new functions via software updates. New Digital Front End (DFE), developed in collaboration with Fiery, drives operational effectiveness.

Additional printing efficiencies and labour-saving functions have also been introduced to reduce time spent on maintenance and support real-time troubleshooting. These include the quick and simple changeover of complete units for special colours and improved operator-replaceable units to support responsive system maintenance.

As with the Pro C9500, the Pro C7500’s capabilities are enhanced by various software options, including Ricoh TotalFlow Supervisor, Ricoh TotalFlow Production Manager and FusionPro. These enable clients to maximise their

product’s effectiveness and return on their Ricoh investment.

Availability The Ricoh Pro C9500 is currently available, while its optional Auto Color Diagnosis Unit Type S15 is expected to be released in late 2023.

The Pro C7500 is due to be launched in November 2023.

Kraszewski confirms that Ricoh Australia is planning to hold events around the country to allow its customers in Australia and New Zealand the opportunity to see the printers firsthand.

The Ricoh Pro C9500 and Pro C7500 printers will also be on display at the Ricoh stand at drupa 2024 in May. “We’ve worked hard on these improvements in what we consider to be among the best in the field, and the good news is that even though we’re delivering a better solution with these new machines, we haven’t really changed their price points,” Kraszewski concluded.

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STAR BUSINESS

In conversation with GENR8 Printing’s Yianni Moratidis GENR8 Printing director Yianni Moratidis is a popular industry player, recognised for helping businesses see how harnessing the power of social media can promote print.

An advocate for self-learning on YouTube, he also produces videos to inform and entertain, so it is not surprising that he first started out his career in entertainment.

Moving into the printing industry seemed a natural progression for this can-do entrepreneur, who owns four businesses in Newcastle and keeps expanding.

Here he elaborates on this, and more, in this Q&A with ProPrint editor Colleen Bate. pretty confident that my printing business would take off.

Q. WHAT EQUIPMENT HAVE YOU PURCHASED SINCE STARTING OUT? A. I purchased an Accurio press C2060 from Konica Minolta, and then a Duplo DC-646 cutter creaser, and turned to YouTube to learn how to operate them.

I think in today’s market, if you’re prepared to learn and educate yourself you can do anything.

I wanted to try and automate as much as I could because I was a one-man operation and only had two staff members in entertainment, servicing both businesses.

GENR8 Printing director Yianni Moratidis is a mover and a shaker

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HOW DID YOU BECOME AN OWNER OF A PRINTING COMPANY?

A. Peter Young and I started out playing covers every Friday and Saturday in pubs and clubs in Newcastle and formed in 2001 a band called Genr8. In 2007 I started GENR8Performing Arts because I’ve grown up singing and dancing from a young age, and purchased a building that was to become the performing arts facility.

Then, in 2008 I started GENR8Entertainment which has since grown from strength to strength transforming into Newcastle’s premier music agency.

We currently represent 35 venues in the Newcastle, Hunter Valley and Port Stephens areas, and we book 60 of the region’s top entertainers exclusively.

Something I noticed at that time was that the posters advertising various gigs at each of the pubs were presented in

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different sizes and orientations, which I thought looked unprofessional. To solve the problem, I bought a copy of CorelDRAW and taught myself how to use it. I’d bought an HP DesignJet four-colour printer in 2008 and then went on to buy an HP multifunction printer which could print four colours.

I started making templates so that I could produce posters that would feature functions and gigs that were coming up for the whole month and would have the same look. This picked up momentum, and I was producing posters for all my venues.

10 years later, newly married and having just completed the renovation of my wife’s hairdressing salon, I decided to become more involved in printing and founded GENR8 Printing. I discovered that the printing franchise in Newcastle at that time couldn’t cater to my needs. With all the pubs and clubs I serviced, I already had a large client base to target, so was

The next thing I set my sights on was mesh printing, after requesting a quote for an upcoming event from a local signwriting shop that only got back to me long after the event, held at one of my iconic Newcastle venues, had finished!

When I visited Visual Impact that year, looking to produce mesh banners, I purchased an HP Latex 365 from Quadient (which has since been taken over by Smartech Business Systems) along with a cutter and a Graphtec machine.

Things were ticking away nicely, and at the end of 2019 I could see the potential of working in the printing industry and purchased another building, an old engineering site. I could see so much potential in Newcastle – as well as the pubs and clubs I run, there are about 200 licensed pubs and around 187 vineyards in the Hunter Valley, so I figured that if I just got 10 per cent of these businesses on board, I would be doing well.

The settlement of the building was due to be completed by the end of March 2020, and so I purchased an HP R1000 which could be housed in the new building and

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STAR BUSINESS setting itself up to fail. I made sure that I had systems and procedures in place when I started out, and to this day I make myself accountable. It’s such a valuable lesson my wife taught me, as she runs a successful hair salon. This is why I regularly go to a business coach. I would recommend consulting with a mentor or business coach of some sort too.

Q. WHAT PLANS DO YOU HAVE FOR THE FUTURE? A. GENR8 is expanding its premises and has moved to the interior space – we are keen to move into the hospitality space and offer generic styles of wallpaper furnishings, fabrics, seating, and cushions.

GENR8 Printing director Yianni Moratidis with ProPrint editor Colleen Bate and GENR8 Printing business development manager Peter Young after the Q&A session

could expand my offerings to corflute.

At that time, I knew nothing about latex technology, UV or eco-solvent but was certain I could teach myself. I then bought a laser cutter and upgraded my Konica Minolta to add more speed and ended up spending around $600,000 in equipment.

At the time I was lucky to be making around $10,000 a month in sales in printing, but with the new equipment I felt I could expand my offerings and become a one-stop-shop. I also intended to pass on jobs to other printer sign shops in Newcastle.

Q. HOW DID COVID EFFECT YOUR BUSINESS? A. COVID shut us down on 24 March 2020, which was bad timing as settlement of the engineering site I had purchased occurred five days later.

The new machinery I had purchased arrived at the end of April 2020, and I was very fortunate because the companies that I was purchasing through, gave me some rental deferrals and I was on the front foot straight away.

The first thing we did, while the country was in lockdown, was to produce social distancing stickers and gave them away to local businesses. From there we uploaded images of high-visibility vests, heat-transfer COVID-safe stickers, as well as COVID marshall signs on Instagram and sold the goods online, the monthly sales of which covered my machine rentals.

During the pandemic, my brother-in-law and I drove around each evening and delivered flyers to houses and shops, advertising our printing services and the COVID packs we were offering. We dropped off over 500 flyers per night

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under the doors, in different areas around Newcastle / Hunter Valley area.

Thankfully things were trickling along with the support from the government adding to this, and we got into packaging.

Q. HOW DID THE BUSINESS PROGRESS FROM THERE? A. We started doing promotional videos showing what we could offer with the HP R1000 and our cutter, which had packaging software. This included fasteners, reboard and foamboard as well as personalised packaging.

We also started doing glass splashbacks and tiles, which I learnt how to do on YouTube. I also learnt a lot under the guidance of HP worldwide large format solutions pre-sales lead Jeremy Brew, who showed me how white ink works in design, as well as when and where to print white ink on certain substrates.

My idea is to offer print themes which can run across seating, such as tub chairs or sofas, acoustic panels, or material; or even blockout or normal blinds, and in this way, we can brand furnishings and blinds as a set.

We are focusing on printing and packaging double-sided shipping boxes, as well as product boxes, and have also moved into the roll label space and purchased an OKI last year, which also has white ink. The more white ink applications I can offer my customers, the better – they provide value and are not necessarily more expensive.

We also purchased an HP 700 W to print home décor and wallpaper.

There has also been a big boom in pet accessories, which can extend to fashion lines with their own unique patents, so that is something else we can explore.

And this year, the most important accomplishment has been to become a father for the first time! I am looking forward to watching my son grow and thrive over the years.

In addition, I consulted Smartech NSW sales and national product manager for sign and display Brett Wark and business development manager Tim Hawes who provided further training on the HP. My thinking is that the more I can understand about what my machinery can and can’t do, the easier it will be for me to fix it. This is important because we usually have a 24- to 48-hour turnaround when needing assistance, as we are located a good two hours away from getting technical support.

Q. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU PROVIDE TO THE OTHER BUSINESS OWNERS? A. I believe that if a business does not have

systems and procedures in place, it is

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KWIK KOPY MAGAZINE LAUNCH

Kwik Kopy launches Possible magazine to celebrate the creative and entrepreneurial spirit Kwik Kopy Australia celebrated the first day of spring with the launch of Possible, a magazine which salutes the local entrepreneurial spirit and creativity.

Matthew Penfold (Kwik Kopy Darling Harbour and Kwik Kopy Australia chair), partner Genevieve Rechner (Kwik Kopy Darling Harbour) with Kwik Kopy Australia’s Sue Waite, Sonia Shwabsky and Panteha Jadidi

T

he event, held at the stylish, leafy, light-filled Green Moustache rooftop restaurant in North Sydney drew a crowd of 22 entrepreneurs, business owners and media, with the launch tying in with Kwik Kopy’s ‘We Make Possible’ campaign, which rolled out in September 2022.

“Possible is more than just words on paper – it’s really a testament to what the human spirit, combined with perseverance and innovation can achieve,” she said, adding that each issue “will serve as a beacon of inspiration shining a light on trailblazing entrepreneurs and creative geniuses who turn their ground-breaking ideas into reality.

Teaming up with Engage Media, Kwik Kopy’s Possible magazine is presented as a powerful testament to the wonders achieved when human passion meets innovation and tenacity.

“We have some of our team and the Engage Media team here, who have worked really hard on this project, and we have really enjoyed it. It’s been such a joy to work on and to encounter the people we’ve met, and the stories we’ve been able to retell.

In an era saturated with digital and AI-driven content, Kwik Kopy champions the tactile magic of print with Possible.

The magazine is established on the belief that the physical touch of a story leaves an indelible mark and ensures inspirational narratives to resonate more deeply with its readers.

Kwik Kopy Australia CEO Sonia Shwabsky welcomed those in attendance and spoke of her pride in working on the project with her team.

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“For every entrepreneur, and there are a few of you here today, marketers, designers, photographers, and anyone who appreciates creativity’s profound power, Possible is your narrative. We trust that Possible will resonate with your own stories, and we really hope that some of you might appear in one of our next issues.”

Shwabsky then introduced 26-year-old Jordy Wilson to give a talk on his captivating photography, which tells stories

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Kwik Kopy’s Possible magazine

of his profound love for the ocean, and is showcased in the current issue of Possible.

Wilson, who mentioned that he would soon be heading to Western Australia to study diving and underwater photography, is a popular Australian influencer, who has achieved over eight million followers on TikTok and 200,000 followers on Instagram since posting media during the pandemic two years ago. He discussed how a simple idea to capture the wonders of the ocean

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KWIK KOPY MAGAZINE LAUNCH and share it through slow motion art has set him on the path to success.

In her welcome note for the inaugural issue of Possible, Shwabsky said, “A lot of people claim to be able to do the impossible for us to write about them.

It has to be more than just the business equivalent of a magic trick. We are not looking for magical solutions to things.

We are looking at the skill and smarts it takes to come up with a solution to a problem no one else is solving. We wanted to know about the insights they had and the processes they come up with to actually beat odds. Because that’s the goal we set ourselves at Kwik Kopy.

“We believe that creativity has the power to change the world. And we are committed to providing a platform for those who are making a difference through the work.”

Jordy Wilson (Photographer, Influencer)

The event was held at the Green Moustache rooftop restaurant in North Sydney

Tara Shelton (Dream & Do Agency), Sonia Shwabsky (Kwik Kopy Australia) and Linh Podetti (Outsourcing Angel)

Kwik Kopy Australia CEO Sonia Shwabsky spoke of her pride in working on the project with her team

Sue Waite (Kwik Kopy Australia) with ProPrint’s Colleen Bate and Carmen Ciappara, and Sonia Shwabsky (Kwik Kopy Australia)

Kwik Kopy Australia’s Sue Waite, Panteha Jadidi and Sonia Shwabsky

Carmen Ciappara (ProPrint), Kellie Northwood (PVCA) and Colleen Bate (ProPrint)

Annabelle and Thomas Burns (Femme Organic) with Sonia Shwabsky (Kwik Kopy Australia)

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WOMEN IN PRINT

Fun and connection at the WIP NSW Print and Prosecco event in Sydney The Women in Print NSW 2023 Print and Prosecco event held at the Hunters Hill Club in Sydney in September set the scene for industry guests to network and participate in a fun game helping to make new connections.

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omen in Print NSW patron Debbie Burgess welcomed 30 women to the event, which was themed around connecting and networking.

Burgess kicked off the evening by introducing a fun ice-breaker game. In the 15-minute session, ladies paired up with someone they didn’t know, each

Carmen Ciappara and Colleen Bate (ProPrint) with Sarah Moore (Visual Connections).

completing a form of six questions.

Seven women were then selected to profile themselves in a presentation, and received a sustainably presented cheese board from Media Super.

The night was organised by the Women in Print NSW Committee, which included

Jessica Weston (Media Super), Tarlee Towerton (IVE Group) and Debbie Burgess (Bright Print Group).

Jennifer Bell, Rosie Palmer (IVE Group) and Alison Wilson (Bupa)

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Sarah Moore, Carmen Ciappara and Jessica Walton. It was sponsored by Ball & Doggett’s Tony Bertrand and Böttcher Systems’ Mitch Mulligan.

A big thanks goes to all mentioned, including Joy Skeels from Visual Connections, who was on hand to assist during the event.

Melanie Reberger, Roberta Sky and Alex Paya (Westrock)

Joy Skeels, Sarah Moore (Visual Connections), Jessica Weston (Media Super) and Carmen Ciappara (ProPrint).

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Debbie Burgess (Bright Print Group), Carmen Ciappara (ProPrint), Sarah Moore (Visual Connections) with Jessica Weston (Media Super).

Panteha Jadidi (Kwik Kopy Australia) with Natalie Bloor (Kwik Kopy Liverpool) and Narelle Pearson (Kwik Kopy Wetherill Park)

Marina Garces (Centrum Group) Bianca Trevine, Jehan Tabet (HP)

Roberta Sky (Westrock) and Clemetine Holland (Ecolease)

Narelle Pearson (Kwik Kopy Wetherill Park) and Debbie Burgess (Bright Print Group)

Liliana DeRosa (Kwik Kopy Liverpool) with Shanty Tandra (Kwik Kopy Miller Street)

Sue Waite (Kwik Kopy Australia), Sarah Moore (Visual Connections) and Alison Wilson (Bupa)

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Elvira Kusnierz (IVE Group) and Eloise Penfold (Kwik Kopy Australia)

The NSW Print and Prosecco event set the scene for guests to network and connect

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LIA EVENT

IVE Group’s Silverwater tour well attended by LIA members, guests A plant tour at the IVE Group’s Silverwater premises, arranged by the Lithographic Institute of Australia (LIA) NSW branch, drew in the crowds with over 70 members and visitors in attendance.

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he event, held on 5 October, attracted current and past industry players, and was hosted by the IVE Print Management team, who generously conducted an extensive tour of the IVE Group’s vast web and sheetfed sites. The tour not only provided attendees with the opportunity to have an up-close look at the site, but also to witness its progress

Ashley Playford-Browne (Currie Group), Jonny Rumney (Celmac), Roger Corby (Canon Production Printing)

following the acquisition of Ovato and subsequent integration into IVE. A dinner at the Carnarvon Golf Club in Lidcombe ended the evening on a high note, where IVE Group CEO print and web offset, Darryl Meyer spoke on the IVE Group’s history, services, and successes since Ovato was acquired.

Brad Tyler (Mulford Plastics), Paul Scheinflug (TAFE NSW), John Rotondo and Kyle Desmond (Mulford Plastics) with Nyryn Norris (Cliff Lewis Printing) and John W McLean (National Envelopes)

Back row: James Cryer (JDA Print Recruitment), Paul Schienflug, John Rotondo and Brad Tyler (Mulford Plastics), John Richmond (Currie Group) and Kyle Desmond (Mulford Plastics) Front row: Colleen Bate (ProPrint), Patrick Bianco (Canon Production Printing), David Murphy (Kurz), Jim Richardson (retired) and Roger Corby (Canon Production Printing)

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Böttcher managing director Mitch Mulligan, who was the compere for the evening, extended thanks to attendees, the LIA and the IVE Group hosts for the informative and well-attended event. Penrith Museum of Printing president Bob Lockley then took to the stage and gratefully acknowledged the IVE Group’s ongoing support of the printing museum.

Brenton King (Hybrid Software) and Jonny Rumney (Celmac)

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LIA EVENT

Jim Richardson (retired), Doug Le Lievre (retired) and Joel Pemberton (IVE Group)

Penrith Museum of Printing volunteers Dr Stephanus Peters and Jean Kropper

Richard Clark and Sean Thompson (IVE Group) with Mitch Mulligan (Böttcher) and Darryl Meyer (IVE Group)

LIA committee members Mike Williams and Peter Munro

Böttcher team: Scott Le Lievre, Paul Freeman, Leanne Jackson, Kate Freeman and Nicole Williams, with Carrick Wilkie (PDS Print Group)

IVE Group general manager – print NSW Simon Bailey demonstrates an HP Indigo digital press to attendees

LIA committee members Grant Churchill, Peter Munro, Mike Williams and Warwick Roden

Bernie Hockings and Glen Rogers (G2 Systems) with Brendan Pearce (Kodak)

Darryl Meyer (IVE Group) with Colleen Bate (ProPrint)

IVE Group general manager – print NSW Simon Bailey was one of the tour leaders on the day

Richard Clark (IVE Group), Steve Dunwell (retired), Angus Scott (LIA), Bob Lockley (Penrith Museum of Printing), Darryl Meyer (IVE Group) and Mitch Mulligan (Böttcher)

Darren Delaney (Allkotes) with Andrew McLennan, Mitchell Whits and Peter Whits (ABF Print)

A dinner at the Carnarvon Golf Club in Lidcombe ended the evening on a high note

JTS Engineering team: Rick Eishauer, Jim Strounis, Scott Mohammed (LIA committee member), Simon Van Hemelryck and Benjamin Kirk

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PRINT DIARY

EVENT

LOCATION

DATE

FESPA Australia Conference

Sydney

3 November 2023

ProPrint Awards

Sydney

3 November 2023

FESPA Annual BBQ

Richmond, Victoria

14 February 2024

FESPA Global Print Expo 2024

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

19 - 22 March 2024

drupa

Dusseldorf, Germany

28 May - 7 June 2024

Visual Impact Image Expo

Brisbane

17 - 19 July 2024

Hosting an event? Send an email to the editor — Colleen Bate — cbate@intermedia.com.au with the details

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fespaaustralia.org.au/events/ 8.00am - 3.30pm FESPA Australia Conference is back in 2023 and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever before!

Following on from the success of the inaugral conference in 2022, we’re bringing together leading industry events, suppliers, and business owners for a one-day event packed with insights, inspiration, and networking opporunities.

Hear from leading international industry experts who are already developing and demonstrating sustainability, leadership and other innovative practices to guide print companies into a better future.

Once again co-located at the Shangri-La Sydney with the 2023 ProPrint Awards, commencing at 6.45pm.

To secure your tickets visit www.fespaaustralia.org.au

COMPANY PROFILE

Onwards and upwards: JTS Engineering experiences exponential growth Since we last published a profile on mechanical and electrical engineering resource business JTS Engineering in October 2021, the company has grown in leaps and bounds, and is now in the process of rebranding, with a new logo and website in the pipeline.

“The installation went smoothly, with the representative from Longer Machine Industrial coming over from Taiwan to help us with the installation. He also provided training for both our staff and the staff at Brady Australia, at no cost to the customer.”

(Front row) Scott Mohammed, Jim Strounis; (Back row) Benjamin Kirk, Macardij Awakim, Simon Van Hemelryck, Rick Eishauer

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ooking back at how far the company has come in just two short years, particularly after post-COVID recovery, JTS director Jim Strounis and service and accounts manager Scott Mohammed could not be prouder.

Not only has the company expanded considerably due to its new Fairfield workshop, which is attracting more diverse work, it also secured a contract with the PACT Group to provide custom-built safety systems and guarding, which has led to ongoing contracts from other companies.

Most recently, as the local agent for Taiwan-based Longer Machine Industrial, JTS has also sold and installed a Longer 1150C guillotine at Brady Australia.

Mohammed explained that the Fairfield workshop, which has been running for over three years, was initially taken on to add value to the business.

“Not only do we go out and fix machines, but we can now repair parts too, and in the past year we have grown to the point where we now employ four full time workers in the workshop, one of which is an apprentice,” he said.

This is in addition to the existing team of mechanical and electrical engineers that have been working for the company since it was launched.

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“When we first took on the workshop we employed a full-time machinist with over 40 years’ experience – this has taken us to the next level. We’ve also invested in a lot of equipment and tooling,” he added.

“Before this, I was on the road quite a bit, visiting customers and doing cold calling, but now there is hardly any time – we have so much work that we are struggling to keep up!”

Securing a large project and providing services to local aerosol company Pascoes, which is part of the Pact Group, and took many months to complete, has also provided more work. Mohammed says that it was a massive achievement and through word of mouth, has led to further work of this nature from the industry.

As JTS looked to expand further, it made sense to diversify into machinery sales and became the local agent for Longer guillotines and cutters in 2021.

“We sold our first Longer guillotine shortly after this, and just recently we installed the Longer 1150C at Brady Australia,” he said, explaining that the guillotine is a perfect fit for the company, which specialises in signage for biohazard and hazardous materials, electrical safety, first aid, lockout tagout, machine and equipment personal protection (PPE) and much more.

In addition to the diversification and extra work that JTS has taken on in the last 24 months, the company also stays abreast of its regular work, which includes maintenance and engineering services, repairing, dismantling, installing and moving printing and packaging machinery, particularly for companies such as Graphic Packaging International, Bright Print Group, Bevcap (part of TricorBraun), Spotpress and IVE Group, its biggest client, for which it has recently been relocating a lot of machinery.

Strounis is excited about the company’s progress, and its ongoing responsive and efficient work ethic. “The mainstay of our business is on-site servicing and support, responsive breakdowns, factory relocations, machinery moving, parts manufacture and repair. A big part of our business, and one that we are well reputed for, is our speed to market response and delivery, and we have been able to maintain this as we have grown,” he said.

As JTS continues to expand, its branding is set to be modified, with a new logo and website on the cards. We will watch the company’s progress with interest as it basks in these well-deserved achievements and anticipates ongoing growth and success in the future.

JTS became the local agent for Longer guillotines and cutters in 2021, and recently installed the Longer 1150C at Brady Australia

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WORKFLOW INTEGRATION

Do you have an effective workflow integration strategy in place?

There are several factors involved in implementing a workflow integration strategy.

Here we discover how Kodak Prinergy Business Solutions provides the steps needed for a solid automation solution. integration, ensuring that every member of the team has access to dashboards needed for informed business decisions.

Kodak Prinergy version 10.0 takes automation to a higher level

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With the Kodak Prinergy Platform, printers are connected and prepared for today and tomorrow

utomated integration is essential to the health of a printing business.

A review of integration points and identification of options for creating an automated, end-to-end workflow solution that shares data across the entire business and production system is essential for achieving operational excellence. The best practice for an integration strategy is to identify the master source of the data and leverage software with pre-defined integration and standard APIs to move the data as part of an automated business and workflow process solution.

elements of essential business information kept in private spreadsheets and later re-keyed into primary business systems.

Without a strategy, integration becomes a free-for-all, with everyone focused on what they believe is essential, sometimes at the expense of a better solution, potentially creating more manual processes.

A truly integrated workflow is more than the sum of its parts. It is more than connecting discrete solutions because simple connections may not provide the best support for the workflow architecture. Printers should choose a solution that provides seamless, end-toend business integration, not just production shop integration.

A strategy should be an active process, including a regular cadence of workflow and integration reviews. Those reviews are the gateway to uncovering gaps and resolving issues in current and planned integrations. Without a strategy, it is easy to miss budget items needed for the ongoing work required to maintain and improve the workflow. The strategy review may uncover more than incomplete projects. It may uncover multiple software products intended to accomplish the same tasks. Multiple web-to-print and digital storefront variations may exist alongside elements of estimating, scheduling, inventory management, and shop floor data collection tools.

For businesses with multiple sites, a strategy is even more critical. Gaps are magnified. People spend time resolving the differences, or they write more custom code to try to normalise them. There may also be

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A best practice integration strategy will lead to a true end-to-end workflow and business solution that doesn’t rely on custom code, proprietary appliances and servers, or teams of professional services contractors with limited knowledge of the products. Printers should look for a single partner with a comprehensive solution and a team ready to help them achieve integration success.

ONE VENDOR. ONE SOLUTION. COMPLETE INTEGRATION.

Kodak Prinergy Business Solutions is the only solution meeting these requirements.

With Microsoft, PrintVIS and Vpress forming a solid solution with Prinergy, there is no need to hire an army of integration or IT experts because Kodak’s implementation process eliminates guesswork. The Kodak solution includes the necessary integration out-of-the-box to deliver a complete endto-end business system.

A key advantage is the cloud-based platform, offering flexibility and scalability. Working with the industryleading Microsoft platform provides integration with both Microsoft 365 and Teams. It also brings Power BI to the

With the Kodak Prinergy Platform, printers are connected and prepared for today and tomorrow. Building on the Microsoft platform the connections remain constant as new features are added. The result is reliability, scalability, and efficiency. Sales teams know that their data is accurate, and estimations are based on current costs. Production management has the information they need for task and machine scheduling. Management has the overview they require and the ability to deep dive by departments as they look for growth opportunities.

PRINERGY 10.0: LEVELLING UP AUTOMATION AND PRODUCTIVITY

Kodak continues to invest in enhancing the performance, functionality and security of its workflow software and has launched version 10.0 of Kodak Prinergy Software. The new version takes automation to a higher level with numerous enhancements and new functions for more productivity and application security.

New Marks JTP (Job Ticket Processor) Pooling and Archive & Retrieve JTP Pooling can avoid processing bottlenecks and increase speed. Improvements in PREPS SmartMarks placement bring greater efficiency and accuracy, and automatic process template conversion from Harmony Software to Kodak Colorflow Software simplifies this transition and eliminates human error.

The new facility to add comments to individual RBA (Rules Based Automation) rule actions eases the transfer of knowhow and critical information between employees. In addition, Prinergy 10.0 offers a further increased level of security and stability with support for the latest Apple macOS 13 operating system, the availability of Prinergy Setup in HTML5, a new 64-bit plug-in for Adobe Acrobat Software, and the use of the HTTPS protocol in Kodak Prinergy Business Link software, which supports data communication between the Prinergy System and an MIS.

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CONSUMABLES IN FOCUS

Consumable products for printing and packaging innovations Over the years printing and packaging consumables have undergone significant changes due to technological innovations, market trends, updates and product developments in paper stocks, other printing substrates, inks, coatings and more. In this article we feature some of the consumables currently on offer from the suppliers that provide them.

Ball & Doggett general manager - graphics, Sam Varughese believes that few names stand as tall as Megami Inks in the field of LED-UV ink manufacturing.

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fluorescent ink manufacturing. Within Australia, the ongoing partnership between Ball & Doggett and Megami Inks is establishing a benchmark for innovation, quality, and success,” he explained.

their efficiency and durability, lead to fewer ink changes, reduced waste, and extended machine life, providing substantial cost savings that accumulate over time.

“Megami Inks, which originated in Japan in 1928, boast a longstanding tradition of providing state-of-the-art solutions that have garnered global recognition for their relentless pursuit of technological frontiers in UV, LED, Metallic, and

“At the core of Megami Inks’ identity lies an unwavering commitment to quality.

This commitment is particularly critical for high-volume printing businesses where ink quality directly impacts operational costs. Megami inks LED-UV, renowned for

“The UV Megacure Series is an exceptional highlight within Megami’s collection and presents an array of Process and Pantone hues, along with metallic and fluorescent tones. Additionally, it includes both matte and gloss varnishes, available in HUV, LED,

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At the core of Megami Inks’ identity lies an unwavering commitment to quality

and UV series. Megami’s Metallics range is a triumph of Japanese technology, boasting a stabilised metallic surface that prevents oxidation, resulting in superior shine,” Varughese said.

“The UV Megacure inks shine with remarkable half-tone dot vividness and transparency, producing printed materials of exceptional clarity. With a low tack property, it adapts well to diverse paper types, while its high scratch resistance and post-processing durability elevate its performance. The ink’s good adhesive properties enable printing on select nonabsorbent plastics and metalised paper.”

Varughese pointed out that the remarkable durability and versatility of Megami’s Megacure range of gold and silver metallic inks and coatings excel in applications requiring enduring vibrancy, such as packaging, labels, and industrial prints.

“A key advantage of LED-UV inks lies in their rapid curing under light exposure, minimising production time while boosting colour intensity and resistance properties,” he stated.

“The collaboration between Megami Inks and Ball & Doggett as the exclusive distributor of Megami’s comprehensive LED-UV ink collection stands as a

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testament to their joint dedication to excellence and innovation. Megami Inks’ focus on quality, affordability, and sustainability positions them as an ideal choice for businesses seeking valuedriven solutions. With Megami’s cuttingedge technology and Ball & Doggett’s commitment to support, quality, and service, the union emerges as a beacon of premium products that empowers the Australian printing community to attain unparalleled levels of quality and efficiency,” Varughese added.

CURRIE GROUP

Currie Group offers a ‘One Stop Consumable Shop’ solution to its customers – a comprehensive and compatible selection of consumables from manufacturers where quality is never compromised, and long-term partnerships from all corners of the globe are maintained.

The company has increased the number of its distributorships to further broaden its range of products and supply its customers with the assurance of compatibility, environmental credentials, and consistency.

“We have partnered with several international ink suppliers and can offer a full range of conventional, UV and LED

inks as well as supportive consumable products, including blankets, coatings, and fountain solutions. We choose quality inks over cheaper priced inks, which give us peace of mind about the product, and reduces the requirement for technical support,” Currie Group national sales manager – ink, Colin Edwards explained.

“We have found that we get improved printed results when we supply our customers with the LED inks, Sava EPDM blankets and Nikken UV fountain solutions that have been developed for compatibility, and they work extremely well together.”

T&K Toka Currie Group sells a range of inks from T&K Toka, a Japanese-based company that has been in production for over 70 years. The words ʻTechnology & Kindness’ represent the company’s sincere commitment to ʻoffering high quality, easy-to-use products’.

“T&K Toka manufactures high quality UV and LED ink products which are consistent between batch to batch and run very well lithographically. The company’s conventional ink range is highlighted with the Toka Best One Premium Process ink.

It was introduced over 40 years ago and is still considered to be one of the best products on the market. Customers see the value in buying it because of its high

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CONSUMABLES IN FOCUS UV161 UT is a low migration UV ink series for process and Pantone inks

quality and pigment strength so they use less, and experience greatly reduced technical issues,” Edwards explained.

A recent development between Currie Group and T&K Toka is the UV161 UT, a low migration UV ink series for process and Pantone inks.

quality roller, and although higher priced in the market, they generally last longer than competitor rollers,” Edwards said, explaining that Currie Group is expanding the number of rollers it is selling into the Australian market, which demonstrates how well-regarded the rollers are.

“Not only does the UV161 UT excel in adhesive properties but also in drying properties and solvent resistance and has become popular with customers in the packaging sector where indirect food contact status is required. Not selecting the correct ink leads to the potential for inks to taint the product being packaged, such as in food and pharmaceuticals,” he pointed out.

Sava Printing Blankets “We have a strong relationship with Sava Blankets Slovenia, and carry a full range of conventional and UV printing blankets and coating blankets. Blankets are cut and converted in Australia from rolls manufactured in Slovenia, and local conversion gives us flexibility and the ability to respond to the market very quickly,” Edwards said.

T&K Toka holds the number one share of the Japanese market for UV ink, having developed UV ink in 1977 and low-energy curing UV ink in 2008.

“Sava Blankets offer dimensional stability, good resilience and impact resistance combined with a long working life and excellent print quality.

Katsura Rollers Currie Group offers a re-covering and new roller service with high quality Japanese manufactured rollers and a variety of graphic products in the LED printing space.

“We can offer an extensive range of Sava Blankets suitable for our customer’s requirements, no matter the press type or function. We are also able to offer a complete cutting and barring facility which enables us to manufacture blankets to a client’s specific needs.

“We have been selling Katsura rollers since 2018. We are concentrating on rollers for LED and UV and they are a very high-

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“The Sava Advantage Blanket range is manufactured with the latest in

technology using a Radial Core. The new compressible layer coupled with this radial core carcass improves durability, offers excellent shock absorption and rapid recovery which reduces stretching and improves smash resistance,” he explained, adding that this blanket range is highly recommended for the packaging industry where up to a proven 30 per cent lifespan increase can be expected.

“Currie Group has a PMS special mix blending service in both Melbourne (servicing the Eastern States) and Perth where we can match and manufacture PMS colours in a variety of ink variations including conventional, UV, LED, H-UV, foil inks and fluorescent inks,” Edwards added.

On top of the products listed above, Currie Group offers a full range of inks and consumables for the printing industry including coatings, stitching wire, binding glues, wash cloths, calibrated packings, finito packings, coating blankets, Agfa plates, a full range of press ready chemicals, and many more products used in the press room.

FUJIFILM AUSTRALIA

Delivering worldwide innovation is a daily endeavour for the FUJIFILM group.

Within Australia, the company continues to support locally manufactured goods in

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CONSUMABLES IN FOCUS FUJIFILM Australia is the proud developer of Hydrocoat and Eurocoat Coatings, presenting a full spectrum of finishes for paper, board, film, and foil application.

Other specialty varnishes created at this site are also available for narrow web capabilities. The company is also an authorised Trelleborg distributor with state-of-the-art facilities for cutting and barring Trelleborg Vulcan Blankets.

Post press is another crucial step in print from stitching wire to adhesives, the team can source, and supply niche needs with the support of the company’s global longstanding relationships.

FUJIFILM Australia is in a unique position with accessibility to the latest products from its Europe, Japan, and USA counterparts particularly in areas of plate and ink technology.

FUJIFILM’s Uvijet UV range of inks have achieved UL Greenguard Gold certification

print. FUJIFILM Australia’s Campbellfield site in Melbourne features a dedicated, in-house team with years of expertise in creating all things for the pressroom.

The plant can research, design, and manufacture a wide range of consumables from scratch, including fountain solutions, washes, general chemicals, and coatings.

With these capabilities, products can be individually tailored to address all sorts of business performance requirements from resource efficiency to optimised productivity.

“We are proud to be able to have these capabilities in Australia to support local businesses,” FUJIFILM Graphic Systems manufacturing and operations manager Lily Cendo said.

The Superia ZX Processless plate represents the simplest way to make plates with the complete elimination of the processor and resources required in conventional plate production. These processless plates also feature higher durability and robust scratch-resistance, supporting company efforts of moving towards achieving company and global sustainability goals.

FUJIFILM’s Uvijet Inks are high-performing UV inks with proprietary Micro-V dispersion technology enabling strong concentrations of colour pigment to be effectively dispersed and stabilised.

Aside from its brilliant high colour capabilities it is also resistant to agglomeration and gravitational settling.

GRAPH-PAK

Graph-Pak provides an array of consumable items to cater to various needs. These include paper and plastic banding tapes, as well as insertion tapes for tabbing purposes. The company offers both hot and cold glues. In addition to these, its range encompasses rubber rollers for laminators, UV coaters, and other finishing equipment.

The company also supplies products like rubber rejuvenators and cleaners that enhance the durability of rubber components, leading to cleaner production processes and reduced downtimes caused by scuffing, wear, and tear.

Graph-Pak’s product line-up extends to double-sided tapes available in economical 350-metre large reels.

Additionally, it offers silicone tapes and tear tapes, essential components particularly valuable for E-commerce operations.

Alongside these products, the company maintains a stock of spare parts and consumables essential for various finishing machinery, encompassing items such as belts, knives, perforator wheels, brushes, springs, bolts, valves, handles, gears, cogs, and critical components for renowned brands featured in its portfolio.

Furthermore, these UK developed UV inks have been awarded Greenguard Gold certification for low chemical emissions, supporting healthier indoor environments for manufacturers to create and customers to choose. Greenguard Gold is a certification presented by UL Solutions to FUJIFILM’s Uvijet Inks.

Graph-Pak offers silicone tapes and tear tapes – essential components for E-commerce operations

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CONSUMABLES IN FOCUS Heidelberg supplies inks for conventional and UV applications as well as special colours

Operating as a separate business entity, Graph-Pak Laminating Films specialises in providing thermal Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) laminating films, commonly referred to as CELLO, available in a range of finishes including gloss, matt, soft touch, anti-scuff and biodegradable.

These films are offered in various roll widths and lengths. Additionally, the company’s offerings extend to the packaging sector with a comprehensive selection of Thermal PET films available in gloss, matte, and metallic silver and gold finishes.

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Consumables for offset presses • Heidelberg supplies inks for both conventional and UV applications as well as special colours. These range from CMYK process sets to customised colour matches.

• In addition to their protective function, the wide range of Saphira coatings gives products additional refinement and a more aesthetic appeal for optimal and consistent varnish transfer.

• Saphira blankets ensure precise pressure transmission and troublefree ink transfer.

Heidelberg offers an extensive range of top-quality blankets for all requirements.

• Because only factory-approved rubber compounds are used to produce Saphira rollers, Saphira ink and

Saphira consumables from Heidelberg offers a complete range of tested and proven consumables for prepress, press and postpress operations. In addition to being perfect for the equipment they are used with; they are designed to produce excellent print results at maximum speeds. With the company's eShop, it offers easy access to all the supplies a print shop may need.

Consumables for prepress Saphira products offer reliable results and cost-effective production: • Plates and related chemistry: Heidelberg offers both metal and polyester Saphira plates that will work with thermal or visible light imaging heads.

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Films and related chemistry: With Saphira, Heidelberg offers a family of rapid access films and chemistry that has been certified for a wide range of imagesetters – including all Heidelberg machines.

Proofing: The Saphira portfolio counts a comprehensive range of consumables for contract proofing.

Flexo: With Heidelberg’s Saphira offerings, a wide choice of digital and analog engraving consumables are on offer, as well as other flexo supplies.

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dampening rollers deliver high quality printed results over a long lifespan.

Saphira pressroom chemicals help achieve high quality printing results.

They include washes, fountain solutions, alcohol substitutes, and other press chemicals.

A range of ink duct foils, wash-up cloths and spray powders is also on offer.

Consumables for postpress • Cutting supplies: Heidelberg supplies cutting knives that are precision-made in Germany and stay sharper for longer.

• Folding supplies: The company offers all kinds of folding supplies, including banderols, dispersion glues, and its Saphira Special Cleaner is developed to clean folding rollers thoroughly and revitalize them in one go.

• Binding supplies: For binding purposes, Heidelberg’s Saphira portfolio includes not only binding glues, but also stitching wires and sealing threads.

• Folding carton gluing supplies: For folding carton gluers, Heidelberg offers dispersion glues especially developed to enable equipment to run at speeds of up to 650 m/min.

KODAK

“Are you using traditional processed plates simply because that’s the way

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Process free plates work well with Magnus Q800 plate setters

you’ve always done it? When you really stop to look at your business, though, a switch to process free plates will be more compelling,” Kodak print solutions sales director Robert Mollee stated.

According to Mollee, there are three signs that can demonstrate it’s time to switch to process free plates: 1. Your business needs to grow cost effectively “By removing the plate processor, your job completion rates will improve because employees can focus on work that does not involve platemaking.

The improvement in staff utilisation will positively impact profitability, print consistency, and quality output as a result of using process free plates,” Mollee explained, pointing out that Sonora plates do not require the use of chemicals or water, and are less likely to cause print defects.

“This improves your quality control, delivering a superior product to your

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customers, which will help you to keep your existing clients happy and to attract new business. The improvements in customer satisfaction favourably impact customer retention, leading to new business opportunities with existing clients.

“During times of economic disruption, printers can expect additional hidden costs, especially when inflation becomes significant. Prices are rising everywhere, and the production of traditional processed plates is no exception,” Mollee said.

“It’s quick and easy to make the switch from traditional plates, too. You don’t have to change anything on your presses or alter any parameters. Your press operators simply make a minor adjustment to their plate handling habits,” he added.

3. You need to free up people to work in other areas “These days, companies of all kinds are under pressure to find efficiencies and cut costs. One powerful solution is to redeploy people to tasks that bring greater value to the business. Process free plates offer huge assistance in this area,” he stated, explaining that the traditional plate process involves a lot of unappealing and arduous tasks that absorb valuable staff time.

2. The hidden cost of traditional plates is going up “Traditional wet plates bring a lot of hidden costs even during periods of economic stability. Plates can pick up defects during plate processing, leading to the expense of plate remakes and money lost to delays, press downtime, and wasted paper.

“These may range from regular emptying to thoroughly cleaning the processors. This alone may cost you tens of thousands of dollars more than you would spend if process free plates

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Process free plates make these unpopular and time-consuming tasks a thing of the past.”

Mollee pointed out that process free plates also work well with the latest automated CTP innovations from Kodak, including the Kodak Trendsetter and Magnus Q800 plate setters.

“Here, the platemaking process can be left completely unattended, freeing up press shift supervisors and other valuable employees to work on other tasks, and potentially bring even greater value to the business.

“The more plates that can be automatically loaded, imaged, and unloaded, the more jobs you can handle in a day. It also frees up your people to apply their talents to those higher-value tasks. So, you boost your revenue potential — even as you reduce costs,” he added.

SEAGA

Seaga boasts an extensive product range that spans diverse industries, including die making, Pantone, printing, and packaging. The company has gained recognition for its high-calibre die making and die cutting solutions, catering to the

Australian and New Zealand markets.

as pallet wrappers, carton sealers/ erectors and strapping machines.

These machines play an important role in streamlining a warehouse’s packaging process by increasing efficiency and reducing manual labour. Significant synergies can be created with the right combination and inline setup of equipment to ensure seamless workflows.

Recent strategic expansions have broadened the company’s consumables portfolio through the acquisition of Emmoco, a specialist in pallet wrap film, pallet wrapping machinery and packaging equipment.

Although pallet stretch wrap is accessible from many different suppliers, it is not all made equal. Emmoco’s wrap is produced using only American resin sourced from Dow Chemicals (a US materials science company) and produces a higher yield point, which means the wrap can be stretched further without breaking. It is also manufactured using only European and American-made manufacturing equipment, which results in increased consistency.

An example of an efficient, inline setup recently completed by Emmoco is at the brand-new Daniel’s Donuts production facility. Since its first flagship store opened in Springvale in 2016, Daniel’s Donuts now has over 40 stores across Victoria. To meet their ever-growing production and packaging demands, Emmoco completed a complete supply and installation of a range of its packaging equipment, including customised pallet wrappers, carton sealers and a carton erector.

More efficient wrap usage will result in less wrap being used and significant cost savings, especially if businesses are using large volumes. Importantly, less wrap usage will also lead to reduced waste generation, making the wrapping process more environmentally friendly.

The process begins with a flat-pack cardboard box that passes through the carton erector; as it emerges, the box is now upright and sealed at the bottom.

Subsequently, the worker fills the box with the goods and guides it through a carton sealer, which seals the top of the carton. The sealed boxes are then placed onto a pallet and subsequently loaded onto a pallet wrapper to securely wrap the goods before being dispatched to stores and customers.

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