Screen Offset Printing in Queensland recently replaced three ageing machines with two brand new Komori Lithrones from CPI Group  — one a half-size perfector. In the process, they have vastly improved environmental performance, increased short-run capacity and lifted both productivity and profitability

In Melbourne last month at PacPrint 09, HP highlighted two new Indigo presses: the HP Indigo 7000 and the new industrial press, the HP Indigo ws6000

There are opportunities and profits to be made overseas by investing ahead of demand, Geoff Martin, CEO of labelling giant CCL Industries told apprehensive industry representatives at Latma. Meanwhile, Industry veteran Philip Brass also told attendees that Australian manufacturers must be prepared to make changes as more business heads offshore

Packaging and label designs are no longer driven by the manufacturing process but by the requirements of the consumer, Michael Grima, director of structural packaging for design firm Outerspace Design told Latma. Meanwhile, business consultant Jason Clarke encouraged listeners to generate new ideas within their businesses

Beginning to streamline operations can be as simple as reducing in-house transportation by moving stock closer to a machine, however becoming a truly lean business is an ongoing process, and while difficult and time consuming to implement, will reap benefits in the long term, industry consultant Victor Caune told attendees to the Latma conference

Wellington’s Convention Centre played host to this year’s Pride In Print Awards as a chocolate box described by judges as a ‘beautiful piece of work’ carried off the supreme award for a South Island printer

Chinese manufacturer Hans Gronhi Printing Machinery has released a completely new design of Hans Gronhi 52cm press, which Australian supplier Pressnet says delivers affordability and precision engineering in a new premium B3 press

Beer, brought to so many through the popular packaging of glass bottles and aluminium cans, has a long history, one which may be about to change direction

While a number of printers are struggling in the volatile financial climate, Melbourne-based commercial printer Venus Press is not only riding out the storm but is investing in new equipment, recently purchasing a Ryobi 755 five colour press to enhance its production capabilities

Well known Sydney print identity Joe Farr is set to retire next month after 43 years in the print business, beginning as a letterpress apprentice