Aficionados claim the new Matt Etch Varnish is achieving a spot UV effect, but with no need for a dedicated UV spot varnish solution

The next developmental step for print and electronic technologies will be the convergence of these currently parallel technologies into new hybrid devices that potentially combine the best attributes of both worlds, says PrintCity, offering great opportunities for printers

There are a number of myths about recycling that are frequently mistaken for facts, particularly when it comes to paper, says Clare Taylor

The ability to create prosperity and sustain that prosperity into the future is not only the common goal of most businesses, but also the central theme of a new book by Dr Peter Ellyard, respected futurist, environmentalist, strategist and author. We spoke to Dr Ellyard as he prepared his keynote address for the upcoming PacPrint 09 Forums, to find out what he means by sustainable prosperity and how that relates to the graphic arts

Financier John Dennis says the success of the new 30 per cent Capital Allowance depends on funding availability, but as banks exit the market, or tighten down the hatches, accessing the moolah needed to buy the kit may prove difficult

A key packaging mega trend to be discussed during the AIP Forum to be held during Auspack will be nanotechnology. Guest speaker Dr Terry Turney, who is the chief executive officer of Asia NanoMaterials and Professorial Fellow, Centre for Green Chemistry, Monash University, talks to Asia Pacific Packaging about the future of nanotechnology in packaging

Ricoh’s new production colour system heralds a new era for production printing in New Zealand. The advent of the Ricoh Pro C900 gives print service providers an affordable, high quality option for production printing

Substantial sales increases are often needed to achieve the required return on investment when changing packaging design. James Tupper questions how we can tell whether new customers will purchase the newly packaged product or that current purchasers will remain loyal?

The managing director of Cyber Australia and Cyber New Zealand, Bernard Cheong, made one of his regular visits to New Zealand last month. New Zealand Printer caught up with him and found out why his optimism for print remains so high

Silverwater printer buys first Océ ProCut cutting machine