Australia

Canon says latest software can streamline poster production

2009-07-04T04:00:00+01:00

Canon Australia has launched PosterArtist 2009, the latest software for its imagePROGRAF large format printer, which the company says is a poster-creation application designed to make in-house poster production easier, with better quality output. The range will be sold through Alloys, GBC, DES, Anitech and Canon’s regional business partner channel.

Magazines win with value add print says PrintCity research

2009-07-03T04:02:00+01:00

Market research completed by the PPA (the UK Periodical Publishers Association) after the recent 37th FIPP World Magazine Congress in London, has shown that the value added printing techniques demonstrated by PrintCity Alliance members within the innovative & interactive FIPP09 printed Congress programme had created a noticeable impact.

Steve Dunwell to head manroland Australasia

2009-07-02T14:43:00+01:00

Leading industry identity and current Currie Group NSW sate manager Steve Dunwell will be the new managing director of manroland Australasia, with his tenure set to begin August 1. He be responsible for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

Spicers adds new digital paper to arsenal

2009-07-02T04:00:00+01:00

As the digital printing market continues to grow, Spicers Paper says it is making paper selection for printing on-demand and variable data jobs easier with the addition of another digital paper to its range.

Record month for Fuji Xerox digital orders

2009-07-01T04:00:00+01:00

Orders for Fuji Xerox’s new 700 Digital Color Press have surpassed 150 systems since its launch, while Xerox iGen4 sales have now exceeded 10 units, for a combined total of more than 160 orders.

Heidelberg said to be near A$2.4bn financing deal

2009-07-01T04:00:00+01:00

Reports on Bloomberg suggest Heidelberg looks likely to obtain Euro1.4bn (A$2.4bn) in financing from banks and government funds as early as this week, a month ahead of plan, according to four people familiar with the negotiations.

Queensland Government endorses Printing Industries’ SGP

2009-06-30T04:30:00+01:00

Kate Jones, Queensland climate change and sustainability minister recently launched the Printing Industries’ Sustainable Green Print (SGP) programme in Brisbane and commended the programme as being an effective branding tool for green printers.

Creative Folks brings Elvis to Australia

2009-06-30T04:29:00+01:00

Creative Folks has signed a new reseller agreement with dutchsoftware.com to distribute Elvis, an enterprise grade media asset management solution to the to the Australian and New Zealand market place.

Fate of Tasmanian mills still undecided says PaperlinX

2009-06-29T04:30:00+01:00

PaperlinX has completed the initial review of its Tasmanian paper manufacturing business, Tas Paper, however the company has not yet made any decision on the fate of the mills at Burnie and Wesley Vale.

Short run book printer making inroads on sustainability

2009-06-29T04:00:00+01:00

Ligare has engaged an environmental auditor through the NSW DECC Sustainability Advantage Program to help measure and reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions throughout its operations. The printer says once complete it will be able to offer clients the ability to accurately offset the emissions created to produce books when required.

PMP fails to convince PBL: print centre going ahead

2009-06-28T04:00:00+01:00

Despite PMP’s transformation strategy – which aims to create a focused, best practice operation – the print giant is still set to lose its lucrative ACP magazines contract. PBL Media says its plan to establish an ACP printing and distribution operation in Sydney is going ahead, however the start date may be slipped back.

Fuji Xerox opens new RMIT print centre

2009-06-28T04:00:00+01:00

Fuji Xerox Australia and RMIT have launched a new managed print centre at the University’s Brunswick campus, home to the institution’s graphic design students. Fuji Xerox says the new Brunswick print centre caters for all the design, printing, finishing and on-site delivery needs of the University.

Epson introduces new Fogra certified proofing paper

2009-06-27T04:00:00+01:00

Epson Australia says it is making it easier for its graphics arts customers to achieve ISO 12647-7 certification with the introduction of a new proofing paper that is designed in accordance with this standard.

Label Power releases latest printer to market

2009-06-26T14:00:00+01:00

Label manufacturer Label Power has launched the VP485 Industrial Colour inkjet and label printer. The printer, which was released at last month’s PacPrint is perfectly positioned for users who need to print larger runs than traditionally printed on short run inkjet label printers, according to the company.

First NSW sale of new HP Designjet

2009-06-25T04:30:00+01:00

Promotional signage company Out There Media is the first in NSW to purchase the new HP Designjet L65500 latex ink printer. This is the second sale of this revolutionary printer for HP channel partner Celmac.

Positive Camtec signs distribution deal with Sign Essentials

2009-06-25T04:00:00+01:00

Positive Camtec has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Sign Essentials to offer the Teckwin product range to the Queensland market. The agreement covers the entire Teckwin Printer range, consumables and service.

ENVI paper takes out three Australian business awards

2009-06-24T04:30:00+01:00

Australian Paper’s ENVI range of Carbon Neutral paper has been announced as a winner of three 2009 Australian Business Awards including best eco-friendly product, product innovation and marketing excellence. The Awards recognise organisations that demonstrate business and product excellence, sustainability and commercial success in their respective industries, according to Australian Paper.

Label guru presented with lifetime achievement award

2009-06-24T04:00:00+01:00

A panel of label industry experts has reviewed the votes for the 2009 Label Industry Global Awards and announced that the winner of the prestigious R. Stanton Avery Lifetime Achievement Award is the well-known label consultant, Michael Fairley.

Allely throws down gauntlet to rivals with PMP transformation

2009-06-23T04:30:00+01:00

Richard Allely, the new CEO of the country’s biggest print company PMP, is seeking to transform the struggling business with a plan for restructuring and re-energising the outfit he calls a ‘sleeping giant’ into a focused best-practice operation which will put the heat on its rivals.

PMP admits faults in distribution

2009-06-23T04:15:00+01:00

PMP Distribution, the pamphlet distribution business wholly owned by PMP, has admitted to providing some of its customers with reports that included incorrect pamphlet delivery statistics, the Australian competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said today.

PIAA draws interest in sustainable print programme

2009-06-23T04:00:00+01:00

Environmental sustainability was the key talking point for the vast majority of visitors to the Printing Industries stand during PacPrint. The theme at the stand was based on the promotion of the association’s services and for its new Sustainable Green Print (SGP) environmental management certification system.

KBA sheetfed presses record order increase

2009-06-22T04:30:00+01:00

Despite the current global economic gloom KBA is recording an increase in new orders for sheetfed presses, the news brightening KBA shareholders attending their annual general meeting.

MGI and GBC to launch latest digital photo press at PMA

2009-06-22T04:15:00+01:00

Digital Press manufacturer, MGI Digital Graphic Technology – along with its Australian distributor, GBC Australia – is set to launch the Meteor DP20 4-in-1 digital photo press for the Australian market at imaging technology exhibition, PMA Australia 2009, which opens in Sydney this Friday.

Tribute Tuesday: inkjet printing and light production printers

2009-06-22T04:00:00+01:00

One of the most significant product developments in recent years was the RISO HC5000 that was introduced in Japan in late 2003 but which first really came to public attention at drupa 2004.

High volume solutions at InfoPrint

2009-06-21T04:00:00+01:00

Located on the Ricoh stand InfoPrint Australia country manager Rene Kisselbach spent the show highlighting the range of high volume digital printing solutions now being developed by this joint Ricoh IBM company.

Jet Technologies screen press snapped up at show

2009-06-20T04:00:00+01:00

The SPS XP/2 cylinder screen press on the Jet Technologies stand was snapped up by a Tasmanian company, which wanted the benefits of its lightening fast productivity, according to Jet director Jack Malki.

Brissett Rollers showing high quality consumables

2009-06-19T04:00:00+01:00

The well known consumables supplier is about to celebrate 50 years servicing the Australian print industry, with original founder Terry Brissett still at the helm five decades later.

Fujifilm opens its new Victorian Business Centre

2009-06-18T04:00:00+01:00

Fujifilm Australia has officially opened its new purpose-built Victorian Business Centre at Campbellfield in Melbourne, which has been designed to accommodate Fujifilm Australia along with DS Chemport (Australia).

Red Tie highlighting credentials

2009-06-18T04:00:00+01:00

Web to print developer Red Tie had a busy time on the Currie stand, highlighting its credentials as a printer turned developer, and the features on its software. Managing director Marian Stefani out from the UK explained the pathway to Red Tie.

Event will help create communication solutions providers: PIAA

2009-06-17T04:30:00+01:00

Printing Industries is set to host a presentation in Sydney next month, which is says will provide an overview of printing industry trends and the new business opportunities that can help transform traditional print businesses into profitable print based communication solutions providers.