Melbourne-based printer Mikoh has released its new SRG-1001 four-colour label printer, which the company says can run at 25 metres a minute and its software ensures the first print is a true print that therefore provides savings on time and materials.

Inca Digital has launched its own awards to recognise outstanding printing on Inca machines, which have been created to coincide with the company’s 10th anniversary.

A senior manager with Océ-Australia, Michael Boyle, has been appointed international marketing director for wide format products, based at Océ head office in Venlo, The Netherlands.

Autobond is planning a technology demonstration at Ipex 2010 which it says could have implications far beyond the laminating process. The company plans to showcase a Mini sheet-fed laminator with the ability to inkjet print a spot UV, LED curable varnish in-line on top of matt film.

In-line with the on-going success of UV flatbed printing, Starleaton Digital Solution says it is now stocking KAPAplast a foam-cored board made from dense polyurethane, which the company says cuts cleanly and easily and can be grooved or even hinged.

At Ipex, Konica Minolta will highlight its bizhub PRO C6501 series with a focus on colour quality as well as the bizhub PRO 1200 series with a focus on its black and white performance.

Parts Overnight, Australia’s largest independent printer spare parts and accessories distributor has acquired Queensland-based digital supplier PT Store. Parts Overnight specialises in supporting small format printers, and is authorised for large format spare parts distribution.

Press maker manroland has hired four new engineers for its Australian business, which the company says is in line with plans to expand its Printservices products to meet customer’s demands of proactive service and support, and enabling the manroland presses to be more efficient and productive.

Victorian printer Paragon Printing and sister company Moore Office are the latest print shops to be hit by the tough economy with the companies bringing in Administrators. Hall Chadwick partners Richard Albarran, Blair Pleash and David Ross are continuing to trade the businesses of the companies at this stage with a view to maximising the chances of continuing in existence.

Bookings for the National Print Awards Presentation Dinner in Sydney on Friday March 26 are moving fast, with organisers urging those who wish to attend the industry’s premier celebration to book soon to avoid disappointment.