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The Arctic is warming twice as fast as the rest of the Earth. As its permafrost ice melts, powerful methane greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere, which speeds up global warming in an increasingly destructive cycle. Professor Katey Walter Anthony is an Arctic researcher and National Geographic Explorer, and her work, with a little help from Epson, has helped to reveal that Arctic lakes are emitting five times more methane than previously thought.
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It is with great sadness that we have to announce that the Board of PacPrint, incorporating Visual Impact and the Label & Packaging Expo, have today decided to postpone the shows until June-July 2022. Major trade shows need several weeks of preparation for both organisers and visitors, with interstate and international visitors also needing certainty in order to plan their time, travel and accommodation. The latest Covid-19 situations can not provide that certainty.
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“The simple reality is that we can’t keep going on like this,” says Innes Willox, CEO of employer association Ai Group. “Many businesses and their employees are at breaking point with reports of stress, fatigue and mental health impacts becoming more common.”
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Following the announcement of a statewide South Australian lockdown from 6pm on Tuesday, ASGA president and SA chair Julie Rochester has emailed ASGA members with the association’s updated advice.
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Roland DG Corp has added to its CAMM-1 series of vinyl cutters with the new GR2-640 and GR2-540 64” and 54” devices. Applications include signs, automotive window film and vehicle wraps.
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On-site signage work is not permitted under tightened NSW restrictions, unless it's for essential work like Covid-safe signage, according to an advisory from the Australian Sign & Graphics Association (ASGA). But the majority of NSW sign companies come under Manufacturing, which remains open provided a Covid-safe plan is in place.
In Victoria, "Construction and Manufacturing are Authorised Industries...sign installation falls under the construction banner, so we are of the opinion that signs can be installed."
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“No more lazy claims about recyclability, sustainability, or eco-friendly – Kavalan’s Eco Calculator can help with crucial environmental targets without compromising on quality,” says Taya Groups, manufacturer of the Kavalan PVC-free range of banner materials.
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Roland DG Australia has appointed Mark Bingham to the position of Service Manager, based in Sydney, effective Monday 19 July.
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Japanese print technology manufacturer Ricoh has warned global customers that the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic games which begin this week could increase the risk of data security breaches.
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PrintEx favourite Meqa Smith will present Loyalty Beyond Reason, a session on recruitment and marketing, at PacPrint, co-located with Visual Impact and the Labels & Packaging Expo, in Melbourne on Tuesday 28th September at 12.30pm
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“From its manufacture to its disposal, PVC emits toxic compounds,” says Neschen Coating, the leading global manufacturer of self-adhesive media and coating products - distributed in Australia by Starleaton.
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The global market for print and finishing equipment will reach $US15.9 billion in 2021, after disruption caused by Covid-19 saw sales fall by more than $US4 billion to $US13.2 billion in 2020, says industry researcher Smithers. “The outlook of the market remains challenging through to 2026...this will place a premium on new technologies, value-adding systems and services, and greater automation, as print OEMs look to maintain profitability.”
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Australia’s first ACP recycling solution, Fairview’s Ecoloop, has been named a finalist in The Urban Developer Awards for Excellence in Sustainability across Australia and New Zealand.
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Epson's upcoming SureLab D1060 offers fast, high-quality photo printing with flexible production and a reduced total cost of ownership. As demand for small-format photos continues to grow, businesses are looking for a cost-effective way to deliver quality prints quickly and cost effectively. To meet that need, Epson has launched the SureLab D1060. This new DryLab printer has been built to address a range of customers from wedding and event photography, to retail in-store ad-hoc printing, to back-office print houses.
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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson welcomed additional government support to small businesses impacted by protracted lockdowns and called on landlords and utility companies to follow suit.
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- HEXIS to feature decoration & textiles at Visual Impact
- New lockdown support measures 'insulate those worst affected'
- Stand-up comic Dave Thornton to host National Print Awards
- New dates for rescheduled PICAs
- XAAR acquires FFEI inkjet print integrator
- NSW restrictions 'get the balance right' says employer group
- Sign Network takes People’s Choice at NZSDA awards
- oOh! to sell Junkee Media and focus on Out of Home
- Banks to defer loan repayments for businesses hit by lockdowns
- Shann to showcase Drytac at Visual Impact Expo
- NSW PICAs postponed due to COVID restrictions
- Multi-Color Corp is itself acquired following Hexagon buy
- Employers raise concerns about workplace-based vaccinations
