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Esko & Enfocus plan to roll out innovations at virtual.drupa

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Esko and Enfocus say they will be jointly exhibiting latest portfolios of hardware and software innovations at next month’s virtual.drupa event. Esko, manufacturer of Kongsberg wide format cutting tables and digital cutters, will introduce its new Cloud Freedom strategy, while Enfocus will unveil software version updates for PitStop Pro, PitStop Server, Switch and Connect 2021. 

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First meeting of exhibitors for PacPrint 2021 

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Representatives from 40 of 50 companies signed up so far to exhibit at PacPrint 2021 (and the co-located Visual Impact and Label & Packaging expos) met with organisers for the first time as momentum builds for the industry’s first big trade show since 2019. 

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Signarama Pakenham up and running again

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Following the administration of Orzora Pty Ltd - the former franchisee of Signarama Pakenham, Vic, United Franchising Group is pleased to announce a new franchisee - one who aleady runs a Signarama franchise 40km away.

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Fuji Xerox fails in Federal Court bid to set aside ACCC lawsuit

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Federal Court judge Justice Angus Stewart has dismissed an attempt by Fuji Xerox Australia to set aside a lawsuit launched by corporate watchdog the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) over the printing company’s alleged unfair contracts with small business customers.

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HVG moderates price increases, releases new catalogue

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Industry supplier HVG Graphics has increased some prices 3-5%, due to skyrocketing shipping costs, while others have managed a small decrease. A new catalogue will be release next month.

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Welcome Currie Group to Wide Format with EFI

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Readers of Wideformat Online might be unfamiliar with Currie Group, since the recent addition of EFI's range of printers to the Australian-owned supplier's portfolio is its first venture into Signage and Display. Currie Group is a leading supplier of digital presses for both cut sheet and labels (HP Indigo) and a host of ancillary equipment such as finishing (Horizon, ABG) and plates (Agfa). Built on service first, Currie Group will deliver the same high standards to EFI wide format customers.

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Ombudsman sounds alarm as small business ATO debt soars to record $21 billion

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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has urged the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to refrain from returning to heavy-handed tactics, with collection action expected to ramp up as debts owed hit a record high.

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Signarama Pakenham appoints administrator: "Covid-related"

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Signarama Australia is looking for a new owner for its Pakenham VIC franchise after the business this week decided to call in an external administrator. “Victoria was hit pretty hard over the past 12 months."

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New Kwik Kopy franchise opens in Shellharbour NSW

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Born and bred local owner/operator Suzan Lindsey and her husband Paul have been in the printing industry for 40 years and already own Kwik Kopy Five Dock in Sydney - Franchise of the Year in 2019 - and Kwik Kopy Coburg in Melbourne. 

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Mystery surrounds Ovato Warwick Farm redundancies - AMWU may lodge dispute with FWC

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It is well-known that Ovato (formerly IPMG and PMP combined), is undergoing a major restructure but some employees made 'redundant' by the ASX-listed company are perplexed that their positions are being advertised again. The AMWU has warned Ovato it may take the matter to the Fair Work Commission, the national workplace relations tribunal.

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Agfa introduces fastest Jeti Tauro inkjet printer

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The new Jeti Tauro H3300 UHS LED is a high speed hybrid with advanced automation for 24/7 sign and display production. “We went all out to make it fit for extreme workloads.”

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100 exhibitors signed up so far for virtual.drupa in April

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Companies including Leonhard Kurz, Bobst, Esko, Kama, Konica Minolta, Kyocera, Müller Martini, Windmöller & Hölscher and DuPont de Nemours are designing new online showrooms ahead of the inaugural virtual.drupa trade show in April.

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New name and ownership for Quadient

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Smartech Business Systems, headquartered in Hong Kong and active throughout Asia and the USA, has acquired the industry supplier Quadient Oceania (formerly known as Neopost Australia and GBC before that). It's 'business as usual' says National Marketing Manager Morgan Quinn.

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Ovato lost $9.7m in H1 as restructure 'resets balance sheet'

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Ovato recorded a net loss of $9.7 million for the six months to 31 December 2020, with sales falling by 28.2% to $236.2M compared to the corresponding six month period, which was prior to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. "Heatset catalogue printing and residential distribution volumes are not returning as quickly as expected due to the lingering impacts of COVID-19."

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Another $15m in Jobkeeper helps IVE to 'solid' first-half FY21 

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Print and marketing group IVE reported $23 million in net profit for the first half, up from $17.7m pcp despite a 3% fall in revenue to $340.8m. “We estimate a revenue reduction to pcp of circa $50m as a result of the impacts of COVID-19, particularly in the retail catalogue and travel sectors."

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  1. "An exceptional start to the year" says HP CEO
  2. Clem Johnson receives FESPA Australia Life Member Award
  3. Canon's fastest-ever imagePROGRAF printer boosts large format print for CAD/GIS/AEC
  4. SAi announces availability of drivers for new HP Latex 700 & 800 printers
  5. Peter Way joins Total Image Supplies
  6. Victorian rules on cladding will Impact signage: ASGA
  7. Montana Signs adds a Roland VG2-640
  8. ASGA Employment Law webinar to address end of Jobkeeper
  9. 3M to spend $1 billion to accelerate climate goals
  10. Siegwerk warns of price pressure on raw materials 
  11. Global inkjet market to reach $A63 billion in 5 years
  12. Jet Technologies & Screen Open House with new L350SAI label press
  13. oOh! posts $35m loss for 2020 with ‘significant recovery’ in Q4
  14. Outdoor audiences back to highest levels since March
  15. Phil Rennell leaves Currie Group in company restructure 

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Outdoor Graphics, solvent & UV Article Count:  9991

Offcuts Article Count:  18

3D Printing News Article Count:  1

Forum Rules Article Count:  27

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