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As creditors await the administrator Cor Cordis' report on the administration of Skope Group Pty Ltd and affiliated companies; news has arrived that Skope Group Holdings Pty Ltd, ACN: 635823326, is now also under administration, from 12th March.
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Mactac adds two signage ranges to its MACal portfolio - MACal 9800 Cast, a high performance polymeric stabilised cast film, and MACal 8300 Pro, a durable promotional film.
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News to hand indicates that Signage, Shop fit-out and cladding firm, the Skope Group of companies which was placed into administration last week by Cor Cordis, has not fulfilled its DOCA terms from the last administration it was connected with, and may well be planning another phoenix-like operation. Here’s what we know so far.
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Mimaki Engineering has released the new UJV100-160, a roll to roll UV-curable inkjet printer – maximum width 162cm/ 63” - available in limited areas from March 2020. There’s no word yet from Mimaki Australia on local availability.
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Avery Dennison brand Mactac, a leading European-based manufacturer of graphic products for print and sign businesses, has named Graphic Art Mart as its exclusive distributor for Australia.
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Euro Poles MD Peter Wagener is coordinating the textiles workshop, in conjunction with fellow Visual Impact exhibitors EFI, Roland DG, Pozitive, Aeronaut and Elizabeth Machines. “Our aim is to fire the imagination of Visual Impact visitors and demonstrate just how things are done – what the processes are, how it all fits together.”
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Following the postponement of the Shanghai APPPexpo, the organisers have re-scheduled the show from February to July, a good sign that recovery from the Coronavirus/COVID19 effect is anticipated. Here is the company announcement.
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The Outdoor Media Association (OMA) has chosen the ‘First Nations’ campaign by NRMA Insurance – produced by wide format printer Cactus Imaging for oOh!media - as its Creative Collection Grand Prix winner for 2019. Omnigraphics and Grand Print Services were also awarded.
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Canon USA’s new eService cost-per-use program allows remote monitoring of customer usage and service-related data from imagePROGRAF, PRO Series, TX Series, TM Series and legacy printers. It's a US-only initiative so far. A spokesperson for Canon Australia told Wide Format Online: "We are investigating but not sure at this stage when we will introduce this here."
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Dr. David Cooke has resigned from Konica Minolta Australia after almost 15 years, including seven years as chairman and managing director. Konica Minolta has appointed Yohei Konaka from its head office in Japan as the new managing director. Cooke will remain at the company until mid-July to see out the Japanese financial year and facilitate a smooth transition.
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HP has rejected an increased $35 billion takeover offer from Xerox Holdings, saying it undervalues the company and is not in the best interests of shareholders. The offer showed Xerox’s “desperation…to address its continued business decline," said HP's board, adding: “Xerox does not have experience operating businesses in the sectors in which HP operates, including within Personal Systems, Home Printing, and 3D and Digital Manufacturing.”
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Prytec Solutions will showcase the new PLS-F1515 1kW Fibre Laser cutter at its first Open Day event for 2020 at headquarters in Deer Park, Melbourne later this month.
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SA International (SAi) says it’s new Sidekick software is a job organisation tool that helps sign and large format print businesses to manage end-to-end production operations, from quote creation to invoicing.
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The deadline for the Printing Industry Creativity Awards (PICAs) has been extended by one week to Friday 13th March because members of the Print and Visual Communications Association (PVCA) are reporting “operational impact” caused by the coronavirus.
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Canon will end a 35-year relationship with HP if Xerox succeeds in its hostile bid to take over its larger rival, according to Canon CEO and chairman Fujio Mitarai. HP is among Canon’s biggest customers, generating almost 14% of its sales.
- FESPA 2020 POSTPONED to venue yet to be determined
- Mutoh – Cavenagh promoted, Crichton joins
- Skope back in administration again - Cor Cordis appointed
- Xerox launches $35bn offer to HP shareholders in hostile takeover bid
- “We produce most of our products in China”: Coronavirus hits HP, could "acutely" impact wide format market
- Full steam ahead for Visual Impact Gold Coast 2020
- Roland DG strengthens South Australian team
- Roland DG, Mutoh, Canon, Agfa: FESPA 2020 previews
- Ovato posts $58m half-year loss, adds $10m to NSW site costs
- HVG is offering 2-for-1 on textile rolls - plus further discounts!
- Drupa: "No reason to cancel trade fair"
- Visual Impact Gold Coast smashes pre-registration record
- SIHL Poster Paper Pro and Satin wallpaper available from Ricky
- FESPA 2020: Durst’s P5 350 hybrid offers roll-to-roll and board printing options
- SAi to release new software at FESPA & sees boom in subscription sign-ups
