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Plockmatic Group ‘ring-fences’ binding future with Renz acquisition

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Plockmatic Group has signed an agreement to acquire German-based Renz, a global producer of ring wire comb binding machines and supplies. The agreement includes acquisition of its subsidiary companies in Australia, Argentina, the UK and Turkey, through which Renz has developed a client base that spans more than 80 different countries.

Last chance to join Vivad Open House and 25th birthday celebration

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Tickets are selling fast for Vivad’s 25th birthday celebration industry networking event on Friday July 25th, with a number of invited clients and suppliers also seizing the opportunity to enjoy an Open House tour of the large format digital and banner printing company’s new facilities.

VMA and Konica Minolta ‘Make their Marker’ on emerging industry talent

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The Visual Media Association (VMA) has announced the appointment of Marker representatives in each State for its emerging talent program, supported by Platinum Sponsor, Konica Minolta Australia.

Konica Minolta partner with Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) for CeMAT 2025 robot launch

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Konica Minolta Australia has partnered with global mobile robotics leader Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR), for the Australian launch of two autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) at CeMAT Australia 2025 (stand T18), running from 22nd to 24th July at Sydney Olympic Park.

Ball & Doggett appoints David Reece as National Sales Manager Labels & Packaging

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Driving a strategy towards ‘being more than a supplier, and more a partner in growth, performance and long-term customer success’, the latest in a long line of industry professionals to bolster the Ball & Doggett team is David Reece, joining as National Sales Manager Labels & Packaging.

Mimaki JFX200-1213EX UV-LED flatbed printer wins 2025 Pinnacle Award

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Designed to offer wide-format printing capabilities in a compact footprint, the Mimaki JFX200-1213EX presents as a really strong option for PSPs with limited space, a quality that recently saw the printer recognised for its advanced technology in the UV/Latex Flatbed (under $100K) category.

Global printing giants eye acquisition of beleaguered Landa Digital Printing

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Reputable Israeli magazine Calcalist has reported that Landa Digital Printing hired the Japanese investment bank Nomura to oversee a potential sale process, ‘opening the data room to a number of global printing giants, including HP, Canon, Agfa, Fujifilm, Epson, Xerox, Brother, and Koenig & Bauer.

CMYKhub’s new 7000sqm Melbourne ‘hub’ taking shape

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One of Australia’s largest wholesale printers has given its employees a glimpse of its new purpose-built 7000sqm facility at Keilor Park near Tullamarine Airport, scheduled for occupancy from September 2025. A video shows progress on installation of a Komori Lithrone GX40RP and Canon varioPRINT iX3200 and captures the reactions of staff members as they see the huge space for the first time.

Studio Q / Laserfoil takes out NZ Pride In Print ‘Supreme’ Award

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New Zealand print’s night of nights threw up its customary array of talent competing for 9 Printing Process awards and awarding 15 competition entrants for their excellence in certain categories. The evening also saw the NZ Apprentice of the Year crowned and various Business Awards awarded for Training, Innovation and Sustainability.

Fiery RIP secures Pinnacle Award for third consecutive year

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Consistently setting the bar for Digital Front Ends (DFEs) and workflow solutions in digital print, Fiery has picked up more three more Printing United Alliance Pinnacle Awards, making 2025 its third consecutive year of winning an award in the RIP software category.

Applications now open for 2025 FESPA Australia Leaders Program

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First launched in 2022 the FESPA Australia Leaders Program has played a part in the development of 36 industry professionals, many of whom have gone on to assuming expanded leadership roles within their organisations. FESPA Australia is now encouraging a fourth cohort of industry professionals to apply to the program, with applications closing on 1st August 2025.

Xerox completes acquisition of Lexmark

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As the ink dries on the final stage of Xerox’s acquisition of leading global laser printer manufacturer, Lexmark, Xerox CEO Steve Bandrowczak says: “With this acquisition, Xerox now stands among the top five in every major print segment and is the market leader in managed print services.”

Roland DG and Antigro Designer ‘bring print to life’ in Japan

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Antigro Designer’s flagship Sticker Builder and Print Customiser solutions are making an impact in Japan, supported by Roland DG to drive a series of interactive installations and live customisation experiences across cultural festivals, tech exhibitions, and industry trade events.

September’s Sign China 2025 expo to co-locate with Digital Printing China 2025

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Having enjoyed considerable success co-locating with LED China earlier this year at Sign China 2025 in Shenzhen, the latest collaboration is to co-locate the next Sign China 2025 event – being held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, 17th to 19th September – with Digital Printing China 2025, which has a focus on personalised designs and textile printing technology.

LIA Victoria offers tour of Holmesglen with graduate award presentations

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The Victorian chapter of the Lithographic Institute of Australia (LIA) is inviting members and interested parties – ‘all people in print’ - to a tour of Holmesglen, followed by a celebration of the year’s top apprentices with the presentation of the 2025 LIA Victoria Graduate of the Year Awards.

Award-winning treble for AGFA’s ‘Pinnacle’ Products

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Agfa’s Onset Panthera FB3216, Onset Panthera Autoloader and Jeti Tauro MAX BOTS are amongst the 2025 Pinnacle Product Awards winners, run by North America’s peak printing graphic arts association, the PRINTING United Alliance.

Visual Impact Conference & Expo locked in for September 2026 at Sydney Showground

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Promising a ‘new concept, new vision and new opportunities’, Visual Connections has announced that the Sydney Showground will be the venue for a ‘re-imagined’ Visual Impact Conference & Expo, now officially locked in for 2nd to 4th September 2026 ‘to avoid clashes with other premier global industry events’.

ePS Packaging embeds CarbonQuota to help print & packaging companies measure carbon footprint

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ePS Packaging has announced a strategic partnership with CarbonQuota to integrate advanced carbon footprint capabilities across its software ecosystem for the packaging and print industries.

Benny Landa asks Court for more time

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Landa Digital Printing has submitted a request to the court for a stay of proceedings to give the company the necessary time to find new investors.

‘Phantastica’ Rare Book opportunity coming up in Melbourne

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Purveyors of rare books will be positively salivating at the opportunity presented by the Melbourne Rare Book Week – 24th July to 2nd August -  and the climax to the event: the Melbourne Rare Book Fair, being held at Wilson Hall, University of Melbourne, from Thursday 31st July to Saturday 2nd August.

Roland DG formally releases new DIMENSE DA-640

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Following a sneak peak at PacPrint, Roland DG has formally released the new DIMENSE DA-640, a wide-format dimensional surface printer that delivers high-quality 3D embossed printing up to 2mm in height, in a compact, easy-to-use system. Accommodating a wide choice of media, the DA-640 is being heralded as the future of creative, artistic wall décor production.

  1. EMEA launch of Fujifilm Jet Press 1160CF via live event
  2. Vivad celebrates 25 years of success
  3. Konica Minolta ‘UnPacked’ to tour Australia
  4. VMA opposes Australia Post basic postage rate increase
  5. 5 out of 6 FESPA Australia Board members re-appointed as Association gears up for exciting future
  6. Epson announces partnership with The Social Outfit
  7. The Rise of the 6-axis Cobots
  8. HP and Dscoop predicting AI will revolutionise the world of print
  9. Roland DG and BWT Alpine F1 team up to amplify voice of Female Wrappers
  10. Epson announces Direct to Shape Printing System
  11. New dedicated product sales and partnerships team for oOh!media
  12. Drytac making waves at Adelaide seafront
  13. Kongsberg PCS launches new ‘Entro’ entry-level cutting tables
  14. New Leadership Program for Women in Print
  15. World first as children's book is printed on paper made from recycled coffee cups
  16. New FESPA brand looks to ‘Connect, Inspire, Support’
  17. Daniela Mastroieni appointed to GM Graphics, Architectural Design & Brands role with Orafol
  18. New biodegradable film brand ‘BIOND’ being brought to Oceania via Coritex
  19. Imagination Graphics expands output with Mimaki and Spicers at PacPrint 2025
  20. EDP award success for Fujifilm Business Innovation
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