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Thanks to the generous support and sponsorship of Graphic Art Mart, Mulfords, Orafol, Signarama, SMIB, Spicers and Bounce LED/LetterTech, the Australian Sign and Graphic Arts Association (ASGA) has again been able to arrange a 2025 series of their ‘industry favourite’ member golf days.

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That headline is deliberately ambiguous! The 'support' is by way of EFI superwide printers, installed at customer Hollywood Monster, being used to print a huge 35 metre x 37metre flag that was held aloft by fans at a recent match at Wembley stadium.

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Ahead of FESPA Berlin opening on May 6th, Canon has announced some timely hardware and software enhancements for  its Colorado and Arizona platforms, supported by PRISMA workflows.

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Offering a daily schedule of workshops and live demos, premier supplier of sign, digital, and display solutions, Graphic Art Mart, plans to ‘dazzle’ PacPrint 2025 visitors with a ‘celebration of colour, creativity and cutting-edge technology’.

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EFI and its partners are featuring the latest EFI hybrid and flatbed printers, including the all-new EFI Pro 30h+ hybrid printer, at the Las Vegas ISA expo, on now until April 25th.

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Showing the Arizona, Colorado and imagePROGRAF printers at FESPA Global (6th-9th May, Berlin Messe), Canon plans to reveal its latest wide format portfolio capability, showing ‘real-world’ retail, interior décor, Point of Sale (POS) and promotional packaging applications.

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Live demos, hands-on product experiences and expert consultations are all part of the plan for Trimatt Systems’ PacPrint display, even accommodating digital access to its booth experience so that remote attendees can interact with their technology and team.

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PrintNZ has announced its Top 10 apprentices to contest the prestigious 2024 BJ Ball Print Apprentice of the Year. Delegates completed their training in 2024 and are assessed in 2025, with the award presentation in July.

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Mimaki’s flagship large format printer series and high colour, weather resistant eco-solvent ink have recently secured formal 3M MCS Warranty Program certification. In other Mimaki news, Braille printing is available on the JFX200-1213EX.

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The first meeting of creditors of the failed Reacon Australia Pty Ltd, incorporating Mail Marketing Works took place on Tuesday 22nd April at 1pm via MS teams. The 2nd meeting of creditors is due during May. It is customary at such meetings that a full report of indebtedness is presented, and the liklihood of any returns estimated, and over what time period. NOTE: The Administrator, Cathro Partners are acting for Reacon Australia Pty Ltd, not Reacon Group.

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FESPA, Berlin is almost upon us and Brother is set to unveil its latest DTG and DTF innovations at the show. Brother remains committed to delivering next-generation products and services to the textile and garment sector, with GJS representing its products in Australia and exhibiting at PacPrint.

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Sunshine West, Victoria, real estate signage specialist ABC Photosigns has installed a further two EFI 32r super-wide format printers, supplied and serviced by Currie Group. Acquired by Excel Group in July 2024, ABC Photosigns is on a growth trajectory that now includes vehicle wraps and general signage.

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Trade exhibitions and conferences do not happen overnight. Months, sometime years of planning are needed to ensure Insurances, OH&S and promotion is in place. Ricoh is the latest exhibitor to join in, on stand D06 in the Dome of Sydney Olympic Park's Showground halls. But time is running out!

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Following the Cyber Ransomware attack on one of Australia's (and Pacific region) leading print groups - TMA Group (as reported in WideFormatOnline here) the Visual Media Association (VMA) has released a warning to be ultra-vigilant.

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A long-standing favourite for applications with coloured films, Avery Dennison's 700 Premium Film range now offers a selection of 20 additional colours, including 6 new gloss and 14 new matt finishes.

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Epson is now accepting entries for the 16th edition of its landmark Epson International Pano Awards, which lays claims to being the world’s largest competition devoted to the craft and art of panoramic photography.