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Inkjet printhead specialist Xaar has acquired Megnajet, a market leader in the design and manufacture of industrial ink management and supply systems for digital inkjet.

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Following HP’s recent lead, paper manufacturers Stora Enso and EDM have stopped production and sales in Russia, Canon EMEA suspended all product deliveries into Russia and Messe Frankfurt suspended all trade shows in Russia, while Fujifilm, Orafol, BASF, global outdoor companies and others supported humanitarian efforts. Ukrainian OOH company Prime Group has launched an appeal for donations to help the resistance in Ukraine. Tech giant Microsoft joined Apple in also suspending product sales in Russia.

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Australian software company Quote & Print will focus on its latest releases at PacPrint, including new Cloud Print ERP software and the launch of a new Label & Carton Packaging Print ERP module to join its range of large-format, sheet-fed and digital print ERP software.

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Genuine Print Pty Ltd, a suburban printer in Oakleigh, Melbourne, will appear in the Victorian Supreme Court (audio/videolink) on March 16th for a hearing concerning a winding-up application lodged on behalf of the Waratah Group liquidators, by city law firm Dimos Lawyers. Wideformat Online spoke to Genuine Print owner Genine Thornton.

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As the flood crisis in Australia’s east continues to unfold, the industry’s suppliers have joined forces once again and say they stand ready to assist affected sign and print businesses. The full impact of the disaster is yet to become clear, as the floodwaters recede.

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Colour Graphic Services, the Australian colour management, ISO and G7 specialist, also dealer for the highly-rated Myiro spectrophotometers in Australia and New Zealand, has announced a trade-in offer on any older spectrophotometer or colorimiter, to a Myiro-1 complete with Myiro Tools software, scanning/spot colour ruler USB cable, calibration cap, mini tripod for monitor calibration, downloadable spectrophotometer configuration software and storage case.

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Neschen's PVC-free high-tack vinyl for wall covering is an all-round solution for wall graphics. There are many different wall surfaces and interior decorators, shopfitters and sign makers regularly face challenges when it comes to wall décor application. Not every surface needs the same adhesion performance - Starleaton's Neschen Wall-Grip PP L-UV is the top product for the environmentally conscious designer and printer.

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The deadline for entering ASGA's HP 2022 National Sign & Graphics Awards has been extended from the 7th of March to the 14th of March.

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First COVID, and now Russia’s war in Ukraine. In an uncertain world, supplier group Visual Connections asked some of its members for the inside word on how the latest developments are likely to impact supply chains, and how you can manage those impacts on your business.

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Markzware, Inc., a leading worldwide software developer for the printing, publishing, and graphic design industries, has announced the release of QXPMarkz 2022 Mac, part of Markzware’s new Markz-Line, which offers you the ability to convert QuarkXPress 2022, on the macOS platform. The Windows version, QXPMarkz SE, also has QuarkXPress 2022 support.

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“With life returning to pre-pandemic norms, owners and managers of corporate offices and public spaces are eager to offer employees, customers and visitors refreshing new looks and experiences."

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HP CEO Enrique Lores said the company was preparing for a range of scenarios and had suspended product shipments to Russia as part of the US response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. HP Inc. just announced Q1 revenue of $17.0 billion, up 8.8% from the prior-year period, despite a fall in printing revenue.

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Summa's L1810 2nd generation laser cutter offers increased production capacity and enables companies in the textile and apparel industries to process rush jobs and bulk orders. The L1810 has been released in Europe and will launch in Asia Pacific and the US in May. 

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Tarsus Group, organiser of the Labelexpo Global Series, has announced that Labelexpo Europe 2022 has been rescheduled, with the event now taking place 11-14 September 2023. The organising team has made the decision to move the event dates in light of the significant supply chain pressures the European label industry is currently experiencing coupled with the fast-evolving situation in Ukraine.

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Mimaki has introduced a new large format inkjet printer series, a roll to roll cutting plotter series and new dye sub technology at Mimaki Europe's three-day online event Global Innovation Days.

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Roland DG has launched its third generation of TrueVIS wide format inkjet printer cutters, including the VG3-640 and VG3-540 models with up to eight ink colours, and the SG3-540 and SG3-300 with four ink colours. 

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Our American colleagues at WhatTheyThink.com have just released the 2022 Business Outlook Survey, the latest industry economic data and macroeconomic trends, as well as industry and cultural technological trends to look out for in 2022. Although US-centric, the trends are highly relevant here in ANZ too. Best of all, it is very reasonably priced.

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The Australian Cyber Security Centre has issued a High Alert Advisory to help Australian organisations detect destructive Russian malware being used to target sites in Ukraine. “Australian organisations should urgently adopt an enhanced cyber security posture," it said.

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The Australian Sign & Graphics Association’s (ASGA) board has appointed Mick Harrold as its new president, effective immediately. Harrold succeeds Julie Rochester, who stepped down following ASGA’s AGM last week. Other new executive appointments have also been announced.

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Xaar’s innovative new Sure Flow technology allows users to clear and prevent nozzle blockages without the need to remove the printhead.

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Drytac announced the global availability of Polar Choice White monomeric PVC films that are ideal for flat signage and advertising applications including windows and POP displays.