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Celmac appoints ex-HP engineer Ramsewak to national role

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Anil Ramsewak has joined Celmac following a 17-year career with HP where he supported industrial printers, Latex and 3D devices. This follows on from another technical support hire in Brisbane, Mark Rixon and further strengthens Celmac's already strong commitment to supporting customers.

Brother releases new DTF adhesive applicator and curer

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Notwithstanding the tragic Californian wildfires, the Impressions expo at Long Beach went ahead in late January. Brother took this opportunity to release a new powder applicator and curing combo in the 16" x 20" sheet format (406mm x 508mm)

Only 9 days left before FESPA Australia's - 'BBQ on the Yarra'

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FESPA Australia encourages printers and suppliers to snap up final tickets to the legendary gourmet 'BBQ on the Yarra'. This relaxed social gathering event has brought our industry together for over 25 years. Book now to avoid disappointment!

Make It Happen with ASGA's signage bootcamp in May

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Registrations are now open for the 'Make it Happen Bootcamp'with Sam Armstrong. The full-day Bootcamp, presented by ASGA and the Make it Happen Signage Consultancy, promises to deliver new knowledge, practical learnings and conveniently is located at the same venue as PacPrint and Visual Impact expos.

Zünd Australia's grand opening of technical centre

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It's been over a year in the making since Zünd lost its distributor to administration and had to rethink its Australian operations, eventually electing to open up a direct subsidiary headed by Dale Hawkins. March 13th will mark the grand opening of the new branch.

SCREEN’s Peter Scott to attend Hunkeler Innovation Days, Switzerland

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SCREEN GP Australia’s Managing Director, Peter Scott, will be on the ground at Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025, Lucerne, where the digital press and prepress supplier will will be presenting innovative inkjet printing solutions under the theme “Powering Print Connections.”

Mimaki’s RasterLink7 can transform print RIP software

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 Mimaki's Marc Verbeem from Mimaki Europe offers some very useful tips on print production workflows, with particular focus on MImaki RasterLink version 7, which the company says goes 'beyond the RIP.'

First Heidelberg Jetfire50 digital inkjet presses installed in Europe

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The surprise announcement, at drupa '24, that Canon and Heidelberg would join forces and develop the Jetfire series of SRA3 and B2 inkjet presses raised a few eyebrows. Now, ahead of schedule, the first installations are taking place in Germany and Switzerland, powered by Heidelberg's own Printect workflow - the key to hybrid offset/digital production.

ASGA Bowls socials kick off on Feb 28th - Melbourne first

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ASGA's increasingly popular (barefoot) Lawn Bowls social events are kicking off for 2025 with its first event at Melbourne Bowling Club.

New aluminum solutions from Tectex on show at C!Print, France

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Tectex, a member of the Spandex group of companies, is a global manufacturer and distributor of printing media and accessories for digital printing, decoration and events professionals and will be presenting its new aluminum solutions for textiles, banners, and rigid sheets at C!Print Lyon, France this February.

Agfa adds Anapurna Ciervo H2500 printer to its range

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Agfa has announced the addition of a 2.5 metre Anapurna Ciervo H2500 inkjet printer to its hybrid printer lineup. This new printer complements the wider Anapurna Ciervo H3200 launched in 2024, providing the same versatility and performance in a more compact format.

ASGA webinar looks into Digital Signage

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Look around you in any shopping centre - digital signage is everywhere alongside printed signs. If you’re in the signage industry, and curious about how digital signage can elevate your business offerings, you won’t want to miss the first ASGA Webinar for 2025.

Building refresh using Metamark Clear Vision

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Ideas an applications from our amazingly diverse industry continue to pour forth from creative minds. In the city of Nottingham, UK, a drab old building needed a new look and, engaging a renowned street artist, Metamark material was used to create an entirely new aesthetic.

AiG urges employers across the economy to support latest apprentice initiatives

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 Following on from the welcome news that Signage Cert III TAFE courses will be free in most states, the Federal government has widened the programmes - but how to encourage more youngsters, and employers with over 200 employees, to apply? The AiG poses the question.

Jaybro infrastructure supply specialists all meshed up with new EFI Pro 33r

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With branches in every capital plus Newcastle, Jaybro Group provides rapid delivery of infrastructure products that are essential to the safety, protection and branding of construction sites and networks. Banner mesh is an important part of this and Jaybro is now the proud owner of an EFI Pro 33r LED UV printer.

Sydney Airport celebrates Chinese New Year with Art&Soul installation

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Those clever people at Art & Soul have done it again with a beautiful retail Popup install at the Heinemann Duty Free store at Sydney airport. It's the year of the Snake coming up  in the Chinese Lunar calendar, so 'Gong Xi Fa Cai' everyone!

Women in Print Dives into 2025 with webinars, coaching and events

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Women in Print is diving into 2025 with its new Member Portal, announce last year, going live, and the association announcing new coaching tools for members from leadership coach Jo Wise, a webinar on Anxiety from well-known mental health guru Steven Gamble, and a chance to join International Womens’ Day Lunches across the country.

Zünd cutter install at sterile medical site with a difference

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Next time you book a service call on  your CNC cutter, think of other areas beyond print that require precision shape cutting - such as medical products. Zünd Australia has such sites and one of them requires technicians to don a full hazzmat-suit protection each call.

Epson releases its own dedicated DTF printer

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The DTF market is hotting up even more with Epson's launch of the 90cm SureColor G6060, a dedicated printer for direct-to-film apparel and product decoration.

Konica Minolta wins five BLI Awards to start 2025

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Konica Minolta has announced that it has received five Buyers Lab (BLI) Awards from Keypoint Intelligence, the world’s leading and independent evaluator of document imaging hardware, software and services. The awards acknowledge the capabilities of Konica Minolta’s MFP devices.

Screen printing - don't write it off - it is rising in the USA

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The US Census Bureau's latest County Business Patterns report shows there are 5,800 commercial Screen Printing establishments in the USA - up 30% from 2010 and the only non-digital prrint process showing an increase. Surprised? Read on.

  1. Impacts of AI in print and packaging - Smithers report
  2. Kern releases updated FC50 compact laser cutter for 2025
  3. Textile specialists Mereton move into new premises for 2025
  4. Kodak's renewal continues with claimed 'world's fastest' inkjet press
  5. Busy start to 2025 with 10 trade shows looming
  6. FESPA expo is back to Berlin in May
  7. Koenig & Bauer - Durst partnership bears fruit with VariJET 106
  8. Komori sees inkjet as its digital print future
  9. Upgrades for swissQprint's fleet to Gen 5 tech
  10. Roland announces new 64" TrueVIS eco-sol printer
  11. LED colour viewing becoming the norm - X-Rite enters the market
  12. Skills and attitude matter more than degrees - Dr Miro Bada
  13. Xerox to buy Lexmark for USD$1.5 billion
  14. Roland DG introduces shaker oven for TY-300 DTF printer
  15. SIGN CHINA 2025 Expands to China's "Silicon Valley" - Shenzhen
  16. High volume digital print leaders gather in Lucerne in February
  17. PacPrint '25 countdown is on - more exhibitors join
  18. HVG's Ritrama used in Boost Supercar wrap
  19. Mutoh's benchtop Print & Cut device lands - more in January
  20. Former world's largest printer buys world's largest print manager/BPO firm
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