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Sunday, 14 March 2010

ISO seminars steer printers on the right path

Printers going down the ISO path need to be doing it for the right reason, says industry expert, Alan Dresch from Mellow Colour.

 
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Paragon Printing runs out of luck

Iconic forms printing company, Paragon Printing along with Moore Office Products are the latest casualties in industry shake out.

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Earthquake rocks paper suppliers around the globe

Disaster in Chile is likely to set paper prices soaring in Australia and New Zealand, say paper merchants.

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Printgraphics keen on Komori long perfector

Victorian printers, Ray and Jill Keen, make the trip to Japan to inspect their brand new LS1040 at the high-tech Komori assemly plant.

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Lithotek links Bottcher direct to Western Australia

A new distributorship deal with Lithotek gives Böttcher a bolder presence in the WA region.

Meet the new Geon – Print21 magazine article

Over the past three-to-four years, Geon has grown at a blistering pace to become the region’s largest sheetfed printer. It was a journey that took up a lot of management time and energy with the acquisitions, building of new premises and rationalising the workforce. Now Graham Morgan, CEO, tells Patrick Howard that the company’s days of looking inwards are over; instead, it is re-focusing on its customers and is more than ready to meet the industry. Introducing the new Geon …

Private equity pain persists – letters to the editor

Last week’s letter from Phil Heaton struck a note with printers who feel something is missing from the industry. In a candid and unflinching letter to Print21, Chris Day shares his thoughts on the industry then and now.

 

Oce wide format manager reaches out to Australia

Long-time Océ employee, Neil Westhof, makes a move to Melbourne as marketing manager for wide format products with Océ-Australia.

The winds of change: 10 March 2010

Print21 catches up with news faces in the industry as manroland rolls out four new engineers, while RMIT finally gives the official word on Robert Black’s replacement.

 

People power proves important to developing print

Printing Industries Victorian office is targeting a major part of its training to people development.

SmartComm wisens up with first FX495 printer

Queensland-based mail and digital print provider, SmartComm installs Australia’s first FX495 Continuous Feed duplex printer.

 

Ricoh rises to the challenge for SOS Print and Media

Installation of Ricoh’s Pro C900 improves productivity for SOS Print and Media.

PODi partners with PrintWorks for blockbuster expo

The Print on Demand Initiative (PODi) Aust/NZ Appforum will be co-located with a number of other graphic arts and retail marketing exhibitions for 2010.

 

Last chance to book for National Print Awards

Time is running out to book tickets for the printing industry’s night of nights, the National Print Awards.

Flexscan monitor expands Eizo's vision

Eizo releases new Flexscan SX2262W high-resolution 22-inch monitor.

 

Design competition offers head start for student artists

Student artists and designers have the chance to showcase their best work in this year’s stArt competition.

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Oce wide format manager reaches out to Australia

Long-time Océ employee, Neil Westhof, makes a move to Melbourne as marketing manager for wide format products with Océ-Australia.

The winds of change: 10 March 2010

Print21 catches up with news faces in the industry as manroland rolls out four new engineers, while RMIT finally gives the official word on Robert Black’s replacement.

People power proves important to developing print

Printing Industries Victorian office is targeting a major part of its training to people development.

SmartComm wisens up with first FX495 printer

Queensland-based mail and digital print provider, SmartComm installs Australia’s first FX495 Continuous Feed duplex printer.

Ricoh rises to the challenge for SOS Print and Media

Installation of Ricoh’s Pro C900 improves productivity for SOS Print and Media.

PODi partners with PrintWorks for blockbuster expo

The Print on Demand Initiative (PODi) Aust/NZ Appforum will be co-located with a number of other graphic arts and retail marketing exhibitions for 2010.

Last chance to book for National Print Awards

Time is running out to book tickets for the printing industry’s night of nights, the National Print Awards.

Flexscan monitor expands Eizo's vision

Eizo releases new Flexscan SX2262W high-resolution 22-inch monitor.

Design competition offers head start for student artists

Student artists and designers have the chance to showcase their best work in this year’s stArt competition.

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Standard Publishing House moves up a gear with Rapid Digital

Less than a week after it entered voluntary administration, Rapid Digital has resurfaced as part of Standard Publishing House.

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Prografica goes online with web development business Seeclear

Kerim El Gabaili, CEO of the Prografica Group, has his sights set on moving beyond the realms of a traditional print business.

XPO pulls the plug on Printech

Kiwi outrage over postponing of this year’s print tradeshow, Printech.

manroland makes a move on Wifag

Swiss newspaper press maker, Wifag, has caught manroland’s eye in expected takeover.

When takeovers take off – Print21 magazine article

Takeovers are an important part of business, but they don’t always work out the way either party would have liked. Mitchell Jordan looks at one local print business that has survived the process and prospered.

The problem with private equity in print – letters to the editor

It’s time that private equity groups put the passion back into print, says Phil Heaton. Meanwhile, other readers write in over Worldwide Online Printing woes.

Konica Minolta and Kodak hit the road in major NexPress promo tour

Kodak NexPress goes on show in major cities across Australia.

DES announces Australian speakers for ISO seminars

A new round of speakers from the local industry have been unveiled for DES’ upcoming Pathways to Profit seminars this month.

Printers plan IPEX trip online

Australian printers heading to IPEX 2010 can organise all the details of their trip through a newly launched website from Printing Industries.

IPEX drives digital media – commentary by Andy McCourt

Print tradeshows are undergoing massive change and must adapt to maintain relevance. In the first of his new monthly columns for Print21, Andy McCourt turns his eye to the up-coming IPEX tradeshow.

Sydney prepares for PrintEx11

Countdown begins for next year’s print trade show, PrintEx.

Hannapak welcomes Roland 700 HiPrint at Open House

Hannapak’s recently installed new generation Roland 700 HiPrint makes Australian premiere at Open House this month.

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Worldwide Online stores continue trading as HQ goes under

Independent franchise print stores around the country are operating as usual, while the Perth-based franchisor flounders after 16 years of growth.

Entries open for HP Digital Print Awards 2010

HP signs on for digital print awards.

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