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Tuesday, 09 February 2010

Pressure on print industry to sustain momentum – Hagop's commentary

Industry activity is up amongst printers across Australia, but the next six months will be make-or-break for their future.

 
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Ferrostaal on fire with Fujifilm distributorship

Another victory for Ferrostaal as it gains distributorship of Fujifilm prepress products.

Awesome foursome take top GAMAA scholarships

Print’s bright sparks rewarded with 2010 GAMAA Leadership Programme Scholarship.

Agnostic IPEX 2010 trends towards digital

Lithography suffers the largest downturn in space and participation as digital and premedia companies dominate this year’s big UK graphics exhibition. Print21 publisher, Patrick Howard, reports from Docklands London.

KAMA sets up home in Australia

German KAMA die cutting and folder gluing equipment goes on show for the first time in Australia at up-coming Heidelberg Open House.

ISO interest ignites new DES seminars

DES helps printers embark on the pathway to profit in new round of ISO seminars.

Product Almanac: 9 February 2010

Keep up to date with the latest product releases. This week sees the release of EFI's XF 4.1 designed to enhance Epson Stylus Pro WT900's proofing, while Fujifilm's Acuity Advance HS makes a splash in the UV inkjet market.

 

New Zealand printers look forward to SWUG conference

NZ print industry gets ready for its tenth annual SWUG conference in October.

Countdown to debut of Epson Stylus Pro WT7900

The wait is almost over for those eager to see world’s first water-based white ink package proofer live in action.

 

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This week we provide the last of our Top 10 tips to get the best value for your business sale – Position it to Sell … read more. Also, visit our web site at www.ascentpartners.com.au to view our 9 print-related businesses we have for sale, or contact Richard Rasmussen (0402 021 101) for a no obligation discussion about preparing your business for sale or selling your business.

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Australian Tenders of the Week, 9 February 2010

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All states battle it out in National Print Awards

Judges award gold to each state in this year’s National Print Awards, but who will take out the lion’s share?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

New Zealand printers look forward to SWUG conference

NZ print industry gets ready for its tenth annual SWUG conference in October.

Countdown to debut of Epson Stylus Pro WT7900

The wait is almost over for those eager to see world’s first water-based white ink package proofer live in action.

***Ascent Partners Advertisement: 9 February 2010***

This week we provide the last of our Top 10 tips to get the best value for your business sale – Position it to Sell … read more. Also, visit our web site at www.ascentpartners.com.au to view our 9 print-related businesses we have for sale, or contact Richard Rasmussen (0402 021 101) for a no obligation discussion about preparing your business for sale or selling your business.

Print21 Commercial Notice

For sale: Komori Lithrone L428

Komori Lithrone L428 press up for sale.

Print21 Commercial Notice

For immediate sale – large format digital printer

HP Designjet machine is up for sale.

Print21 Commercial Notice

Businesses for Sale - Melbourne, Sydney

Cornerstone Business Brokers

Australian Tenders of the Week, 9 February 2010

Australian Tenders of the Week

All states battle it out in National Print Awards

Judges award gold to each state in this year’s National Print Awards, but who will take out the lion’s share?



Top honours for New Zealand print identity

A lifetime of community involvement in and out of the NZ printing industry sees Murray Ferris, manager of Te Rau Design and Print, make the Companion of the Queen’s Service Order on the New Year Honours List.

No-click digital print to expand the market

Click charges and digital printing have been almost synonymous since the beginning. Now Steve Brown of Ferrostaal is intending to change the model when addressing commercial printers.

Wellcom opens Singapore production unit

New Australian CEO in place as Wayne Sidwell spearheads Asian expansion for marketing production specialists.

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Sunraysia Daily shines with chemistry-free plate install

Victorian newspaper, Sunraysia Daily, cleans up with installation of violet chemical-free plate technology from Agfa.

Printers profit at Ipex: Nick Craig Waller

Ipex is drawing closer and optimism is in the air, writes Nick Craig Waller, marketing director of the premium print trade show, who has tips on how to turn your trip into a profitable experience.

Fogarty takes out Fogra certification for Fuji Xerox

Fuji Xerox takes out honour as second Xerox company to achieve Validation Printing System Certification.

Numbers up for PODi forum in Las Vegas

The 2010 Print on Demand initiative (PODi) Appforum has opened in Las Vegas with a 20 percent increase in registrations and a strong focus on direct marketing.

Print myths busted at LIA seminar

Paper evangelist, Philip Lawrence, tackles print myths at up-coming LIA event.

Oce grows wider with ColorWave 300

Launch of ColorWave 300 single footprint multifunctional device expected to make a mark in Australia.

Letters, feedback, get it off your chest: 27 January 2010

James Cryer calls for action on promoting print outside of the industry itself, while the debate on print selling continues. Why not write in and let us know your thoughts on this, or any other stories.

Learning to start again – Print21 magazine article

Having been in a bit of funk lately about the state of the economy, Harry Brelsford now has reasons to feel rather more chipper. So much so that he’s starting to get those entrepreneurial juices flowing again. What would it be like to start a new print business now, just as the economy starts to pick up, and what lessons can be gleaned for those who have survived the downturn? Just imagine …

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