Colemans Printing gets first two HP Indigos in Darwin 
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
The high-profile Northern Territory printer makes print history as it installs two HP Indigo 5500s. The first ever HP Indigo’s in the Top End, the presses are up and running since Christmas.
Changes to NSW Environmental Legislation
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
Printing Industries has been notified by the NSW Environment Protection Authority that it is hosting public consultations in Sydney and Newcastle next week outlining new requirements for industry arising from the Protection of the Environment Legislation Amendment Act 2011.
DIC buys NZ-based Pacific Inks
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
DIC has bolstered its presence in the water-based flexo ink market with its takeover of all Pacific Inks businesses. The buyout of the New Zealand-owned trans-national company will strengthen DIC’s reach in the region.
Industry training synchronised across borders
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
The industry training calendar for 2012 is off to a strong start with the first group of Printing Industries programs synchronised across New South Wales and Victoria.
Kwik Kopy Perth kicks on with Ricoh C901
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
Since opening in 1997, Kwik Kopy Perth CBD has grown to become one of the largest sites within the Kwik Kopy group, and indeed, one of the largest franchised print businesses in Australia. Its rapid growth has been fuelled by a reputation for excellent customer service, high quality printing and fast turnarounds; and Ricoh digital production printers are helping the business deliver outstanding results on all three counts.
Kwik Kopy Perth kicks on with Ricoh C901
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
Since opening in 1997, Kwik Kopy Perth CBD has grown to become one of the largest sites within the Kwik Kopy group, and indeed, one of the largest franchised print businesses in Australia. Its rapid growth has been fuelled by a reputation for excellent customer service, high quality printing and fast turnarounds; and Ricoh digital production printers are helping the business deliver outstanding results on all three counts.
New world of printing at PMI – Print21 magazine feature
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
A new breed of printers is coming to the fore for whom the internet is simply a way of doing business. Patrick Howard met up with Chris Zapris of PMI to explore the future of printing.
Printing Industries plan for reduced energy costs
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
Printing Industries has launched a national survey to help identify industry power consumption levels as part of its strategy to reduce energy costs for its members.
The winds of change: 24 January 2012
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
Fujifilm kicks off this week’s industry movements; Alana Rojahn joins the team as product manager for wide format and consumables.
Benny’s Back! – drupa Snooper World Exclusive!
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
Andy McCourt kicks a stunner in his 2nd drupa Snooper column with news on Benny Landa. The Indigo founder will launch new nanographic digital printing technologies at drupa – exactly 100 days away from today.
DES reassures industry on supply of premium papers
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
DES has been quick to assure its Australasian customers that there will be little or no local impact from Hahnemühle’s purchase of Zanders from Finnish paper giant M-real.
Kodak Australia dodges bankruptcy bullet
Friday, 20 January 2012
Kodak’s Australian operations have escaped any immediate ill effects stemming from the company’s decision to file for bankruptcy in the US this week. The local company, along with Kodak’s other international subsidiaries will not be subject to the bankruptcy proceedings.
Carbon tax at core of PIAA seminar program
Friday, 20 January 2012
Australian printers will have their carbon tax concerns addressed and receive free help making the transition to cleaner printing technologies and practices following the Federal government’s funding approval of a national Printing Industries seminar program.
Australia’s first Mark Andy P5 flexo goes to Perth printer
Thursday, 19 January 2012
Australia’s first Mark Andy Performance Series P5 version flexographic press has been claimed by Perth-based print provider, LabelForce.
First Ricoh colour press for Snap
Thursday, 19 January 2012
Concern for the environment has prompted the installation of the first Ricoh colour print production machine to be purchased by the Snap Group.
Hannanprint 96-page manroland web on track for June delivery
Thursday, 19 January 2012
Following the announcement that the manroland web-press manufacturing site at Augsburg is safe from bankruptcy, Stephen Anstice CEO of IPMG confirmed Hannanprint's move from Alexandria to Warwick Farm is still on.
Management buyout for manroland sheetfed factory
Thursday, 19 January 2012
The plan to split the company into three divisions put forward by major German trading and manufacturing group, L. Possehl & Co. mbH, has won the approval of the manroland administrator.
Heidelberg renewal program will impact on local operations
Wednesday, 18 January 2012
Heidelberg in Australia and New Zealand expects a further reduction in new machinery installations but an increase in maintenance contracts.
PaperlinX PE bid shears investors for $221m
Wednesday, 18 January 2012
An offer from an unidentified private equity bidder of $21.85 per hybrid investment unit, bought for $100 each in 2007, will see the stakeholders taken to the shearing shed.
Bluestar’s new CEO needs to ‘turn on a dime.’
Tuesday, 17 January 2012
Inheriting the hotseat at one of the industry’s largest private equity-owned printing companies, Phillip Bower emphasises the need for management to be able to respond quickly to changing circumstances.
