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PacPrint 2013 sets the global standard for graphic arts technology – Day 3
Local industry hosts the best display of printing technology likely to be seen anywhere in the world this year. Unparalleled levels of up-to-the-minute equipment gives the Australian and New Zealand industry plenty of reasons to be proud.
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Fuji Xerox signs new deals at PacPrint stand
Fuji Xerox Australia is securing its place within the rapidly growing numbers of PacPrint exhibitors selling new machinery straight from their stands, with the company signing deals with Spot Productions for a Color 1000 and Minuteman Press for a Color Press 800.
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Lanier launches global first at PacPrint13 – Print21 PacPrint HotPick
PacPrint13 is playing host to the global launch of Lanier’s brand new Pro C5100S digital cut sheet production printer, with the new press making an impact at Lanier’s stand at the trade show and also picking up a Print21 PacPrint HotPick.
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Nyala nets Positive Camtec Swiss prestige
The swissQprint Nyala wide format flatbed inkjet printer at Positive Camtec’s PacPrint stand is netting the company Swiss prestige, with the printer picking up a Print21 PacPrint HotPick.
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Smartstacker sets new Horizon for digital – Print21 PacPrint HotPick
One of the first dedicated digital print finishing systems has travelled around the world to take its place on the Currie Group stand, with the new Horizon SmartStacker sitting in good company with two new HP Indigo 10000 machines on the Currie Group stand at PacPrint this week.
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Better numbers on 2nd day of PacPrint give exhibitors more confidence
A good buzz around the aisles and increasing reports of unexpected sales from different suppliers has turned the show around. While attendance is still building at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre most exhibitors started off today with more cheerful expectations following a good second day at the show.
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Steve Venn back on deck as Kodak powers up for September
Former managing director of Kodak (Australasia) predicts growing traction and greater market acceptance for the revitalised imaging enterprise when it emerges from Chapter 11 in September.
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Winner of GAMAA $15,000 wants to explore social media
Arin Tahmasian, an account executive at Upstream Print Solutions Sydney is this year’s recipient of Overseas Internship Grant valued at $15,000. He was presented with the grant by Adrian Fleming at a brief ceremony at PacPrint in Melbourne.
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David Crowther debuts RabbitScanner at PacPrint
David Crowther of Colour Graphic Services is making use of his PacPrint exposure to showcase his broadening his range of precision colour management tools, which now includes the new RabbitScanner and software.
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DES Delivers packaging value with the innovative Autobox – Print21 PacPrint Hot Pick
DES is delivering packaging value to PacPrint punters with the new Autobox box-making machine from the HIPAK Kinetic range, with the machine garnering interest among punters at the show – and now also a recipient of a Print21 PacPrint Hot Pick.
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Fuji Xerox on fast track to wide format with DocuWide C842 – Print21 PacPrint Hot Pick
Fuji Xerox Australia looks set for a fast track to the wide format market, with its new PacPrint-debut, the DocuWide C842 wide format printer claiming a Print21 PacPrint Hot Pick – awarded for new and impressive technology at PacPrint.
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Big turnout for big breakfast at PacPrint week
More than sixty women attended PacPrint Heidelberg Women in Print breakfast on 22 May – in an impressive turn out for the early morning event on the second day of the trade show.
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PacPrint powers up
After opening with a brief ceremony on Tuesday 21 May, PacPrint 2013 is powering up for the week, with the second day of the quadrennial trade show seeing a boost in visitor numbers and exhibitors selling new equipment straight off the stands.
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Wide format release for Ricoh Australia
Ricoh Australia is bringing wide-format printing to life with the new MP CW2200SP, a full-colour, wide-format device that runs paper up to AO size.
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PMP asset sell-off drives $50 million debt dump
PMP’s sell-off of four of its production sites, along with the sale of three surplus presses and its Pacific Micromarketing business is expected to reduce the company’s outstanding debt by over A$50 million.
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Bambra Press buys HP Indigo 10000 – 1st at PacPrint
One of two HP Indigo 10000 presses on the Currie Group stand at PacPrint this week – sold to John Wanless, Bambra Press – is awarded the 1st Print21 HotPick of the show – awarded for standout technology, and there are few more compelling items on display at the show than the 10000.
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Low-key kick off hides big expectations for PacPrint 2013
A brief opening ceremony at the local industry’s largest exhibition reflects the focus on business as suppliers step up to the mark with major investment in stands and equipment.
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David Jupe departs Blue Star NZ
David Jupe, Blue Star New Zealand’s chief executive officer, is leaving the company following its integration of GEON’s assets in the NZ market, citing a desire to take a ‘well deserved rest’.



















