The world’s biggest offset press manufacturer, Heidelberg, says it is anticipating that the second half of financial year 2024/2025 will be strong, with its factories now running at full capacity post-drupa.

In the latest packaging mega merger, consumer packaging giant Amcor is acquiring US-based Berry Group, for $13bn, which will result in the company having 400 packaging plants around the world.

Sign and display print systems developer Mimaki is releasing a new entry level wide-format printer, a new wide DTF system, a new smaller size flatbed printer, and a new hybrid fabric printer.

Ricoh has opened its new Customer Experience Centre at its Sydney headquarters, with guests at the event also given an exclusive, and informative, lecture on AI and the future of work.

HP print systems user group Dscoop will have a trio of keynote speakers at its next major event, The Next Wave, set for Long Beach, California in May, including skateboarding legend Tony Hawk.

Women in Print will be offering paid memberships for the first time from this week, promising the industry’s women a growing range of benefits by becoming members.

The VMA’s new Labels and Packaging Coalition has told the federal government that any new fibre-based packaging regulation should align with international standards, or else local industry will face ‘devastating’ consequences from cheaper imports.

New Zealand’s premier industry awards programme is now open for entries, with the Pride in Print gala evening set for 4 July next year in Auckland. Early bird entries get a discount on the entry fee.

Women in Print has appointed Karen Lawler, business development manager for Cactus Imaging, and Kerry-Anne ‘KA’ Boyd, co-owner of Sign Right Australia as new patrons for NSW and QLD.

LIA Victoria held its final technical event for the year, with 38 printers warmly welcomed to Marvel Bookbinding & Print Finishing in West Heidelberg for a tour of the world-class plant.

Officeworks has launched a Same Day Printing service at 45 of its stores across Australia, with the service powered by 45 newly installed Konica Minolta AccurioPress C4080 printers.

Visual Connections has appointed Karren Challoner-Miles as executive general manager – Association, effective immediately, with Sarah Moore promoted to GM for trade shows and events.

HP has launched a new 3.2m HP Latex FS Printer Series, and Live Production Software, which it says will boost the profitability of mid-high volume print service providers.

Spicers is running The Vellum, a promotional campaign that brings its Fedrigoni premium papers to life across a variety of high-end applications.

The Visual Media Association will re-launch the National Print Awards next year, marking the 40th event for Australia’s premier print and visual media accolades. 

Ultra Labels has ordered the first Nilpeter FA-26 in the country, marking a new milestone in the ANZ labels industry and, says Nilpeter, setting a trend for the broader Asia Pacific region.