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Across 20 years, Universal Approach has grown from humble beginnings into a full-service provider of print, mail, storage, 3PL, and promotional marketing solutions, with an eye on further expansion.

Durst Group is inviting visitors at Labelexpo Europe to experience the “next chapter” in the labels and flexible packaging printing evolution, including its new platform for digital label production.

Currie Group will be facilitating personalised, one-on-one appointments at its Auckland Demonstration Centre, focused on the latest in wide format print technology from Canon Production Printing.

Jet Technologies has appointed Shane Sullivan as national manager ANZ for its Print Division, reinforcing its commitment to meeting the unique needs of the local market and supporting customer growth.

At the VMA's AGM held last night, the industry's peak association reported a strong year, led by the resurgence in member engagement, strong financials, and the introduction of several important initiatives.

Global anti-greenwashing campaign Two Sides, led in ANZ by the VMA, has persuaded over 1300 organisations to withdraw or amend misleading environmental claims about paper and print.

The latest issue of Print21 is hitting desks of print business owners and managers around Australia and New Zealand and, as ever, is full of industry news and in-depth features from the world of print.

The Visual Media Association has set Thursday 31 July as the date for its 2025 Annual General Meeting, which will be hosted by industry partner Ricoh Australia at its offices in North Ryde.

Landa Digital Printing has secured the lifeline it was seeking from the Israeli courts, which have given it a stay of proceedings until the end of August, giving it six weeks to find a buyer.

Family-run Lewis Media Group, formerly Cliff Lewis Printing, celebrated its 50th anniversary at its south Sydney premises last week, with over a hundred guests in attendance to mark the milestone.

Spending on outdoor print in the second quarter rose strongly, up by 11 per cent on the previous year, although print's share of the outdoor media spend slipped by 1.8 per cent.

The owner of Australia’s last remaining paper mill says his plan to transition away from coal power is in doubt, after Tasmania’s electricity provider told him it doesn’t have enough electricity for his plant.

Visual Connections has welcomed back Jenny Harris as events consultant, with the appointment, according to the Association, bringing expertise and continuity to its events team.

Ball & Doggett says it is championing customer success with its current crop of appointments, bringing onboard a new wave of industry expertise to the company.

Applications are now open for the 2025 Fespa Leaders Program, which provides professionals across the print, signage, and graphics development opportunities typically available only to senior executives.


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Israeli media is reporting that HP is the frontrunner to buy the beleaguered Landa Digital Printing business, but says if a deal is done HP will pay only a fraction of the amount the company was thought to be worth.