Australia Post has ended daily deliveries for letters, extended the delivery schedule, and upped the price of a stamp by 25 per cent, the moves causing frustration and angst in the print and mail industries. Read more
Ben Eaton, managing director of industry supplier Starleaton, has issued an open letter to the industry, as the much slimmed down operation begins trading again under a deed of company arrangement.
Mesh Direct Media is in voluntary administration, the Sydney based large format print manager going down with debts of $1.9m, with several print businesses owed substantial sums.
Konica Minolta will have one of the biggest stands at drupa, and will launch a host of new technologies in digital print and embellishing, all in a SmartFactory layout.
PRINT21 MAGAZINE: FINANCIAL BENCHMARKING
17 Apr 2024The Visual Media Association has released the results of its nationwide print business metrics survey, covering several areas. The section on financial benchmarking makes for interesting reading.
ENTRIES IN FOR CURRIE SIGN & GRAPHICS AWARDS
17 Apr 2024Entries are already coming in for the upcoming Currie Group Sign & Graphics Awards, and with early birds able to avoid a last-minute scramble, organisers say they are hoping more printers will enter now.
STRONG SUPPORT FOR WOMEN IN PACKAGING
17 Apr 2024The final countdown is on to enter the inaugural PKN Women in Packaging Awards, which are open to all women engaged in printed packaging and converting companies. Entries close on 24 April.
LABEL POWER DELIVERS NEW LABELLING TECH
27 Mar 2024Label Power has brought the new AP380, the latest labelling solution from Primera, to the Australian market, offering a 30 per cent increase in production speed compared to previous models.
CALL FOR CAREERS FAIR VOLUNTEERS
17 Apr 2024Visual Connections is putting out a call for volunteers to share their industry experience, and passion for print, with students at upcoming Careers Expos in SA and WA.
PLAY Print21 Weekly Video News Bulletin: 17 April
17 Apr 2024In the news this week: AusPost angst, WestRock deal, NZ Print apprentices nominated, Canva staff millionaires.
PRINT21 PODCAST EP49: A BIG MONTH IN PRINT
8 Apr 2024In the latest episode of print's podcast, It's Been A Big Month in Print, industry insiders Wayne Robinson and Lindy Hughson analyse, assess, and interpret the major news, trends, issues and developments from March.