Printers are being urged to ensure their cyber security is at the highest level, as Print21 understands at least two major print businesses have been attacked by cyber criminals this week. The VMA says if you haven't updated your cyber security systems within the past six months, now is the time. Read more
The country’s biggest regional newspaper publisher, Australian Community Media, is switching all its remaining 65 print titles to Saturday-only printing, some immediately, the rest over the next seven years.
Anthony Albanese has pledged to give up to $24m to Tasmania’s Boyer newsprint paper mill to transition to a low emission future, if the ALP wins the upcoming federal election. Boyer's new owner is looking at diversifying into white paper production.
Vik Gulati, owner of Sydney-based Westmann Printing, has bought the beleaguered Reacon Group. At least two creditors want the Reacon businesses liquidated, while Gulati wants them in a DOCA. The first creditors meeting is Tuesday 22 April.
CURRIE GROUP HOSTS FINISHING HEAD
15 Apr 2025Following the signing of the new partnership with baumannperfecta, Currie Group has hosted its export sales manager, Olaf Gerber, on a visit Down Under, just as the first machine is being installed here.
HP TO LAUNCH PRINTOS PRODUCTION HUB
11 Apr 2025HP is launching PrintOS Production Hub, a software solution for large-format print that combines order management and remote production control into a centralised, real-time platform.
9 Apr 2025
Israeli digital cutting systems developer Highcon has filed for bankruptcy protection, and laid off most of its staff, as it faces liquidity issues and postponed orders, as a result it says of the US tariffs.
EPSON LABEL PRESS GIVEN CERTIFICATION
27 Mar 2025Epson SurePress label presses have received the Idealliance digital press system certification, which the company says underscores the colour management and accuracy of the press.
NATIONAL PRINT AWARDS ENTRIES SOAR
16 Apr 2025The National Print Awards category entries have closed, with an unprecedented entry response, more than double the previous Awards. The Major Awards are still open for entries until COB tomorrow.
Jobs - Printer Finisher / Book Binder
24 Mar 2025We are expanding, and we are looking for a talented Printer Finisher / Book Binder with an eye for detail and a passion for working on beautifully crafted pieces.
PLAY Print21: Video Bulletin 17 April
17 Apr 2025In the news today: Printers urged to be cyber aware, Reacon businesses in court battle, Chadwicks in court over damages bill, ACM to only print newspapers on Saturdays.
PRINT'S PODCAST EP58: A BIG MONTH IN PRINT
7 Apr 2025In 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, and issues from March.