Ball & Doggett is beefing up its presence in the sign and display market with the acquisition of Conect Enterprises, which supplies a wide range of media, machinery and accessories to the market.

WA-based Beyond Solutions has become the latest printer to invest in the Dimense one-pass print and emboss systems, and will use it to produce custom wall graphics.

Spending on outdoor media is bouncing back, but print’s share of the pie continues to decline as digital heads towards two thirds of the market. However, in cash spent, print's revenue is surging.

Celebrating 30 years in business, Label Concepts has embarked on a new journey, into 3D wallpaper, ordering the Dimense one-pass print and emboss technology.

Ball & Doggett is partnering with Avery Dennison to help raise skill levels in the fast-growing car signage market, through workshops in Victoria, NSW and WA. There are still spots available on two of them.

Thomas Anderson has joined industry supplier Starleaton as sales executive for media and consumables in Melbourne, bringing a wealth of knowledge about sustainability solutions with him.

Out of home media is bouncing back, and is now almost at pre-pandemic levels, but print’s share continues to slide, with digital now approaching two thirds of the pie.

National business ABC Photo Signs has ordered a new EFI Pro 30h from local supplier Currie Group, with the new printer set to arrive in time for the spring real estate season.

Allclear Print + Signs has ordered a new EFI Pro 30h wide-format print system from Currie Group, and in fact, the one that is on the company’s stand at PacPrint.

Several hundred sign and display printers from around the country congratulated their peers on reaching the winners' podium at the HP Asga sign awards last night.

Fespa Australia is inviting nominations for the inaugural Fespa Future Leaders Program, a professional and personal development programme it is launching to identify and develop emerging leadership talent.

There will be more wide format print systems on show at PacPrint next week than any other type of technology, reflecting the high popularity of the sector and the opportunities for all kinds of print businesses, reports Print21 editor Wayne Robinson.

HP is showing its full range of Latex print systems, including the new Latex 700 and 800 series, with white ink; its hybrid and flatbed print systems; and its Latex 315 print-and-cut solution.

Agfa launched its new heavy-duty hybrid inkjet Jeti Tauro H3300 HS LED 3.3m corrugated cardboard display printer, which has the option to add gloss or matt varnish – either flood or spot.

Standout technology on the Mimaki booth includes the new 330 series, consisting of the JV330-160, the CJV330-160, and the TS330-1600, which launched at the company’s Global Innovation Days event.

Major media manufacturer Orafol is promoting the twin themes of sustainability and flexibility on its booth, with PVC-free materials and easy applications being presented to show visitors.