HP is launching a new 36-inch DesignJet portfolio, that it says simplifies the printing needs of AEC professionals who increasingly work in a hybrid environment.

Wide-format printing is destined to grow, with technology enabling a rapid expansion of applications, meaning more opportunities for print businesses to find and work in lucrative niches.

New Mutoh dealer, Graphic Arts Supplies in South Australia, is hosting a two-day Mutoh open house on Wednesday and Thursday this week, highlighting multiple applicaitons from two print systems.

Fespa Australia has selected twelve candidates for this year’s Future Leaders Program, the second time the trade association has run the programme.

Two friends from country NSW, Andy Fryer and Adam Parnell, have shaken up the sign industry, by giving customers what they want – an easy, fast sign buying experience.

Material science company Avery Dennison has added a gloss version to its Obsidian Black range of Supreme Wrapping Films, and launched a $60,000 competition to promote the new film.

Auckland-based print operation SCG, and outdoor company Go Media, have teamed up to develop New Zealand’s first carbon calculator for large format print products.

Print professionals from large and small print businesses were at the Celmac launch event for the new entry-level HP Latex 630 roll-to-roll print system, that has been unveiled by various suppliers this week.

Adelaide-based Graphic Arts Supplies will represent Mutoh products in SA and the NT, supplying the full range of eco-solvent, UV and sublimation printers, and its cutters and plotters.

Queensland’s first HP Latex 2700 has been installed at Lamont Print and Sign in Townsville, as an investment in the company’s new facility dedicated to billboard, banner and mesh manufacturing.

HP Australia has launched the new HP Latex 630 printer series, completing its Latex range, and, it says, making white ink technology available to print businesses of all sizes.

Brad Creighton, long-time industry contributor and wide format equipment expert, has joined the Ball & Doggett team, and will be responsible for marketing.

Canon’s wide-format production printing technological prowess has been recognised in the annual US Printing United Alliance Pinnacle Awards, winning six Product Awards and one Technology Award.

The country’s best Sign & Graphics apprentices travelled to Melbourne to compete in the WorldSkills Australia National Championships, sponsored by supplier association, Visual Connections.

Fespa Australia has launched the Fespa Australia Training Fund, with funds mandated by its constitution for use in training and development programmes within the speciality printing industry.

Cactus Imaging hosted a Fespa Australia Open House at its Silverwater facility, with the pioneering company throwing open its doors to the industry to see the production powerhouse.