In this episode of The Print Files: A Big Month in Print, Lindy Hughson and Jan Arreza analyse the major news and trends shaping the Australasian print industry in September.
We begin this month’s review with major distribution moves, as EFI appoints Currie Group as its exclusive Sign & Display distributor across Australia and New Zealand, and Canon partners with Rodden Graphics to expand into packaging and labels via Edale flexo systems. We also cover Rawson’s acquisition of IntoPrint following its Megacolour purchase, CS Graphics’ management buyout of Aldus Graphics’ distribution arm, and the US$80 million acquisition of Landa by private equity firm FIMI.
The discussion continues with Canon’s new Colorado XL series, marking its entry into the 3.4-metre super-wide format market, and Neon Packaging’s Australian first installation of Mimaki’s UV-DTF printer, expanding its capability to curved and irregular surfaces. We also highlight Women in Print’s new incorporation framework, and review the record turnout at Labelexpo Europe now rebranded as Loupe showcasing major innovations and global engagement.
We wrap up with people moves, including Adrian Fleming’s return to PrintIQ as ANZ general manager, and John Wall’s retirement after more than 40 years at Roland DG Australia, with Jessie Parker stepping into the managing director role.
Links:
P21 Mag: Currie Group leads EFI in ANZ
www.print21.com.au/sign-and-display/p21-mag-currie-group-leads-efi-in-anz
Canon PP appoints Rodden Graphics ANZ agent
www.print21.com.au/labels/canon-pp-appoints-rodden-graphics-anz-agent
Rawson expands with IntoPrint acquisition
www.print21.com.au/commercial/rawson-expands-with-intoprint-acquisition
CS Graphics completes MBO of Aldus Graphics
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/cs-graphics-completes-mbo-of-aldus-graphics
Landa acquired by FIMI for $80m
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/landa-acquired-by-fimi-for-80m
Canon widens UVgel reach with Colorado XL-series
www.print21.com.au/sign-and-display/canon-widens-uvgel-reach-with-colorado-xl-series
Neon Packaging installs Aus-first Mimaki UV-DTF
www.print21.com.au/packaging/neon-packaging-installs-aus-first-mimaki-uv-dtf
Women in Print receives corporate charter approval
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/women-in-print-receives-corporate-charter-approval
Labelexpo Europe: Bigger, bolder, broader
https://www.print21.com.au/labelexpo/labelexpo-europe-bigger-bolder-broader
Record attendance at Labelexpo's Barcelona debut
www.print21.com.au/events/events/record-attendance-at-labelexpo-s-barcelona-debut
Ultra Labels secures first HP Indigo V12 in AP
www.print21.com.au/labelexpo/ultra-labels-secures-first-hp-indigo-v12-in-ap
Screen to preview aqueous inkjet breakthrough
www.print21.com.au/labelexpo/screen-to-preview-aqueous-inkjet-breakthrough
Epson launches next-gen SurePress
www.print21.com.au/labelexpo/epson-launches-next-gen-surepress
Konica Minolta spices up labels at Labelexpo
www.print21.com.au/labelexpo/konica-minolta-spices-up-labels-at-labelexpo
ABG DigiLase Duo turns heads at Labelexpo
www.print21.com.au/labelexpo/abg-digilase-duo-turns-heads-at-labelexpo
Omet to launch new print and convert platform
www.print21.com.au/labelexpo/omet-to-launch-new-print-and-convert-platform
printIQ appoints Adrian Fleming as GM for ANZ
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/printiq-appoints-adrian-fleming-as-gm-for-anz
John Wall calls time on decades of service to print
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/john-wall-calls-time-on-decades-of-service-to-print
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