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 October.
We begin our discussion by reviewing Visual Media Association’s recent advocacy efforts, launching the 2025 Industry Metrics Survey with Ricoh Australia and lobbying for the industry to be recognised as critical sovereign manufacturing sectors. We also explore major technology showcases from IVE Group with new Koenig & Bauer presses, Orora’s open day for brands featuring Velox’s direct-to-can digital print system, and Roland DG’s Dimense DA-640 bringing texture to wide-format printing. We discuss business developments with Colour Cartel’s rapid expansion and installation of ROQ, Revolution Print’s StickySheets.com.au automation breakthrough, Coopers Brewery’s Bolte Bridge billboard campaign, and new VistaPrint research on branded merchandise. We also touch on ongoing M&A momentum with Kwik Kopy joining the Fortidia Group, Rawson acquiring IntoPrint, and Print ePS merging with CAI Software.
We wrap up with people moves across Currie Group, Jet Technologies, and Women in Print, plus new equipment releases from Canon, Konica Minolta and HP pointing to another strong quarter of innovation in print.
Links:
VMA releases 2025 Industry Metrics Survey
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/vma-releases-2025-industry-metrics-survey
VMA lobbies to protect print, sign and packaging skills
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/vma-lobbies-to-protect-print-sign-and-packaging-skills
IVE opens doors to Braeside facility for tech showcase
www.print21.com.au/commercial/ive-opens-doors-to-braeside-facility-for-tech-showcase
Koenig & Bauer unlocks new opportunities with Bosch
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/koenig-and-bauer-unlocks-new-opportunities-with-bosch
Orora brings Helio to the brands
www.print21.com.au/packaging/orora-brings-helio-to-the-brands
First Helio-printed can hits the track
www.print21.com.au/packaging/first-helio-printed-can-hits-the-track
Roland DG opens new markets with Dimense DA-640
www.print21.com.au/commercial/roland-dg-opens-new-markets-with-dimense-da-640
Rapid expansion drives new ROQ install for Colour Cartel
www.print21.com.au/commercial/rapid-expansion-drives-new-roq-install-for-colour-cartel
StickySheets: When vision meets technology
www.print21.com.au/commercial/stickysheets-when-vision-meets-technology
The Print Files Ep 68: with Leon Wilson and James Rolland
www.print21.com.au/the-print-files/the-print-files-ep-68-with-leon-wilson-and-james-rolland
Coopers billboards take over Melbourne’s Bolte Bridge
www.print21.com.au/commercial/coopers-billboards-take-over-melbourne-s-bolte-bridge
VistaPrint reveals missed opportunity in Aussie SMB branding
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/vistaprint-reveals-missed-opportunity-in-aussie-smb-branding
Kwik Kopy Australia joins Fortidia in acquisition
www.print21.com.au/commercial/kwik-kopy-australia-joins-fortidia-in-acquisition
Rawson expands with IntoPrint acquisition
www.print21.com.au/commercial/rawson-expands-with-intoprint-acquisition
Print EPS merges with CAI Software
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/print-eps-merges-with-cai-software
Adam Todd joins Currie Group as NSW BDM
www.print21.com.au/sign-and-display/adam-todd-joins-currie-group-as-nsw-bdm
Jet names Andrew Falkam technical account manager
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/jet-names-andrew-falkam-technical-account-manager
Women in Print appoints new secretary
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/women-in-print-appoints-new-secretary
Canon widens UVgel reach with Colorado XL-series
www.print21.com.au/sign-and-display/canon-widens-uvgel-reach-with-colorado-xl-series
Konica Minolta launches next-gen AccurioPress range
www.print21.com.au/commercial/konica-minolta-launches-next-gen-accuriopress-range
HP levels up large format printing with new releases
www.print21.com.au/sign-and-display/hp-levels-up-large-format-printing-with-new-releases
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