In 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, issues and developments from October.
We start off by reviewing the push for diversification among print businesses, highlighted with IVE's purchase of Jacpak to produce folding cartons, Colemans purchase of an HP Indigo 6K for label printing, and Onpack’s purchase of the Hinterkopf for direct-to-can printing.
We also discuss succession, in the light of Southern Impact passing of the leadership baton, as Heath Nakervis steps up to succeed Rod Dawson.
We assess the dangers of putting most of your eggs into one basket - with PoP outfit Presfast saying it is entering voluntary administration due to losing its major client, and we review the potential reprieve for wine labels, with the likelihood of China’s tariffs on Australian wine soon being lifted.
The discussion also explores The Voice referendum’s boost for the print industry. The drive to sustainability is explored, with the introduction of carbon neutral banners by SCG and Go, and the launch of super large eco-friendly banners from that Ooh! Media.
We explore major print franchise group Kwik Kopy’s plans for growth, partly driven by wide format printing, and we wrap up by commenting on the PVCA officially changing its name to the Visual Media Association (VMA).
LINKS:
IVE buys Jacpak for $35
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/ive-buys-jacpak-for-35-million
Colemans orders HP Indigo 6K in labels move
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/colemans-orders-hp-indigo-6k-in-labels-move
OnPack invests in direct-to-can
www.print21.com.au/packaging/onpack-invests-in-direct-to-can
Heath Nankervis MD at Southern
www.print21.com.au/packaging/onpack-invests-in-direct-to-can
Prefast in voluntary admin, seeks buyer
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/presfast-in-voluntary-admin-seeks-buyer
Label printers look to China wine reprieve
www.print21.com.au/labels/label-printers-look-to-china-wine-reprieve
Referendum proves boon for print
www.print21.com.au/commercial/referendum-proves-boon-for-print
SCG and Go offer carbon neutral banners
www.print21.com.au/sign-and-display/scg-and-go-offer-carbon-neutral-banners
Outdoor media outperforming: Ooh!
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/outdoor-media-outperforming-ooh
Kwik Kopy outlines growth plans
www.print21.com.au/commercial/kwik-kopy-outlines-growth-plans
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