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On the path to digital label fulfilment
NSW Central Coast label house Guru Labels has embarked on the next stage of its digital innovation crusade, with a new factory and a new Xeikon label press. Patrick Howard speaks to founder Nick Lowe about the company’s success.
17 A press for all seasons
Offset printing
36 Offset rolling ahead
Though digital is on the rise, tried-and-tested offset still handles massive volumes of print. Jake Nelson discovers the latest innovations from five major offset press manufacturers.
72 Five top tips for branding with foils
Adrian Barbero, national technical specification manager at Kurz, says foil can deliver stand-out results, and gives five tips to get the most from foiling.
Paper
28 Paper merchants turning
over a new leaf
There has been plenty of upheaval in the paper industry over the past few years, with mergers, buyouts and consolidation. Jake Nelson takes a look at the current state of play in the world of paper.
30 Ball & Doggett — it does a lot
more than sell paper
Australia’s biggest printable materials supplier Ball & Doggett is involved in a host of industry initiatives aimed at supporting and promoting print and the people in it.
32 Spicers celebrates KPP ownership
Printing royalty rocked up to the Waterview in Homebush during PrintEx, as Spicers officially launched itself under new owners Kokusai Pulp & Paper (KPP). Wayne Robinson was there.
With a new stable ownership in Flint Group, the Belgium-based digital label press manufacturer Xeikon is expanding its reach and addressing a greater array of printers with a compelling message. Patrick Howard gets the lowdown from local sales GM Trevor Crowley.
Events
18 LIVE looks to opportunities
Print21 + PKN LIVE, the premier forum for packaging print, has explored new frontiers and opportunities. Jake Nelson has a wrap of the day, including key takeaways from leading lights in the industry.
44 Best and brightest star at
National Print Awards
The print industry turned out to a glitzy evening at Waterview in Bicentennial Park, Sydney, to celebrate its top achievers. See our gallery of all the winners.
80 The global print network — at drupa
Print ambassador at large Deborah Corn says the global print network is a visionary concept that despite its flaws should be pursued, with drupa a great starting point.
Installations
42 Ellipsis fires up Australlia’s first Fujifilm JetPress B2 inkjet
USQ Ellipsis Media has commissioned the country’s first Fujifilm JetPress digital sheetfed inkjet print system, with director Rob Keanalley saying work, “has already exceeded expectations”.
PrintEx
50 PrintEx delivers value
Australia’s premier print trade show for 2019 brought plenty of benefits for the 5000 guests that came through its doors. Print21 was there – read all about it in our bumper 20-page show report.
52 PrintEx Hot Picks
Print technology was on full display at PrintEx, with the Print21 team recognising the best of the best through the Hot Pick awards, given for technology that brings something new to the table. See them all here.
34 Local manufacturing
meets global expertise
Australian Paper is the country’s only on-shore fine paper manufacturer, and known for brands such as Reflex and Tudor. Jake Nelson reports on how it has blended the expertise of its Japanese owner with its focus on local manufacturing.
Insight and analysis
48 Media Super boosting industry
Media Super is an integral part of the Print & Visual Communication Association National Print Awards – and here’s how.
74 Picton story over
Print21 editor Wayne Robinson analyses the dynamics, motives, and implications surrounding the demise of Perth printer Picton Press.
76 Digital print forecast to rise
Research agency Smithers Pira says the major trends in society are inclining to digital print.
Columns, News, Views, Reviews
70 Scott Telfer
How effective are print awards for customers?
78 Andrew Macaulay
The PIAA is now the PVCA – Print and Visual Communication Association.
79 Ruth Cobb
PrintEx proved great value for Kiwi guests.
82 People in Print
Industry movers and shakers in print action.
90 Print Diary
Events coming up in print around the world.
10 Print21 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2019
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