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Lamont moves to mesh with HP Latex 3600
Stepping down: Charmaine Moldrich CEO OMA
Moldrich to step dAown as CEO of OMA
fter more than a decade in the industry, Charmaine Moldrich will step down from
her role as CEO of the Outdoor Media Association and Move CEO in June next year.
Moldrich joined as CEO of OMA in 2010. She has been an integral part of the Out
of Home (OOH) industry’s growth in a rapidly changing, technology driven world.
“It’s a bittersweet moment, but after more than a decade working in an industry it is time to move on,” she said. 21
Trade printer Lamont Print & Signs can now offer a 72-hour turnaround on fence
mesh to its Queensland resellers, with the purchase of its new high volume industrial HP Latex 3600 printer, installed by Smartech.
According to the Townsville- based printing company's founder, Stephen Lamont,
the new HP Latex will be put to good use by its latest fence mesh business, Fenceprint.
He said, “This HP Latex 3600, which is specifically designed for printing fence mesh, has an advanced extraction system, and can use HP optimiser technology for high-speed, high- resolution printing onto mesh.
“It is particularly beneficial to us as it provides a dedicated printing platform that can print unattended overnight.
It positions us with a printing capability to service the
high-volume mesh markets and any and all client requirements, while its speed allows us to offer them our 72 hour turnaround guarantee,” said Lamont, confirming that the installation and training of the high volume industrial printer was completed by Smartech, which is also providing ongoing support and
72-hour turnaround: Lamont Print & Signs’ Stephen and Daniel Lamont with their new HP Latex 3600
servicing, in partnership with HP. The new HP Latex 3600 will
complement the company's two HP Latex 1500s and HP Latex R1000 printers, previously installed and supported by Smartech.
The mesh can be made to any length and height, and can produce a variety of finishing inclusions. Fenceprint was launched last year. 21
Inaugral Asga golf day tees off in Victoria
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Winning team: Hexis (l-r) John Papadopoulos, Jamie Stone, Ian Parsonson and Dean Stone
The Australian Sign & Graphics Association's inaugural Victorian golf day saw 64 sign
industry golf enthusiasts tee off at the Sandhurst Golf Club in Melbourne, and is now set to become an annual event.
“We’re a small team at Asga, but after a couple of years
of Covid disruptions, we’re making a real effort this year to host events around the nation,”
said Asga events manager, Michael Punch, adding that the pre-golf networking evening event was held at the Espy Club in St Kilda the week before, and was attended by 15 people.
“There are many benefits for getting the industry together: there’s the fun and social aspect, and then there’s the sharing
of knowledge and business challenges, which can help with fostering a positive outlook.” 21