Page 10 - Print21 July-August 2022

Contents
Contents
PACPRINT REVIEW
12 At Large at PacPrint
Print21 editor-at-large Patrick Howard reports on the big developments and launches from the show, brings his insight into the trends emerging throughout the expo, and keeps an eye on the movers and shakers walking the aisles of the Melbourne exhibition centre.
14 Allkotes dazzles with vibrant range
14 Ball & Doggett focuses on eco-benefi s 14 Böttcher has it covered
14 Currie Group makes big bang
16 Canon brings growing family to show
16 CMYKhub offers d sign and prepress
16 Colour Graphics releases Oris X-Gamut 16 Epson launches suite of solutions
16 Cross media integration with XMPie
18 Dimense print and emboss in one pass 18 eProductivity Software automation
18 Esko launches new ArtPro + Digital
18 Europoles debuts truss system
18 Fujifil welcomes change
20 Graffic enables custom boxmaking
20 Hilton laminating the industry
20 HP focuses on sustainability
20 Jet shows Screen SAI label press
20 Konica Minolta launches new C7100
21 Kodak features full portfolio
21 manroland Goss in consumables
21 Smartech shows growth solutions
22 Xeikon brings inkjet Panther to show
22 First time at PacPrint for Kyocera
22 Mimaki raises speed levels
22 OKI opens label opportunities
24 First showing of Roland DG TrueVIS SG3 24 Mutoh showcases XpertJet range
24 Ultimate pitstop from Spicers
24 Starleaton shows Zünd & PVC-free media 24 Trimatt 1170 sales soar at PacPrint
26 Champions at Dscoop
Industry user group Dscoop held a members meeting a PacPrint, with champion racing car driver Mark Winterbottom, and champion Little Bang Brewing brand builder Ryan Davidson both sharing invaluable insights into building a winning strategy.
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Cover feature
Digital print pioneer Xeikon has a full suite of solutions; for labels with both toner and inkjet options, packaging, commercial, cartons, and for applications such as books, wallpapers, and pouches. Print21 gets the lowdown from Trevor Crowley.
Labels
27-50 Labels21
The label industry’s new media platform: this issue
of Labels21 focuses on
the opportunities in label printing for all kinds of
print businesses, and the technology that is available to get you into the fastest growing part of the market. A full 24 pages of insight, analysis and commentary, starting with a deep dive into digital print pioneer Xeikon.
Associations
58 Solving the top 3 issues in print
The industry’s two big associations PVCA and TRMC are merging into one body. CEO-designate Kellie Northwood outlines the top three issues the industry is facing, and what is being done about them.
Events
52 Better Together
Hundreds of print professionals from around the world, including a sizeable number from Australia
and New Zealand, were in Israel at the HP Indigo VIP customer event Better Together, to learn the latest market insights and technology developments from the company, as the two-year Covid hiatus on overseas trips ended. Print21 was there.
10 Print21 JULY/AUGUST 2022
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