TMA Group of Companies says it has become the largest independent print manager in the land of the long white cloud, by taking 100 per cent ownership of True North New Zealand. The True North brand will remain.

Online print giant Vistaprint is producing personalised printed face masks, in what it says is a global effort to normalise mask-wearing, while celebrating design and allowing for personal and creative expression.

Entries are open for another month in the prestigious Asia Pacific and Japan HP Inkspiration Awards 2021, with two new categories covering Covid print, and which are open to all HP Indigo users.

Retail giant Kmart is halting print production of its catalogues, becoming the latest shopping giant to exit print, in what is now a growing, and for the print industry, concerning trend.

Press giant Heidelberg has sold its landmark Print Media Academy, the dazzling former headquarters located directly outside the railway station in the centre of town, as it continues to offload assets.

Part of one of Australia's biggest print jobs will be put on pause from this week, as supermarket giant Woolworths halts its catalogue printing for at least 12 weeks in areas where it has higher digital engagement. Ovato will still be printing 5.5 million copies a week.

Fuji Xerox Australia has had global Fogra PSD certification for digital colour printing awarded to 11 of its analysts, who are based throughout the major cities in Australia.

Print giant Ovato is on the final stage of its restructuring journey today, it is in court seeking approval for its scheme to rescue the business, with all conditions now met.

Queensland commercial and trade NCR operation Nichols Printing has invested in a new Horizon 200L bookletmaker, with two VAC-1000 collating towers, supplied by Currie Group.

As part of its strategy to focus on its core print and packaging presses Heidelberg is continuing to divest, with the latest deal selling off its Belgian press chemicals plant for €20.5m.

The world’s biggest MIS developer EFI is launching a new version 5 release of EFI PrintSmith Vision MIS software, which it says delivers optimised performance and enhanced flexibility for small commercial and quick print businesses.

Press giant Koenig & Bauer is establishing a dedicated sustainability department, which it says is immensely important for the future development of the company group.

Imaging giant Ricoh will be launching a B2 sheetfed inkjet press next year, with the aqueous inkjet technology delivering instant drying, and printing onto coated and uncoated offset stocks. It will be aimed squarely at the commercial print market.

The country’s biggest trade printer, CMYKhub, has installed the first HP Indigo 100K Digital Press in the Asia Pacific region, and Currie Group supplied the machine.

The deal to save Ovato has more plots and sub-plots than a series-deciding five-day test versus India. Print21 goes behind the scenes to reveal a story of business imperatives and personal relationships, acquisitions, and losses, all set against a rapidly evolving media landscape.

Creditors at print giant Ovato have unanimously agreed to support the company’s restructuring plan, which will see unsecured creditors take a 50 per cent haircut on outstanding invoices, the company closing its Victoria print operation, and receiving a $40m cash injection.