A new research project on textile recycling SipTex suggests that companies and organisations with an interest in textile production and recycling will be developing new models of supply and recycling, which may well create opportunities for digital printing.

Digital print solutions developer Konica Minolta has launched the AccurioPress C4080 Series high-speed colour digital press, which it says offers robust and automated production.

Fujifilm Business Innovation Australia has opened its new Melbourne office and technology experience centre, with the centre showcasing its beyond-the-box strategy, launched when the company rebranded.

Environmental pioneer Soar Print is a featured case study in a campaign to show businesses of all kinds how to take action to reduce their climate impact, through a clearly explained Climate Action Toolbox.

Agfa is increasing its offset plate prices by up to 10 per cent in response to “soaring” input costs, while it is also considering options for its offset business.

Imaging giant Ricoh has released a series of short teaser videos ahead of the expected launch of its new B2 sheetfed inkjet press, the Ricoh Pro Z75.

Jet Technologies is launching Unilam Gloss and Matte Thermal Laminating Films, which it says uses new adhesive technology from Japan to provide a bond to suit virtually any kind of digital print, and litho print.

Former APJ Kornit Digital regional vice-president, Andy Yarrow, is now regional sales manager Asia Pacific at Twine Solutions, a disruptive digital business that will drive textile printing back on-shore, thanks to enabling on-demand production.

Digital solutions supplier Fuji Xerox is now Fujifilm Business Innovation, with the company saying it will focus on solutions and services in a beyond-the-box strategy, and will leverage the massive R+D capabilities of its parent company to bring benefits to printers.

Centrum Print is celebrating its 20th anniversary, with CEO Sandra Duarte saying the best is yet to come for the large format, packaging and special services operation.

Heidelberg is offering all print shops free access to the Zaikio Procurement industry platform, which connects printers with their suppliers through MIS.

Printers in some of the most affected regions in NSW during the recent floods have stood strong and have maintained business as usual. But for those that haven't, support is available.

Imaging giant Fujifilm is investing some US$19m on a new facility to develop and produce water-based pigment inkjet inks for global supply, as demand ramps up.

Kodak CEO Jim Continenza has told investors that the company was going to “grow our way” out of Covid-19 and “not cut our way out of it", as the company secured an additional US$375m in funding.

Konica Minolta is launching a new desktop embellishing system, AccurioShine 101, which it says offers specialised embellishment finishing, small footprint, affordable price point, and several multi-coating functions.

A full third of all Heidelberg presses are now being manufactured in China, with the machines being exported to 40 countries, including Australia, New Zealand and most of western Europe.