Rapidly-growing PhotobookShop has installed a new Horizon BQ-500 iCE next generation perfect binder, supplied by Currie Group, to support its increasing workload.

Debbie McKeegan from Fespa says there are different business model to consider in the race to cash in on the booming digital-for-textile printing market.

Organisers of this year’s Print Industry Creativity Awards have extended the deadline for entries until 5pm on Friday 14 May, citing requests from many intending entrants for the extra period of grace.

Komori is launching its version of the long awaited Landa nanopress, the 40” sheetfed Nanographic Printing System Impremia NS40. ANZ printers will have to wait though, it is being released in overseas markets first.

According to preliminary figures, Heidelberg has exceeded its own forecast in terms of net sales and operating margin for the financial year 2020/21 just ended.

Growing Sydney print business, Printing Jet, has installed the first of the new Konica Minolta AccurioPress C4070 digital colour presses in Australia. The company has placed it in its central print hub, to service its online and shopfront sales outlets.

The world's biggest press maker, Heidelberg, is showcasing its portfolio of solutions for autonomous printing at virtual.drupa, with today's presentation focusing on using AI to gain efficiencies.

The Snap Print store at Brendale in Queensland has a new owner, with Fiona Atkins succeeding Ian Briskie, who is now officially retired. Atkins is long-time centre manager at the business.

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.