The Visual Media Association has launched the Inkers, a support programme for emerging talent in the print industry, with sponsorship coming from Konica Minolta.

Wide format print systems developer HP was highlighting its environmental credentials at PacPrint, with every printer on its stand using water-based inks, including the new hybrid R530.

Ricoh used PacPrint to highlight new innovations, the increasing number of applications it is developing systems for, and its drive to enable fibre-based print to replace plastic-based products.

The industry’s refreshed National Print Awards roared back into life last night, at a gala dinner in Sydney characterised by energy, warmth, well-being, and the wonder of print.

PacPrint has seen Ball & Doggett launch the cloud-based Nubium MIS solution, developed by eProductivity Software for small and medium sized print businesses.

In addition to launching its new production printers, Konica Minolta was highlighting its growing Industrial Print portfolio, which covers labels, embellishment and inkjet B2 printing.

PacPrint is the biggest event in ANZ print this year, and has attracted printers from across the region to walk the aisles. Print21 has been here from the start, and has all the highlights.

Customer responsiveness, digital integration and tangible sustainability efforts were central themes in the Print Leadership Panel at PacPrint 2025, facilitated by Kelly Northwood.

National trade printer CMYKhub will offer a new DTF direct-to-film service for its resellers, with the company ordering a new DTF printer from Kissel + Wolf at PacPrint.

National office products retailer Officeworks has ordered a Konica Minolta AccurioShine 3600 digital embellishing system for its print hub in North Rocks, Sydney.

PacPrint has seen Ball & Doggett launch the cloud-based Nubium MIS solution, developed by eProductivity Software, for small and medium sized print businesses.

Digital inkjet print systems developer Mimaki used PacPrint to reveal the winners of its annual dealer awards, at its dealer dinner held on the opening evening of the PacPrint expo.

The nation’s widely read and highly respected print business media, Print21, is evolving its leadership structure, with current editor Wayne Robinson to retire in July. Senior journalist Jan Arreza will step up to be the editor, with publisher Lindy Hughson becoming managing editor.

Forme supplier and cutter Martin O’Brien Formes has been placed into administration, and will be liquidated, as the company owes significant sums in unpaid tax and unpaid superannuation contributions.

Vistaprint will be one of the recipients of one of up to 20 new HP Indigo 18K or 120K digital presses ordered by parent company Cimpress, in a massive global deal with HP Indigo.

The biggest event for print professionals this year will be PacPrint, which takes place for the first time in Sydney. Print21 presents the ultimate guide to optimising your time at the show.