The first issue of Print21 for 2026 will soon be hitting desks around Australia and New Zealand, and as always, is packed with industry news and in-depth features, with this issue covering the topics of Sustainable Print, Direct-to-Object, Smart Software and Commercial Printing.
Hot off the press, Print21 January-February 2026 issue is on its way to you in the mail, as well as available online now for your convenience.
This month’s Cover Story (page 10) marks a milestone in wide-format printing with Currie Group’s official launch of the Efi VUTEk M3h Hybrid LED printer in the ANZ markets.
In Sustainable Print, we highlight HP Indigo’s Planet Partners hardware recycling program (page 14); and we speak with HP’s Carlos Lahoz on the global launch of the Sustainable Print Manifesto (page 16).
Under Direct-to-Object, Mimaki raises the game for industrial flatbed UV printing with the release of its next-gen UJF-7151 plusII e (page 20).
For Smart Software, we unpack the recent merger of Print ePS and CAI Software, which birthed Graphic Communications (page 24); and we spotlight the latest version of Kodak’s Prinergy software (page 27).
For Commercial Printing, Konica Minolta sets a new benchmark in digital production printing with its AccurioPress C7100e and C7090e launch (page 28); and G2 Systems installs the first EcooGraphix computer-to-plate system at PNG-based BizPrint (page 30).
Then, in this issue’s Case Study, we check out how Engine has expanded from a slowing direct mail operation into a comprehensive data-driven fulfilment business through its partnership with Fujifilm Business Innovation Australia (page 32).
Rounding out the issue are our regular sections: in our Associations’ section, the Visual Media Association’s Kellie Northwood believes the future of the industry is dependent on the people invested in today (page 38); and PrintNZ’s Ruth Cobb looks to the year ahead after a tough 2025 for the NZ industry (page 40). We also shine a light on Zaf Haq, IVE Group’s project manager and Sydney’s Marker representative for the Inkers program, in our Women in Print section (page 36); and for Legal, Fox & Staniland Lawyers’ Wal Abramowicz uses the Artorios Ink case as an example of how dishonest conduct can expose businesses and individuals to serious personal liability (page 34).
And finally, in People in Print: Australasian Paper Industry Association welcomes Sappi and UPM joint venture (page 42); Visual Connections names new CEO and Board (page 43); Fespa CEO receives Girls Who Print Ally Award; Miraclon appoints new APAC service lead (page 44); Edale appoints new global sales lead; Epson achieves Platinum for responsible business (page 46); Fujifilm’s Aquafuze wins RadTech Innovation Award (page 47); VMA CEO goes on media blitz to champion print and mail (page 48); Women in Print names first honorary members; and Avery Dennison and Orafol confirms Australian Sign and Graphics Association Awards sponsorship (page 49).
Enjoy the read.