The latest issue of Print21 has now hit desks around Australia and New Zealand, and as always, is packed with industry news and in-depth features, with this issue covering Wide Format Print, AI in Print, and Industry Conferences.
Hot off the press, Print21’s March-April 2026 is now also available online for your convenience.
In our Cover Story (page 10), we look at how Australian large-format printer Mezographic has evolved from a garage screen-printing operation into a production powerhouse with printIQ – transforming its quoting, job tracking and invoicing, and streamlining its operations while giving clients greater visibility and control.
In Wide Format Print, Zund unlocks new growth potential for its clients with its ‘Cutting Beyond’ package (page 14); Mimaki Australia expands its flagship 330 Series with the UJ330H-160 hybrid UV printer launch (page 16); and Agfa’s Michael Dupre explains why the most successful wide format printers are the ones looking at production through the lens of platforms, not isolated devices (page 18).
For AI in Print, Think B2B’s David Pittman breaks down a recent industry roundtable discussion, which highlighted how better to leverage AI’s full potential through curiosity and experimentation (page 20).
Looking at Industry Conferences, we have global consultant David Zwang, who was in attendance at Connect 2026 in Las Vegas, unpacking the latest automation and AI innovations from the event (page 32); and we take a closer look at the upcoming Fespa Global Print Expo in Barcelona, and break down what visitors can expect from the four-day event (page 36).
This issue’s Case Study looks at how Queensland-based EPM Print Group modernised its ageing production setup with the help of Konica Minolta Australia and fleet of high-performance AccurioPress machines (page 38).
Rounding out the issue are our regular sections: In Legal, Fox & Staniland Lawyers’ Wal Abramowicz explains why succession planning is vital for printing businesses (page 39). For Women in Print, we speak to Roland DG Australia’s managing director Jessie Parker about growth opportunities, channel strategy and data-driven transformation (page 40). Under Associations, the Visual Media Association’s Kellie Northwood discusses connecting Australian talent with the international print industry through the National Print Awards’ UK educational tour (page 42); and PrintNZ’s Ruth Cobb speaks on why investing in training, skills and career pathways are essential to ensure sustainable, future-ready careers (page 44). And, as usual, we highlight the upcoming industry events to mark on your calendar in What’s On In Print (page 50).
For this issue’s People in Print, Fespa Australia gathers for a networking event in Sydney (page 46); the late Geoff Selig, IVE Group’s former executive chairman, is honoured with OAM (page 46); HP and ePac strengthen partnership with $50m deal (page 47); Currie Group NZ is recognised for service excellence (page 48); Hexis Australia launches memorial scholarship to honour Daniel Gherini (page 48); and the National Print Awards heads to Brisbane in June (page 49).
And finally, the Labels21 supplement returns for 2026, and in this issue: Spicers enables a tactile, premium look for the refreshed label for Scarpantoni’s Fleur sparkling range (page 24); Xaar expands its partnership with Jet Technologies with a Versatex Printbar installation at Reflex Labels in Adelaide (page 28); Cohesion Labels celebrates over a century in business (page 29); Labelmakers strengthens flexible packaging capability with Perfect Packaging acquisition (page 30); and MCC receives approval from the US Bankruptcy Court to continue running operations as usual (page 30).
Enjoy the read.