It is the melancholy duty of the survivor to write the eulogies for those who've passed on. Kevin Sinnott, the surviving brother of the prominent graphic arts family, reflects on the life of his brother, Bruce, following brother Neville's earlier demise.

An explosion at a Chinese chemical plant has led to thousands of factories in the country being shut down for inspection, which is severely impacting the global raw material supply chain for inks.

The country's major print industry exhibition, PrintEx, will be running its popular Forums again this year, with details to be revealed soon. They will aim to help visitors get a handle on the trends and technologies which are shaping the future.

Fuji Xerox has launched a design competition to promote its Iridesse production press, with "future" as the theme.

Second time around for Mick Rowan reinforces the value of presenting printIQ production software face-to-face with serious prospects in Orlando Florida. Multiple sales proposals were generated at the show with firm expectations of good sales to follow.

Printers are invited to join the EFI Pro 32r roll-to-roll entry-level wide-format live webinar demonstration tomorrow (Thursday) morning, which comes direct from EFI's global demo centre in the US.

Kornit Digital is launching what it says is the industry's first digital, industrial process for high-quality printing on polyester, the Kornit Avalanche Poly Pro, with an open house at its regional centre in Hong Kong next week set to show off the new technology.

The deadline for the renamed Printing Industry Creativity Awards (PICAs) has been extended to 3 May, due to the high volume of entries and the upcoming run of public holidays.

Digital print manufacturer Xeikon has developed a new dry toner-based solution for flexible pouches, and has appointed a new director to head up its operations in the Asia-Pacific.

Dr Rebecca Dannock – daughter of leading print industry identity, Susan Heaney from Heaney’s Performers in Print – is asking the print community to help her buy an internet system for the African base of Elephants for Africa.

The new issue of Print21 magazine is out now, featuring a focus on wide-format including a bumper textile section and a preview of what to look out for at Fespa next month.

A Labor government will inject $1 billion into vocational education and training, including $200 million to overhaul regional and outer suburban TAFE campuses.

Software specialist printIQ has landed a big win in the Windy City, with leading Chicago graphics firm Cushing partnering with the company for an end-to-end workflow solution.

New Zealand's Soar Print has deepened its commitment to sustainability, signing up for the Climate Leaders Coalition - an organisation comprising 85 businesses committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

EFI will show off its "game-changing" Pro 32r roll-to-roll LED printer in a webinar next week, hosted in conjunction with Print21.

The biggest wide-format expo in the world takes place next month. Print21 takes a look at reasons to make the trip to Munich, and highlights some of the new technology on show, in our latest issue.