EFI’s new environmentally friendly pigment ink technology for direct-to-textile production is part of an industry-wide move away from conventional textile production, writes sustainability expert Laurel Brunner.

Fresh from the successful integration of DES, Ben Eaton is looking for new fields to conquer and points to growth coming from the Melbourne business. He talks with Patrick Howard about the dynamics and motivations of the family-owned company.

Two workers have died and two more remain in hospital following a gas leak at Norske Skog's paper mill in Ettamogah, near Albury NSW, yesterday. The emergency on Thursday May 24 saw emergency workers called to the plant around 3pm. 18 staff were sent to hospital, and about 150 evacuated.

A global price hike on Agfa printing plates due to rising costs of aluminium will not affect Australian customers, thanks to a recycling program that helps reduce prices. Agfa announced it would increase prices by up to 10 percent worldwide due to soaring aluminium costs.

About 100 employees of Note Printing Australia (NPA) showed up at the picket line today to demand better pay and conditions. The one-day strike is part of a series of industrial actions following months of unsuccessful negotiation with management.

Leading WA printer Picton Press has appointed an external administrator after the Australian Taxation Office launched court action to recover a debt of $1.3 million. The company owes at least another $700,000 to trade creditors.

Sydney digital and offset printer Imagination Graphics is pushing ahead with an expansion strategy after the acquisition of offset business and Marrickville neighbour, Lindwall & Wall. "I’ve known them for a while," says Imagination owner Emmanuel Buhagiar (pictured).

Scammers swindled nearly $4.7 million from Australian businesses in 2017 according to the ACCC’s latest Targeting scams report – a 23 per cent increase from 2016. "We’ve seen a worrying and dramatic jump in losses," said ACCC Deputy Chair Dr Michael Schaper.

Chameleon Group CEO Chris Kreiger brushed off industry speculation about Chameleon parent company Krico's move into liquidation while owing $4 million, including $1 million to the ATO. About 13 staff members have lost their jobs.

Fujifilm is planning to sue Xerox “as soon as possible” over its failed $6.1bn merger deal, as the new Xerox board begins an auction process looking for a better deal elsewhere. "We’re gonna market this company as best we can," said billionaire Xerox investor Darwin Deason. 

Kirwan Print Group is planning a major expansion that will double the size of its Sydney factory and transform the group’s Roller Poster unit into a flexible packaging company called Creatabull.

The NSW Printing Industry Craftsmanship Awards (PICAs) have returned as part of Printing Industries' new pathway to the National Print Awards, and were held last night at Old Government House in Parramatta. Digitalpress was the big winner on the night, taking home 14 medals.

I have attended a lot of print awards - maybe too many. I'm probably like anyone who boasts about how many events they've attended. It may say more about the person than the event. Yes, I'm getting old and cranky.

Auctioneer Dominion Group will hold a live webcast auction on Thursday of equipment from Melbourne’s STS Creative Printing, which shut down two weeks ago after 37 years in business and went into liquidation.

APN Outdoor has lodged a $500 million bid for HT&E’s outdoor advertising business Adshel after rival oOh!media improved its initial offer to $470 million.

Currie Group's Adelaide Roadshow has kicked off today and continues on Thursday, showcasing inline automated booklet production and a range of other integrated print solutions.