Queensland has invited printers to two feedback sessions next week to discuss government contract opportunities over the next two years. Any printer capable of delivering government work is invited.

Printing Industries’ CEO Andrew Macaulay has called for a new national apprenticeship system to combat a disturbing collapse in apprenticeship numbers over the past five years.

Australia's production of paper and paperboard rose more than 72,000 tonnes or 2.0% in the year-ended June 2017, according to latest analysis in the annual Pulp & Paper Strategic Review.

Epson’s first Western Sydney Product Expo later this month will feature the brand new high-speed SureColor F9360 dye sub printer and a range of other new products.

The Keep Me Posted campaign is hosting a community forum at Murrumbeena in Melbourne on Friday as it continues its fight to remove ‘pay-to-pay’ penalties for consumers who prefer paper communications.

Printing companies can learn from the example set by global banking giant and major print buyer JPMorgan Chase, which has signed a 20-year deal to receive power from a wind farm, writes sustainability consultant Laurel Brunner.

Slattery Auctions onsite auction sale on behalf of Worrells will commence on Thursday, November 9 at 11am. Inspection day in Oakleigh, VIC commences Wednesday, November 8.

The auction of Burwood Press's printing equipment has ended with about half of the equipment sold - but the two Roland B2 offset presses failed to meet the reserve price of $40,000. Richard Rasmussen of Ascent Partners said he expects most of the gear to be sold within the next few days.

Currie Group has invited industry professionals to dive deeper into the latest printing and graphic arts productivity solutions at the leading supplier’s Open House in Melbourne next week.

Entries for Canon's first Océ Arizona Awards close today, and Garry Muratore, product manager for display graphics at Canon Australia, urges any interested Arizona users to submit. Canon launched the awards to highlight the quality of work that could be produced on Océ Arizona printers.

A strong association means a strong industry – that’s the message Andrew Macaulay, CEO of Printing Industries, brought to attendees at the FPLMA’s annual forum. Macaulay detailed how the PIAA is flexing its muscle for members in Canberra.

Jet Technologies is opening a new ink testing facility in Melbourne and has added two ink and adhesives specialists to cater to 'a growing Melbourne market for the print and finishing trade.'

Slattery Auctions released the full catalogue of machinery and equipment from collapsed Melbourne printer Retail Communications that will be auctioned off to raise some of $1.7m owed to creditors.

Thirteen Konica Minolta staff members have paid their own way to Cambodia to support the Project Futures campaign against human trafficking, slavery and exploitation. “En masse, we each have the power to change the world..."

Rollspack and Multi-Color Corporation took out best in show at the second annual FPLMA awards, held as part of the association's annual technical forum, while Danny Hayes of FILDES Manufacturing won Apprentice of the Year.

The LIA (NSW) is hosting a tour of the Penrith Museum of Printing on November 8 and early booking is recommended. "This is a rare opportunity to view a unique working Museum and learn why Letterpress is making a comeback," says Mitch Mulligan.