Federal Minister for Small Business Michael McCormack has thrown his support behind the Keep Me Posted campaign that is calling for an end to all fees for people choosing paper bills.

In a perfect graphic arts world, Australians and Kiwis should now be booking their tickets to attend IPEX - once the second-largest printing-related exhibition in the world.  Andy McCourt examines why it's not happening.

Digital pioneer Bill Wieners of US-based print company Digital Lizard will be the guest speaker at next month’s Dscoop roadshow in Australia and New Zealand.

Swiss manufacturer Zünd has introduced the LM 100W Laser Module (pictured) that is able to cut and seal polyester fabrics in one efficient process.

Specialist supplier SAled Australia is bringing a purpose-built demonstrator case to next month’s Visual Impact in Sydney to show visitors how much they can save on power bills by using the latest LED technologies.

CRON, a Chinese developer and manufacturer of computer-to-plate (CtP) systems, has developed the EZcolor intelligent printing system that is says controls ink volumes and cuts ink waste to almost nothing.

The arrival of a second 80-page manroland web press next year at the Huntingwood greenfield site of Franklin Web is set to alter the balance of power in the hotly contested heatset web market.

An anti-consumer group is tearing down advertising posters from Melbourne trams and trains to protest against what it calls the invasion of public space by 'corporate entities interested only in generating profit.

The Mohawk Show is coming back to Sydney next week and ready to showcase the best of Australia and New Zealand’s graphic designers.

Everyone loves a ranking list and here’s one from Tyson Buechler, director of Melbourne-based Total Image Supplies. It’s the six wide format printers that are the top sellers from his graphic supply business in 2017.

Adelaide wine label printer Studio Labels has expanded its short-run capacity with the addition of an advanced Nilpeter FA-4* flexographic press.

Earlier this week, a dozen dubious-looking characters assembled outside what looked like a replica of one of Glenn Murcat's award-winning corrugated-iron sheds, out in the back-blocks of Penrith. James Cryer was there.

Konica Minolta has opened entries for its second annual National Specialised Print Awards that recognise customers who achieve excellence in print with the help of a Konica Minolta digital press system. 

IVE Group hiked earnings by 23% to $55m and launched a $55.6m raising to fund the acquisition of data business SEMA and the purchase of a second 80-page LFWO press at its Franklin Web plant in Sydney.

PMP posted a net loss of $126 million in FY17, dragged down by $105 million in costs related to its merger with IPMG, but CEO Peter George says Australia’s largest printer is now well positioned for the next two years.

Marketing services company Salmat has recorded its first profit since 2014 after launching a business transformation program that focused on key strengths including digital and traditional direct mailing.