The entire machinery and equipment line-up from collapsed Melbourne sheetfed printer and mailing house Print Dynamics will go on sale in a global online auction on 30 June. The Mount Waverley-based company closed its doors in April after 17 years in business.

A new HP Indigo 12000 from Currie Group at PacPrint is the catalyst for Melbourne printer, Press Print, to upscale into larger premises this month. According to partner, Allain Pool, the move is the culmination of a steady development since he came back into the industry six years ago.

Ascent Partners' second quarterly online machinery auction is now live with 60 lots on offer from seven vendors at ten different sites.

HP has unveiled a new multimillion-dollar academy in Singapore dedicated to providing training to accelerate the digital transformation of the printing industry across Asia Pacific. “We are at the threshold of a huge digital transformation," says HP's Mike Boyle.

Melbourne school photographer SchoolPix is upgrading to a new HP Indigo 7900 from Currie Group, and anticipates diversifying its business thanks to the machine's flexibility, speed and quality. The new digital press will replace the company's Indigo 5600 to perform most of its printing work from July.

In the run up to this week’s tightening UK election, the British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF) has called on all parliamentary election candidates to sign the federation’s ‘Pledge for Print.’

David Crowther’s Colour Graphic Services enjoyed its best PacPrint ever thanks to a focus on colour management. Two visiting Techkon executives were on the stand, with Albin Baranauskas presenting a workshop on spectrophotometers.

Digital print for packaging is worth $US13.2 billion globally in 2017 and will climb to $US23.2 billion in 2022, according to latest data from Smithers Pira, a leading researcher on packaging, paper and print industry supply chains.

The inaugural grants program, titled Inspiring Tomorrow, is open to schools and not-for-profit organisations in Australia and New Zealand who are addressing issues that are impacting the environment or society.

Roland DG Australia has extended the end date of its popular trade-in program until the end of June. To qualify for the cash back offer, you need to purchase an eligible Roland wide format printer and register your old printer for trade-in.

Melbourne direct mailing house Dynamic Direct has entered voluntary liquidation, with all staff terminated and all equipment to be sold off. It is not yet known whether employees will receive their full entitlements. The business ceased trading following a general meeting on May 31.

Platinum sponsors of the National Print Awards, Currie Group and HP, proved a winning combination as many gold medallists acknowledged the entries were produced on HP Indigo presses.

Jet Technologies has enjoyed a successful PacPrint, with more than 120 solid leads and the anticipated sales of up to three of Screen's TruePress Jet L350UV digital label presses. "It's a great show overall for us," said Jack Malki, director.

The Business Council of Australia has launched a new voluntary code to ensure big businesses pay their small suppliers within 30 days of receiving a correct invoice. Printing Industries has welcomed the move, saying it will be 'fantastic' for printers.

Print21 PacPrint Escape prize-winners Celeste and Brent Halliday decided the timing was right to boost their WA signage company BK Signs with some of the latest technology on offer at the show.

High-profile industry player closes a chapter after 16 years heading HP’s graphics sales operations in Australia and the Asia Pacific. “I feel I’ve achieved a lot, helped shape the HP and the HP Indigo presence in the region."