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."

Post-It notes were flying thick and fast last Tuesday at a meeting of influential Sydney-based printing social club the Society of Old Friends dedicated to remembering and recording past or recently departed printing industry companies. The inimitable James Cryer was there.

Label equipment suppliers have celebrated a successful PacPrint, with plenty of interest in digital label presses across the show floor. Currie Group and HP, Konica Minolta, Jet Technologies and Screen, Epson, Aldus-Tronics, and Xeikon were among the stands that had digital label equipment on display.

Indonesia is preparing to sue the Australian government over the decision to impose an anti-dumping import duty on Indonesia-made A4 copy paper, according to reports in Jakarta. Indonesia is also preparing to report Australia to the World Trade Organisation’s Dispute Settlement tribunal.

Starleaton enjoyed a very successful PacPrint according to CEO Ben Eaton, with its Zünd Swiss-made cutting tables proving particularly popular.

Due to ‘overwhelming demand,' the Australasian Catalogue Association has extended the deadline for the 26th Catalogue Awards and entries are now open until next Friday, 9th June.

NZME and Fairfax Media will appeal to New Zealand's High Court to challenge the decision by the Commerce Commission to reject a merger between the two media companies. The companies said the NZCC was "wrong in fact and wrong in law."