Making print into a viable manufacturing process requires more than hardworking presses. It also needs sophisticated production systems designed with strict but flexible parameters to make the important decisions, removing the influence of any single individual. Then it needs management with the discipline to make sure the system works all the time. Meet Anthony Thirlby who is re-writing the book on the future of printing.

From Franklin Web’s extensive ‘print precinct’ in the west of Melbourne, Phil Taylor drives the business that sets the benchmarks for innovation and success in the hyper-competitive world of catalogue print production.

Queensland’s Accent Press boosts profit and grows margins as it secures Sustainable Green Print status. The Molendinar-based printing company is latest business to complete the PIAA certification progamme, and now boasts significant cost savings making it more competitive.

It's official! Focus Press is now in liquidation. Corporate liquidators, Worrells Solvency and Forensic Accountants, are winding up the company and preparing to dispose of the remaining assets, including the Matraville, South Strathfield and Illawarra sites.

Agfa Australia is running fast to pump up its digital offering, as it prepares its Scoresby showroom for the first MGI Meteor to strike this June. The plate supplier recently picked up the local agency for MGI from Ferrostaal ANZ, aiming to pick up printers transitioning from off-set.

Printers are drawn to the new 3D accretive manufacturing process not least because it is usually referred to as ‘printing’ but how does it apply to the graphic arts industry and what is in it for printers.

The battle for green cred in the Indonesian pulp and paper industry heats up, as APP declares its goal to restore and support the conservation of one million hectares of Sumatran rainforest.

The mighty mobile Currie showroom rolls into glorious Perth as it winds down its cross-country technology tour. Currie once more pops the expander and kicks off a busy three days of hands-on demonstrations, showcasing the latest in printing and finishing technology to the people of Perth.

Paper dumping hits the headlines again, as Norske Skog cries foul on cheap French and Korean newsprint drying up the local market. The local manufacturer alleges dumping margins of 6.6% and 12.85% respectively.

Former Focus workers were terminated last Tuesday and told by owner, David Fuller, to seek payment of their entitlements from the government, despite the company not having been sent into administration.

HP tackles the rise in lower-volume work with its Latex 300 series and new Designjet Z-series production printers. The latest entries in HP's large-format arsenal are unveiled in Sydney today, with the 64-inch Latex 360 alone almost tripling print times and cutting turnarounds in half.

Spicers gets stuck into spruiking its Splendorgel range with a symphony of musical metaphors. Splendorgel must just inspire that little bit of extra marketing oomph as this striking new rock 'n' roll promotion follows up previous distinctive and successful campaigns.

ANZAC Day spirit is stronger than ever in the run up to Friday, and print once more takes pride of place in paying tribute to our fallen heroes. CanPrint wins the honour of producing the annual memorial poster, with a boosted run length of 83,400 for the 2014 remembrance.

The Silverbrook name vanishes in a last-ditch switch for the famed Australian inventor. Silverbrook Research makes a name-change to the innocuous Worldwide Specialty Property Services on the same day that administrators were appointed to finally lay the troubled business to rest.

Since Guy Gecht became CEO of EFI in 2000 the company has come a long way. Today it is a multi-million dollar technology enterprise across a wide range of graphic arts sectors, and Gecht has a clear goal to make EFI into a billon dollar company. He shared his thoughts with Patrick Howard.