There are more than 60 digital label printing systems on show at this exhibition in Brussels but to a large extent the industry conversation is still stuck on the relative technical values, not on how to mix and match the different types of imaging.

Kodak and Bobst have teamed up, with the imaging giant's technology to be integrated into the Bobst portfolio for packaging production equipment, in response to the increasing demand for new flexible, folding carton and corrugated solutions.

Defying the downward trend in international trade shows, LabelExpo opened on Tuesday with 600 exhibitors showing converting technology from 37 countries. Organizers, Tarsus, are predicting more than 30,000 trade visitors over the four days.

NSW PICA entry deadlines have been extended until 5pm this Friday, September 27, following a late change to make it easier for companies to enter the business categories. The new deadline applies to both print and business category award entrants.

It is now almost 18 months since the US George Kaiser Family Foundation took full control of the Australian-developed Memjet print technology, invented by Kia Silverbrook and his team at Silverbrook Research in Sydney. Andy McCourt finds out what Silverbrook is up to now.

In the face of on-going electricity and gas prices rises, many printers are turning to energy efficiency experts to help them reduce energy consumption and cut costs. Peter Hawkins looks at what these services can deliver and how to find the right external partner.

Wide format manufacturer Roland DG has launched its latest edition of benchtop UV inkjet printers, the VersaUV LEF-20, offering a more powerful LED curing system.

Spandex and Epson have teamed up to present a series of Open Days in NSW, Queensland and WA, with a focus on Epson’s Surecolor SC range of 64” (1625mm) safe solvent printers and new ‘F’ series of dye sublimation printers.

Well-known industry identity and founder of Rapid Machinery, Bruce Mansell, is in a serious but stable condition having been airlifted to Westmead Hospital following a traffic collision in Dural, NSW.

Lithuanian labels and packaging printer Garsu Pasaulis has boosted its productivity of metallised label paper by 70 per cent with a six-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster SX 74.

US-based industry commentator David L. Zwang looks at the many new production workflow solutions that were introduced at Print 13 in Chicago. Part one of a two article review for Print21 addresses production workflow solutions.

Two trade show this year highlighted the fortunes, dynamics and destinies of two different industries. Auspack in Sydney highlighted all that is new and shiny in the packaging market, while PacPrint in Melbourne showed the printing industry at its finest. Simon Enticknap reflects on the important lessons to be learned about differences.

The global demand for packaging machinery is set to rise 4.6 per cent annually by 2017 to US$41.8 billion, with labels and coding equipment representing the fastest growing sector according to a new report.

Konica Minolta is hosting a seminar on different ways printing businesses can increase productivity and profitability to ensure long term success, with a wide range of presentations from industry experts.

Retailers know that when it comes to having a successful outlet there are only three things that matter… position, position, position. Roland DG found the formula worked a treat at last week’s show in Homebush.

The LIA Industry Energy Review Night will focus on one of the most important issues for businesses across Australia with Phillip Lawrence, phd scholar discussing the energy impacts on the printing industry.