Inkjet signage is one of the bright growth spots in the graphic arts world with increasing demand for skilled applicators across the range of car wraps and outdoor signs. It is in danger of being compromised by shoddy work and the use of inappropriate materials.

Large printing companies are a good and necessary part of the industry. They have the scale and the capacity to invest in new technologies and create the jobs to employ and train the next generation of printers.

The event is being organized by Hewlett-Packard, the largest digital printing technology exhibitor at China Print 2013 with the support of The Printing and Printing Equipment Industries Association of China (PEIAC) and regional leading media partners - Graphics World Korea, Indian Printer & Publisher, Print 21, Print China, Independent Media Alliance. It would focus on business matters around publishing printing with the objective to provide insights on how to develop a profitable publishing printing business with digital.

Print professionals, marketers, advertisers and designers will converge on Melbourne from 21-25 May for PacPrint13. With so many industry professionals gearing up to attend the event, it’s expected to be an exceptionally busy time. PacPrint13 will be the complete sourcing platform for Australasia’s graphic communication and printing industries, showcasing the latest in everything from pre-press, printing, design and finishing to augmented reality and printed electronics and, through co-location with the Visual Impact Image Expo, a broad selection of sign and display solutions.

Spectra Training is looking to the future of the local printing industry’s apprentice training landscape with the formation of the Printing Industry Stakeholder Reference Group.

Over 350 women joined in the popular Heidelberg Women in Print networking events in Brisbane, Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide to hear this year’s keynote speaker, Carolyn Creswell, founder of Carman’s Muesli.

The second webinar in the Printing Industries Association of Australia’s webinar series will focus on Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and will feature Simon Phillips of DejanSEO, an expert in the field.

Prominent Aussie artist, Julie Rapp, will curate this year’s Redlands Konica Minolta Art Prize and exhibition, to be presented at the National Art School in Sydney from 3rd May until 1st June 2013.

Early bird registration for next month’s Label Summit Indonesia in Bali is expiring this week, with the special rate ending on Friday 26 April.

Steve Venn, Kodak Australasia’s former managing director is stepping back into the role he vacated in 2010, with current MD Adrian Fleming set to become the company’s general manager of Digital Printing, Asia Pacific Region – a new regional role within Kodak.

The Printing Industries Association of Australia's 'Print is Alive' competition closing date for apprentices has been extended until Friday 3 May 2013.

Lüscher is facing the prospect of shutting down its Computer-to-Plate equipment manufacturing operations for good after applying for bankruptcy and becoming insolvent this week.

As ANZAC Day brings the phrase 'Lest We Forget' to the lips of Australians and New Zealanders everywhere this week, Andy McCourt takes the time to also remember and rediscover the 'trade' that lies at the heart of 'trade show'.

Dragon Printing in Sydney is taking on a SCREEN PlateRite FX870II Flexo CtP system, with the new plate making system set to be installed immediately following the PacPrint13 trade show in Melbourne, where the machine will be on display at supplier Jet Technologies' stand.

DES is going West, opening a new branch in Western Australia and employing Perth local, Len Page, to manage the branch and drive the business. Between now and PacPrint13, Page will introduce Perth to the service and sales support DES is known for nationally.

Roland DG is heading west, with the announcement it will host a special Road Show event in Perth, Western Australia, after successful Road Show events last year throughout Australia.