David Currie, founder and chair of Currie Group, has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 National Print Awards, recognising his outstanding contribution to the industry.

Australia’s presence in the global Out of Home sector has been strengthened, with Elizabeth McIntyre appointed to the board of the World Out of Home Organisation (WOO).

Koenig & Bauer and Siemens are advancing a multi-year project to develop a software-defined architecture for printing presses, with work currently focused on translating machine functions and testing.

Fifteen years after launching as a digital-first label printer in Brisbane, Ultra Labels & Flexpack is scaling up its packaging ambitions – investing heavily in digital and flexo technology.

XSYS has launched the Thermoflex Edge 80 (first introduced at Labelexpo 2025), its third-generation laser imaging platform and what it calls “the fastest flexo plate imager available on the market”.

GJS has launched the fifth iteration of its website – a complete ground-up platform rebuild – delivering faster page loads, enterprise-grade security, and a significantly improved experience for print businesses.

Koenig & Bauer used its 101st Annual General Meeting to outline progress on its 'IMPACT' strategic framework, with packaging, automation and AI initiatives featuring prominently in its plans.

Building on the success of its highly rated ColorStream platform, which has achieved sales of over 2000 units to date globally, Canon has added the ColorStream 7000 series to its web-fed inkjet portfolio.

Mick Harrold, president of the ASGA, represented the sign manufacturing and wide-format print sectors at the MISA National Workforce Forum in Melbourne.

Epson has strengthened its commitment to social impact via its extended partnership with The Social Outfit, the Sydney-based social enterprise and fashion label that supports refugee and migrant women.

Fespa is paying tribute to former president and long-serving board member Anders Nilsson, following his passing. Nilsson served as president of Fespa from 2007 to 2010.

Australia’s print and visual media industry faces mounting pressures around manufacturing, workforce and sustainability, as national discussions highlighted resilience, innovation and future-focused collaboration.

The latest issue of Print21 has now hit desks around ANZ, and is packed with industry news and in-depth features covering Packaging Print, Ink & Coating Advances, and Embellishment.

Koenig & Bauer and Munich-based robotics scale-up RobCo have entered a strategic partnership to automate postpress production steps using no-code robotics, as part of the 'IMPACT' framework.

Konica Minolta has been awarded ACT Leader status in Quocirca’s Print Industry Ecosystem Report 2026, which assesses vendors across automation and AI, cloud, and technology ecosystems.

Print businesses chasing margin through pricing alone are fighting the wrong battle, according to UK print entrepreneur Jon Bailey, who shared his wisdom at the Ink & Innovation masterclass in Brisbane.