Display print business Mezo Graphics is making a major investment in its production power, ordering two new print systems, a new finishing line, and buying the building next door to its current facility.

Allprint Graphics has ordered the first swissQprint Kudu in Australia, the new six-colour plus white print set to arrive at the company’s Rydalmere facility in December.

Jetmark has signed an agreement to supply the Hasler range of cutting units into the Australian market, with one system already sold, and another underway.

Melbourne’s All About Graphics has taken out the Best in Show at the Fespa Global Awards, the judges effectively recognising the company as the best display printer in the world.

Agfa’s fastest hybrid inkjet wide-format printer, the Jeti Tauro H3300 UHS LED, which is intended for 24/7 high-quality production, is centre stage on the stand, which also has an Inca Onset X3 with robot.

Ball & Doggett will now be distributing Metamark self-adhesive sign vinyl in Western Australia, with a comprehensive range of delivery options available to wide format print businesses across the state.

Daniel McKenzie's Miller Street Kwik Kopy store in North Sydney has ordered a new Canon Colorado M5W series roll-to-roll UVgel print system, from distributor Starleaton, as it ramps up its wide-format business.

Stick on Signs is showing the latest, fourth generation, version of the Dimense one pass print and emboss systems on its stand at Visual Impact.

Durst will be presenting its 360 Production Excellence at Fespa Global Print Expo in Munich later this month, the company set to showcase its new and integrated systems and solutions.

Xeikon will have 30 different applications on display at Fespa, saying it will demonstrate the full force of its digital print portfolio at the show, with everything from wall coverings to labels.

NSW print and wrap specialist Killer Image has taken out the Ball & Dogget MetaWrap – Are You Australia’s Greatest Wrapper competition, for its Coopers Camo Truck job.

HP says it will be the only printer manufacturer at Visual Impact Sydney demonstrating an entirely water-based, sustainable printer portfolio, for producing everything from posters to signage to billboards,

The Roland DG stand at Visual Impact Sydney will provide the first chance for industry professionals to see the expanded TrueVIS product lineup, which now includes resin, UV and eco-solvent models.

Epson’s theme at Visual Impact is ‘Your one stop signage shop’, with the stand aiming to demonstrate multiple signage solutions tailored to client needs, with a host of kit on show.

The days leading up to the NSW sign & print industry golf event were rainy ones for Sydney, but a fine – if overcast – morning allowed 64 players to tee off for the popular annual Sign & Print Industry Golf Day.

Revenue from digital outdoor media hit two thirds of total spend for the first time in the Q1 figures, sending print revenue into decline, but forward forecasts look positive for print.