Visitor numbers at last month’s Fespa Global were 27 per cent up on the show in Berlin last year, but 29 per cent below the last pre-Covid number, although visitors stayed longer than ever before.

David Walton, CEO of outdoor, POS, vehicle wrapping and retail display print businesses Omnigraphics and MMTB, bought the companies from current owner, outdoor giant QMS.

Australian operation Easy Signs has celebrated a successful first year in its US expansion, with staff putting on a party at its 6,700sqm Pennslyania production facility, after seeing the business kick goals across the board.

Brendon Cook, the founder of outdoor media industry leader oOh! Media, has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). The King's Birthday Honours said the medal was for services to the advertising industry.

Paul Coniglio and his management team have completed a management buyout of Tint Design, and will continue the drive into sign, print and braille. The change of ownership finalises on 1 July.

Display media developer Avery Dennison has launched a new Easy Apply matte calendared vinyl film, for outdoor and indoor signage, advertising, and fleet graphics.

Print and signware supplier Eurotech is rebranding its image and website, in order it says, to better reflect the company's values and commitment to excellent service, fast solutions, and delivery promises.

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.