Improving the carbon footprint of a company is always a work in progress, no matter the size of the business, and it is the same for supply chains, writes print environmentalist Laurel Brunner.

The innovative digital print pioneer is launching new Sirius toner technology, and new press platforms for the commercial and label printing sectors, which it says like the name will enable printers to shine brightly.

The government's Covid stimulus package included the $150,000 instant asset write off, which has now been extended to Christmas. Print21 looks at what it is, how you get it, what it means, and what you can get, which includes digital colour printers from Fuji Xerox, Konica Minolta and Ricoh.

Wagner Prestige Labels is now producing a third of its labels on its Durst Tau inkjet label press, just six months after installing it to enter the digital market. Print21 asks John and Chris Galea for their story.

David Galbraith, senior recruitment consultant at JDA Print Recruitment (Vic) says there are a series of steps you can take to ensure you attract the most suitable young people out there.

Packaging creation and ordering is now becoming available online, with press manufacturer Heidelberg, and software developers EFI and XMPie offering new solutions through Boxumi, PackCentral and Storeflow.

Konica Minolta says its new AccurioPress C14000 140ppm and C12000 120ppm high speed high volume production digital colour printers implement a range of automation features for better efficiency, quality and enhanced productivity.

Lawyer Wal Abramowicz says employers need to have a clear policy on social media for their employees, while employees need to be mindful of the potential repercussions of what they are saying.

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