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5th November 2014
  
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Industry News This Week
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Durst launch the Rho 1312 printer
Durst has introduced the Rho 1312 at the SGIA Expo. The Rho 1312 is fully automated with unprecedented media handling.
AVS Melbourne Hardware Open House
At AVS, we are always looking for innovative ways to enhance the bottom line by offering Print Solutions with a high return on investment.
Open Day by Neopost in Brisbane
Neopost is hosting an Open Day in its Brisbane showroom on Wednesday and Thursday, 5-6 November, to showcase its broad range of mailing and print finishing solutions.
Conect enters NSW market with acquisition of Print N Cut Solutions
Conect Enterprises Pty Ltd, master distributor for Metamark, Siser & Almaxco Products in Australia, has confirmed it has acquired Print N Cut Solutions from Kevin & Gavin Breen.
Longbottom Paper has merged it's operation with BJ Ball under the Icon Digital Papers banner as well as announcing a new range of wide format media
Paper supplier BJ Ball has announced it's merger with Longbottom Papers as well as announcing the new availability of wide format media.
Enfocus today announces the release of Enfocus PitStop 12 update 3
In addition to support for Mac OS X Yosemite, this latest release of PitStop technology includes a range of new and user-requested features that improve the quality of PDF pre-flighting and editing.
Neopost Australia adds best selling UK Ultra Board to its portfolio
Neopost Australia has announced its brand new sales partnership with Dufaylite, manufacturers of the UK's best-selling Ultra Board product.
Flash installs Australia's first Screen W3200UV flatbed.
Leading Sydney wide format display, photographic and point-of-purchase producer Flash Graphics has taken the first Screen Truepress Jet W3200UV-HS in the southern hemisphere.
Caldera annoiunces version, V10
The tenth edition of Caldera's printer control software will liberate today's print houses through productivity, connectivity and modernity, the French developer claims.
GMG releases GMG ColorProof 5.6
GMG has announced the availability of GMG ColorProof 5.6, the latest release of the company's popular, award-winning proofing software.
Low-cost adhesive vinyl for HP Latex printers can help reduce environmental impact
HP introduce HP Permanent Gloss Adhesive Vinyl and HP Permanent Matte Adhesive Vinyl. The updated vinyls with a permanent adhesive provide environmental advantages and are economical.
EFI acquires Polymeric Imaging's Thermoforming Ink Technology
EFI has announced that it has acquired key intellectual property assets for digital inkjet printing of thermoformed products from Polymeric Imaging, a specialist provider of UV and LED inks for industrial and graphic arts applications.
Spandex and Avery Dennison use real-world locations for November wrap courses in VIC and NSW
Spandex Asia-Pacific is once again teaming up with Avery Dennison to offer Intermediate and Advanced training courses in vehicle wrap application.
 
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Shane Drew's Food for Thought
 
The secret to success
I think any business owner would have to agree that the recovery from the recent GFC has played havoc with many small businesses and it is still playing a part in business strategy.


Great articles for wide format printers from around the world 

Managing colour in a wide format workflow
By Paul Sherfield The Missing Horse Consultancy Ltd UK
Colour accuracy, consistency and appearance are becoming an increasing requirement for all areas of printed products. The wide format market cannot stand apart from this issue.

By Jennifer LeClaire, SignIndustry magazine USA
Double-lock stitching increases the durability and improves the appearance of the banner. It is just the most time consuming method. Find out when the time investment is worth the durability payoff.

Weaving new business opportunities through textile printing
FESPA
Digital textile printing provides a fast route from idea to created products, but what's driving the growth, how big will the market become and is it right for you?

Many Shades of Green
My Mike Antoniak, Big Picture magazine USA
Five shops demonstrate better ways to incorporate sustainable large format services. 


 

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New South Wales 

 

(NSW, Parramatta) Creo Scitex Dolev 800v Film Imagesetter

(Posted 31st October 2014) 

(NSW, Sydenham) Epson 4900
 (Posted 24th October 2014)

(NSW, Frenchs Forest) Wanted 3.2m wide printing machine.
 (Posted 23rd October 2014) 

(NSW, Wollongong) Doming machine
 (Posted 19th October 2014)
 (NSW, SYDNEY) DTG M2 Direct to Garment Printer

(Posted 15th October 2014)

(NSW, West Gosford) Speedstar digital label printer 

(Posted 15th October 2014) 

(NSW, West Gosford) EFI RASTEK 652

(Posted 15th October 2014)
(NSW, Artarmon) Hydraulic Guillotine

(Posted 14th October 2014) 

(NSW, Brookvale) ROLAND SC500

(Posted 6th October 2014)

(NSW, Kingsgrove) NUR FRESCO parts

(Posted 5th October 2014) 

(NSW, Kingsgrove) Wanted in any condition Mimaki JV33 

(Posted 5th October 2014)

(NSW, Newtown) AGFA Anapurna UV flatbed printer 

(Posted 30th September 2014) 

(NSW, Artarmon) Arizona 350GT flatbed, Fotoba Cutter, Laminator, Hiace Van

(Posted 24th September 2014) 

(NSW, Glendenning) SEIKO V64s
 (Posted 19th September 2014)

(NSW, Dural) STAHLS HOTRONIX Air Swinger

(Posted 18th September 2014)

(NSW, Cromer) Seiko H74S

(Posted 9th September 2014)

(NSW, Padstow) Mutoh Ultima Cutting Plotter
 (Posted 8th September 2014)

(NSW, Padstow) Mutoh ValueJet VJ-1204
(Posted 8th September 2014) 

(NSW, Miranda) Roland XC540 Printer / Cutter
 (Posted 4th September 2014)
(NSW Kempsey) Mimaki CJV30-130
(Posted 3rd September 2014) 

(NSW, Lismore) DTG M2 Direct to Garment Printer

(Posted 2nd September 2014) 

 

  

  

 
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Victoria


 

(VIC, Mornington) ROLAND RS-640 - PRICE REDUCED 

(Posted 22nd October 2014)
(VIC, Warrnambool) Wanted to buy 1400mm / 1420mm laminator
(Posted 19th October 2014) 

(Posted 19th October 2014)

(VIC, Ringwood)  (Wanted) Vertical Substrate Cutter
 (Posted 14th October 2014) 

(VIC, Pascoe Vale) GraphTec FC8600-60 Cutting Plotter 
 (Posted 13th October 2014)
(VIC Heidelberg). Roland XC-540
 (Posted 7th October 2014) 

(VIC, South Melbourne) Laminator - Applikator 4R Plus
(Posted 4th September 2014) 

(VIC, Keysborough/Mulgrave/Chelsea) Various Screen print; Digital and Finishing Display equipment.
(Posted 4th September 2014)

(VIC, Hawthorn) Mimaki JV3 Printer
(Posted 3rd September 2014) 

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Queensland


(QLD, Gold Coast) Mutoh ValueJet 1604 Great Condition 

(Posted 29th October 2014) 

(QLD, Buddina) 60" Plotter. DGI OM-150 series
(Posted 27th October 2014) 

(QLD, Jimboomba) COLD LAMINATOR - APPLIKATOR 2R Series 2 - 1360
(Posted 26th October 2014)

(QLD, Jimboomba) LIGHT TABLE
(Posted 26th October 2014)
(QLD, Jimboomba) REFINE VINYL CUTTER AND PLOTTER
(Posted 26th October 2014) 

(QLD, Jimboomba) LIHIT LAB PAPER DRILL P-2003
(Posted 26th October 2014)

(QLD, Brisbane) - Mimaki JV4-160, Dye Sublimation Bulk Ink
(Posted 24th October 2014) 

(QLD, Gold Coast) - GBC TITAN 165 1600 wide Hot/Cold Laminator
(Posted 22nd October 2014)

(QLD, Gold Coast) Laminator GBC PRO-TECH FALCON 1100
(Posted 22nd October 2014) 

(QLD,Sunshine Coast) Cutting Plotter-60"
(Posted 20th October 2014)
(QLD, Alexandra Hills) Roland SP540V

(Posted 20th October 2014)  

(QLD, Slacks Creek) Seiko V64S
 (Posted 2nd October 2014) 

(QLD, Gold Coast) SUPER SPECIAL MIMAKI JV3 130 SP 2T
 (Posted 24th September 2014)

(QLD, Brisbane) Fordigraph 790- 800 mm Laminator
 (Posted 22nd September 2014)
(QLD, Emerald) Cadet 750c Printer 
 (Posted 19th September 2014) 

(QLD, Parkinson) FINLAND 1650MM COLD LAMINATING MACHINE
(Posted 19th September 2014)

(QLD Townsville) Seiko V-64s 1600

(Posted 8th September 2014)

(Posted 2nd September 2014)

 
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Employment

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 Victoria
Queensland  

 South Australia


 

(SA, Beverley) Sales Executive - 3M/ Sign & Display
(Posted 25th September 2014) 

(SA, Enfield) Sales Role

(Posted 10th September 2014)

 Western Australia


 

(WA, Malaga) Customer Service representative - Wide Format Solutions

(Posted 10th September 2014)

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Businesses for sale

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(WA, Perth) 1yr old business with new and latest equipment 
(Posted 8th October 2014)

(WA, Perth) Signage & Printing Business for sale
(Posted 22nd September 2014) 

(NSW, Arncliffe) Wanted to buy
 (Posted 22nd September 2014) 

(NSW, Western Sydney) Signarama Franchise in Western Sydney for sale...
(Posted 18th September 2014)

(QLD, BUNDABERG) VERY PROFITABLE SIGN BUSINESS
 (Posted 17th September 2014) 

(WA) Promotional product/garment manufacturing business for sale 

(Posted 9th September 2014)


 

 

Industry Training
Contacts for TAFE's around the country 

 

New South Wales (Sydney): 
Paul Richards
Paul.Richards16@det.nsw.edu.au
New South Wales / Act
Michael Doherty
Michael.Doherty@det.nsw.edu.au
Western Australia
Alan.Peardon
Alan.Peardon@polytechnic.wa.edu.au
Queensland
Sean.Dewar
Sean.Dewar@tafe.qld.edu.au
South Australia
Steve Fogarty
Steve.Fogarty@tafesa.edu.au
South Australia
Angelo Kontibas
Angelo.Kontibas@tafesa.edu.au
Victoria
John Craddock
John.Craddock@vu.edu.au


 


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