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EDITOR’S LETTER SHEREE YOUNG

Welcome to the 2019 Power 50 and fresh Emerging 50 I am very proud to bring you the 2019 Power 50 edition of ProPrint. This marks a full circle moment for me because when I first walked through the door and joined the Printer Media Group, the 2018 Power 50 was in full swing. I can hand on heart say that this Power 50 is without a doubt 100 per cent peer voted as each nominee had the opportunity to judge who they believed should make the list, in addition to our trusted panel of industry judges. The Power 50’s auditing sponsor, PKF, then crunched the numbers to get to where we are today. We appreciate the time, effort and thoughtful consideration you all put into judging the Power 50. It is also with great pride that we bring you the Emerging 50, a new and exciting category that acknowledges the efforts of the

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industry’s rising stars and influencers who while newer to the industry have already made a significant impact. Congratulations to you all and we wish you the best in your future careers. The Power 50 and Emerging 50 awards are your awards and the winners and nominees should be proud of their achievements. We thank our sponsors for the

Power 50 and Emerging 50 event for without their support our awards night would not be possible. Konica Minolta are longstanding supporters of the Power 50 and are the gold sponsor this year, with Esko and printIQ silver and bronze sponsors. We also thank Media Super for being the Exclusive Partner of the Emerging 50. Thank you also to our partner sponsors HP, EFI and Screen.

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EMERGING 50

8-12 Update

44 A word from the Emerging 50 Exclusive Partner

A round-up of all the major news from the non-stop world of print

Gerard Noonan, chair of Media Super, shares his reasons why the Emerging 50 is so important

14-15 Debrief Recap of all the major developments published on sprinter.com.au since the last issue

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51-53 Digital Inkjet

16 Comment: Northwood

Peter Kohn looks at the latest offerings when it comes to sheetfed and webfed inkjet technology

The concept of the Circular Economy is not new, as Kellie Northwood explains

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18 Comment: Gettler

56-62 Editor's Picks 2019

Leon Gettler on why now is the time to embrace sustainability in the print room

19-22 Downtime Check out the photographic highlights of the Women in Print breakfast in Sydney, the second annual Print2Parliament in Canberra and Epson's release of a range of new products in Sydney

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ProPrint looks at the latest CTP, plates & platesetters, digital printing, wide format, labels and postpress on the market

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24 A word from the Power 50 Gold Sponsor

82 Print's Past, Diary, Q&A

Sue Threlfo of Konica Minolta reaffirms the company's commitment to the industry

Read the latest from Frank Romano and catch up with Linda Gunek, publisher of Greater Sydney Living and ProPrint's first graphic designer, in the Q&A December 2019 ProPrint 3

UPDATE

Printers and politicians talk shop at Print2Parliament by Sheree Young in Canberra

Printers came together in Canberra in October to show off their print work while discussing the challenges of being in business with federal politicians at the second annual Print2Parliament. Federal communications minister Paul Fletcher opened the event which provided a platform for conversations about the promotion of ‘Australia first’ procurement policies for government departments, industrial relations challenges, energy and education. Print and Visual Communication Association chief executive officer Andrew Macaulay said events like Print2Parliament are crucial for giving decision makers direct insight into the needs of industry from those on the ground. “It is so exciting to see the industry backing itself,” Macaulay told ProPrint at the event. “When politicians meet with people that are passionate about the policy points being raised and how these impact their ability to employ people and be competitive and innovative, it means I can go back and talk to politicians and have a detailed discussion based on an understanding that it is a genuine industry need, so it is exciting. “This is how the printing industry gets stronger.”

Federal Communications Minister Paul Fletcher

Fletcher spoke about the genuine interest in print that politicians all share, in most part due to the fact they are such large consumers and users of the printed product. “When it comes to printing we are enthusiastic about it. We are quite big consumers of what your industry produces and that is an indicator that yours is an industry that facilitates and underpins and enables so many other industries in our country, be it newspapers, publishing, be it real estate, be it advertising and marketing,” Fletcher told the gathering in the Mura l Ha ll at Parliament House. “Of course as we have heard your

sector is a very large manufacturing industry, in fact it is the largest manufacturing industry and a major employer all around Australia.” Industry super fund, Media Super, sponsored the event with executive manager, growth – member and advice development Stephen Assimo also addressing the crowd. “As an organisation we exist to maximise the retirement benefits of our members and those working in the print and visual communication industries and we have been doing a fantastic job of it by offering a high performing and low cost product relevant to those working in the industry,” Assimo said. “Being the industry fund representing printing industries we understand the importance of supporting events like this which promote sustainability and growth of what Andrew has said already is Australia’s largest manufacturing industry.” One Nation leader Pauline Hanson was also attending and said she is a keen supporter of the industry. A strong contingent of printers were in attendance including Kirsten and James Taylor from Taylor’d Press, Spencer Hast of Press Print, Peter Zapris of Ellikon Fine Printing and D a r r e n H a l l o f S h e p p a r t o n’s Prominent Group.

Women in Print a great source of work life inspiration by Sheree Young

Around 150 women attended the Women in Print breakfast in Sydney in September. The breakfast was one of a series which provide an opportunity for women to come together for insightful discussion. The breakfast, hosted by Women in Print NSW patron Natalie Taylor from IVE Group, kicked off with a Q&A discussion with Salmat CEO Rebecca Lowde and The Real Media Collective CEO Kellie Northwood, who talked about their career and life journeys and the challenges they have been confronted with. Anneli Blundell, a communications expert and ‘people whisperer’, talked about ‘credible communication’ and the vital importance of how you speak given it takes just 0.07 seconds for an opinion to be formed about you. Lowde, who was appointed CEO at Salmat after serving as CFO, said women must ask for what they want and rid themselves of the need to be liked by everybody they deal with. “If there was something I would ever 4 ProPrint December 2019

L-R: Salmat CEO Rebecca Lowde, NSW Women in Print patron Natalie Taylor and TRMC CEO Kellie Northwood

give advice on is that you absolutely have to demand what you want. No one is going to hand it to you on a platter,” Lowde said. “You may be lucky once in a lifetime to have something handed to you but if you want a job and you think you can do it, you need to get the guts to say ‘I can do it and I want it’. “It’s statistically proven that if you go for an interview, a female will say all the reasons why she can’t do the job, while a guy will tell you every reason why they can do the job so you are on the back

foot before you’ve even started. “There is not one job that I ever actually got offered. All of them was me walking into a room and saying I need that job, it’s mine. And I am the least forward person you can think of but if you want something bad enough you just have to get the guts up to do it.” Northwood expanded on her rise from being a young journalist who moved into advertising. She went on to become the executive director of the for mer Aust ra la sia n Cat a log ue Association in a journey that has taken her to where she is now. Northwood discussed the imperatives of handling employment negotiations well. “The most important contract we can negotiate is our package and our contracts,” Northwood said. “I presented something I thought was fair but there was push back. “I built my arguments before I walked into the negotiation which was empowering but I thought if I can’t argue for myself and sign up for another three or five years then what good am I in any other aspect of my job.” www.sprinter.com.au

UPDATE

Southern Colour buys Rooster IMC by Paul Brescia

Southern Colour officially acquired Rooster IMC, with some staff moving over with the purchase, and parent company Southern Impact Group set to take over the Mount Waverley site, formerly owned by Geon prior to Rooster IMC. As part of a major shake up for the group, subsidiaries Southern Colour, Impact Digital and Intelligent Media will be branded and operational as Southern Impact by the end of the 2020/21 financial year. Southern Impact has seen strong growth in recent years, launching its digital packaging business, Onpack, in 2017, which will continue under its own name. Rooster IMC was the first B1 printer in Melbourne to achieve ISO colour certification, first founded by Narash Gulati as part of the OCA group, a rebranded combination of former Print Bound, BPO Link and OCA’s Rooster design agency, from where the name was chosen. Prior to its purchase, it was offering digital, offset, POS, packaging, mailing, and design services. Rod Dawson, managing director, Southern Colour, says, “Our label and packaging business will also be onsite but will remain branded as Onpack as we continue the amazing progress this business has made since being launched in 2016. “Most of our businesses are currently

Managing director Rod Dawson with the Southern Colour team

needing additional space to accommodate growth. This opportunity will provide us with the space we need to continue to grow in our traditional and emerging markets as well as entering new sectors of our industry. “As in the past with our Group, continued investment in technology and gaining operational efficiencies will deliver a powerful manufacturing site for years to come. We believe that this is a great outcome for staff, customers and our suppliers. “Along with Heath Nankervis and Michael Nankervis, I look forward to updating you as this tra nsition progresses.” Rooster IMC owned what it called the world’s first full LED grand format printer from EFI, along with Australia’s first carbon-neutral offset printer, the Heidelberg XL106, and two Bourg Booklet Makers.

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13 The number of countries Sydney printer Momento Pro beat to win a 2019 Premier Print Award in the USA for its collector’s edition art book by Australian landscape photographer Peter Eastway p15

Avon buys Daroji screen printing Trade supplier and embossing company Avon Graphics has further expanded its offering with the purchase of the screen printing division of Brisbane-based company Daroji. T h e p u r c h a s e m e a n s Av o n Graphics, which acquired Brisbane celloglazer and book binder Auscote in August 2019, can now offer a complete one stop shop in Brisbane for trade print finishing. Avon Graphics managing director Tate Hone told ProPrint Daroji, which is continuing to offer print embellishment and cello services in Brisbane, had separated out its offerings and sold the screen printing arm to Avon Graphics. A number of staff are set to also move across to Avon’s new factory in the Brisbane suburb of Geebung. “We have just finalised the purchase of Daroji’s screen printing division,” Hone told ProPrint. “What it does is it creates Brisbane’s only one stop shop for print finishing, coating and screen printing needs.”

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7000 The number of dollars Women in Leadership has allocated to subsidise leadership courses for women working in the printing and packaging sectors p15

3000 The number of single-sided B2 sheets the AccurioJet KM-1 can print per hour p51

2 The number of acquisitions made by trade finisher Avon Graphics this year alone p5

3.2 The billions of US dollars that graphic design software business Canva is now worth p15

10 The number of fashion seasons that now exist due to the rise of fast fashion and why this is a good thing for global technology company EFI p8

Avon Graphics managing director Tate Hone

The move follows Avon Graphics’ purchase of Auscote with owners Murray and Deb Whitting, who have provided trade finishing services for 30 years, moving into Avon’s premises. Last year Avon Graphics purchased Sydney finisher Rotoflex Coatings with all staff and equipment transitioned over as owner Bob Minto was looking to retire.

2017 The year Nina Nguyen formed Pakko, her own bespoke packaging manufacturing and printing business in Brisbane p10

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Textiles, packaging and wide format inks pave way for EFI Its full steam ahead at Electronics for Imaging (EFI) with a host of new products expected at drupa2020 By Sheree Young

Fast fashion has turned what used to be four seasons into 10 and with less than five per cent of the world having converted to digital technology, it is no surprise tech giant Electronics for Imaging puts this at the top of its growth list going forward. Ditto for corrugated packaging and likewise for EFI’s proprietary ink technology which has opened the door to an array of new applications in wide format printing enabling owners of EFI technology to go beyond traditional banner production. EFI chief revenue officer Frank Mallozzi was in Australia recently and spoke to ProPrint about the company’s focus after private equity firm, Siris Capital Group, took over in April 2019 and industry stalwart Jeff Jacobson stepped into the chief executive officer role bringing with him 30 years of toplevel industry experience. Mallozzi has held senior global roles in the industry for two decades and neatly puts textile printing as a key area for growth thanks to skyrocketing demand for on demand fashion combined with marginal take up in digital technology. “In terms of digital conversion, textiles are still below five per cent so that represents a huge opportunity in that space alone,” Mallozzi told ProPrint. “Honestly where the market is going is with fast fashion. There are a number of brands out there that don’t look at three or four seasons they look at 10 seasons so time to shelf is 45 days and the only way you can do that is with digital technology. So who is better equipped to go out and serve those changes than EFI?” Mallozzi says traditional textile printing can now be completely handled by digital technology with EFI’s inkjet devices using reactive inks to sublimate onto a variety of fabrics and synthetics as well as other substrates like wood, leather and plastic. The other massive area for EFI is 8 ProPrint December 2019

EFI chief revenue officer Frank Mallozzi

corrugated packaging printing and with the growing rise of using the packaging box to promote a product this will only increase. “Corrugated packaging is the next market that is really starting to evolve and grow digitally with digital technology. If you look at the corrugated world there is a lot of ‘brown space’ that could be captured with incredible messaging,” he said. “We are starting to see a trend there and how products are packed on the shelf and this represents great opportunities for us.” And then there is the inks that EFI has developed, including crucially for the packaging space a white ink that can print photographic quality imagery on brown cardboard. “The inks are able to print on a number of different substrates like leather for shoe manufacture or on plastics for three-dimensional signage so it’s all about the diversification of applications.” An example of this work is the quality that can be produced on EFI’s Nozomi C180000 digital packaging printing press, which has now gained Fogra accreditation with one up and running in Melbourne at Orora Speciality Packaging. Often technology companies like EFI leverage their intellectual property prowess to merge into other tech spaces

but this is not something that Mallozzi sees as being on the horizon. “We do sometimes look at going down that path but honestly there is so much opportunity in print and packaging. We try to go deep in every segment we enter. We like ecosystems so we would rather look at going deep into a particular segment and coming out with the core competencies we have,” Mallozzi said. “I don’t want to rule it out though because we are a technology company with tremendous reach but we really do like the spaces we are working in right now.” So for now, EFI will continue on the path it has long been on with new products ready to be unveiled at the world’s most significant printing and packaging trade show, drupa2020 to be held in Messe Düsseldorf in June 2020. “We will have some new releases and we are very excited. There’s a number of predictions about how best we can serve the market. Specialisation is going to be key with applications,” he said. “Industry 4.0 is a big push with connectability of devices with business tools like our MIS and workflow. Automation is very big in terms of getting to the finished product. “Sustainability and brand protection are also important. All of these really do play into what the digital technology is really all about.” www.sprinter.com.au

UPDATE

Orora sells Australasian fibre business for $1.72b by Hafizah Osman

Pack a g ing conglomerate, Orora (ASX:ORA), has entered into a binding agreement to sell its Australasian fibre business to a wholly owned subsidiary of Nippon Paper Industries for $1.72 billion. In a statement released on the ASX, Orora said the Nippon Paper offer fully values the Australasian fibre business, which includes the B9 Paper Mill, fibre converting, specialty packaging, cartons, bags, functional coatings and Orora WRS packaging distribution. The completion of the transaction is expected to occur in early 2020 and according to the company, will not result in the loss of any “meaningful operational or customer related synergies”. Orora’s board concluded that the Nippon Paper offer is in the best interests of shareholders. The estimated net gain after costs and tax is expected to be about $225 million, which the company said will be recognised as a “significant item” and will contribute towards the return of proceeds to shareholders. “Following completion of the transaction, Orora intends to return in the vicinity of $1.2 billion, being the majority of the net proceeds, to shareholders, in the most efficient way through capital management initiatives,” the statement mentioned.

Orora’s plant in Sydney

“It is Orora’s intention to return to its current target leverage ratio once the capital management initiatives are completed.” Orora chairman Chris Roberts said the Nippon Paper offer reflects a full price for the Australasian fibre business which has reached maturity under Orora ownership and will now benefit from the “synergies and other value enhancements” available to Nippon Paper. “Orora w ill now focus on its Australasian beverage and North American businesses, which both have a strong long-term growth outlook and provide opportunity for superior

returns on capital for shareholders,” Roberts said. “The Australasian fibre business has been an important part of Orora since listing on the ASX in 2013. The offer from Nippon Paper is an exciting opportunity for the fibre team to join one of the world’s largest forest, paper and packaging companies, with a strong track record of investment to support growth, including in people and technology.” Orora managing director and CEO Brian Lowe said the fibre business’ transition to Nippon Paper will result in some redundancies. “As a more streamlined group of businesses, there may be some reduction in roles required to support the Orora Group activities going forward,” he said. “We recognise the effect that this could have on our people and will be working closely with all potentially affected by [the] announcement.” After the agreement was announced, GlobalData released analysis indicating the the deal is part of Nippon Paper’s t wo-pronged strateg y to become a strong player in paper packaging along with competing market leader, Visy Industries. It also said the packaging material market is growing in Australia and will hit eight billion kilograms next year.

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UPDATE Brisbane printing and packaging co installs Aust first MTEX digital printer by Sheree Young

Brisbane printing and custom packaging company, Pakko, has installed a four colour MTEX digital box printer which has quickly opened new revenue streams for the operation. Pakko was founded in 2017 with owner Nina Nguyen, a strong believer in Australian manufacturing, determined to go beyond being a traditional box manufacturer. By adding Australia’s first four colour CMYK MTEX digital printer, supplied through Neil Southerington at Graffica, Pakko has been able to turn a box, be it a standard shipping carton or a beautiful bespoke creation, quickly and easily into a fully marketable product for a reasonable price. The fact that a printing plate is not needed substantially reduces the cost which is why it is so suitable for this custom and short-run packaging space. “Our mission is to bring creativity and colour into every box and make it meaningful in every experience,” Nguyen told ProPrint. Pakko general manager Tony Ong said the decision to buy the MTEX was already paying off, with the stand out benefit the ability to print logos and other marketing material directly on to a packaging carton given the MTEX’s

Tony Ong and Nina Nguyen of Pakko in Brisbane with their new purchase, Australia’s first MTEX digital box printer

ability to handle 1m wide stock. “That was basically the key reason for buying the press,” Ong said, adding this is now the third digital printer owned by Pakko. “We’ve got the capability to do the majority of work in house which means we can speed up the work and make it more cost effective for the end user. Ong has also been actively involved in launching the next phase of the business’s plan for expansion, an Interactive Design Platform (IDP) e-commerce site. “The Interactive Design Platform, named and designed by Pakko, has been designed to be the first of its kind in Australia to allow people whose

knowledge about packaging may be limited to be able to select, design and get quotes for their packaging almost instantaneously,” Ong said. “The intent is to change and make the experience of procuring packaging much more pleasant and simple.” The site allows users to select their own box type, add dimensions and visually see the packaging product in 3D including the ability to open and close the box. It also instantly downloads key lines without the need for a designer to produce it. The end user has the ability to design their own product or download a keyline and then re-upload. Quotes are provided instantly. As well as servicing a number of core clients, Pakko also supports and partners with local trade businesses. Pakko were also a finalist in the 2018 Australian small business awards. The company is also continuing to grow confirming on November 1 that it is merging with Glue4U, a Brisbanebased folding and gluing finishing service provider. Glue4U was started by Tanya Watkins and the decision to join together came after the pair realised they were providing complementary services. Nguyen says Watkins will now move into Pakko’s factory in Geebung.

MGI, Konica Minolta unveil JETvarnish 3D Web Color + press at Labelexpo by Hafizah Osman in Brussels

MGI and Konica Minolta have taken the wraps off a new JETvarnish 3D Web Color + press at Labelexpo Europe 2019. The JETvarnish 3D Web Color + is said to be the world’s first inline label and flexible packaging solution for high-definition digital CMYK colour printing, personalised 2D/3D dimensional textures and variable embossed foiling applications. It features semi-rotary cutting and slitting functions, as well as both corona treatment and flexo primer coating stations for maximum substrate diversity and print surface flexibility. The range of flexible packaging and label materials that can now be decorated with visual and tactile enhancements include plastic, synthetic and paper-based stocks. These substrate management tools are also complemented by an automatic rewinder utility and a self-cleaning inkjet system. Konica Minolta Business Solutions Australia industrial print national manager David Cascarino said the JETvarnish 3D Web Color + analyses each piece with the AIS Smartscanner intelligent and adaptive registration system. 10 ProPrint December 2019

Konica Minolta’s David Cascarino with the new JETvarnish 3D Web Color + at Labelexpo in Europe

“We took all the intelligence that MGI has in doing sheetfed, jet varnish printing, spot UV and raised foiling into a web-based solution for the label market. The initial web version was released at drupa a few years ago but this version prov ides a dde d f u nc t ion a l it y,” Cascarino said. “It’s one solution offering an end-toend functionality. This is the first time we’re launching globally but we’re in the process of localising it for the Australian market. But we’ve already received significant interest from the Australian Labelexpo attendees.” According to Cascarino, the product

supports many of the Australian industries, which includes wine and manufacturing industries. “Our print lengths are shorter, so it makes more sense to have a digital embellishment appeal as opposed to a traditional embellishment process,” he said. Konica Minolta also showcased a solution that it has in beta – a flexo version of the AccurioLabel 230. “It gives us the opportunity to add white to CMYK printing,” he said. “It extends the application range that we can apply the 230 to. “We’re expecting to release this solution next year,” he added. In addition, attendees of Labelexpo Europe 2019 also experienced four other different printing and embellishment presses from MGI and Konica Minolta, including the AccurioLabel 230 digital colour press. Ideal for short and medium-range production runs, it succeeds the AccurioLabel 190 press. Konica Minolta’s Accurio-based Sensing’s colour calibration technologies, as well as the onboard JETvarnish 3D Image Editor and Job Cost Calculator software solutions of MGI, was also highlighted at the trade show. www.sprinter.com.au

UPDATE

Epson launches new solutions to improve productivity by Hafizah Osman

In helping customers raise the bar of their productivity and efficiency, Epson Australia has launched a number of solutions across its various business segments. They include a new SureColor P9560, Epson’s first 12 colour large-format printer offering its widest colour gamut with 99 per cent pantone coverage. The SC-P9560 is aimed at artists and photographers as it offers reliable reproduction for professional proofing and rapid throughput for high-volume production. In the dye-sublimation printing space, it unveiled two new printers – a 64-inch SureColor F9460H, Epson’s first fluorescent ink, dye-sublimation, textile printing solution which builds on the success of its F-Series; and the new SureColor F560, what Epson calls a world-first, single-vendor, 24-inch dyesublimation printer with integrated bulk ink system. The latter is designed for small business and fine art production. It also took the wraps off a new ColorWorks C6010 and C6510 label printers. These on-demand label printers extend Epson’s existing range to meet the needs of small to medium batch customers across many sectors including food, chemical, beverage, horticulture and logistics. They are aimed at small companies producing labels in small runs that have

Epson Australia managing director Craig Heckenberg

typically, in the past, sub-contracted out their label needs. Epson managing director Craig Heckenberg said the common themes across the new launches are a significant increase in productivity and efficiency. “Our products are better than they have ever been on many levels, including being kinder to the environment,” Heckenberg said. “You can now print faster, onto more substances and use less ink than ever before. “You can also project brighter and bigger for longer at a lower cost and with less effort. “As we look to the future, our world will continue to become more digitised and connected than ever before, but Epson believes not at the expense of the environment.

“Innovations that Epson drives will create new value providing solutions to address real issues and help to achieve sustainability. “Epson is proud of its rich history of craftsmanship and innovation. The breadth of products and technologies help shape and influence the way we live and work.” In addition to the above, and to coincide with its milestone of selling over 40 million EcoTank printers globally, Epson Australia announced the expansion of this range with six new EcoTank models. They consist of five new EcoTank single and multi-function mono models (ET-M1170, ET-M1180, ET-M2170, ET-M3170 and ET-M3180) and the ET-1110 single function colour model – all of which Epson Australia consumer division sales and marketing general manager Bruce Bealby said are cheaper to run and are better for the environment than equivalent laser printers. “Our president Usui insists that the product designers and product engineers focus their efforts on solving real life issues faced by our customers,” Bealby said at the product launch. “What you see today across all of our product ranges are examples of productivity and efficiencies. “What we are sharing with you today is the next generation of Epson’s large format printers with more flexibility, more productivity and even lower running costs.”

Screen unveils its Truepress Jet L350UV SAI inkjet system by Hafizah Osman in Brussels

Screen Graphic Solutions unveiled its new Truepress Jet L350UV SAI inkjet system for label printing, making its global debut at Labelexpo Europe 2019. The press is an upgrade from the Truepress Jet L350UV and features improved colour reproduction and scalability, enabling it to meet a wide variety of market needs. Screen Australia managing director Peter Scott said since the release of the Truepress Jet L350UV, adoption of short runs has been accelerating, creating a need for better print quality than ever before. “So, the Truepress Jet L350UV SAI enables significantly richer colour expression and is available in a line-up of four models that can be selected according to the production environment,” he said. The units will come in the S, E, Z and LM models, with the units featuring additional slots for mounting inkjet printheads. Along with CMYK, most of 12 ProPrint December 2019

Screen Australia managing director Peter Scott

the units can be loaded with white, orange and blue inks for a total of seven colours (the LM model excludes blue). The system also features proprietary colour management technologies developed in collaboration with CGS Publishing Technologies International, providing a wider range of colour expressions. T he f la gsh ip Z model is a lso

expected to deliver print speeds of up to 80m per minute. The high-end Z model is joined by an entry-level model with reduced installation costs (E), a standard model (S) and a dedicated model for food labels (LM). Each of these four systems can be upgraded on-site with additional colours. “The line-up provides printing companies with a model for current applications while also allowing them to flexibly expand functionality as their operations grow. The eighth extra printhead slot will enable companies to use new inks, varnish or a primer of the future,” Scott said. “SAI represents stable print quality, accurate colour reproduction and integration with workflows and other systems, which means you get higher productivity, the ability to get into different applications, shorter runs and variable data,” he added. Screen will launch the S, E, Z and LM models sequentially from January 2020. www.sprinter.com.au

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19 september CACTUS IMAGING HONOURED Wide format specialists, Cactus Imaging, won an honourable mention for its Rocketman campaign for Paramount Pictures in the Outdoor Media Association’s Creative Collection competition. The competition recognises highly impactful outdoor advertising campaigns. Nineteen submissions were received with Cactus Imaging, owned by oOh!media, nabbing an honourable mention in its category. The competition has this year been revised to reflect the changing landscape with digital billboards now accounting for 54 per cent of revenue. The categories include: Big, Bold and Bright; Best Use of Multi-Format; Best Use of Digital and Innovation in Out of Home.

NEOPOST CHANGES NAME TO QUADIENT Neopost, a global supplier of digital, mailing, graphics and shipping solutions and an Australian distributor of HP and Epson wide format presses, has changed its corporate name to Quadient. The new branding strategy is designed to integrate the organisation with an aligned corporate brand platform so clients can better leverage the full range of solutions on offer and simplify and solidify customer interactions, a company statement about the name change says. Quadient Australia managing director Stuart Macdonald on the change: “As customer expectations continue to evolve to meet and match their always-on existence, building a strong connection with customers requires a focus beyond physical channels. The connected customer expects immediacy and simplicity. They want experiences that are personalised, readily-available, consistent, meaningful, convenient, and secure — regardless of the channel.”

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FESPA AUSTRALIA PREPARES FOR GROWTH Fespa Australia (formally SGIAA) has appointed Michelle Hunder to develop membership and communications. Hunder has worked in communicatiosn for 20 years in the university sector, Victorian government and has also owned her own business. “I am looking forward to showcasing the wonderful work done in the industry by members, and excited to join Fespa Australia at this time of development, and working towards real value for members through services and support,” Hunder said. The appointment is partly funded by Fespa’s ‘Profit for Purpose’ program, which channels profits from its international tradeshows into programs to develop member associations. Fespa Australia Association president Nigel Davies says the grant will enable more initiatives to support members and promote the industry. “We receive a continual stream of great news from our supplier and manufacturer members along with valuable knowledge and content from our international affiliations with Fespa and SGIA. Hunder will get those resources to Australians,” Davies said.

10 october BALL & DOGGETT RELEASES FIRST GRAPHICS CATALOGUE Paper and consumables supplier Ball & Doggett launched its inaugural graphics catalogue which it describes as an easy-to-use buyer’s guide for pressroom consumables. The catalogue is the first of its kind when it comes to graphics products among Ball & Doggett and its direct competitors, the company said. It consists of popular products from manufacturers worldwide, all in one place.

1 october OCÉ AUSTRALIA TO BECOME CANON PRODUCTION PRINTING AUSTRALIA From January 1 2020, Océ Australia will be known as Canon Production Printing Australia in a bid to create brand unity across the business. “By combining Océ’s legacy of excellence in unique printing technologies for over 140 years, with the power of the innovative Canon brand, it establishes a clear end-to-end, go-tomarket approach,” the company said. “Océ and Canon will continue servicing their respective ends of the printing market, and the transition ensures a congruous, ‘endto-end’ capability across the companies’ entire print portfolio.” Leading the companies in the region are Dave Yoshida, managing director of Canon Oceania and Craig Nethercott, managing director of Océ Oceania (soon to be Canon Production Printing Australia). “Océ Australia has always been a proud part of the Canon family, so it’s great to see that the Océ brand has been brought in line with the global Canon Group,” Nethercott said. “This is testament to our demonstrated success in the production printing space in a dynamic environment.” Nethercott said the change may surprise some in Australia, as it comes after a 22 month period of focus and a unique market approach under the Océ Australia brand.”

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CANVA VALUATION UP TO US$3.2B Sydneybased graphic design software business, Canva, has raised US$85m in funding, bringing its valuation up to US$3.2b, an increase from the US$2.5b valuation announced in May. This new round of funding came from its existing investors, including Mary Meeker’s Bond, General Catalyst, Blackbird and Sequoia China, in addition to new investor, Bessemer Venture Partners. A Bloomberg report said the capital will be utilised in driving “major changes” that includes doubling Canva’s headcount to 1400 in the coming year, as well as introducing a new solution, Canva for Enterprise. “When Canva launched as a small Australian startup in 2013, the mission was simple: to empower the world to design. Fast forward six-years and Canva is set to launch one of its biggest endeavours yet: Canva for Enterprise,” a Canva spokesperson said.

OVATO NEW ZEALAND APPOINTS NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR Former Bauer Media commercial director Paul Gardiner is set to become managing director of Ovato’s New Zealand operations by the end of the year, replacing Simon Ellis who is departing after four years in charge. Gardiner brings more than 30 years of media and marketing experience to the role and says he is looking forward to returning home to take up the new position. Previously Gardiner was the commercial director at magazine publisher, Bauer Media. Ovato chief executive officer Kevin Slaven said he has worked alongside Gardiner in both his role with Bauer Media but also when the two served on the board of The Real Media Collective, of which Slaven is the current chairman. “I’ve been able to witness Paul’s impact first hand firstly as a client of Ovato and more recently with our time together on the Board of the Real Media Collective,” Slaven said.

11 october WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP GRANTS UP FOR GRABS Women and Leadership Australia (WLA) announced grants for women’s leadership and development in the printing and packaging industry to assist with professional development. Up to $7000 is allocated for the grants programme with three leadership courses to choose from including Leading Edge, Executive Ready and Advanced Leadership. The courses are part-time and require about two hours of study time per week. They are designed for those already employed and are delivered via a ‘blended’ teaching model - mainly online, with a small component that is delivered face-to-face. The face-to-face component is held in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, and are bulked together in blocks to minimise travel and disruption to work. All three courses commence several times each year. WLA director of leadership and advocacy Suzi Finkelstein said the grants are there for women across the country - for women holding junior manager positions through to executive level. For more information please visit: www.wla. edu.au/funding.

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21 october CURRIE GROUP AND EVOK3D ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP Currie Group entered a partnership equity agreement with EVOK3D with executive chairman David Currie saying it represents exciting business opportunities in new markets for both companies and customers. EVOK3D is a specialised 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company that is also HP’s 3D Production Specialist Partner in Australia. Its core business is supplying and supporting professional and production 3D printing solutions which includes machinery, consumables and software. Combined with EVOK3D’s deep specialisation in 3D printing solutions, the new partnership will accelerate the ongoing growth in EVOK3D’s sales and support capability whilst leveraging Currie Group’s management experience in Australia and New Zealand. “The strategic partnership represents exciting business opportunities in new markets for both companies and our customers,” Currie said. “Celebrating our 70th anniversary this year, Currie Group brings a wealth of industry knowledge and experience relevant to the current industrial adoption of 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing.”

SYDNEY PRINTER BEATS THE WORLD TO TAKE TOP PRIZE Momento Pro won the best of show award at the 2019 Premier Print Awards, run by Printing Industries of America, beating out 2,238 other entries from 13 countries. The Sydney-based printer took home the prize for its collector’s edition art book, Middlehurst | Middle Earth, by Australian landscape photographer Peter Eastway. Momento Pro first won the 2019 Best of Category for Art Books (four or more colours) in June, representing the most outstanding coffee-table book devoted to the reproduction of art, photography, or artistic collections. In their decision, the judges noted that, “The title of this masterpiece is Middle Earth but a better title might be out of this world! Each spread is a visual feast for the senses. In the toughest category, this is numero uno. Extraordinary colour.”

23 october EPSON LAUNCHES TWO NEW POS PRINTERS Epson Australia has brought to market two new POS printers specifically designed for price and costconscious retail and hospitality businesses that require point of sale transactions. The units, the TM-T82III and the TM-T82IIIL, are sustainable – they reduce paper usage by up to 30 per cent by using clever paper saving features. The new Epson TM-T82III is a thermal receipt mid-range printer designed for tier two retail and hospitality businesses. “It is built with speed, reliability, usability and functionality in mind. The TM-T82III features a new more durable printhead with improved reliability, capable of printing up to 150 km of thermal paper,” the company said. “Also, with an improved print speed of 250 mm/s, the TM-T82III is not only cost effective for any business, it is an easy-to-use thermal receipt printer.” The TM-T82III also supports both English and simplified Chinese characters and Wi-Fi connection can be achieved by attaching the optional Epson OT-WL06 WiFi dongle. As for the new entry-level TM-T82IIIL, it is a thermal receipt printer that Epson Australia says is “economical, convenient and easy-to-use”. December 2019 ProPrint 15

UPDATE COMMENT

Closing the circle The Circular Economy is a concept that ever-growing numbers of individuals and corporations are implementing into daily life. The paper and print industry is often criticised for destroying forests but the facts tell a different story.

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evidence of sustainability and will gladly go elsewhere if they think using another company will decrease their carbon footprint. The industries and companies with the biggest potential for future growth are the ones demonstrating sustainability in all areas of their business.

n 1966, American economist, philosopher and peace activist Kenneth Boulding wrote a ground-breaking essay titled ‘The Economics of the Coming Spaceship Earth’. By academic standards, it wasn’t a long essay, only coming in at 14 pages, but it outlined the core principles of what would become the Circular Economy, the model for sustainable life on Earth.

Recycle and reuse Right now, one of the world’s most sustainable and environmentally friendly industries is paper and print. Along with glass, paper is the world’s most recycled material. The proportion of waste paper recycled in Australia increased from 28 per cent in 1990 to 85 per cent in 2016, with around 70 per cent of all paper and paperboard currently consumed in Australia being recovered.

Circular vs linear The Circular Economy is defined as ‘an economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources’. In many ways, the natural world is the ideal example of a Circular Economy. Plants grow, animals eat the plants, animals eventually die, releasing nutrients back into the earth for more plants to grow. It’s a neat and highly successful model that’s been flourishing for thousands of years. Now, compare that with the human ‘linear’ model of buying a product then replacing it with a newer version if it breaks or we get bored of it. The old products go to landfill, along with the precious resources it took to make them. It’s the Take, Make and Dispose approach, and it’s steadily destroying the planet.

There aren’t many industries around that can aspire to becoming genuinely sustainable. The paper industry, however, is one of them The industrial processes that create paper are also among the most environmentally friendly in the world, with the paper, paper products and printing sector being one of the lowest emitters of industrial greenhouse gas. As part of a global manufacturing industry that emits 24 per cent of the world’s greenhouse gases, paper and print products only account for 0.9 per cent of this. And thanks to a major investment at Australia’s largest catalogue and magazine paper producer, catalogue, brochure, magazine and newsprint production results in 20 per cent less direct CO2 emissions.

The commercial response Given the global alarm over climate change, it’s no surprise that many individuals, companies and organisations are looking at adopting the Circular Economy model. Whether it’s food, retail, automotive, construction, logistics, textiles or any one of the many multi-billion-dollar industries that make, build or move things, recycling and reusing is the way to go. Of course, companies aren’t changing their entire business strategies to ease their collective consciences. There are clear commercial benefits – not to mention government legislation – that’s driving the decision-making. Customers are actively seeking clear 16 ProPrint December 2019

Closing the circle: Right now one of the world’s most sustainable and environmentally friendly industries is paper and print.

Busting the myths A criticism often levelled at the paper and print industry is that it destroys forests. Indeed, a recent global survey by Toluna found that 60 per cent of consumers believe that European forests are shrinking. However, European forests have actually grown by 44,000km2 in the past 10 years – that’s equivalent to 1,500 football fields every day. In addition, paper is responsible for just 13 per cent of the world’s wood harvest, with wood for fuel (50 per cent) and lumber (28 per cent) by far the largest users. Australia currently has two million hectares of working forests and growing, while New Zealand has a total of 10.1 million hectares, covering 38 per cent of the land area. In New Zealand, forests have actually increased by 27 per cent and 54 per cent between 2003 and 2013. “There aren’t many industries around that can aspire to becoming genuinely sustainable,” said Jonathon Porritt, the world-famous environmentalist and writer. “The paper industry, however, is one of them.”

Blueprint for the future So, if the world needs to find a suitable demonstration of the Circular Economy in action, it couldn’t do much better than to look at the paper and print industry. Every aspect, from wood harvest to paper production to distribution to recycling and replanting, has sustainability at its core. When Kenneth Boulding wrote those 14 pages back in 1966, it’s unlikely he was imagining a climate emergency that was only a few decades away, but his blueprint for the Circular Economy could turn out to be one of the most important documents ever written. The Two Sides campaign continues to champion the environmental credentials of the paper and print sectors. Kellie Northwood is the Chief Executive Officer of The Real Media Collective. For more information contact hello@thermc.com.au www.sprinter.com.au

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UPDATE COMMENT

Sustainability in the print room is something that cannot be overlooked As thousands of climate activists hit the streets globally, the time is right for printers to fully adopt green practices for reasons beyond winning a commercial advantage.

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he printing industry is facing its biggest challenge yet: remaining sustainable in an age when the industry is seen as being particularly destructive to the environment. Deforestation and the various oils which contribute to the creation of ink are damaging the reputation of printers. At a time when thousands of climate activists took to the streets of cities around the world and launched weeks of peaceful civil disobedience to demand immediate action to cut carbon emissions and avert an ecological disaster, printing companies need to establish a name for themselves as clean and green. It’s a strategy that will give them a competitive advantage. First, they can look at using recycled paper. This is critical because of the rate of deforestation. Trees are important for absorbing carbon dioxide alongside a host of other dangerous greenhouse gases. Tree felling not only causes an increase in air pollution. It is also one of the primary causes of flooding. Australia sits alongside New Guinea, Indonesia, Congo and Brazil for being one of the world’s worst deforesters and, according to the WWF, it will clear about three million hectares, or 30 billion square metres, if it keeps doing it at the current rate. That’s an area just under half the size of Tasmania. And according to one study, 10 per cent of deforestation is done to cater for wood products and that includes paper. Green printers can start off by using recycled paper. An increasing amount of paper companies are complying with International Standards of Environmental Management (ISO14001), the environmental standard which specifies requirements for establishing an environmental policy. This standard determines environmental aspects and impacts of products/activities/ services. It plans environmental

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Using recycled paper, vegetable-based inks and having well maintained lighting and air conditioning systems are among the ways print operations can operate more sustainably

objectives and measurable targets, implementing and operating programs to meet objectives and targets. It also undertakes checking and corrective action. Printers can use programmable duplexing which uses both sides of a sheet of printer paper. Auto duplexing printers run a page through the paper feed twice. They turn the sheet over and then print on its reverse side. Printers can also use more high-end auto duplexing printers which have dual ink cartridges that can print on the front and back of a single sheet of paper at the same time. Printers can also show more of a commitment to the environment taking a holistic approach and source their paper based on suppliers’ business practices as a whole. This might mean getting their paper from suppliers that use renewable energy, transport their product with a fleet of hybrid vehicles and who encourage employees to telecommute along with a range of other practices. The key would be to source materials from local suppliers who utilise efficient packaging methods, and who cut down on carbon emissions from transport and hard waste at the same time. Another strategy is to look at the inks types that are being used. Traditional inks are petroleumbased and release “volatile organic compounds” or VOCs. VOCs have a number of negative environmental effects. They also have short and long-term health effects for those with prolonged exposure.

Petroleum-based inks are also made out of a notoriously nonrenewable resource: oil. VOCs have regional or metropolitan impacts such as photochemical pollution and global impacts through the oxidation with carbon dioxide, contributing to climate change as greenhouse gas. Printers can use vegetable-based inks, usually made with soy. These are more sustainable and release no VOCs. Also, vegetable ink suppliers tend to be more environmentally conscious on the whole. If the use of VOCs can’t be avoided, then printers should adopt strategies to reduce their impact by using less toxic solvents. Apart from the obvious environmental benefits, occupational exposure to VOCs would be avoided. Green printers should also use the most energy efficient machines and appliances available. This ranges from printing machines through to office refrigerators. Heating and air conditioning systems in all facilities should be well-maintained with state of the art technology. Green printers should also use CFL and LED light bulbs instead of traditional incandescent and halogen lighting. This can produce considerable long-term energy-conserving results. They should also remove plastics and paper/cardboard waste from the premises and become part of a recognised recycling program. Printers should eliminate wasteful production practices. Instead of having large print runs that would see large amounts of paper, ink and other resources going into producing printed materials that just end up sitting on a shelf or in a warehouse, they would be better off using on demand printing and variable data printing. Embracing e-commerce and web2print portals would also reduce wasteful production. It would increase overall efficiency of the design and production process saving costs while eliminating waste. This would result in net reductions in energy usage and produce a smaller carbon footprint. www.sprinter.com.au

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Women in Print get together for breakfast in Sydney A large number of Women in Print came together in Sydney for the latest breakfast session. The breakfast sessions give women working in all parts of the printing industry the opportunity to come together, network and learn more about how best to navigate their careers.

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1. IVE Group (l-r): Corinne Gardiner, Maria Kyriacou, Linda Chau, Belinda Kosovic, Joanne Troutman, Jessica Sharma, Melanie Kershler 2. IVE Group (l-r): Rebecca Gillespie, Saf Haq, Ashleigh Boyling, Kathryn Whetton 3. Tania Gordon, Salmat; Meredith Darke, Stratex 4. Jean Kropper, Paper and Pixel, Kellie Northwood, TRMC 5. Ovato (l-r): Poppy Stamateas, Kylie Shaw, Katie Ashford, Foutine Ardeleanu, Stephanie Bateman, Lyndsey Vinod, Jessica Chedid, Sarah Eadon 6. Sara Lewis, mmw3degrees; Jean Kropper, Paper and Pixel; Danielle Palmer, DIC Australia; Debbie Burgess, Bright Print Group; Fay Shean, DIC Australia; Janet Wade, DIC Australia; Fiona O’Dea, DIC Australia 7. Tanya Bubic, IVE Group; Lee-Anne McCormack, IVE Group; Breeanne Hall, Salmat; Tara Prasad, Salmat 8. IVE Group (l-r): Tanya Hernandez, Cindy Salem, Elizabeth Petrovski, Debbie Daley, Robyn Slater, Chloe O’Rourke December 2019 ProPrint 19

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Print2Parliament 2019 A large number of printers attended the second annual Print2Parliament event held on October 23 at Parliament House, organised by the Print & Visual Communication Association.

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1. Aleks Lajovic, Impact International: Ben Reale, PVCA 2. Press Print directors Allain Pool, Kevin Stevens and Spencer Hast with One Nation MP Pauline Hanson 3. Allain Pool of Press Print demonstrates the strength of the gold medal winning book, Tram Windows 4. Jacobena Mills, PVCA; Kirsten Taylor, Taylorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d Press 5. Dayan Goodsir Cullen, employment lawyer; James Pearson, Australian Chamber of Commerce; Andrew Macaulay, PVCA 6. Paul Fletcher, federal minister for communications; Andrew Macaulay, PVCA; Stephen Assimo, Media Super; Milton Dick, federal MP for Oxley 7. Federal Communications Minister Paul Fletcher opens the event 8. Printers in the Mural Hall watch on 9. James Taylor, Taylorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d Press; Andrew Macaulay, PVCA; Sam Dobie, The20; Milton Dick, federal MP for Oxley

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10. Kevin Stevens; Press Print; Robyn Frampton, Visual Connections; Allain Pool, Press Print; Spencer Hast, Press Print 11. Mitchell Mulligan, Bottcher Australia; Victor Huller, Ebis Global; Simon Lane, Ricoh 12. Nicole Danger, Chapel Press; Sarah Moore, Visual Connections 13. One Nation leader Pauline Hanson with Mitchell Mulligan, Bottcher Australia 14. Paul Ross, Holmesglen Institute; Aleksa Ozegovic, PWCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Skills for Australia 15. Simon Lane, Ricoh; Andrew Macaulay, PVCA 16. Peter Zapris, Ellikon Fine Printing; Dr Don McCallum, NSW Smart Sensing Network; Darren Hall, Prominent Group 17. Tricia Pink, NPA Judge; James Taylor, Taylorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d Press; Major Wong, NPA Judge 18. John Myers and Virginia Flint, Media Super 19. Peter Cleary, Media Super; Martin Bull, Ball & Doggett; John Myers, Media Super

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Epson launches new products A large gathering attended a series of new product releases for Epson in Sydney with all attendees treated to an interesting tour of the Archie Rose Gin Distillery in Sydneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rosebery before enjoying a delicious dinner and a few gins in the bar.

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2019 Power 50 Gold Sponsor’s Message

Sue Threlfo General Manager, Production and Industrial Print Konica Minolta is delighted to continue supporting ProPrint’s Power 50. We feel this is a great way to recognise industry leadership and talent. We are again pleased to see a number of our customers in this year’s list as it’s testament to the great things they are achieving. Providing our customers with innovative solutions and ensuring they continue to succeed with our technology is a key part of what we do. We remain committed to developing solutions that help print companies create, innovate and deliver in a market that is constantly changing, evolving, and becoming increasingly competitive. While the market is certainly tough there is also a lot to be excited about in terms of technological advancement and automation within the industry and it’s exciting to see the industry embracing these innovations. Konica Minolta values the relationships we have with our customers in the commercial print industry and is very much committed to delivering digital print solutions and ongoing support that ensures they continue to succeed. Konica Minolta has developed an unparalleled reputation for service excellence in a discerning industry that encompasses maximum uptime, exceptional loyalty, specialisation, training, autonomy, and remote diagnostics to deliver the best service for commercial printers so they can deliver the best service to their customers. Congratulations all those who were nominated this year and particularly to those that have made this year’s Power 50.

Welcome to your 2019 Power 50 and introducing the first ever ProPrint Emerging 50

elcome to the ninth edition of the ProPrint Power 50. This is a 100 per cent peer voted acknowledgement of those in Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s printing industry who have excelled in 2019 through superior leadership, their approach to the craft, application of technology, business strategy and lobbying efforts for the overall improvement of the sector. This is your Power 50 and we are proud to bring it to you. For the first time, in addition to a trusted panel of industry judges, each and every nominee also had the opportunity to judge who they believed should make this Power 50 list. As was the same last year when the first Power 50 was held under the new ownership of Printer Media Group, our auditing sponsor, PKF, crunched the numbers and this is the top 50 list they came up with. We can assure you the process has been completely transparent and it is truly your list. There are a couple of ties in the Power 50 which shows the stringency applied by our auditors. In these cases, the www.sprinter.com.au

names have been listed alphabetically. We also allowed business partners to enter together in recognition of the joint effort applied by both parties in running a business. In addition, we are very excited to bring you the first ever Emerging 50, a new category which runs alongside the Power 50 to recognise and acknowledge the efforts of the industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rising stars. It is an exciting time to be in print as technology continues to evolve at pace and these people are keenly showing their willingness to jump on board and ride the wave. The members of the 2019 Emerging 50 are listed alphabetically and were nominated on the basis that in 2019 they showed outstanding dedication and made a signficant impact in their field. The Emerging 50 recognises industry influencers who while relatively new to the sector are acknowledged as its future leaders. Well done and we look forward to watching your careers progress. Congratulations to all Power 50 and Emerging 50 nominees. Well done on all of your efforts. For those that did not make the list this year, please know you are doing great work and we encourage you to keep on innovating and creating beautiful print. December 2019 ProPrint 25

Geoff Selig executive chairman, IVE Group

With three decades in the printing industry, IVE Group executive chairman Geoff Selig is well known for showing outstanding leadership as changes continue to sweep through all corners of the sector. He is also a tireless philanthropist working with local communities and charitable not for profit organisations. Selig is widely regarded as embodying respect and inclusivity, traits that are at times overlooked in the printing industry. Selig continues to successfully lead Australia’s largest diversified marketing and print communications company. This year has also been strong on the revenue front for the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) listed business, despite soft trading conditions and increased global paper and pulp pricing. For the 2019 year, IVE Group posted a 4.1 per cent increase in revenue to $724.2m, with EBITDA up 9.8 per cent to $80.4m, and net profit after tax up 4.4 per cent to $37.5m. In Selig’s own words it has been another productive

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year for IVE with positive momentum in terms of revenue along with a solid uplift in earnings. The across the board increases have come on the back of a range of initiatives. The most significant of these was the official opening in November 2018 of IVE Group’s new $55m Franklin Web NSW web offset operation in Sydney. With unprecedented levels of automation, the site is an example of what is possible in print. IVE Group has also invested $6.4m into continuous inkjet technology to further expand its personalised print offering at Blue Star Direct. The entire IVE Group is supported by a strong and dedicated team across all of its four divisional brands – Kalido, Blue Star, Pareto and IVEO. In December 2019, IVE Group will cease going to market under the four individual banners and will trade under the IVE brand. As the leader of this successful company, Selig continueds to steer the course while maintaining respect, integrity and outstanding leadership in a changing industry.

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chief executive officer, The Real Media Collective

Continues to promote print and paper and why it is a critical part of the marketing mix

chief executive officer, Blue Star Group

Continues to be impressed with IVE Group's long-term strategy and plan for growth

It’s all systems go for Kellie Northwood as she rounds out her first year at the helm of The Real Media Collective, which was formed in late 2018 through the merger of Australasian Catalogue Association, the Australasian Paper Industry Association and TSA Limited, the body charged with developing the Two Sides, VoPP, Keep Me Posted and Open Up To Mail industry campaigns. The Real Media Collective has some serious backing with a roll call of some of Australia and New Zealand’s key printing influencers on its board. Ovato, CEO, Kevin Slaven has served as chairman for nearly two years with IVE Group CEO Matt Aitken deputy chair. Bambra Press managing director John Wanless, Bernie Roberts, CEO, Webstar and Rebecca Lowde, CEO, Salmat are also on the board. Northwood is an energetic promoter of print and paper in Australia and New Zealand. But her reach goes further than marketing. Northwood’s lobbying into federal government saw a national campaign calling for a ban on paper billing. She has also found a strategic balance to maintain Australia Post as an investor whilst challenging the basic postage rate increase raising the ceiling price on Business Mail. As part of that she has just completed a submission to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) outlining the Collective’s case for putting a cap on pricing to help the industry. Northwood has a strong vision and the Collective is the foundation to make the vision real. The first Real Media Awards since the Collective was formed were held in August 2019 with nearly 700 guests attending the stellar event in Melbourne.

Cliff Brigstocke is well known and regarded in the Australian printing industry so his top ten finish will come as no surprise. Brigstocke has held senior management roles in the industry and is now chief executive officer of Blue Star Group. He finds himself in somewhat of a unique position as he not only has a deep understanding of printing, but also knows the intricacies of publishing having been in senior management of a business that has since become Thomson Reuters. Even in his publishing days, Brigstocke was leading and innovating with the business being one of the first to move into the digital space with the purchase of one of Australia’s first Xerox Docutechs. More recently, Brigstocke was one of the founders of the Opus Group where he built, primarily through acquisition, a niche offering focusing on government, outdoor signage and the professional, read for pleasure and educational book sectors in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Three and a half years ago Brigstocke joined IVE Group to head up the Blue Star division. He currently leads around 1,000 staff across all production units, excluding web production. Brigstocke is responsible for all sheet-fed print production, direct communications, traditional direct mail and digital delivery, display, premiums and merchandising. He also oversees IVE Group’s sourcing office in China and its logistics operations. Brigstocke hasn't looked back since joining IVE Group and remains impressed by its long-term strategy and its support for growth including several acquisitions as well as entering adjoining market sectors.

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Craig Dunsford

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executive general manager – northern region, Ovato

With 40 years of industry experience, Craig Dunsford is a key member of the Ovato executive team

chief executive officer, Bright Print Group

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A qualifed MBA accountant, passionate print advocate and leader of a successful family business

Craig Dunsford is a keen supporter of the Australian printing industry and has served in a variety of senior roles during his career so far. Most recently moving from chief executive officer of print at IPMG, before its megamerger with PMP to strategic account director to help with the transition of major clients. Now with the PMP business re-branded to Ovato, one of Australia’s largest diversified marketing, printing and distribution companies, Dunsford is the executive general manager for the northern region. His knowledge and background in running one of the most successful print businesses of all time has helped Ovato grow and continue to navigate the course in a changing market. Dunsford continues to be a highly respected member of the industry with nearly 40 years’ experience spanning the sales and operations sides of a number of businesses, making him a crucial and valued member of the leadership team. Dunsford regularly takes time out of his busy schedule to add support to the broader industry. Appearing on a panel at this year’s PrintEx which discussed how to future-proof print, Dunsford spoke about the importance for printers to understand a client’s whole campaign and not just the printed piece. In his words, “Understanding what your customer wants to achieve, then working out what we look after, and how that fits within the strategy is important. Follow up, learn how the campaign went and adapt to keep the customer engaged with our channel.” Dunsford is also the deputy chairman of The Real Media Collective Executive Committee.

Debbie Burgess, along with her brother John Bright, is the fourth generation of the Bright family to own and lead a printing company. Debbie is an MBA qualified accountant who has spent 30 years in the industry, and is highly regarded and respected for the leadership she shows in running the third generation family owned business, Bright Print Group. Bright Print Group employs around 130 staff and has expanded considerably over the last decade. The most recent acquisition being Enviro Press Australia in 2018. Burgess’s influence is illustrated by the Group’s many accreditations, awards and commitment to environmental responsibility. Over the last few years, the business has made a significant investment in wide format technology, all the while continuing to upgrade and enhance its offset and digital print offerings at both the Wetherill Park and Newcastle sites. In 2019 the priority was the successful finalisation of a three-year commitment to streamline its management information system across both sites and online print management capabilities. Under the joint leadership, it also increased its commitment to value-added services such as point of sale design and fabrication, warehousing and inventory control, along with kitting and distribution of promotional products. To that end a number of major contracts for fullservice production and warehousing requirements have been won this year. Burgess appeared on a printing industry panel at PrintEx19 where she encouraged printers to loudly and continually promote the message of the value of print and its relevance.

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John Wanless

Matt Aitken

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owner, Bambra Press

Continues to be regarded as a beacon of light in a shifting industry

chief executive officer, IVE Group

The mental health of IVE Group's staff and the health of the industry remain key factors

John Wanless continues to be a highly regarded leader in the Australian printing industry as the owner of Melbourne print business Bambra Press and regular top 10 member of the ProPrint Power 50. After starting work at Bambra in 1993 he eventually took over ownership of the business in 2006 and continues to lead it today with fellow shareholder Troy Riley and chief executive officer Steven Haas, who was also nominated for the Power 50 this year. Wanless is a sitting board member of The Real Media Collective and is committed to seeing the future prosperity of print and in its future in Australia. For this to take place Wanless says continued consolidation of the market will be necessary and is open to talking about these concepts with other business owners in his hometown of Melbourne. Sharing equipment is also another idea that Wanless believes will lead to greater prosperity for printers going forward. Bambra Press, which employs around 60 staff, continues to move with the times with a printIQ management system now running through the business which includes both offset and digital production, wide format and finishing. The business continues to move into new areas on its mission to outsmart disruption and evolve to be where it is today as a continued beacon of light for smaller operators in a shifting industry.

Matt Aitken was earlier this year promoted from being the chief operating officer at the publicly listed diversified print company, IVE Group, to chief executive officer. But this was not what he first raised when asked about his key achievements for the year. The first achievement he wanted to mention was his commitment to ensuring the mental health of IVE Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1800 staff and how this impacts how they care for their families, colleagues and communities in which they live. Forty of IVEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s staff have now completed the Man Anchor mental health first aid program and are certified mental health first aid providers. Additionally, each mental health first aid spot taken up by a company funds a free spot for not-for-profit community organisations. Aitken is an Ambassador for Man Anchor and IVE Group supports RUOK? Day, a national day to highlight suicide prevention. Aitken is also a strong supporter of the printing industry and serves as the deputy chairman of The Real Media Collective, which works to promote print and paper and its value. With Aitken on the executive team, IVE Group delivered solid results for 2019 with revenue up four per cent to $724m and profit up nine per cent to $80.4m which he notes is particularly good given the tough economic conditions. Aitken has continued to lead IVE Group sales with several major contracts secured this year. He has been nominated for his leadership, passion, vision and support of the industry and his commitment to IVE Group, its staff, suppliers and customers. He has also been applauded for taking a long-term view of the industry.

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Darryl Meyer

Theo Pettaras

chief executive officer, Franklin Web and Blue Star Web

Highly regarded for his ability to design futureproofed print sites

owner, Digitalpress

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A long standing member of the printing industry that freely gives his time and advice for the overall improvement of the sector

Darryl Meyer has been with IVE Group for 17 years and is well known and highly regarded within the printing industry for his approach to business and ability to design print manufacturing sites that can stand up to the efficiency demands of the future. Meyer began his time with Blue Star Web prior to it acquiring Franklin Web which in turn led to his appointment as chief executive officer of the web offset division of the group. In this role, Meyer is responsible for managing three web offset plants within the publicly listed company including the retail catalogue and long run magazine print sites of Franklin Web Victoria and New South Wales and Blue Star Web, which produces high quality niche consumer publications. In more recent times his key achievements have been the official opening of the $55m Franklin Web NSW operation in Sydney. This massive project included the installation of a second 80 page Lithoman press along with the inclusion of high levels of automation across the business creating a world class production site. Meyer has also launched a major upgrade of the management information system to standardise processes, enhance business information and provide for a seamless operating workflow across the web offset business unit. In his continued mission to drive technology solutions, Meyer is always seeking to find further efficiencies in the manufacturing process to ensure print remains sustainable, cost effective and a powerful medium for the next generations.

Theo Pettaras is the owner of Digitalpress, one of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most awarded printers and 2019 has been no exception. Digitalpress took home two gold medals at the National Print Awards and continues to be regarded in the industry for producing beautiful specialised print. Pettaras himself remains firmly committed to print and its value in society and has an open-door policy when it comes to passing on advice and guidance for other printers in the industry. He relishes the opportunity to be able to use his knowledge and passion to inspire and motivate others to find ways to improve their business. A large part of this approach evolved over the last couple of years as Pettaras himself underwent his own personal and professional transformation. As he began to focus on his health and fitness, he noticed a significant improvement flowed into his professional life. Illustrating his commitment to print, he is also currently serving as the national secretary for the Print & Visual Communication Association (PVCA). He also contributed to the renaming and brand refresh the association, formerly the Printing Industries Association of Australia (PIAA) has had in 2019. Additionally, he was a board member for PrintEx19 and was instrumental in negotiating to have high profile international print keynote speakers Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew attend the trade show in August. Pettaras continues to be passionate about the industry and is not afraid to say the industry must unite to properly address the issues it faces. He also regularly congratulates other printers that do well which is a positive quality that cannot be underrated.

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Kirsten Taylor owner, Taylor'd Press

Natural leadership and dedication to the industry are key qualities

Kirsten Taylor, co-owner of Melbourne bespoke print business Taylor’d Press, is no stranger to the Power 50 and the line-up of framed memorabilia on the walls of her office are proof. This is the first time Taylor has hit the top 10 though and it is thoroughly deserved. By day, this super busy mother-of-three works side by side with her husband, James Taylor, to keep this premium bespoke spot colour offset operation that also uses a variety of special finishes functioning in the way it does. Quality is the hallmark of Taylor’d Press and getting the job done beautifully is the number one goal, even if it that means a longer turnaround time. The method seems to be working with the bustling operation in Melbourne’s Knoxfield a hive of activity with extra hands often needed to be called in to help fulfil the orders. Taylor mainly handles the business operations but as qualified printer in her own right is well versed in the functioning off the offset press and Heidelberg platens that are used to give the Taylor’d Press touch to jobs. In addition to Taylor’s dedication to her family and her business, she also gives up her time for the printing industry more broadly. She is Victoria’s patron for Women in Print, an initiative that runs events throughout the year with thought-provoking speakers, to help lift and inspire women in this maledominated world of print. She was also invited to be a board member to represent the Print & Visual Communication Association (PVCA) in organising PrintEx19 and remains committed to doing what she can for the PVCA in her capacity as a member of that organisation.

Congratulations Congratulations on finishing in the Top Ten of the Power 50 for 2019. You are commended for your efforts throughout the year.

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Konica Minolta continues to build on success with its advanced print technology by design Konica Minolta prides itself on using its innovations to help printers stay ahead of the game

he commercial printing market continues to evolve with the introduction of new equipment and capabilities that help printers stand out from the crowd. Konica Minolta is playing a lead role in helping printers with key innovations that help them deliver better quality, more efficiency, and new techniques and finishes that attract more customers. In 2020, Konica Minolta will extend its product range for the commercial print market with the launch of new high volume colour print systems. The curtains have already been pulled back on the AccurioPress C14000 and C12000, which were previewed to a select group of printers at PrintEx. Generating a high degree of interest in the product, this was the first time Konica Minolta Australia has been allowed to preview a product ahead of a global launch, which demonstrates the value that Konica Minolta Inc. sees in the Australian commercial print market. Some of these people have also attended Printing United in the US where these presses were fully unveiled.

AccurioPress C14000/C12000 features

Four years in development, the AccurioPress C14000/C12000 builds upon existing capabilities to accelerate operational print efficiency and automation. The AccurioPress C14000/ C12000 prints up to an impressive 140/120 ppm. Boasting a print resolution of 3600 x 2400 dpi, media capability of 52gsm to 450 gsm, and new inline finishing technology, the AccurioPress C14000/C12000 possesses advanced technology to deliver higher colour quality, and greater consistency and reliability for commercial printers. The AccurioPress C14000/C12000 has been designed to enhance operational efficiency with the IQ-501 (Intelligent Quality Optimiser). It

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provides automated registration, calibration, media profiling and closed loop colour adjustments that supply the highest level of accuracy and consistency. The new inbuilt media sensor enables operator confidence and trouble free set up, automatically detecting the media being used and selecting the optimum settings to provide the perfect output results. The AccurioPress C14000/C12000 will be launched locally ahead of Drupa 2020 where it will be exhibited and showcased en masse to the commercial print industry. Mark Brown, national product marketing manager, Konica Minolta, said, “These new presses are ideal for helping Australian printers attract and retain new customers, providing exceptional quality output at high speeds. This will let printers be more productive and turn high-quality jobs around faster, delivering an outstanding customer experience.”

Continual success in digital label, B2 inkjet and embellishment

Konica Minolta has seen great success with its industrial print products both locally and abroad. Since launching its first label press in 2016, Konica Minolta has sold more than 450 label units globally. The AccurioJet KM-1 has also been popular since its launch and here in Australia, there are KM-1 presses in operation in Melbourne and most recently Sydney. The KM-1 offers printers the potential to expand into new markets allowing them produce a much wider variety of high-value applications for their customers. Over the last twelve months there has also been a growing global trend to add value to print with digital embellishment with strong interest locally, resulting in three installations of MGI digital embellishment solutions going into both Melbourne and Sydney.

Broader product offering

Konica Minolta Australia has sold both the DesignJet and the PageWide wide format range from HP for some time. At PrintEx, Konica Minolta further cemented its relationship with HP, announcing that it is now a reseller of

HP Latex RTR printing equipment, perfect for indoor and outdoor applications up to 1.6m. The HP Latex range expands the print opportunity beyond vinyls and banners to include films, papers, textiles, canvas, wall papers and more. It offers faster production speed, and eliminates wait times as the prints come out completely dry and ready for finishing. This can save up to 48 hours of wait time before lamination. The range also has high levels of scratch resistance, also making this a safer option for operators of the printing equipment.

Maintaining a unique service approach

Konica Minolta remains committed to the success of its customers with a unique service offering that guarantees maximum uptime. Adopting a customer-centric approach to support and focusing heavily on responsiveness, Konica Minolta provides coverage in all major cities across Australia and offers a dedicated local helpdesk. The helpdesk is operated by dedicated production print service engineers in Sydney. Engineers can immediately review the details to see if they can help fix the issue over the phone, increasing the proportion of first-time resolutions. Konica Minolta commits to an average response time of two hours between 7:00am and 7:00pm, Monday to Friday for production print systems. Service engineers are empowered to make autonomous decisions in terms of which calls to prioritise based on: who is the best person to take the job; who has the tools and parts on hand to fix the issue in a single visit; who has the best knowledge of that client’s business and requirements; and who can get to the customer soonest to minimise their downtime. All Konica Minolta field service engineers are re-certified annually against Konica Minolta’s Career Path program and, to maintain certification, are required to undertake a minimum of 12 business days training every year. Most exceed this minimum requirement. Konica Minolta is committed to recognising, respecting, and rewarding its engineers, fostering loyalty and

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commitment in return. Proud of what they do, Konica Minolta engineers build strong relationships with customers and are known to go above and beyond their normal duties. Many production print service engineers have worked for Konica Minolta for two or three decades, bringing an enormous wealth of experience to solve the toughest technical challenges as quickly as possible. Lastly, Konica Minolta has invested in new tools, such as the GPS Orbit system, to ensure service response is as fast and efficient as possible. These tools revolutionise the way Konica Minolta services its clients and further advance the unique relationship it fosters with these clients.

A strong commitment to delivering value through innovation

Konica Minolta remains committed to creating value for clients and has five innovation centres across the world, together acting as the core engine of growth. Konica Minolta has recently trialled some exciting new solutions for commercial print customers, which will be in market soon. These include: AIRe Lens: Konica Minolta’s AR smart glasses The AIRe Lens smart glasses demonstrate Konica Minolta’s ability to use its core strength in imaging technology in another application, this time, wearable augmented reality (AR) smart glasses. The glasses let users receive and record information in a hands-free environment, all in real time. AIRe Lens is used for two primary applications: step-by-step guidance and remote assistance. The step-by-step guidance mode lets businesses digitise paper-based content such as instructions or manuals into

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lens-based content consisting of text, images, gifs, and videos. The result is easily-digitised instructions on the lens in front of the user, letting them work hands-free and move to the next steps in a process by voice control, gesture control, or by clicking forward on the control box. By having information so readily to hand, the user is both more mobile and significantly more efficient. The remote assistance mode gives access to the wearer’s point of view and the ability to instruct the wearer. By logging in using a browser through the AIRe Lens cloud, users can see what the person wearing the glasses can see as well as talk to them. In addition, they can take screen shots of what the person wearing the glasses is seeing, highlight that image and return the image to the person wearing the glasses to point out objects of interest or areas that they should focus on. The AIRe Lens dramatically increases productivity while also reducing response times to address issues in remote locations. Leon Wilson, director, Revolution Print said, “Being in regional Victoria means that naturally service times for our machines can be a bit longer than metro areas. Revolution Print invested in Konica Minolta’s flagship KM-1, which is an integral part of our growth strategy. Now, trialling AIRe Lens AR technology means we are able to receive remote support if we have an issue with the machine rather than wait for on-site support. This is revolutionary for the industry.” genARate Konica Minolta’s genARate is a cloudbased solution using an AR application

that works on image-based tracking to augment printouts with additional information. By hovering a mobile device using the genARate app, a print can come to life showing text, web content, 3D, images, and video. genARate links the offline and online worlds, letting companies distribute print and digital content simultaneously. Behind the scenes, genARate Studio is where the magic happens with drag-and-drop interactive content. genARate also has built-in analytics which can provide highly useful insights into campaign reach response. Importantly, genARate can be rebranded which lets users personalise the app to reflect their businesses.

A good year for Konica Minolta and its customers

Four years in development: AccurioPress C14000

The recent developments in printing technology have created an exciting time for the commercial printing industry, and Konica Minolta has been at the forefront advancing its ranges to match current and future demands, to ensure the ongoing success of its customers; present and future. Sue Threlfo, general manager, production and industrial print, Konica Minolta, said, “Konica Minolta has had a very successful year, acquiring a huge pipeline of new clients from PrintEx and overseeing a breadth of exciting opportunities. We are pleased to continue developing innovative solutions for commercial printers and are looking forward to having the AccurioPress C14000/C12000 available in Australia.”

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Trent Nankervis chief executive officer, CMYKhub

Trent Nankervis has been nominated for his leadership and success in building a young and dynamic team that keep trade printer CMYKhub where it is today. The successful acquisition of Whirlwind Print in May 2019 is

Kevin Slaven managing director and chief executive officer, Ovato

Kevin Slaven has been running Ovato since February 2018 having previously served in other executive roles after the IPMG merger in March 2017. Slaven's depth of industry knowledge is unquestioned and he knows how to

general manager operations, Cactus Imaging

chief executive officer, Print & Visual Communication Association second annual Print2Parliament in Canberra which was very well received. Additionally he has overseen the name change from the Printing Industries Association of Australia to the Print & Visual Communication Association.

Jenny Berry member relationship executive, Ai Group

Jenny Berry has over 25 years experience in the printing and print related industries from production to sales management. She has been nominated for her commitment to strengthening the sector through her

business he built, which is renowned for its commitment to innovation and focus on the use of green substrates and products. He has also overseen the purchase of two five-metre roll to roll printers in the last year.

Andrew Macaulay

Andrew Macaulay has been nominated for his enduring commitment to airing issues of energy pricing, vocational training, tax and industrial relations with federal and state governments. He has also successfully held the

manage people and businesses through significant change. A large part of his focus has been dedicated to leading the business to an integrated future connecting 20 individual operations into one united Ovato Group.

Keith Ferrel

Keith Ferrel was nominated for reasons including "being a legend” and “always being happy to share experience and knowledge”. Given his open-door policy at Cactus Imaging this is not surprising. Ferrel is proud of the wide format

among Nankervis’ key achievements, along with exiting from UK operations to enable a sole focus on Australia. He works closely with his younger brother, Dayne Nankervis, who joined two years ago as chief operating officer.

work as a membership relationship executive at Australia’s peak industry association, Ai Group. She is also a trainer in sales and customer service within the printing sector and an experienced account manager.

Jamie and Jason Xuereb co-founders, Mediapoint

The Xuereb brothers started this trade-only print business 13 years ago and are proud that each year it has grown by 20 per cent. Jamie is in charge of sales and business development,

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while Jason looks after production. As Jamie puts it, “I am the face and Jason is the muscle.” The brothers are committed to developing their staff and implementing green initiatives.

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Aldo Burcheri director, Courtney Colour

Aldo Burcheri has been the director and owner of Courtney Colour for a decade, having worked his way up from art director in 2001 to taking a senior account management position within a few years. As part of his continued push

Natalie Taylor national sales director - web print divisions, IVE Group

Natalie Taylor has 23 years of experience in the heatset printing industry and is an undeniable lover of print. She thrives on developing opportunities for her clients through IVE Group’s extensive product and service

director, Rawson Print Co.

general manager, Colorcorp in Australia, was bought out in April 2019 by GJI Group and has continued business as usual as a pro-active supplier of wide format print with a strong commitment to training and education amongst its staff and apprentices.

Kelvin Gage general manager - engagement and strategy, The Real Media Collective

Kelvin Gage is a well known identity in the Australian printing industry which made him a perfect fit for his new role with The Real Media Collective. Gage was the former owner of successful Sydney print business Dominion Print

took home nine gold, four silver and four bronze awards from the National Print Awards and the NSW PICAs. It has continued its sustainability commitment with LED lights installed across the plant and a new Heidelberg press.

Brad Wruck

A printer by trade, Wruck has been in the printing industry for 40 years, 20 of which of have been spent at wide format specialist printer Colorcorp in Brisbane. Colorcorp, one of the most awarded wide format and display printers

solutions. Taylor is also the NSW patron of Women in Print and sits on the executive committee of The Real Media Collective. Her nomination reflects her energy and passion for the sector and the enthusiastic support she gives it.

Lachlan Finch

Lachlan Finch wants to make it clear that any success Rawson Print Co. enjoys is because of its dedicated team and his co-directors, Andrew Price and Shane Wildash. In 2019 the business increased its revenue by 22 per cent and

to stay ahead of the game, Courtney Colour made a significant investment in a new HP Indigo 12000 Digital Press at PrintEx19. Burcheri continues to have a hands-on approach to business relations and decision making.

Group, which in 2017 transitioned to the Blue Star Group, a division of IVE Group. Gage has a complete understanding of the commercial print space in Australia and took up his new role earlier this year.

Leo Moio director, Print Media Group

Leo Moio was nominated for his leadership at Print Media Group, which has grown and expanded into new areas despite facing a decline in traditional markets. Under Moio’s leadership, Print Media Group has grown

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organically through acquisitions, with Label Design and Printing its most recent purchase. Moio’s leadership has continued to see Print Media Group, which dates back to 1892, be a leader in its field.

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Alex Coulson general manager, Hero Print

Coulson has continued to build and maintain the reputation of this trade print business as one of the most highly regarded in the country. With a strong emphasis on constant customer communication, this successful family

Anthony Karam executive chairman, TMA Group

Karam has been nominated for his work in driving a very large print management business and other associated entities in Australia. In March 2019 Karam won a federal court case against the publisher of Penthouse magazine

general manager, Labelhouse

operations manager, AFI Branding business continues. He was instrumental in developing AFI’s Be Sustainable fabric takeback initiative, a first for the industry. He also oversaw the installation of a 3.2m dye sublimation printer after identifying the need for one.

Mel Ireland federal president, Lithographic Institute of Australia

Mel Ireland has volunteered for the Lithographic Institute of Australia for 10 years and has been the federal president for the last two years. Her dedication to the industry, support of apprentices and campaigns to promote the

National Print Awards for its 3D labels for Jim Beam. Labelhouse was also recognised by the Flexible Packaging and Label Manufacturers Association with an innovation award for the Archie Rose Sydney Opera House project.

Dan Mantel

Dan Mantel has 19 years’ experience in the print industry and now heads up operations at Australia’s largest fabric display manufacturer, AFI Branding, managing a team of 25. Now in his 12th year at AFI, Mantel's impact on the

over unpaid bills. The action forced the publisher into bankruptcy and while Karam did not immediately recoup the money TMA was owed, the case represented a win for the printer nonetheless.

Ben Testa

Testa runs this Melbourne-based narrow-web label printing house which focuses on the wine, spirit and beverage markets. So far 2019 has been a big year for Labelhouse which picked up two gold medals as the

owned business continues to thrive thanks to a sleek user experience for customers. This process has made it easier for printers to buy print regardless of print transfer methods.

printing, packaging and visual communications sector earned her this nomination. Ireland is a qualified printer and an AI Group member executive. She is also a print procurement advisor to the Queensland government.

Mitch Mulligan president, Visual Connections

Mulligan is a keen supporter of the industry and regularly attends technical events and industry functions. He is the federal president of Visual Connections and was involved in staging PrintEx19. He is also an active committee

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member of the Lithographic Institute of Australia. As managing director of Böttcher Australia, Mulligan successfully completed a merger between Brissett & Böttcher and set up a new manufacturing site in Sydney.

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Emmanuel Buhagiar owner, Imagination Graphics

Buhagiar has been nominated for his hard work and dedication to his business, Imagination Graphics. Through a series of acquisitions, Buhagiar has taken a relatively small company and turned it into a thriving entity and is

Kenneth Beck & Peter Musarra co-directors, Carbon8

Traditionally known as the 'go-to-guys' for high-end digital print, these co-directors have grown up and out. In the last 12 months, Carbon8 has added the latest HP Indigo 12000

Digital Press and moved to refurbished premises in Sydney's Marrickville. They are united in their wish to see the industry flourish and move away from a race to the bottom on price.

Aleks Lajovic managing director, Impact International

Aleks Lajovic leads this family-owned business which uniquely manufactures the stock it prints on. The company has developed its own tube made with 100 per cent recycled materials. Its onsite solar farm has also

managing director, Special T Print business has enjoyed steady organic growth which has led to some new equipment additions. It also acquired Sydney printer, Green and Gold, at the end of 2018. Special T is nearly 10 years old and has 20 staff.

Craig Honey chief executive officer, MSP Photography

In the past year Craig Honey has led and been involved in mergers, acquisitions and strategic projects targeting growth and development in the Australian printing industry. From a printing/manufacturing perspective, MSP

heavily cut its daily carbon footprint. Its sustainability efforts have been acknowledged by both the Australian Institute of Packaging and the Print & Visual Communication Association.

Corey London

Corey London is highly regarded in the industry and says the secret behind the success of his full-service business in Sydney's Kingsgrove is a commitment to keeping his staff and customers happy. In the last 12 months his

now the owner of NSWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first AccurioJet KM-1 from Konica Minolta. Now at 17 employees, Imagination Graphics has made substantial investments in the business as it continues to grow under Buhagiar's steady leadership.

Photographyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pre-press automation project utilising XMPie has delivered COGS reductions and capacity increases to the business as well as increased quality benefits to end customers.

Ben Newberry owner, TK Print

A gold medal win in the book printing digital case bound category at the National Print Awards booked this Adelaide printer a trip to Canberra for the second annual Print2Parliament event. This full service print business

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provides services including both offset and digital printing, die cutting, embossing and foiling. Newberry had previously been a printing sales representative before starting his own business in 2010.

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Packaging Connected links the entire ecosystem Esko’s Packaging Connected approach speeds up the process for printers and converters

sko is all about ‘Packaging Connected’ with the approach designed to bridge the gaps between stops in the production process saving valuable time for print providers through the creation of easy flow throughout the entire ecosystem. The approach focuses on three key paths including improved connection between brands and premedia, an e-commerce capability for omnichannel campaigns and an ability to link an entire ecosystem across a variety of suppliers. Esko recognises innovation improvements, shifting consumer behaviour and the consequent effect these have on the entire packaging supply chain is a constant challenge for those operating in the printing, packaging and finishing sectors. The tech company also has a deep understanding of how these changes impact the go-to-market process of global and regional consumer packaged goods brands. From its more distant vantage point, Esko is able to look at and analyse the current business and market dynamics in the world today. As such, Esko has concluded that connecting people, systems and processes is the only way forward. “Packaging Connected is all about removing distances between consumers, retailers and brands,” Esko regional marketing and channels manager Scott Thompson says. “It is about connecting brands, the premedia house, the trade shops, the printers and the converters. It’s about bringing all stakeholders together ensuring a flow across the entire ecosystem.” Thompson points to Esko software package, WebCenter, as a prime example of this approach. “WebCenter can become your digital nervous system bridging the gap by connecting all stakeholders

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Esko regional marketing and channels manager Scott Thompson

within the entire packaging and print process,” Thompson explains. The global technology giant has distinguished three ways that print and packaging can be better connected to boost the bottom line and speed up product delivery. The first being a connection between brand owners and premedia and converters which decreases lead times and increases response times when changes are required to the product. Connecting print and packaging with eCommerce also allows for the ability to create compelling omnichannel campaigns. Thirdly, connecting the technology ecosystem across suppliers allows for an end to end solution, with two-way communication with MIS and ERP systems. It also allows for direct communication with the digital and flexographic presses, with partners PID (AVT, X-Rite and Pantone). “All of our solutions can seamlessly integrate with one another to streamline the prepress process, improving speed, performance and error reduction,” Thompson says. “If you are producing packaging,

labels, signage or displays, this powerful packaging management software package will be able to help you by allowing you to run more jobs with a shorter time-to-market cycle.” “It will also help you retain customers and allow you to produce work over a wide geographical area. “The data assets of each job will also be accessible to multiple users, sites and systems. It also assists in reducing waste and redundancy so businesses can remain successful.” There are also major time cost saving benefits. Thompson says on average the Packaging Connected approach has the potential to reduce by up to 15 times the amount of time spent on product searches. It also can save up to six times the amount of time spent dealing with design requests and an 80 per cent reduction in errors. “Through innovation Esko is working to reduce errors and increase productivity so printers and converters can continue to remain successful while at the same time facing today’s challenging demands and increased competition,” he said.

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John O'Brien vice president & managing director, CCL Australia & New Zealand

John O'Brien leads the Australian and New Zealand arms of this global labels and packaging company. This year has seen continued success and profitable growth for the business despite operating in a mature industry. The

Tom Eckersley managing director, Eckersley Print Group

Industry stalwart Tom Eckersley has been nominated for continuing to successfully lead Brisbane’s Eckersley Print Group. The business has again experienced a period of growth and in 2019 acquired Cross & Hamilton Printers,

owner, Crystal Media

owner, Skyline Print and Design purchase pushed Zhao into finding bigger premises with the move to a newly purchased site at St Peters in progress. Investing in the MGI did not come lightly but Zhao said she is confident it will increase profitability.

Charles Batt owner, MBE Parramatta

It has been a big year for Charles Batt with his business winning the NSW/ACT Franchise of the Year in July before being named the Australian franchise of the year at MBE’s national conference. The honours did not stop there with

nominated for regularly updating equipment and supporting the industry by offering opportunities for young staff. Crystal Media handles all forms of print and was built on providing high quality and customer service.

Flora Zhao

Flora Zhao owns inner Sydney print business Skyline Print & Design and seriously bulked up its offering by purchasing an MGI JetVarnish 3DS embellisher and an AccurioPress C3070 from Konica Minolta at PrintEx19. The

marking its sixth acquisition. Eckersley is on the board of the Print and Visual Communication Association and represented it on the PrintEx19 board. His business has also made a number of investments in 2019.

Gavin Allen

Allen started this Brisbane-based print and design business in 1989 at a time that coincided with him playing rugby league for the Brisbane Broncos and representing Queensland in the State of Origin. Allen has been

growth has also been supported by investment in both people and technology across CCL’s five sites, confirming its positions as the leading wine, spirits and healthcare packaging producer in the region.

Batt then travelling to Athens for recognition at MBE’s international conference. Batt also invested in a Fuji Xerox Iridesse six-colour production press at PrintEx19 and thanks his "awesome" team for their hard work.

Peter Harper general manager, Visual Connections

Peter Harper has spent the year delivering PrintEx19. The four-day show drew in 5,000 visitors with millions of dollars spent. It was the first time the show annexed with the Labels and Packaging Expo while continuing to

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co-locate with Visual Impact, which Harper said made it the most relevant B2B event for the print, sign, packaging and graphic communications industries. Next on the agenda is Visual Impact on the Gold Coast in April 2020.

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Wayne Sidwell executive chairman, Wellcom

A substantial share of global creative production agency Wellcom Group may be heading into the hands of South Korean advertising agency Innocean Worldwide but original owner, Wayne Sidwell, has retained a 15 per cent

Atish Shah & Manish Shah directors, Quality Press

The Shah brothers continue to run this Perth commercial print business and say they are managing well despite a tough market and recession like conditions in Perth. A fully

operational printIQ system is now up and running which has been delivering valuable core data. Atish manages the business and sales, while Manish looks after operations.

Ian Smith general manager, Advance Press

Ian Smith runs this historic Western Australian printing business that first commenced operation in 1938. Advance Press is one of the key players in the Western Australian printing market and provides a comprehensive service to

general manager printing, Australian Community Media nominated for his guidance during the consolidation of two News Corp print sites. He is also recognised for his work during the transition from Fairfax to Nine ownership before Australian Community Media was sold this year.

John Schreenan director, Revolution Print

Schreenan is the co-director of Ballarat-based commercial print business, Revolution Print, and has been instrumental with fellow director Leon Wilson in revolutionising digital print. Revolution Print is the site of

a diverse range of customers across the country. It won a gold medal at the National Print Awards in the sheetfed labels category for its Petition Bar Label, booking itself a ticket to the Print2Parilament event in the process.

Jon Clarke

Jon Clarke has worked in numerous roles across prepress, IT, operations and print on regional and metropolitan newspapers. He has also worked with industry veteran Bob Lockley during this 34-year career. Clarke has been

share and will continue as executive chairman of the group. In a statement to shareholders in July 2019, Sidwell said it will be business as usual for the growing company under the new ownership.

Australia's first ever dual installation of MGI JV 3DS embellisher and Konica Minolta's AccurioJet KM-1 sheet fed colour press. Revolution Print is highly regarded for its innovation and forward thinking business strategies.

John Georgantzakos managing director, Spotpress

Georgantzakos has been the managing director of successful Sydney commercial printer Spotpress since 1994. The company was formed in 1981 by Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father George Georgantzakos. John is also a current board

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member of the Print & Visual Communication Association, formerly the Printing Industries Association of Australia. Spotpress specialises in magazine, catalogue and booklet printing and also offers finishing capabilities.

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Rod Dawson managing director, Southern Colour

Rod Dawson has been nominated for his strong leadership at this offset and digital print business which continues to achieve growth through a sophisticated product offering despite facing tough conditions. As a mark of Dawson’s

Peter Orel executive chairman, Finsbury Green

Peter Orel heads one of the biggest and most respected printers in Australia, Finsbury Green. The company turned 45 last year marking a significant milestone since it was formed by Ernie Orel and Doug Cleland in the Adelaide

suburb of Finsbury in 1973. Orel has been nominated for his continued commitment to Finsbury Green’s sustainability methods which are seen as a benchmark in the industry.

Greg Hourigan manager, marketing and business integration, AAB Holdings

Greg Hourigan is nominated for his contribution to the creative design, marketing and print industries over the past 30 years. With industry experience spanning corporate management, strategy, sales, marketing,

success, Southern Colour acquired Rooster IMC in October 2019. Its parent company, Southern Impact Group, which includes Impact Digital, Intelligent Media and Onpack, will move to Rooster IMC's site at Mount Waverley.

business development and operations, he has influenced the success of Pegasus Print Group since 2006. In 2018 Hourigan moved into the group's holding company AAB Holdings for the integration of SOS Print + Media.

Kevin Pidgeon executive chairman, Lithocraft

Industry stalwart Kevin Pidgeon brings 50 years of industry experience to both his role as executive chairman of privately-owned print business Lithocraft, was formed in 1962 by Iain Morley with Pidgeon coming aboard in

Thank you to the Judging Panel and • Aldo Burcheri, Courtney Colour • Aleks Lajovic, Impact International • Angus Scott, Ace Rollers • Anthony Parnemann, EFI • Atish Shah, Quality Press • Ben Browning, 1800 For Promo • Benjamin Testa, Labelhouse • Bernie Hockings, G2 Systems • Blaise Masson, Konica Minolta • Brad Wruck, Colorcorp • Charles Batt, MBE Parramatta • Craig Honey, MSP Photography • Dan Mantel, AFI Branding • Debbie Burgess, Bright Print Group • Greg Hourigan, AAB Holdings • Greg Stone, Roland DG Australia • James Taylor, Taylor'd Press • Jamie Xuereb, Mediapoint • Jenny Berry, Ai Group • Jessica Tailby, MM Plastics • Keith Ferrel, Cactus Imaging

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1968. Last year Pidgeon was voted onto the board of the Print & Visual Communication Association. Pidgeon has been nominated for his continual role in using his vast experience to continue to promote the printing industry.

Australia official auditors of the ProPrint Power 50

• Kellie Northwood, The Real Media Collective • Kelvin Gage, The Real Media Collective • Luke Townsend, RENZ Australia • Luke Wooldridge, Fujifilm Australia • Mark Prosser, Markis • Mark Terrill, Printgraphics • Martin Guilliamse, Mark Media • Matthew Murcott, Matte Gold • Matthew Thomas, Immij • Matthew Whitton, Fast Proof Press • Mel Ireland, LIA • Michael Schulz, SOS Print + Media Group • Michelle Hartjes, Bespoke Collective • Michelle Lees, HP PPS Australia • Mick Rowan, printIQ • Mitchell Mulligan, Bottcher Australia • Natalie Taylor, Franklin Web & Blue Star Web • Nigel Quirk, Printgraphics • Paul Wilcockson, Dashing Group • Peter Musarra, Carbon8 • Peter Scott, Screen GP Australia

• Rob Sulfaro, ABBE Corrugated • Roger Kirwan, Foxcil • Roger Labrum, Fuji Xerox Australia • Romeo Sanuri, Next Printing • Scott Thompson, Esko • Shane Britten, Blue Star Print • Simon Carmody, Spot Productions • Simon Pugh, QLM Label Makers • Stephanus Peters, PEGRAS Asia Pacific • Steven Gamble, Bottcher Systems Australia • Steven Haas, Bambra Press • Stuart Gittus, Active Display Group • Sue Threlfo, Konica Minolta • Tate Hone, Avon Graphics • Tim Killen, RENZ Australia • Tom Eckersley, Eckersley Print Group • Tony Yeboah, Leeds & United Printing • Vin Kerai, Allkotes • Walter Kuhn, Kuhn Corp • Zaidee Jackson, Ball & Doggett

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Alex Riches

Andrew Flett

owner, The Urban Press

print manufacturer, Ovato

Alex shows an exemplary direct to customer approach at The Urban Press. Alex is not only the person who answers the phone at this Sydney print shop which has high-end embellishment capabilities, but he is also operating the press.

Andrew was the Queensland 2018 Graduate of the Year and a finalist in the Lithographic Institute of Australia Heidelberg Graduate of the Year in 2019. Andrew has a bookbinding background and continues to be enthusiastic for his craft and has a future in management.

Andrew Oskar

Andrew Worboys

general manager, Next Printing

apprentice, Ultra Labels

Andrew has been nominated for his successes in 2019 at Next Printing. He says a key achievement has been seeing the realisation of a great deal of hard work in changing the way customers see the Swedish sustainable product, Re-Board.

Andrew is in the second stage of his apprenticeship and was the runner up in the Lithographic Institute of Australia early stage apprenticeship program in 2019. This year he travelled to Melbourne to complete the HP Indigo Series 3 Level 1 operator course.

Ashleigh Boyling

Ashleigh Jones

account manager, Blue Star Print

apprentice, Digital Synergy

Ashleigh is very proud of her work at IVE Group which has included involvement in the Diversity and Inclusion Team. She is also a qualified mental health workshop facilitator for Man Anchor. Additionally, she also hit her multi-million dollar sales targets for the year.

Ashleigh is a second year digital printing apprentice but is already in charge of managing production at Brisbane printer Digital Synergy. Ashleigh started out as a tablehand and is now gaining a solid understanding of all aspects of production.

Barb Howard

Ben Thomas

brand strategist, Greater Sydney Living

commercial manager, Blue Star Print

Barb is new to publishing having joined Greater Sydney Living magazine two years ago. She curates advertising, social media and promotion of the quarterly printed publication. She says she loves aligning activations in the print and digital space.

Ben was nominated for the positive attributes he displays on a daily basis in his role at Blue Star Print which he has held since 2016. Ben is known as an experienced manager with skills in print management, customer service and prepress.

Bradley Fenner

Cameron Woodbury

print manufacturer, Vanguard Press

business development manager, Rawson Print Co.

Bradley is the 2019 Western Australian LIA Apprentice of the Year and a finalist in the 2019 national program. He was nominated for showing great initiative in the preparation of his thesis and portfolio and is recognised as being conscientious and enthusiastic.

Cameron is a valued team member at Rawson Print Co and was promoted from customer service management to business development manager in 2019. Cameron has onboarded new clients and worked across long term contracts and tenders.

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Carl Butchard

Charlotte Kent

general manager, Foxcil

marketing assistant, Next Printing

Carl is a young general manager at Sydney trade printer Foxcil who has steadily climbed through the ranks of print after completing a prepress apprenticeship after leaving high school. Carl was nominated for his considered and thorough work ethic at Foxcil.

Charlotte is a valuable right hand to Next Printing managing director Romeo Sanuri. In the last year she has reliably assisted with the planning and implementation of key contracts for the business. She also works with the client experience team.

Chris La Greca

Christina Condos

new business sales residential distribution, Ovato

account manager – Victoria and Tasmania, Labelhouse Vic

Chris joined Ovato in 2015 and has been acknowledged for his attention to detail and willingness to listen. Chris works on a number of major accounts that have complex production delivery requirements but always delivers effective solutions for his clients.

Christina has developed the wine and spirit labels market in Tasmania with Labelhouse now a major supplier in the state. She has also exceeded her personal sales target and increased sales generally. She is also the 2019 Media Super Young Executive of the Year.

Christine Bleyer

Dan Brook

account manager, Immij

print operator, Visualcom

Christine started at Immij as an office manager/accounts keeper but progressed to customer service. From there she become an account manager. She was nominated for showing thought leadership on customer service and being resilient and determined.

Dan has been nominated for his ability to build relationships across all sections of this South Australian wide format printing business. He was also the winner of South Australia's Media Super Young Executive of the Year in 2019.

Dayne Nankervis

Duyen Nguyen

chief operating officer, CMYKhub

manager – projects and events, The Real Media Collective

Dayne joined trade print giant CMYKhub in April 2017 having worked outside the print industry as a qualified engineer. Among his key achievements for 2019 was overseeing the the business' exit from its UK operations and completing the Whirlwind Print acquisition.

Duyen has been with the Collective since it formed in 2018 and manages its programs and events in Australia and New Zealand. She is recognised for the successful running of the Real Media Awards in August this year.

Frankie Abraham

Geoff Howell

supervisor – afternoons, Visy Industries NSW

managing director, Complete Printing

Frankie completed his print manufacturing apprenticeship in 2018 and is now the afternoon supervisor at Visy Industries in Sydney. He says he is passionate about the printing industry and is thoroughly enjoying his work at Visy Industries.

Geoff has vast sales and operations experience but is new to printing after taking over his parents' business last year. Since then he has found synergies and systems-based efficiencies to meet consumer demands while holding onto the heritage of the craft.

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Suherman (Herman) Ng

print manufacturer, Labelmakers

digital specialist, Willem's Art

Guillaume was the 2018 Lithographic Institute of Australia Apprentice of the Year in Victoria and has expertise across lithographic and flexo presses. He was previously the ink room technician at Labelmakers and has strong capability around colour management.

Herman is a graduate of the Holmesglen Institute and has been nominated for his work at canvas printing specialists Willem’s Art. He is described as a digital specialist with an excellent grasp of the wide format and signage segments of production.

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Indy Griffiths

junior designer, Designate

graphic designer, Style Communications

Designate Group are annual report design specialists and a big supporter of print. As a first-year graduate, Indigo in 2019 specialised in printed annual report design and has done standout work for large clients including Westpac and the federal government.

Indy is a graduate of Sydney's Enmore Design Centre and now works at Style Communications while also freelancing. Earlier this year Indy represented Australia at a WorldSkills event, which recognises the value of vocational training, in Russia.

Jacobena Mills

Jacqueline Hammond

national events manager, Print & Visual Communication Association

account manager, 1800 for Promo

Jacobena has enjoyed using her creative flair to rebrand the Printing Industry Creativity Awards and the National Print Awards. She also organised the second annual Print2Parliament event held in Canberra in October.

Jacqueline is one of the star performers at Sydney’s 1800 for Promo. She joined the company two years ago with t-shirt screen printing experience. So far her projects have included Dewar’s prize wheels and UV printed plywood point of sale for Bacardi and Patron.

Jenna Armstrong

Jonathan Pitt

senior account manager, Ovato Creative Services

flexographic printer, Multi-Color Corporation

Jenna joined Ovato in 2017 and says her key 2019 achievement was introducing a media buy at Ovato Creative Services which created a full package solution for customers. She also expanded point of sale opportunities for existing customers which increased sales.

Jonathan is the Lithographic Institute of Australia Heidelberg Graduate of the Year for 2019. He has been nominated for his outstanding attitude and aptitude towards all aspects of his training and work life and is described as a definite future print leader.

Joshua West

Julia Potter

apprentice, Multi-Color Corporation

senior account manager, Embellishing Group

Joshua is a second stage apprentice and is responsible for running Multi-Color’s eight colour inline flexo press fulltime. He also does press approvals for the company’s biggest customers and has been cross-trained on multiple machines.

Julia was nominated for transitioning into sales at Embellishing Group. While she has extensive experience in print production having worked for wine brands McGuigan Wines and Tempus Two, sales is a new area for her in which she is thriving.

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Kevin Teh

Lisa Schumacher

graphic designer, ED

digital printer, Print2Metal

Kevin graduated from Billy Blue in 2017 and through his typographic style aims to create relatable, memorable and useful designs. He is also a junior councillor at the Australian Graphic Design Association NSW and won the 2019 Adelaide Advertising and Design Awards.

Lisa was nominated for inquiring nature and constant testing that has kept Print2Metal an industry leader. Lisa joined the company with no experience in sublimation printing onto large sheets of metal but is now well and truly an expert in the field.

Luke Allen

Maddie Allington

digital manager, Crystal Media

junior designer, Sonnet

Luke has been nominated for his mature approach in taking over the business plan for this Brisbane print business during a tough period and continuing to help the business prosper. He displays 'ownership' of all work in production and has a great eye for detail.

Maddie graduated in 2017 from Raffles with a Bachelor or Design and now works at Sonnet. She represents a new generation of designers that can utilise a variety of mediums to communicate the individual personality of brands at every interaction.

Marilyn Li

Matthew Volpe

senior client services, Cactus Imaging

print manufacturer / finisher, Colorcorp

Marilyn was nominated for her high level of competency and commitment to achieving the best outcome for customers at this wide format specialist. Marilyn is described as having attention to detail that is second to none and an extremely strong work ethic.

Matthew was the runner-up in the 2019 Queensland Lithographic Institute of Australia Graduate of the Year program. In 2018 he took out the stage three first prize in the national Graduate of the Year program.

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Melanie Armstrong

print operator, Imagination Graphics

marketing specialist, Salmat

Matthew has been with Imagination Graphics for 18 months and has quickly mastered a variety of printing and finishing machines. He will soon be running the new AccurioJet KM-1. He is said to not have had one day off sick and is not scared to tackle any job.

Melanie has three years of media planning and design studio management. Now at Salmat, she focuses on delivering quality lead generation across letterbox, digital and eCommerce. She is also a recipient of the Media Federation of Australia Traineeship.

Miah Fraser

Nicole Danger

prepress operator, Foxcil

apprentice specialty printer, Chapel Press

Miah has gone from strength to strength since starting out as an office assistant at trade printer Foxcil. Now a prepress operator, Miah is highly regarded within the company and is recognised for her commitment to constant development.

Nicole is the the 2019 Lithographic Institute of Australia Heidelberg Future Leader of the Year, an outstanding result given she works for a boutique print shop. Nicole has the qualities of a future leader including understanding customer needs and areas for growth.

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Nicole Simmons

Nina Nguyen

production, 1800 for Promo

owner, Pakko

Nicole is a recent addition to the 1800 for Promo team but is already showing her star qualities. In a very short amount of time, Nicole is already producing all kinds of roll to roll printing and is specialising in digital transferring.

Nina is new to printing and packaging having started her own bespoke business, Pakko, two years ago. She is already kicking serious goals having installed a new machine and coded her own online ordering tool. She is a big believer in Australian manufacturing.

Philippe Phuoc Vu

Rebecca Wright

print manufacturer, Ovato

digital printer, Print SA

Philippe is the 2019 Lithographic Institute of Australia Heidelberg Graduate of the Year for NSW. Having begun his career at TMA and Offset Alpine, Philippe is now at Ovato gaining experience operating offset and flexo presses including a Heidelberg Speedmaster 106.

Rebecca's highlight for 2019 was attending PrintEx19 after being named South Australia’s LIA and Heidelberg 2018 Apprentice of the Year. She has been with Print SA for five years and manages a Ricoh digital printer and Plockmatic booklet maker amongst others.

Rob Draper

Ryan Robinson

chief marketing officer, IVE Group

print manufacturer, QLM Label Makers

Rob is fairly new to the printing industry having recently taken up the role as the ASXlisted company’s chief marketing officer. He has been nominated for taking on the role with gusto and being a true rising star in the organisation.

Ryan was Queensland’s Lithographic Institute of Australia Graduate of the Year in 2019. He was nominated for his positive attributes in his field of label printing and the help he gives other staff. He has been trained to also work for QLM in southeast Asia.

Samuel Brikhia

Sarah Moore

estimator, CMYKhub

business development manager, Visual Connections

Samuel started out in dispatch at trade printer CMYKhub and was promoted to estimator soon after. He is recognised for his contributions through customer relationships and involvement in the marketing of new products and sample production.

Sarah was promoted in 2019 and is relishing the opportunity to promote sustainability, education and other initiatives for the suppliers’ association. Her key achievements in 2019 was her involvement with PrintEx19 and Women in Print patrons across Australia.

Tanya Watkins

Tyler-Jay Schmidt

owner, Glue4u

apprentice, Go Transit Media Group

Tanya is the owner of this family business that provides folding, gluing and assembly services in the Brisbane area. She is nominated for showing persistence in the industry with a strong, innovative, direct and loyal customer approach.

Tyler-Jay was named Go Transit’s Unsung Hero in 2018 which says a lot about this Queensland-based stage three apprentice. He also runs the print production line of Go Transit subsidiary Impact Wrap Australia, which produces custom wraps and decals.

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INKJET FOCUS

Jet velocity We look at the latest offerings of sheetfed and webfed inkjet presses wowing the Australian market. By Peter Kohn

n this industry, even a few years ago, we used to make the quality argument when comparing high-speed production inkjet printing to its lithographic counterpart. Yes, inkjet was fast, but offset still laid claim to the premium end of the spectrum, where quality was the benchmark. But is that still even a little true? It appears the maturing of highspeed inkjet production printing – increasingly now in B2 and B1 formats – has virtually pushed it to equity with offset printing. As one vendor expressed it to ProPrint, its inkjet models have “broken the digital/offset barrier”. As we detail further along in this report, independent testing which integrated inkjet-printed pages into an offset-printed publication came up with a seamless match of stock appearance and colour. Now, of course, some analogue vendors might have different views, but dare we ask: is it time to put down the glasses and declare a draw? Many suppliers of sheetfed and webfed inkjet machines available today on the Australian market would answer that with a resounding ‘Yes’. And that’s even before you subtract the time-sapping elements of platemaking and press makeready from the offset side of the equation and add in personalisation and VDP on the inkjet side.

Sheetfed inkjet

Colin McKenzie, national manager, digital web press technology, at Océ Australia, describes the Océ VarioPrint i300 (VPi300) as “a unique technology, with a genetic makeup of generations of developments”. “The VPi300 produces offset quality on offset stocks,” he notes, explaining that this is one of the major hallmarks of its success. “This press has proven its pedigree in the field with an www.sprinter.com.au

The HP PageWide T240HD web press

average uptime of more than 94 per cent, unheard of for a digital press. It is here that the VPi300 separates itself from the digital pack, and closes the gap on offset production,” McKenzie said. “The Australian installations have been placed into commercial printers and direct mail houses where offset replacement has been the key driver. “The next installations are planned and will be implemented into commercial printers also to replace sheet fed offset presses.” Océ’s VPi300 (and its ProStream 1000 – see webfed section) are “the new offset in every way,” reflects McKenzie. “The Australian commercial print market does not have the advantage of larger markets to focus on one or just a few applications. In the past, an offset press investment was based on the broadest criteria to deliver a diverse mix of jobs. So it is for a digital press. The new digital press must be versatile, reliable, meet all quality expectations, and above all deliver on the ROI”. “Creating the value chain around fueling the emotions of print from targeted communication pieces to individualised communication will generally create the additional business opportunities and therefore greater ROI for brand owners and producers alike. In a more pragmatic way, the print service provider would benefit from an Océ digital inkjet press that provides reliability, lower production costs, more flexible application opportunities, and removes many of the costly touch points from their traditional and digital print businesses.” Currie Group sales and marketing director Phillip Rennell sees the HP

Indigo HD Imaging System, a new high-definition writing head solution, as a significant advancement in the evolving HP Indigo story. Available on the HP Indigo 12000 Digital Press, the new system doubles print resolution and decreases ink dot size by 30 per cent compared to non-HD presses, for maximum smoothness on photo and high-end commercial applications. It enables the Indigo to surpass offset quality at 1600dpi with high LPI screen sets up to 290lpi, for art gallery quality prints with high detail reproduction. “Using the default fifth ink station to take advantage of special inks and spot colours is another asset. The Indigo can emulate Pantone colours on-press using CMYK or HP IndiChrome’s six- or seven-colour process. True spot colours can be ordered from the HP IndiChrome Ink Mixing Service,” says Rennell. “HP Indigo offers a suite of integrated solutions that simplify and automate colour management and enable you to save time and costs with fewer colour adjustments and reprints. It ensures colour consistency over time, across presses, sites, and between offset and HP Indigo technology,” he adds. Describing it as an easy fit for offset printers, Rennell says the HP Indigo 12000 HD Digital Press offers a solution for the digital printing of any commercial application on virtually any substrate. The full sheet can be used to print any high-impact commercial application, from attention-grabbing posters, to folders, oversized books, photo applications, specialty products using high-value substrates or inks, and much more”. Konica Minolta’s recent improvement to the AccurioJet KM-1 inkjet press continues the success of the B2+ platform with a recent installation at Imagination Graphics in Sydney in October, reports Tatjana Ferguson, product manager, Industrial Print, at Konica Minolta in Australia. The AccurioJet KM-1 can print up to 3,000 single-sided B2 sheets per hour at up to 1,200dpi, she states. “Major benefits of the system include moving short-run offset to digital inkjet, the ability to carry out hybrid printing with the integration of the AccurioJet KM-1 into existing offset processes, Continued on page 52 December 2019 ProPrint 51

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duplex printing, and larger sheet sizes, as well as printing on packaging board, lightweight papers and textured stock.” Ferguson notes that Konica Minolta’s high-resolution inkjet heads are the heart of the KM-1 press. “The inkjet heads are now moving into their third iteration, and customers are enjoying even higher quality across flat tones and solids. They are longerlife and quicker to replace – and deliver crisp, fine type. All of this equates to higher focus on uptime and productivity, as well as image quality. In addition, the introduction of ink reduction software algorithms has resulted in a 20 per cent decrease in ink consumption on average.” And she adds that with a ‘no clickcharge’ model, the consumption of ink is a major factor in ensuring the consumption model of the KM-1 remains competitive. These options put the KM-1 at a greater advantage in terms of manufacturing cost over other B2 sheet fed solutions. Meanwhile, Revolution Print, an AccurioJet KM-1 installation in Ballarat, Victoria, is trialling Konica Minolta’s wearable AIRe Lens smart glasses, which use Holographic Optical Element (HDE) technology to enable Konica Minolta technical engineers to remotely instruct the operator to change parts and ensure quicker repairs, providing Revolution Print greater control over service intervals. Heidelberg’s Primefire 106 takes the mantle of first digital press in B1 format for the packaging market, combining the gold standard for reliability as an offset platform – the Heidelberg XL106 – with a direct print process that ensures repeatable quality results. All of this can be plugged and played within an existing workflow by using Heidelberg’s Prinect solutions. Richard Timson, Heidelberg A/NZ managing director, notes that Heidelberg partners with Fujifilm in CMYKOVG, a process that enables upwards of 12 billion drops per sheet in seven process colours, providing around 95 per cent Pantone colour gamut coverage with Heidelberg Multicolor technology. And, Heidelberg’s Saphira water-based

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consumables conform to Swiss Ordinance, offering the best available conditions for low-migration products. Primefire 106 has been impressing printers and customers in the foldingcarton sector, offering versioned and personalised print, and short runs and higher supply chain efficiency. Cost effective production of high volumes is a must in this market segment and combining Primefire 106 with traditional offset production provides a powerful combination, offering flexibility and quality on proven platforms. Troy Neighbour, senior product manager, Graphic Systems, at Fujifilm Australia, sees its Jet Press 720S as an optimal B2 inkjet solution. It can print a 74cm sheet in a single pass, at speeds of up to 2,700 sheets per hour, generating output that’s dry to the touch, which makes inkjet even more cost effective as an alternative to litho. The Jet Press offers printing with standard coated/uncoated stock instead of specialised digital paper – and after imaging, standard stocks can be treated like offset stocks and finished using conventional bindery equipment. Fujifilm says the half-size solution enables print runs down to one, or into the thousands, where conventional litho and digital printing are not delivering, and offers a better prospect for the fastest-growing segment of the commercial market. As Neighbour explains, the most efficient way to produce short-run print is to send the PDF to the press and print. “This is how the Jet Press 720S operates; a groundbreaking B2 inkjet press that eliminates all the timeconsuming and costly preparation and set-up parameters of an offset press.”

Webfed inkjet

Konica Minolta’s AccurioJet KM-1 press

Screen’s digital inkjet press strategy is based on a firm foundation of over 1,500 installations since it released the first Truepress Jet 520 continuousfeed model in 2006. Over 100 of these are the latest 520HD (high definition) model, released only two years ago and featuring the industry’s smallest ink droplet size of two picolitres. The HD model was further advanced last year with the introduction of Screen’s Truepress SC ink, with expanded colour gamut, fast

drying and greater stability. Most importantly, they can print on standard offset stocks without the need for any pre-coating or primer. “The Truepress Jet 520HD with SC inks has broken the digital/offset barrier when it comes to high speed inkjet production,” says Peter Scott, managing director of Screen GP Australia. “Earlier this year, an independent test by Technology Watch in the USA matched output from the 520HD+SC inks with offset printed on a Heidelberg XL-105. Thousands of the digitally printed pages were incorporated into the offset-printed publication and it was a perfect match in stock, appearance and colour.” Scott adds that 520HD+SC ink users all over the world are singing the praises of the quality, enabling customers to offer the quality and paper stocks of offset but with the digital advantages of variable data, personalisation, no makeready and plates, and short runs without a price penalty. Screen’s business proposition is rare among digital vendors in that they do not charge a ‘click’ or linearage rate, says Scott. “We take the view that, if you build the machine right, have excellent factory-trained technicians and offer service agreements, we do not need to take a portion of the printer’s profit with a click-charge. It means digital can be used in the same way as offset presses.” The Truepress 520 series covers all potential applications including monochromatic book production, transactional documents, direct mail marketing and now commercial printing on a par with offset. For transactional form printing, the company recently introduced the Truepress Jet 520NX which is a fullcolour press but the CMY printheads can be ‘parked’ when printing mono. This model can also print MICR ink for magnetic recognition, UV security and IR absorbing inks. It is rated at 150 linear m/min but in black enhanced mode can operate at 180 linear m/min. At the top of the speed stakes is the Truepress Jet 520ZZ, which can run at up to 220 linear m/min. It has proved popular with higher-volume customers such as Bertelsmann Print Group in Germany and Leaderform in Italy, who now have two ZZ models. “We have a solution to fit all levels of productivity, all quality requirements from transactional up to offset, and all market sectors. Personally, I am excited about the 520HD with SC inks for our market as it offers offset quality on offset stocks, at speeds suited to Australia-New Zealand market demands,” says Scott. Océ Australia’s Colin McKenzie sees its ProStream 1000 as, “the next www.sprinter.com.au

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generation imaging technology utilising the ever reliable piezo dropon-demand 1200dpi print heads. With the Océ multi-level dot modulation (variable droplets likened to offset stochastic screening), FOGRA 51 print quality standard is achieved, in combination with Océ’s latest polymer pigment ink set. “What the commercial printer can look forward to is the consistent print quality related to customer branding on offset coated stocks, reliability and minimal operator intervention. Like all digital webfed presses, the inline finishing options are available in abundance. “The first installation for Australia of the ProStream 1000 has been completed with further information to follow.” Paul Haggett, Kodak ANZ’s sales & marketing director, enterprise inkjet systems, is looking ahead to Ulstrastream, Kodak’s fourthgeneration continuous inkjet (CIJ) technology for high-speed digital printing, which he says is leveraged from the success of Kodak Stream and Versamark inkjet technologies. “Kodak Ultrastream elevates digital inkjet to another level, offering improved image quality to match offset or other analogue technologies, expanded substrate ranges, and the lowest cost per image at production speed,” Haggett said. Haggett explains that Ultrastream is a complete writing system that raises the bar for production inkjet. This fourth-generation continuous inkjet technology uses smaller drop sizes and precise placement accuracy to print high-definition quality at high-speed productivity, regardless of ink coverage. “With a resolution of 600x1800dpi delivered at speeds up to 150m/min, Ultrastream combines offset-like quality and productivity with compelling economics, expanding opportunities for inkjet to new markets. Ultrastream’s writing system includes a modular, scalable printhead that can be configured in varying widths from 10 to 250cm. It’s also available in a scanning head configuration to enable wide-format printing, with multiple heads on a moving carriage. With flexible print width, a static or traversing printhead, offset-like print quality, and the ability to integrate variable data at high speeds on a wide range of substrates, www.sprinter.com.au

Ultrastream opens up a world of opportunity for production inkjet technology.” Meanwhile, Kodak’s Prosper range, already kicking goals in the Australian market, prints industrial-strength ink laydown on a diverse array of papers, especially glossy, and at high speed, says Haggett. The line-up comprises four devices – the Prosper 6000S standalone press, for one-sided printing, the 6000S hybrid (onesided), and the 6000P and 6000C perfecting presses. With Kodak Stream inkjet technology, the drop generation technology inside Prosper 6000 presses creates drops in excess of 400KHz, which means each Prosper printhead produces 480,000 drops per second, significantly ahead of dropon-demand inkjet. HP PageWide Web Press customers have now printed over 320 billion pages worldwide, and currently print over six billion pages per month on the range of PageWide Web Presses that have seen continuous innovation since 2011, notes Michael Gillis, country manager, HP Indigo and PageWide Industrial, HP South Pacific. Gillis explains that High Definition Nozzle Architecture (HDNA) is HP’s latest inkjet printhead technology. “By delivering 2,400 nozzles per inch and providing support for dual drop weight per colour, these new printheads represent a breakthrough in the print quality and performance of HP PageWide web presses.” This high quality opens up new publishing, direct mail and general commercial printing application opportunities, such as colour trade publications, posters and banners up to 2.74m long, as well as high-end retail brochures and catalogues, he says. “As the market shows trends toward shorter run lengths, faster job changeover and tighter deadlines, and the demand for data-driven personalisation increases, print service providers require presses that offer mass- customisation at a competitive cost, and on a variety of media options.” HP PageWide Web Presses are already producing a broad range of applications globally – books, newspapers, catalogues, direct mail, transactional, posters and much more – at offset-class quality and speed, but with digital versatility and variable data. And it all comes with a full suite

Screen’s Truepress Jet520HD

of software solutions and finishing partners to automate workflow and optimise production capability. As run lengths shrink, EFI has responded to the new reality with a cost-effective solution to customer requirements, constantly diminishing response times, versioning/VDP, justin-time and on-demand printing – all of it designed to cut inventory costs and waste. Its Nozomi C18000 offers high-quality, high-speed digital LED printing at up to 75 linear m/min (with one- and two-lane printing) on stocks up to 1.8m wide. Designed with continuous operational, environmental, and competitive improvements in mind for innovative print providers, the Nozomi delivers resolutions up to 360x720dpi, and single-pass, LED, digital drop-on-demand piezo inkjet technology with four-level greyscale imaging. Combined with this is a variety of configurations, including CMYK, CMYK+W, CMYKOV and CMYKOV+W, and an inline primer that allows dot gain and ink absorption control over a range of corrugated top sheets. EFI offers a totally integrated platform with topand bottom-feed options for digital corrugated packaging. The trend towards ship/shelf-ready packaging favoured by popular Big Box retailers is where multiple products remain inside the outer corrugated carton from warehouse to shelf, notes EFI. That provides an opportunity to upscale the printing of higher quality, full colour graphics rather than just standard single-colour blocks with heavy text and barcodes on the outer box. EFI also identifies strong growth in online shopping and in corrugated packaging used by internet retailers such as Amazon to protect goods en-route from automated warehouses to residential addresses. Xeikon, now part of the Flint Group, has had its Panther PX3000 label press in the Australian market for just over two years. The press is based on Xeikon’s Panther UV inkjet technology complementing the Xeikon 3000 series and Xeikon CX3 label presses, based on dry toner technology. Its features a web width of 330mm and a maximum speed of 50m/min. Colour configuration is CMYK plus white, with a print quality of 600x600dpi. Substrates include paper, PVC, PP, PET and PE. PP December 2019 ProPrint 53

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Bannershop offers exclusive partnership programme A new partnership model offers printers exclusive state-based or regional rights to the Bannershop brand with no buy-in or requirement to invest in costly wide format printing equipment

ignage and wide format print specialists Bannershop, which has operated in Australia for 13 years, has launched an exclusive partnership programme and is seeking interested printers, graphic designers, promotional companies and signage specialists in Australia and New Zealand to consider signing on. The key benefit of being an exclusive Bannershop partner is the operator will be able to add wide format printing and dye-sublimation fabric printing to their product offering while leveraging the purchasing power and e-commerce functionality of Bannershop. Bannershop’s head office is in Hong Kong where a 100 per cent owned Bannershop printing factory is based with 160 staff meaning quick two-day turnaround times to have printing completed and returned to Australia. Alternatively, Bannershop in Sydney is also fully kitted out with wide format printing capabilities. It has just installed a top of the range Zünd cutter to handle all finishing needs so if printing locally is preferred the capacity is there for that too. Plans are also afoot to install a new industrial built roll to roll and flat bed printer with the installation set take to take place before the end of 2019. Joseph Luk, managing director of Bannershop, came up with the concept with his business partner three years ago and believes it is a winwin for business growth and prosperity for both the exclusive partner and Bannershop. Luk says the programme is nothing like a franchise as there is no joining fee and the partner is given exclusive rights to the Australian state within which they operate. 54 ProPrint December 2019

Joseph Luk, managing director, Bannershop

The concept is based on the vision that it will open up cross-selling opportunities for partners within the Bannershop network. For example, if the Victorian operator specialises in screen printing, the Queensland partner runs a promotional business and the South Australian business is involved in signage then all three services could be offered to leverage growth, Luk explains. The benefits of partnership are open two-way communication between partners and also between the partners and Bannershop. This means each group can learn from the other and leverage this knowledge for mutual benefit. Luk says franchising communication tends to be one-way marking another point of difference with this model. “Each party can share insights, wins, losses, business environment information and come up with ideas to do better as an individual as well as a whole,” Luk said. “We will pass on our knowledge and experience and let our partners use that to go to the next level while still having 100 per cent control.” In the day to day running of the partnership, the operator would be able to choose to have the job printed in Sydney or in Hong Kong, if a lower price is a priority. “What the Bannershop Exclusive Partnership Programme means is we will seek to partner with existing businesses in this industry, it could be a printer, a screen printer, a graphic designer, promotional company, or a signage company,” Luk said. “Typically it is a business that

already has an established business and network in this area. “We will approach them or they will approach us to explore the synergies. It basically means the partner can sell our products under the Bannershop brand name as an extra offering without interfering with their existing businesses.” Three years ago Bannershop rolled out this model across Malaysia, China and Germany. It is now looking to expand into Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Vietnam and other European cities. “Our analysis shows the way the programme is structured allows the revenue to grow rapidly as well as maintaining a good return for both parties,” Luk said. “We are also able to leverage our purchasing power from Hong Kong because we buy huge quantities of the same raw materials. We are happy to supply these materials and signage frames at very competitive prices. Luk also points out that adding the Bannershop offering does not require the business partner to buy new printing equipment or employ new staff as the products would be offered in addition to those already available. “The ongoing running cost for the business is very low because of the synergy that comes from this partnership. The partner will already have an existing business in the particular state, they will have their own facility, they will have their own staff so already that is a saving as it is a new product being injected into their existing business.” The main benefits of partnering with Bannershop: • Exclusive partner trade pricing; • Eighty per cent of Bannershop customers pay up front so good for cash flow; • Fully functional and well established e-commerce site – www.bannershop.com.au; • Exclusive ownership of the state or territory you already operate in; • Access to 13 years of international experience in wide format and signage production to help the partner succeed if this is a new offering for the business. To speak to Joseph Luk and find out more about partnering with Bannershop please get in touch at joseph.luk@bannershop.com.au or visit www.bannershop.com.au. www.sprinter.com.au

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Editor’s Picks 2019 2019 was a huge year for print technology arriving on Australian shores. Check out ProPrint’s top picks.

CTP, Plates & Platesetters ESKO CDI CRYSTAL 5080

Esko says the CDI (Cyrel Digital Imager) offers results that before were only achievable in offset or gravure. There is a CDI for every need from narrow web label printing to flexible packaging and wide-format corrugated printing, one-colour printed corrugated boxes to sophisticated multi-colour packaging and even security printing. New to the Esko portfolio is the CDI Crystal 5080 XPS flexo platemaking system, designed to address the overriding market pressures driven by shorter run lengths and a growing number of SKUs. It requires fast plate turnaround to address this increasing demand for product versioning, and the CDI Crystal 5080 XPS delivers that. It also brings higher quality to flexo, delivering better consistency, and is simple to use for operators at all skill levels. The CDI Crystal 5080 flexo platemaking system exposes both sides of a flexo plate using UV LED heads. It also combines imaging and exposing into the same compact footprint. This results in 50 per cent fewer manual steps, 30 per cent faster access to plates and 73 per cent less required operator time. Along with Full HD Flexo will be Esko’s Digital Flexo Suite (DFS), offering significant cost savings through the automation of flexo plate production. Label ‘one-ups’ are nested economically on the plate to reduce plate and substrate waste. The optimised plate and the corresponding cutting layout 56 ProPrint December 2019

are simultaneously sent to a CDI and Kongsberg table. The plate is staggered cut to enable flexo cylinders to print continuous labels on the press. The Kongsberg X20 offers the flexibility of upgrading to add more cutting, creasing and milling tools as business needs develop. Esko has a local team in the Australian region, providing full training and service locally for all products and solutions.

Flexible performer: Esko CDI Crystal 5080

KODAK SONORA X PROCESS FREE PLATE

Kodak says the Sonora X Process Free Plate is the plate the print industry has been waiting for. It combines all the cost and environmental benefits of eliminating plate processing with the productivity and robustness of an unbaked processed plate. Kodak says its plate scientists have made it their mission to develop a

Environmental benefits: Kodak’s Sonora X Process Free PlateCaption

process free plate that will work for nearly everyone. They say they have succeeded with this breakthrough enabling up to 80 per cent of offset printers to eliminate plate processing. The company says the Sonora X plates also deliver significantly longer run lengths, faster imaging speeds, and more robust handling capabilities than other process free plates, matching the performance of unbaked wet processed plates in a wide variety of applications and print environments. The plates can achieve long run lengths of up to 400,000 impressions on web presses and 200,000 impressions on sheetfed presses. Kodak says they are also ideal for UV and lowenergy UV applications, achieving run lengths of up to 75,000 impressions. It also says the plates are very robust and can be handled just like a processed plate due to the product having an improved scratch resistance compared to other process free plates. The required laser energy for the plates is 120 mJ/cm2, allowing all but the very fastest platesetters to achieve maximum productivity. Kodak says by eliminating the processing step and variability, printers can get to press even faster. Depending on the capability of the imaging device, it also says the plates are able to offer up to 450 lpi and 20-micron FM. Also, eliminating the variability of processing enables printers to manage quality and colour consistency more easily. Kodak says now just about any printer can increase the sustainability and productivity of their business with the Sonora X Plates. Continued on page 58 www.sprinter.com.au

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Multiple options: Fuji Xerox Iridesse

Digital Printing FUJI XEROX IRIDESSE

The Fuji Xerox Iridesse is a new tonerbased digital press offering speeds of 120ppm with substrates up to 400gsm, with print resolution of 2,400dpi. The company says the new high speed Iridesse offers printers new levels of flexibility and versatility, and will enable them to increase their product range to the market. Along with the four process colours Iridesse is able to print specialty colours including metallic with a single pass, by housing up to two additional specialty dry inks of gold, silver, clear and white. The newly launched print engine enables CMYK dry ink layers to be processed on top of the special dry ink layer. An overlay of another specialty dry ink can be processed on top of CMYK dry ink layers, a feature made available with another Fuji Xerox digital printer, the Color 1000i Press. Fuji Xerox says, “While conventional offset printing requires mixing silver ink to make metallic ink, this new product allows for simultaneous printing of several metallic colours during a single printing process.” The standard colour library contains Pantone+Metallic and Pantone+Premium Metallic, which are swatches of metallic colours commonly used in the printing industry. With these colour swatches, the operator can reproduce colours similar to Pantone metallic colours on printing materials by designating the colour codes. Finishing options include Fuji Xerox’s Finisher D6 with Booklet Maker, Crease/Two-sided Trimmer D2, and SquareFold Trimmer D1, which can be connected to the Iridesse press, allowing for automatic production of booklets and folded leaflets. The company says the finishing options expand the possible printing applications by enabling to produce 58 ProPrint December 2019

complex folded leaflets including accordion-fold and gatefold. Roger Labrum, senior product marketing manager, Graphic Communications Services, Fuji Xerox Australia, says, “It is about personalisation for end users. Businesses should be able to align their collateral in accordance with their brand. With the Iridesse Production Press, collateral colours can be matched to brands or personalised, with colours patterned, mixed, enhanced to provide more.”

HP INDIGO 12000 HD DIGITAL PRESS

HP has launched an updated version of its Indigo 12000 B2 digital press, which it says doubles the image resolution. Supplied by Currie Group and based on the world’s best-selling B2 digital press the HP Indigo 10000, the new version of the Indigo 12000 has HP claiming it delivers sharper, smoother, finer print, enabling printers ‘to surpass offset quality’ and open new digital possibilities in high-end commercial and photo applications. The press uses an all-new High Definition Imaging System, using 48

Resolution doubled: HP Indigo 12000 HD Digital Press

parallel laser beams and high screen sets up to 290 LPI. Alon Bar-Shany, general manager, HP Indigo, HP Inc says, “HP print service providers are experiencing unprecedented growth and momentum as print buyers, agencies, and brands are looking for ways to connect the online world with the physical world. HP’s digital print technologies are blending these realities, providing new application opportunities, alongside higher productivity.” The HP Indigo 12000 HD also features ColorUP!, which it says delivers an extended colour gamut using colour profiles to expand the on-press colour gamut using additional hits of CMY inks. The B2 29-inch (75 x 53cm), sevencolour HP Indigo 12000 Digital Press is able to print for nearly any commercial application. At a speed of 4,600 pages per hour, it can produce more than two million colour sheets per month. In its monochrome setting, the press can print 4,600 duplex sheets per hour for quick publishing and direct mail needs. HP says its automation tools also boost production efficiency and uptime, allowing users to process thousands of jobs per day. The on-press Optimizer tool uses artificial intelligence to enable non-stop printing, and the Automatic Alert Agent conducts real-time print quality error detection. HP says that with dozens of software and hardware innovations, the HP Indigo 12000 Digital Press delivers smooth and sharp prints that match or even exceed offset quality. It also supports a wide range of substrates, including canvas, synthetics, and metallised media, with One Shot technology, extending highvalue opportunities. The press also enables full sheet printing to produce canvas wall art, posters and folders.

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KONICA MINOLTA ACCURIOPRESS C3080

Konica Minolta says the AccurioPress C3080 series delivers productivity increases of up to 20 per cent when the revolutionary, optional, Intelligent Quality Optimiser (IQ-501) is added. It also says the AccurioPress C3080 series offers enhanced productivity and brilliant quality. It can deliver speeds up to 81ppm, which equates to 4,399 A4 sheets or 2,113 SRA3 sheets per hour, helping print companies manage deadlines without compromising quality. Konica Minolta says long life consumables and parts means the AccurioPress C3080/C3070 delivers an increased overall performance with higher productivity and improved uptime to meet customer demands. Further productivity benefits as well as automation and colour consistency can be achieved with an optional Intelligent Quality Optimiser (IQ-501). Konica Minolta says the IQ-501 greatly reduces manual set-up, enabling less experienced operators to produce precisely registered, calibrated and profiled colour prints: on the first run and on every run. Sue Threlfo, general manager of production and industrial print at Konica Minolta, estimates that by using the AccurioPress C3080 series with the IQ-501, â&#x20AC;&#x153;printers can realise productivity increases of up to 20 per cent. This helps improve the speed and range of services that printers can offer their customersâ&#x20AC;?. Other features of the AccurioPress

C3080 series include high-speed digital colour printing up to 81ppm in colour and black and white and high-speed dual colour scanning at up 240opm. It has a 3600 x 1200dpi print resolution with 8-bit processing for smooth, superb colour reproduction while the SEAD IV Screen-Enhancing Active Digital Processing provides the highest quality image output. The Simitri HDE toner brings colours to life while reducing environmental impact and the 18,000 sheet maximum media capacity for long uninterrupted printing. It can also handle media weights from 62 to 350gsm, 350gsm auto duplex and long sheet banner printing, simplex up to 1300mm and up to 762mm auto duplex. The Konica Minolta AccurioPress C3080 with EFI IC-417 has also been recognised for its reliability, picking up the prestigious BLI award in 2018 in the outstanding mid/light production category.

Productivity increases: Konica Minolta AccurioPress C3080

RICOH PRO C9200 GRAPHIC ARTS EDITION

The successor model to the marketleading Pro C9100 Series is the new Pro C9200 Series, Graphic Arts Edition, primarily aimed at the commercial print market. Ricoh says notable changes from the Pro C9100 Series include improved image quality and consistency, new toner formulation, higher resolution

Durable and high-volume: Ricoh Pro C9200

imaging, combined with a raft of image quality enhancements. The company says the new Pro C9200 has higher reliability with higher monthly print volumes, new swing-and-shift registration technology, and auto registration with real time adjustments, and new auto colour diagnosis. There is a broader media capability with heavier stock capability to 470 gsm (500 microns), auto duplex banner capability to 1,030mm, longer simplex banner sheet capability to 1,260mm, and enhanced NCR and envelope support. It has improved productivity with higher print speed and an hourly operating ratio of near 100 per cent. There is greater ease of use with new large operating panel, enhanced media library and new Media Management Tool, auto calibration, auto registration adjustment, and new jam LED guidance. New and enhanced accessories include enhanced Vacuum Feed LCIT, enhanced High Capacity Stacker, new BDT banner sheet feeder, a High Capacity Interposer, and new Plockmatic Banner Sheet Stacker. New print controllers include TotalFlow Print Server R-62 (with a choice of three PDF RIP engines for integration into Heidelberg Prinect, Kodak Prinergy, Agfa Apogee or Screen Equios offset workflows) or the EFI Fiery E-45 or E-85 Print Controllers based on the latest Fiery FS300 Pro system and new generation Fiery NX.

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Wide Format/ Labels JETMARK VULCAN CLASSIC

The Vulcan Classic 3.2m UV roll to roll press is the latest offering in Jetmark’s stable. Showcased during Visual Impact in Sydney, the Vulcan is empowered with V8 technology, printing at up to 2400dpi, with smart memory utilisation, speedy communication with advance cabling system and thermal design technology. Jetmark says it offers ESAS (Electro Static Absorber System) that absorbs static electricity from the Medias, improves productivity and ensures easy trouble-free prints. The Classic’s fast firing heads use AIVC technology, with an aim to ensure high quality continuous printing, equipped with an advanced industrial head with great expanding capability that enormously enhance productivity and profitability. It can print at speeds of up to 91sqm/hr and is designed to be a complete solution, offering white printing, flexi layer technologies and a LED light box system. Jetmark says its CWC Option (Colour White Colour) shows Day and Night Effect without shift in colour hues. Proprietary CIPO Technology (Colorjet Intelligent Pass Optimization) is used, aiming to ensure multiple print patterns are produced as per the needs of the customer, no matter the kind of media being put to use. It also is said to offer benefits of multitasking and multithreading to speed up printing operations. Additionally, Jetmark says the Vulcan offers advanced motorised carriage height adjustment, automatic

Fast firing: Vulcan Classic

ink regulation, LED lamps, advance plasma anti-static device, high-tech vacuum system, pneumatic press rubber roller, reinforced beams, and carriage safety sensor features. The printer is also loaded with an eco-cooling system, which includes a water cooling system, maintaining printing temperature and removing media wrinkle to ensure high quality prints. At the same time, the dual-roll option enables customers to install two or more rolls one after another, helping to execute multiple jobs simultaneously and also enhancing the efficiency of the printer on smaller media. The Vulcan is also available in a 5m wide option as well for those after ultra wide printing.

SCREEN TRUEPRESS JET L350 SAI All rounder: Screen Truepress Jet L350SAI

The 350mm wide narrow web width for label production is the ‘workhorse’ size for the majority of labels produced in Australia and New Zealand. Wider webs, both digital and flexographic, at 420mm and up to 760mm are being installed but these are typically used for

flexible packaging, folding cartons and/ or shrink sleeves. 350mm remains the ‘sweet spot’ for the bulk of labels produced and for this reason, the Screen Truepress Jet L350UV series have proved immensely popular since the first release in 2014. As Screen’s L350 series has evolved, the speed and features have grown too. At Labelexpo in September, Screen showed the all-new L350 SAI model, which runs at up to 80 linear metres per minute (‘Z’ model) and can include additional blue and orange ink to the standard CMYK+white. This gamut expansion is very pleasing to food and beverage FMCGs in particular. Also for the food industry is the option for lowmigration ink, which uses nitrogen purge to aid fast UV curing of the inks, thereby preventing seepage through the label facestock. With the increasing use of clear-wraps on fresh meats and cheeses that incorporate a colour label, this is a welcome addition. The L350SAI, due for release in early 2020, uses advanced colour management from CGS (ORIS), who are recognised world leaders in precision colour management and matching for packaging, commercial print, proofing and digital. Meanwhile, the rest of the L350 family at up to 60 metres per minute, continues to sell well globally with over 150 sites – several of them with multiple presses such as the UK’s Springfield where four L350s are now installed. Locally, through dealer Jet Technologies and Fujifilm New Zealand, there are 6 L350UV lines operating. The configurations are all roll-to-roll with nearline finishing and embellishing, although it is possible to link up to online converting, diecutting and matrix stripping devices such as ABG Digicon, Nilpeter, Cartes, Prati and others The L350 SAI is sure to take Screen and Jet to the next level in digital label production. Continued on page 62

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PostPress CURRIE GROUP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HORIZON SMARTSLITTER

The Horizon SmartSlitter is an all-inone smart sheet processing system that can slit, gutter cut, edge trim, crosscut, perforate, and crease all in one pass. Perforation and creasing can be performed in both horizontal and vertical directions in the same pass. Skip perforation feature can produce Tand L-perfs ideal for coupons, tickets, and business reply cards. The system can deliver multiple up greeting cards with or without creasing, table tents, invitations, and more with both matrix and rotary creasing. For accordion fold applications or perfect bound books, up and down creasing can also be performed in one pass. Standard size business cards can be printed 21-up on a sheet and processed to a receding stacker for easy handling. Print mark registration adjusts for digital print image shift from sheet to sheet. The colour touch screen features a simple user interface for easy operation including job set-up via barcode. There are a number of features that Horizon stresses, including the ability to run partial perforations both across and along the sheet to create tear out coupons for example. It can take a sheet to 670mm in length (370mm across), so coping with the increasing number of 6pp digital presses installed.

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All in one: Horizon SmartSlitter

Full auto or semi auto available: Century Die Cutter

The sheet is fed on to a registration table and registered using conventional side and front lays. A camera reads a barcode to pull down information about the settings for that sheet. It can be a stand 1D, 2D or data matrix code. As the sheet moves forwards, an image shift is accounted for, moving both X and Y axis if necessary. It also registers to the previous action, a crease to the previous crease for example. Access to the slitting, creasing and perforating models is through panels on the side of the machine. The cassettes slide out and back in rather than being lifted in and out of the machine. It is possible to replace blades rather than replacing the cassette itself. There are three slitter modules, each with twin blades. This enables the SmartSlitter to remove the gutter between business cards as well as handling full bleed cards for example. Business cards are delivered into a special stacking module. Products are otherwise fed to a conveyor delivery. There is a touch panel interface to set up jobs with the option of a Smart

Connect module to both accept JDF jobs and deliver JMF data back to the workflow. The operator can store and retrieve settings for easy setup and job rerun. It can also accept a PDF file and use this to overlay the position of creases, cuts and folds and so on.

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HEIDELBERG STAHLFOLDER TH/KH 82-P

Heidelberg says print service providers that opt for the new generation Stahlfolder TH/KH 82P folding machine will be able to boost their productivity by up to 50 per cent. Heidelberg launched the new models at drupa 2016 with the P standing for productivity, performance and reliability. The series is aimed at industrialised commercial printers with peak performance machines from the Speedmaster XL series of book binders with an annual production of more than 40m sheets.

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POST SCRIPT FRANK ROMANO

Q&A Linda Gunek, publisher,

The lowly label is a big thing

he label market went super nova when the world developed a thirst for buying bottles of water. Traditional flexo presses could not keep up with the demand as long and short run labels battled it out. The label market has now exploded. Digital printing helped to serve a short-run market that continues to grow. There are many alternatives to label production. I have counted 22 digital systems designed for label production. Hybrid presses abound: these are flexo presses with integrated inkjet or toner digital imaging. There are also offset presses with inkjet heads on one end. There are even digital presses with flexo imaging in order to get the opaque white needed for many labels as well as flexible packaging or precoating for plastics. A variety also come with inline enhancement capabilities. There are many plain vanilla digital and/or flexo presses. If they are hybrid, there is usually an imaging unit in the middle of the flexo transport. If it is just digital, there is usually an imaging unit with a feed and rewind on either end. In some cases, the hybrid integration was part of the initial design and, in some cases, it was added after the fact. There are now many standalone embellishment devices as well as many with the addition of inline embellishment functionality. In these configurations, the embellishment is usually placed after the printing engine, although there are

some configurations where the printing overprints the embellishment. The trend is to run operations inline to minimise handling and waste and reduce lead times for the growing number of short-run jobs. The packaging market has many of the same issues that commercial print has had for years. Which is the best alternative: offline, inline, nearline, or complete bespoke production line? Many printing, finishing, and embellishment technologies continue to shrink in size and adapt to new system integration requirements. Labels and packaging requirements are more complex than commercial printing, so it makes sense to develop more bespoke systems. We are evolving more digital print solutions to satisfy the needs of shorter “on-demand” runs. Digital toner and inkjet solutions are slower than the conventional analogue flexo solutions. If your business is not oriented to short runs, or if you have a mix of short and long runs, you probably need an analogue (flexo) solution, or both, depending on business focus. Every supplier of digital printing systems has research and development in their labs focused on flexo replacement. As the label market demand for faster times to market with smaller, more targeted products becomes a reality, creating the infrastructure and tools to support this will become more important.

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Greater Sydney Living

You were ProPrint’s first graphic designer. How did you get into printing and publishing? After 23 years in marketing I decided to teach myself desktop publishing. I later joined Glenn Warner Printing and then Agency Printing. Don Elliott then offered me the job of designing ProPrint where I worked with Carmen Ciappara and Steve Crowe. You have recently launched a new magazine, Greater Sydney Living. How did that come about? Long story but basically 15 years ago I decided to produce a magazine for Sydney’s Hills district. Then in 2013 I launched Sydney Hills Living. Realising my market was too small and sales were in the toilet, I rebranded in 2017 to Sydney Hills & Hawkesbury Living. More testing and measuring followed and then I decided to re-brand again to Greater Sydney Living. This proved to be a good move with advertising and copy sales going very well.

The front cover of the winter 2019 edition of Greater Sydney Living, published by Linda Gunek.

What do you love about print? I love that print is easier on the eye, it’s tactile, it’s flexible and adaptable. I love the hundreds of years of technology behind it. Most of all I love that print is now regarded as a premium product that’s trusted so if you’re in print you’re seen as reputable. It’s a great selling point! Dream holiday destination? I’ve visited many of my dream holiday destinations. My dream now is to spend a month at home to re-organise, clean, re-decorate and sleep. Sounds boring but I just don’t get to spend much time at home and when I do, I’m too tired to do much. Three people you would love to have dinner with? My older self; entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk and Sam Heughan from Outlander.

Editor Sheree Young (02) 8586 6131, SYoung@intermedia.com.au Design and Production Manager Carrie Tong (02) 8586 6195, carrie@i-grafix.com National Sales Manager Carmen Ciappara 0410 582 450, carmen@proprint.com.au Group Publisher Brian Moore brian@i-grafix.com Managing Director James Wells james@intermedia.com.au Subscriptions (02) 9660 2113 subscriptions@intermedia.com.au Subscription rate (6 issues) Australia $69.95. Printed by Hero Print, Alexandria, NSW. Mailed by D&D Mailing Services, Wetherill Park, NSW. ProPrint is published bi-monthly by Printer Media Group, registered in Australia ABN 47 628 473 334. This publication may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form in whole or in part without the written permission of the publishers. While every care has been taken in the preparation of this magazine, it is a condition of distribution that the publisher does not assume any responsibility or liability for any loss or damage which may result from any inaccuracy or omission in the publication. 82 ProPrint December 2019

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