In the latest episode of print's podcast, It's Been A Big Month in Print, industry insiders Wayne Robinson and Lindy Hughson analyse, assess, and interpret the major news, trends, issues and developments from June.

We start this month’s episode by reviewing the return of drupa in Dusseldorf, back for the first time in eight years. It had a 35% drop in attendance compared to the last show, with this in mind we assess the value of trade shows in today’s market. Throughout the discussion we explore the increased representation in software, automation, robotics and digitisation, and the many investments made by ANZ printing businesses in new printing equipment.

We review purchases made at the show with Reacon Group’s order of a Fujifilm JetPress 1160CF, CMYKhub’s Colorado inkjet ix3200, Easy Signs HB Indigo ABG, and Kwik Kopy Norwood’s Elitron to name a few.

Back home we assess the failures of Momento Pro, Access Print Solutions, and Graphic Print who have all called in administrators. We also explore new players in the industry, the increased demand for fast turn around onshore printing, and the unfortunate use of offshore printing by the Australian Government.

The episode wraps up by celebrating Cactus printing’s world sustainability award, and the increased representation of women in the print industry.

Links:

Sponsored by Currie Group

www.curriegroup.com.au/contact

170,000 Printers went to DRUPA

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/170-000-printers-went-to-drupa

DRUPA video highlights

www.youtube.com/@print2190/videos

DRUPA: Reacon orders FujiFilm first

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/drupa-reacon-orders-fujifilm-first

DRUPA: CMYKhub to upgrade with Colorado’s

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/drupa-cmykhub-to-upgrade-with-colorados

Kwik Kopy Norwood orders Elitron

www.print21.com.au/commercial/kwik-kopy-norwood-orders-elitron

Cactus takes world sustainability award

www.print21.com.au/search?filter=all&orderby=date&q=cactus

Momento Pro in liquidation

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/momento-pro-in-liquidation

Access Print & Graphic Print hit the skids

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/access-print-and-graphic-print-hit-the-skids

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The Print Files Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Print21, owned and published by Yaffa Media (www.print21.com.au).

The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Print21, Yaffa Media, or the guest’s employer. The contents are copyright by Yaffa...

In the latest episode of print's podcast, It's Been A Big Month in Print, industry insiders Wayne Robinson and Lindy Hughson analyse, assess, and interpret the major news, trends, issues and developments from April.

We start off by assessing the $15bn Future Made in Australia manufacturing plan, which appears to have nothing in it for print, the country's largest manufacturing industry.

The discussion then moves on to unpacking the factors impacting in outdoor print, and the month's wide-format market movements, which have seen another big collapse.

We also explore the huge investments into folding cartons with International Papers US$9.9bn purchase of DS Smith, and Smurfit Kappa’s US$11bn acquisition of WestRock, and ask what it all means for local printers looking to carton printing.

Finally we assess the continued growth in the representation of women in the print and packaging industries, and ask if things have really changed.

Links:

Sponsored by Currie Group

www.curriegroup.com.au/contact

Back to the future not for print

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/back-to-the-future-not-for-print

Print’s outdoor share falls

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/print-s-outdoor-share-falls

Eaton issues open letter to industry

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/eaton-issues-open-letter-to-industry

Mesh Direct in VA with $1.9m in debts

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/mesh-direct-in-va-with-1-9m-debts

Westrock to become part of Smurfit Kappa

www.print21.com.au/packaging/westrock-to-become-part-of-smurfit-kappa

Strong support for women in packaging

www.print21.com.au/packaging/strong-support-for-women-in-packaging

PKN Women in Packaging Awards launched

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/pkn-women-in-packaging-awards-launched

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The Print Files Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Print21, owned and published by Yaffa Media (www.print21.com.au).

The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Print21, Yaffa Media, or the guest’s employer. The contents are copyright by Yaffa Media.

If you wish to use any of this podcast’s audio, please contact Print21 via their website www.print21.com.au or send an email to editor@print21.com.au

Host: Wayne Robinson

Coordinator: Grant McHerron

Producer: Steve Visscher

Print21 - © 2024

In the latest episode of print's podcast, It's Been A Big Month in Print, industry insiders Wayne Robinson and Lindy Hughson analyse, assess, and interpret the major news, trends, issues and developments from March.

We start off the discussion by reviewing the major trends for the upcoming drupa trade show, with a focus on sustainability, connectivity, AI, the platform economy and, and automation. We assess why packaging will play such a major part of the first drupa in eight years. The discussion also gives us an exciting overview of the upcoming forums, the growth in textile printing, and we extend an invite to the Print21 ANZ drupa party at Frankenheim Brewery.

We consider Frugalpac’s request to manufacture paper bottles in Australia, we assess the implications of the return of All Flags and Starleaton, and the exciting return of Australian wine exports to China, which is excellent news for label printers.

Links:

Sponsored by Currie Group

www.curriegroup.com.au/contact

ANZ drupa party set for 31 May

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/anz-drupa-party-set-for-31-may

Print 21 Magazine - Drupa trends

www.print21.com.au/events/events/print21-magazine-drupa-trends

Drupa to present future for printers

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/drupa-to-present-future-for-printers

Kodak to show inkjet and offset at drupa

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/kodak-to-show-inkjet-and-offset-at-drupa

HP releases latest Indigos at Dscoop

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/hp-releases-latest-indigos-at-dscoop

Konica Minolta launches Accurioshine

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/konica-minolta-launches-accurioshine

Currie Group brings Elitron to ANZ

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/currie-group-brings-elitron-to-anz

New paper bottle CO seeks printer

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/new-paper-bottle-co-seeks-printer

All Flags back from brink

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/all-flags-back-from-brink

Starleaton back from brink with DOCA

www.print21.com.au/sign-and-display/starleaton-back-from-brink-with-doca

100 million labels a year set to resume

In the latest episode of print's podcast It's Been A Big Month in Print, industry insiders Wayne Robinson and Lindy Hughson analyse, assess, and interpret the major news, trends, issues and developments from February.

We review IVE’s plan to build a $150m a year folding carton business, assess the successful results of its first half, and assess the growth opportunities for others in the folding carton area. The discussion also gives us an insight into upcoming events with drupa in May, and the VMA’s Power of Print running from the 15 March. We explore how the print industry will be impacted by the latest set of workplace laws, and get beneath those companies recently lost to the industry.

We wrap up by celebrating Centrum’s 25 years in business, and extend an invite to all for the Print21 drupafest ANZ party at the Frankenheim Brewery in Dusseldorf, happening on 31 May.

LINKS:

IVE to build $150m-a-year folding cart business

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/ive-to-build-150m-a-year-folding-carton-business

Three months to go until drupa opens

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/three-months-to-go-until-drupa-opens

Solid result for IVE as half yearlies rise

www.print21.com.au/commercial/solid-result-for-ive-as-half-yearlies-rise

Print faces third set of new workplace laws in 14 months

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/print-faces-third-set-of-new-workplace-laws-in-14-months

VMA launches 2024 Power of Print

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/vma-launches-2024-power-of-print

Abacus numbers didn’t add up

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/abacus-numbers-didn-t-add-up

Starleaton debts total $17.5 Million+

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/starleaton-debts-total-17-5-million

Centrum celebrates 25 years

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/centrum-celebrates-25-years

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The Print Files Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Print21, owned and published by Yaffa Media (www.print21.com.au).

The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Print21, Yaffa Media, or the guest’s employer. The contents are copyright by Yaffa Media.

If you wish to use any of this podcast’s audio, please contact Print21 via their website www.print21.com.au or send an email to editor@print21.com.au

Host: Wayne Robinson

Coordinator: Grant McHerron

Producer: Steve Visscher

Print21 - © 2024

In the latest episode of print's podcast "It's Been A Big Month in Print," industry insiders Wayne Robinson and Lindy Hughson analyse, assess, and interpret the major news, trends, issues and developments from January.

We start off by reviewing the changes in leadership seen at top tier print operations Pegasus and Southern Impact, and explore their current state and ambitions as they seek to build on the platform their former leaders have left them with. We also discuss Screen’s 20,000 CTP installation milestone and the impact CTP has had on the industry. The discussion then moves to unpacking the factors behind Starleaton and All Flags going into voluntary administration, and asks why, when the wide format sector continues to flourish.

This month we also review QLM’s opening of its new $22m Vietnam plant, and assess whether the success of the very few ANZ print operations that have had overseas ambitions for growth beyond our own borders can be replicated. We also mourn the loss of Tom Lusch of Platypus Print Packaging, and paper identity Gordon Anthonisz, and look at their legacies.

LINKS:

Atkinson New CEO at Pegasus

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/atkinson-new-ceo-at-pegasus

Screen Hits 20,000 CTP Installations

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/screen-hits-20-000-ctp-installations

Starleaton Under Administration

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/starleaton-under-administration

All Flags Back From Brink

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/all-flags-back-from-brink

Fespa Global Will Have 500 Exhibitors

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/fespa-global-will-have-500-exhibitors

QLM Opens New $22M Vietnam Plant

www.print21.com.au/labels/qlm-opens-new-22m-vietnam-plant

Industry Leader Tom Lusch Passes Away

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/industry-leader-tom-lusch-passes-away

Paper Identity Anthonisz Passes Away

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/paper-identity-anthonisz-passes-away

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The Print Files Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Print21, owned and published by Yaffa Media (www.print21.com.au).

The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Print21, Yaffa Media, or the guest’s employer. The contents are copyright by Yaffa Media.

If you wish to use any of this podcast’s audio, please contact Print21 via their website www.print21.com.au or send an email to editor@print21.com.au

Host: Wayne Robinson

Coordinator: Grant McHerron

Producer: Steve Visscher

Print21 - © 2024

In the latest episode of print's podcast It's Been A Big Month in Print, industry insiders Wayne Robinson and Lindy Hughson analyse, assess, and interpret the major news, trends, issues and developments from October.

We start off by reviewing the push for diversification among print businesses, highlighted with IVE's purchase of Jacpak to produce folding cartons, Colemans purchase of an HP Indigo 6K for label printing, and Onpack’s purchase of the Hinterkopf for direct-to-can printing.

We also discuss succession, in the light of Southern Impact passing of the leadership baton, as Heath Nakervis steps up to succeed Rod Dawson.

We assess the dangers of putting most of your eggs into one basket - with PoP outfit Presfast saying it is entering voluntary administration due to losing its major client, and we review the potential reprieve for wine labels, with the likelihood of China’s tariffs on Australian wine soon being lifted.

The discussion also explores The Voice referendum’s boost for the print industry. The drive to sustainability is explored, with the introduction of carbon neutral banners by SCG and Go, and the launch of super large eco-friendly banners from that Ooh! Media.

We explore major print franchise group Kwik Kopy’s plans for growth, partly driven by wide format printing, and we wrap up by commenting on the PVCA officially changing its name to the Visual Media Association (VMA).

LINKS:

IVE buys Jacpak for $35

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/ive-buys-jacpak-for-35-million

Colemans orders HP Indigo 6K in labels move

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/colemans-orders-hp-indigo-6k-in-labels-move

OnPack invests in direct-to-can

www.print21.com.au/packaging/onpack-invests-in-direct-to-can

Heath Nankervis MD at Southern

www.print21.com.au/packaging/onpack-invests-in-direct-to-can

Prefast in voluntary admin, seeks buyer

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/presfast-in-voluntary-admin-seeks-buyer

Label printers look to China wine reprieve

www.print21.com.au/labels/label-printers-look-to-china-wine-reprieve

Referendum proves boon for print

www.print21.com.au/commercial/referendum-proves-boon-for-print

SCG and Go offer carbon neutral banners

www.print21.com.au/sign-and-display/scg-and-go-offer-carbon-neutral-banners

Outdoor media outperforming: Ooh!

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/outdoor-media-outperforming-ooh

Kwik Kopy outlines growth plans

In the latest episode of print's podcast It's Been A Big Month in Print, industry insiders Wayne Robinson and Lindy Hughson analyse, assess, and interpret the major news, trends, issues and developments from September.

We start off by reviewing Kwik Kopy’s growth vision and business model, following its shift in management and services. We then consider the four big trends coming out of Labelexpo, and look at the opportunities in packaging, and explore IVE’s intentions to enter the folding carton market. We discuss the ongoing ramifications of the judgment against native forest logging, with the Camerons Group purchase of Opal Envelopes, and assess whether the Covid trend for onshoring will stick. The travails of Australia Post and what its latest proposals means for the print and mail industries, and we finish with an appreciation of John Warnock, one of the few true print revolutionaries.

LINKS:

Kwik Kopy outlines growth plans

www.print21.com.au/commercial/kwik-kopy-outlines-growth-plans

Labelexpo set to open its doors

www.print21.com.au/labels/labelexpo-set-to-open-its-doors

Smurfit to acquire Westrock: Richmond plant part of $11bn deal

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/smurfit-to-acquire-westrock-richmond-plant-part-of-11bn-deal

Folding carton beckons for IVE

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/folding-carton-beckons-for-ive

Camerons buys Opal Envelopes

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/camerons-buys-opal-envelopes

AusPost aims for major price hikes

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/auspost-aims-for-major-price-hikes

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The Print Files Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Print21, owned and published by Yaffa Media (www.print21.com.au).

The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Print21, Yaffa Media, or the guest’s employer. The contents are copyright by Yaffa Media.

If you wish to use any of this podcast’s audio, please contact Print21 via their website www.print21.com.au or send an email to editor@print21.com.au

Host: Wayne Robinson

Coordinator: Grant McHerron

Editor: Chris Visscher

Producer: Steve Visscher

Print21 - © 2023

In the latest episode of print's podcast, It's Been A Big Month in Print, industry insiders Wayne Robinson and Lindy Hughson analyse, assess, and interpret the major news, trends, issues and developments from August.

We review the boost in print from the Women's World Cup, discuss the concerns surrounding casual employment law, and get an insight into IVE’s expansion plans following its full year results, which revealed almost $1bn in revenue. We discuss the biggest print job of the year, for the Voice referendum, and analyse the immense distance print has travelled, in both customer relations and environmental action. With drupa now appearing on the horizon we assess the potential impact of commercial inkjet printing.

LINKS:

Printers to pay penalty if Premier awards World Cup holiday

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/printers-to-pay-penalty-if-premiers-award-world-cup-holiday

PVCA to urge pushback on Casuals

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/pvca-to-urge-pushback-on-casuals

IVE prints 13 million Voice job, distribution to every house to begin

www.print21.com.au/commercial/ive-prints-13-million-voice-job-distribution-to-every-house-to-begin

Detpak is KFC Supplier of the Year

www.print21.com.au/packaging/detpak-is-kfc-supplier-of-year

Colormaker wins sustainability award

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/colormaker-wins-sustainability-award

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The Print Files Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Print21, owned and published by Yaffa Media (www.print21.com.au).

The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Print21, Yaffa Media, or the guest’s employer. The contents are copyright by Yaffa Media.

If you wish to use any of this podcast’s audio, please contact Print21 via their website www.print21.com.au or send an email to editor@print21.com.au

Host: Wayne Robinson

Coordinator: Grant McHerron

Producer: Steve Visscher

Print21 - © 2023