Bernie Robinson steps up as managing director of Currie Group 
David Currie takes on the role of Executive Chairman but declares that for customers it will be business as usual.
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Screen steps up as Galley Club sponsor
New chapter in this year’s Galley Club Awards as Screen takes on role as gold sponsor.
Tight deadline for HP Indigo Digital Printing Contest
Time is running out for printers wanting to enter this year’s HP Indigo Digital Printing Contest.
$100 million goodwill write-down for GEON
Largest regional sheetfed print company bites the intangibles bullet in last year’s $180 million loss.
Union calls on government to act over Paragon Printing disaster
Creditors’ meeting brings no resolution for Paragon Printing staff in Albury-Wodonga.
Axe falls on Apex Press
Apex Press equipment up for auction after the fallen business fails to find a buyer.
The smoking gun that taints our industry – James Cryer’s commentary
At a time when printing is under fire for being an environmental enemy, the industry must work out what to do about Gunns. Regular Print21 commentator, James Cryer, shares his thoughts.
University of South Australia Print Centre fights back against outsourcing
Fears of losing work to outside suppliers prompts University of South Australia to revamp its print centre.
Oxford Printing makes a mark with metallic ink
Installation of Roland SOLJET PRO III XC-540MT allows Sydney-based Oxford Printing and Promotions to move into wide format printing.
Rocket Signs blasts off with HP latex ink printers
New Zealand printer signs on for HP latex machines in a mission to become the greenest of them all.
ISO seminars steer printers on the right path
Printers going down the ISO path need to be doing it for the right reason, says industry expert, Alan Dresch from Mellow Colour.
Printers and politics meet at CEO Forum
Sydney printers will get a glimpse behind the state’s current health reform drama when the NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Health, Carmel Tebbutt, meets them later this month at the Printing Industries CEO Forum.
Great IPEX ANZ BBQ set to sizzle again
The Great Australia-NewZealand IPEX barbeque has taken off as never before, says co-organiser Andy McCourt.
Chromaticity advanced colour management course comes to Melbourne
Printers wanting to develop their eye for colour can do so at the up-coming Chromaticity colour management course.
Michael Boyle on the rise with new Oce promotion
Long-time Oce Australia employee, Michael Boyle, heads to Venlo to take up role as International Marketing Director for Wide Format Products.
Ipex travel made easier with Australian website
Australian printers planning their trip to IPEX can find out all they need to know from one website.
Fuji Xerox customer raves about ‘offset-like’ output from new DocuColor 8002 digital press
Documents on Call in Melbourne is the first Australian customer to invest in the new DocuColor 8002 Digital Press and they could not be happier with their decision.
Weaving a wider web – Print21 magazine article
The interface between the internet and print is one of the most dynamic and potentially revolutionary challenges facing the industry today with some estimates suggesting that, in just a few years time, the majority of commercial print will be bought online. But while for many printers the web is a new frontier, the speed of change is such that already it has moved beyond the simple buying and selling of print. Simon Enticknap looks at the brave new world of ‘e’ everything.
Starleaton shines at Kodak Asia-Pacific dealer conference
Kodak awards Starleaton Digital Solutions best digital supplier for the region.
***Ascent Partners Advertisement***
We have a commercial printing business for sale in Melbourne’s SE. $700,000 of turnover, $400,000 is contracted for another year. Sale includes $80,000 of quality plant and equipment, which will be passed on unencumbered. The bargain sell price of $140,000 includes assistance with the transfer of clients. Read more about this and other printers we have on the market.
Australian Tenders of the Week, 16 March 2010
Australian Tenders
Production Manager, Sydney
Graham Hood
Production Manager - Candidate, Sydney
Graham Hood
Pre-Press Operator Candidate - Victoria
Santhosh Kumar Dadi
Pre & Post Sales Professional - Candidate, Sydney
Syed Rehan Murtaza
JDA Recuitment Candidates, Sydney
JDA Print Recruitment
Jobs of the Week: Sales Administration Officer, 18 March 2010
Whirlwind Print
Jobs of the Week: PRINT SALES EXECUTIVE - Signage, environmental graphics, displays - $65k base, 17 March 2010
Logical Recruitment Solutions
Jobs of the Week: Printing Sales – Digital and Offset, 16 March 2010
JDA Print Recruitment - Victoria
Jobs of the Week: Finishing Equipment Sales, 12 March 2010
Twin Loop Binding
Jobs of the Week: Paper Sales Executive - K.W.Doggett Fine Paper - Brisbane, 3 March 2010
K.W Doggett Fine Paper
Jobs of the Week: PRINT - Account manager - A3 & Digital print - Seven Hills - $38-$50k Pack, 3 March 2010
Logical Recruitment Solutions
Jobs of the Week: GRAPHIC DESIGNER - Mid weight graphics / Web design - Freelance or Permanent - $55p.a., 2 March 2010
Logical Recruitment Solutions
Jobs of the Week: PRINT & PACKAGING - Sales executive - A2 & Large format - Homebush area - $65k, 2 March 2010
Logical Recruitment Solutions
Jobs of the Week: PRODUCTION COORDINATOR - PRINT MANAGEMENT, 2 March 2010
JDA Print Recruitment - Victoria
Jobs of the Week: SALES REPRESENTATIVE – FLEXIBLE PACKAGING, 2 March 2010
JDA Print Recruitment - Victoria
Jobs of the Week: Paper Sales Person - Selling the best, 2 March 2010
Raleigh Paper, Sydney
Jobs of the Week: Specification Sales Person - Selling the best, 23 February 2010
Raleigh Paper, Sydney
Jobs of the Week: Senior Print Sales Opportunity, 23 February 2010
JDA Print Recruitment
Jobs of the Week: Production Manager – Print, Packaging, POS, 23 February 2010
JDA Print Recruitment
Jobs of the Week: Production Coordinator – Print Management, 23 February 2010
JDA Print Recruitment
Jobs of the Week: Customer Service Person - Selling the best, 23 February 2010
Raleigh Paper, Sydney
Jobs of the Week: CUSTOMER SERVICE – ENVELOPE PRINTING, 23 February 2010
JDA Print Recruitment
Jobs of the Week: CUSTOMER SERVICE COORDINATOR - (PRINT), 23 February 2010
JDA Print Recruitment
Jobs of the Week: Print Sales Rep – Promotional Print, 23 February 2010
JDA Print Recruitment
Jobs of the Week: Paper Sales Person - Selling the best, 23 February 2010
Raleigh Paper, Sydney
Jobs of the Week: Customer Service Supervisor, 18 February 2010
K.W Doggett Fine Paper SA
Jobs of the Week: Print Sales Executive, 16 February 2010
Vision Media Group
Jobs of the Week: PRINT - SALES EXECUTIVE – Total Print Management, Creative solutions - $110K base, 16 February 2010
Logical Recruitment Solutions
Jobs of the Week: Print Sales Executive, 9 February 2010
JDA Print Recruitment - Victoria
Jobs of the Week: Sales Rep/Account Manager, 2 February 2010
Affinity Print
Jobs of the Week: The Paragon Australasia Group - Various Positions Available, 2 February 2010
The Paragon Australasia Group
Jobs of the Week: Account Manager / Sales Representative Sheet-fed Printing, 2 February 2010
JDA Print Recruitment - Victoria
Jobs of the Week: Estimating/CSR, 2 February 2010
Lindsay Yates Group
University of South Australia Print Centre fights back against outsourcing
Fears of losing work to outside suppliers prompts University of South Australia to revamp its print centre.
Oxford Printing makes a mark with metallic ink
Installation of Roland SOLJET PRO III XC-540MT allows Sydney-based Oxford Printing and Promotions to move into wide format printing.
Rocket Signs blasts off with HP latex ink printers
New Zealand printer signs on for HP latex machines in a mission to become the greenest of them all.
ISO seminars steer printers on the right path
Printers going down the ISO path need to be doing it for the right reason, says industry expert, Alan Dresch from Mellow Colour.
Printers and politics meet at CEO Forum
Sydney printers will get a glimpse behind the state’s current health reform drama when the NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Health, Carmel Tebbutt, meets them later this month at the Printing Industries CEO Forum.
Great IPEX ANZ BBQ set to sizzle again
The Great Australia-NewZealand IPEX barbeque has taken off as never before, says co-organiser Andy McCourt.
Chromaticity advanced colour management course comes to Melbourne
Printers wanting to develop their eye for colour can do so at the up-coming Chromaticity colour management course.
Michael Boyle on the rise with new Oce promotion
Long-time Oce Australia employee, Michael Boyle, heads to Venlo to take up role as International Marketing Director for Wide Format Products.
Ipex travel made easier with Australian website
Australian printers planning their trip to IPEX can find out all they need to know from one website.
Fuji Xerox customer raves about ‘offset-like’ output from new DocuColor 8002 digital press
Documents on Call in Melbourne is the first Australian customer to invest in the new DocuColor 8002 Digital Press and they could not be happier with their decision.
Weaving a wider web – Print21 magazine article
The interface between the internet and print is one of the most dynamic and potentially revolutionary challenges facing the industry today with some estimates suggesting that, in just a few years time, the majority of commercial print will be bought online. But while for many printers the web is a new frontier, the speed of change is such that already it has moved beyond the simple buying and selling of print. Simon Enticknap looks at the brave new world of ‘e’ everything.
Starleaton shines at Kodak Asia-Pacific dealer conference
Kodak awards Starleaton Digital Solutions best digital supplier for the region.
***Ascent Partners Advertisement***
We have a commercial printing business for sale in Melbourne’s SE. $700,000 of turnover, $400,000 is contracted for another year. Sale includes $80,000 of quality plant and equipment, which will be passed on unencumbered. The bargain sell price of $140,000 includes assistance with the transfer of clients. Read more about this and other printers we have on the market.
Australian Tenders of the Week, 16 March 2010
Australian Tenders
Production Manager, Sydney
Graham Hood
JDA Print Recruitment - Victoria - Experienced Sales Reps and Production Staff Available – Melbourne Based
JDA Print Recruitment
Production Manager - Candidate, Sydney
Graham Hood
Pre-Press Operator Candidate - Victoria
Santhosh Kumar Dadi
Pre & Post Sales Professional - Candidate, Sydney
Syed Rehan Murtaza
JDA Recuitment Candidates, Sydney
JDA Print Recruitment
Paragon Printing runs out of luck
Iconic forms printing company, Paragon Printing along with Moore Office Products are the latest casualties in industry shake out.
Earthquake rocks paper suppliers around the globe
Disaster in Chile is likely to set paper prices soaring in Australia and New Zealand, say paper merchants.
Printgraphics keen on Komori long perfector
Victorian printers, Ray and Jill Keen, make the trip to Japan to inspect their brand new LS1040 at the high-tech Komori assemly plant.
Lithotek links Bottcher direct to Western Australia
A new distributorship deal with Lithotek gives Böttcher a bolder presence in the WA region.
Private equity pain persists – letters to the editor
Last week’s letter from Phil Heaton struck a note with printers who feel something is missing from the industry. In a candid and unflinching letter to Print21, Chris Day shares his thoughts on the industry then and now.
Meet the new Geon – Print21 magazine article
Over the past three-to-four years, Geon has grown at a blistering pace to become the region’s largest sheetfed printer. It was a journey that took up a lot of management time and energy with the acquisitions, building of new premises and rationalising the workforce. Now Graham Morgan, CEO, tells Patrick Howard that the company’s days of looking inwards are over; instead, it is re-focusing on its customers and is more than ready to meet the industry. Introducing the new Geon …
The winds of change: 10 March 2010
Print21 catches up with news faces in the industry as manroland rolls out four new engineers, while RMIT finally gives the official word on Robert Black’s replacement.
People power proves important to developing print
Printing Industries Victorian office is targeting a major part of its training to people development.
Oce wide format manager reaches out to Australia
Long-time Océ employee, Neil Westhof, makes a move to Melbourne as marketing manager for wide format products with Océ-Australia.
Last chance to book for National Print Awards
Time is running out to book tickets for the printing industry’s night of nights, the National Print Awards.
Flexscan monitor expands Eizo's vision
Eizo releases new Flexscan SX2262W high-resolution 22-inch monitor.
SmartComm wisens up with first FX495 printer
Queensland-based mail and digital print provider, SmartComm installs Australia’s first FX495 Continuous Feed duplex printer.
Ricoh rises to the challenge for SOS Print and Media
Installation of Ricoh’s Pro C900 improves productivity for SOS Print and Media.
PODi partners with PrintWorks for blockbuster expo
The Print on Demand Initiative (PODi) Aust/NZ Appforum will be co-located with a number of other graphic arts and retail marketing exhibitions for 2010.
Design competition offers head start for student artists
Student artists and designers have the chance to showcase their best work in this year’s stArt competition.
