Converting & Printing

For HP Indigo, having a digital-first mindset is a key component of today’s successful print business. Its new releases, timed for the giant trade expo drupa, are all based on the digital-first premise.

A visit from Mark Hyde, sales manager for AB Graphic International, to lead the ABG By Appointment events at Currie Group’s Melbourne headquarters, delivered more than expert insights to the sessions.

HP Indigo and A B Graphic International (ABG), both represented in ANZ by Currie Group, have installed an HP Indigo V12 Digital Press with ABG non-stop winding technology at HP’s Graphic Arts Experience in Barcelona.

Women in Print has opened ticket sales for its Breakfast Series, which will take place in six states across the country, starting on 30 April, and running over the following two weeks.

The company that will produce the Frugalpac paper bottles for wines and spirits in Australia is looking for a printer to print and then die-cut onto the recycled paperboard that the innovative bottles are made from.

With just two months until drupa opens its doors, the world’s trade media has heard this week that attendees will have an unparalleled insight into the future of print, and packaging will take centre stage.

As Epson marks its 40th anniversary of operations in Australia, it says it plans to continue its legacy and introduce new products in large format printing, projectors, office and industrial printing.

As the print and packaging industries evolve to adapt to shifting consumer preferences as well as new ways of doing business, executives at HP Inc, have identified four key drivers to watch.

Private label coffee roasting company, Espressology, turned to Trimatt Systems to boost its ability to deliver quick and high-quality printing of short-run, short-turnaround coffee bags. Trimatt will be at APPEX on Stand F045.

Looking to enter the label market, expand your offering, or improve productivity and profitability? Book in at Currie Group's ABG By Appointment event.

Jet Technologies is making what it says is a “significant step forward” in providing sustainable and innovative packaging solutions to ANZ, by partnering with Actega.

Finishing equipment manufacturer, A B Graphic International, represented in ANZ by Currie Group, has introduced its 4th-generation Converter platform, which it says is a future-proofed investment.

Markem-Imaje has globally launched a new pick-off resistant ink for its 5940 G Touch Dry High Resolution Inkjet Coder, which will be impactful for the high-speed confectionary and nutraceuticals industry.

QLM Label Makers Vietnam - Hoang Ha Label Co (HHLC-QLM), has opened its new manufacturing facility in Ho Chi Minh City, with a total investment of over US$15 million and covering an area of 6000m2.

The Krones Group has opted to cease its activities in the field of digital container decoration by the end of this year, although existing lines will still have access to service support from its technicians.

Industry veteran Bruce Caldwell has joined Kissel + Wolf Australia as sales manager ANZ for corrugated packaging, sign and display. He will spearhead the development of the company’s digital inkjet solutions.