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 November.

We start off this month’s edition by reviewing the Canva deal with HP to provide design-to-print for their customers, by facilitating local printing companies with HP Indigo and HP Large Format printers to supply the print. We also assess the Visual Media Association’s launch of the new Labels & Packaging Coalition, which has warned the federal government about regulations surrounding fibre-based packaging solutions. Still on packaging we look at and Amcor’s $13bn acquisition of US-based Berry Group, which means the company will have 400 plants around the world printing a huge amount of flexo. We move on to discuss Officework’s new same-day printing service, which creates a new challenge for commercial printshops, and we look at the latest developments as print and mail looks to keep mail monopoly AusPost in check. The return of the National Print Awards in May next for their 40th iteration, with a refreshed approach to the format, categories and how judging is assessed.

Finally we wrap up with a peak into 2025, and what will be a seriously increased use and reliance on AI, along with the importance of getting acquainted with how AI could be incorporated into your business.

Links:

Sponsored by Currie Group

www.curriegroup.com.au/contact

Canva offers design-to-print via HP users

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/canva-offers-design-to-print-via-hp-users

VMA warns on packaging regulation

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/vma-warns-on-packaging-regulation

Amcor in packaging mega merger

www.print21.com.au/packaging/amcor-in-packaging-mega-merger

Officeworks rolls out same day printing

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/officeworks-rolls-out-same-day-printing

VMA says auspost should stick to script

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/vma-says-auspost-should-stick-to-script

National Print Awards to re-launch in 2025

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/national-print-awards-to-re-launch-in-2025

Ricoh opens new CX Centre

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/ricoh-opens-new-cx-centre

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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 extensive investment into printing presses in Australia and New Zealand purchased from Heidelberg, Komori, and Koenig & Bauer. Next is an update on TMA’s fight against the Philippines government over the $100m joint venture in a thermal printing operation. We also explore the rationale behind social media giant TikTok's decision to start printing books. The significant increase in government costs, that are far in excess of inflation, come under the spotlight, and we look at the continued rise in packaging opportunities, with Bright Print purchasing of Morprint, and assess the new Labels and Packaging Coalition.

We wrap up by discussing the halt of the decline in spending on outdoor print, and mourning the loss of Joan Daniels, aged 93, who was widely thought to be the first woman to own and run a print business in Australia.

Links:

Sponsored by Currie Group

www.curriegroup.com.au/contact

IVE orders four Koenig & Bauer Presses

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/ive-orders-four-koenig-and-bauer-presses

$100M TMA case listed by world back

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/100m-tma-case-listed-by-world-bank

TikTok partners up to print books

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/tiktok-partners-up-to-print-books

Printers facing soaring govt costs far in excess of inflation

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/printers-facing-soaring-govt-costs-far-in-excess-of-inflation

VMA establishes new labels and packaging industry coalition:

www.print21.com.au/packaging/vma-establishes-new-labels-and-packaging-industry-coalition

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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

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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 a Smithers report which forecasts a 25 per cent of printed packaging and labels over the next five years for Australia and New Zealand, with automated workflows, robotics, and artificial intelligence playing a major role. The discussion also looks at some of the print businesses that are now investing for packaging. As packaging point grows, newspapers decline, we look at the factors behind the Australian Community Media’s decision to begin culling weekday editions of several regional newspapers.

The month saw two huge deals in print: Xsys purchased flexo plate rival MacDermid for $485m, while Epson spent $875m to buy rip developer Fiery. We examine the motives behind the deals, which confound those who say there is no money in print.

And we discuss a major win for the industry, which saw Australia Post reverse its decision to suspend unaddressed mail during the pre-Christmas period.

Finally we look at the changing world of trade exhibitions, specifically drupa’s decision to reduce the next show from 11 days to nine, and the new PacPrint, being held in Sydney for the first time, and with Kirsten Taylor from Taylor’d Press as the new chair of the board.

Links:

Sponsored by Currie Group

www.curriegroup.com.au/contact

Blue Star integrates Auckland in $30m spend

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/blue-star-integrates-auckland-in-30m-spend

Regional newspaper cull begins

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/regional-newspaper-cull-begins

Flexo rivals consolidate in $485m deal

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/flexo-rivals-consolidate-in-485m-deal

Epson buys Fiery for $875m to accelerate digital transition

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/epson-buys-fiery-for-875m-to-accelerate-digital-transition

AusPost reverses UAM suspension

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/auspost-reverses-uam-suspension

Next drupa cut from 11 days to 9

www.print21.com.au/events/events/next-drupa-cut-from-11-days-to-9

Taylor to chair PacPrint board

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/taylor-to-chair-pacprint-board

Sponsors locked in for PacPrint 2025

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/sponsors-locked-in-for-pacprint-2025

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The Print Files Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Print21, owned and published by Yaffa Media (