In this episode of The Print Files: A Big Month in Print, Lindy Hughson and Jan Arreza analyse the major news and trends shaping the Australasian print industry in September.

We begin this month’s review with major distribution moves, as EFI appoints Currie Group as its exclusive Sign & Display distributor across Australia and New Zealand, and Canon partners with Rodden Graphics to expand into packaging and labels via Edale flexo systems. We also cover Rawson’s acquisition of IntoPrint following its Megacolour purchase, CS Graphics’ management buyout of Aldus Graphics’ distribution arm, and the US$80 million acquisition of Landa by private equity firm FIMI.

The discussion continues with Canon’s new Colorado XL series, marking its entry into the 3.4-metre super-wide format market, and Neon Packaging’s Australian first installation of Mimaki’s UV-DTF printer, expanding its capability to curved and irregular surfaces. We also highlight Women in Print’s new incorporation framework, and review the record turnout at Labelexpo Europe now rebranded as Loupe showcasing major innovations and global engagement.

We wrap up with people moves, including Adrian Fleming’s return to PrintIQ as ANZ general manager, and John Wall’s retirement after more than 40 years at Roland DG Australia, with Jessie Parker stepping into the managing director role.

Links:

P21 Mag: Currie Group leads EFI in ANZ

www.print21.com.au/sign-and-display/p21-mag-currie-group-leads-efi-in-anz

Canon PP appoints Rodden Graphics ANZ agent

www.print21.com.au/labels/canon-pp-appoints-rodden-graphics-anz-agent

Rawson expands with IntoPrint acquisition

www.print21.com.au/commercial/rawson-expands-with-intoprint-acquisition

CS Graphics completes MBO of Aldus Graphics

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/cs-graphics-completes-mbo-of-aldus-graphics

Landa acquired by FIMI for $80m

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/landa-acquired-by-fimi-for-80m

Canon widens UVgel reach with Colorado XL-series

www.print21.com.au/sign-and-display/canon-widens-uvgel-reach-with-colorado-xl-series

Neon Packaging installs Aus-first Mimaki UV-DTF

www.print21.com.au/packaging/neon-packaging-installs-aus-first-mimaki-uv-dtf

Women in Print receives corporate charter approval

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/women-in-print-receives-corporate-charter-approval

Labelexpo Europe: Bigger, bolder, broader

https://www.print21.com.au/labelexpo/labelexpo-europe-bigger-bolder-broader

Record attendance at Labelexpo's Barcelona debut