Visual Connections Australia

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  • 1600+ Visit Day 1 of Virtual Trade Show

    Any doubts about how well the industry would embrace its first virtual expo have been eclipsed with more than 1600 people visiting the Print, Sign, Display & Gra...



  • 1 month to go! Visual Impact Sydney 2016

    Online registration is up and running – Visual Impact Sydney 2016

    Are you interested in visiting Visual Impact Sydney this year?
    Have you noticed the online registration is up and running?
    Why not register now to save time on your arrival to the show?

    ...



  • 1 week to go! Great prize on offer…

    If you pre register for Visual Impact Melbourne 2015 and attend the show, you will go into the draw to win a fabulous trip to the ISA Sign Expo 2016 in Orlando, Florida, USA, including flights and accommodation.

    Make sure you

    2015 VISA Wall Planner

    The 2015 Wall Planner is currently being finalised.
    If you would like a copy or several copies of this to be posted to you when it is printed in November, please email sarahm@visa.org.au



  • 2015 VISA Wall Planner

    The 2015 Wall Planner is currently being finalised.
    If you would like a copy or several copies of this to be posted to you when it is printed in November, please email sarahm@visa.org.au



  • 2016 Awards Event launched

    All information about the 2016 Awards Event including Entry Forms, Mounting Sheets and Terms & Conditions can be found on the ASGA website and Facebook. www.signs.org.au/sign-awards-2016

    This is a chance to hi...



  • 2016 Western Sydney Apprenticeship and Traineeship Expo - Tues 6 Sept' - Panthers Pavilion

    Are you looking to recruit an apprentice or trainee? or perhaps your organisation would like to promote career opportunities. If yes, then this is the event you need to be at.

    Don’t miss out, venue is filling. To ensure confirmation of your booking register now as once we meet ...



  • 2016 Western Sydney Apprenticeship and Traineeship Expo - Tues 6 Sept' - Panthers Pavilion

    Booking are now open!

    Please find attached information and registration forms for the 2016 Western Sydney Apprenticeship & Traineeship Expo.

    Don’t miss out! To ensure c...



  • 2016 Workshop Schedule Australian Type Foundry

    Our schedule of handlettering and typography workshops is currently being finalised for next year. Let's kick things off with Melbourne and Brisbane.
    Why not book a place for friends or family as a Christmas gift?

    MELBOURNE
    Saturday 30th January
    Our popular Type By ...



  • 2018 AIP National Conference Call for Speakers

    2018 AIP National Conference Call for Speakers:

    The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is currently at the planning stage of the 2018 National Conference that will be held at Marriott Resort Surfers Paradise, Queensland on 2nd and 3rd of May. Following a number of highly success...



  • 2018 SiS National Final: Results and Video Link

    2018 SiS National Final link to the video of the event. https://youtu.be/pJzbvMf-lhI

    Also the overall points and rankings for each team across the three classes of competition, as well as the category award placings.


  • 20 Years of Trotec Laser. Global market leader in record time.

    In the record-breaking time of no more than 20 years, Trotec Laser GmbH has succeeded in growing from a start-up to world market leader in laser machines for cutting, marking and engraving: From the former “Development and Research Container” to the Green Building Headquarter in Upper...



  • 21 New GJS Flex Thermal Polyurethane Heat Transfer Vinyl Colours!

    The GJS Flex product range, for t-shirt and garment manufacturers, now includes a palette of soft pastel colours! Available in pink, yellow, green, blue, skin, lilac and light gold and ready to order now. For more vibrant graphics, the range now includes tasty new additions such as raspberry, car...



  • 25 Years a Major Milestone for Pozitive

    Since 1992, Pozitive have established themselves as a one-stop-solution for sign and graphics printers and consumables. 2017 marks Pozitive’s 25th year in business. This is a major milestone in a fast-moving industry that has seen numerous changes especially the impact of technology.
    ...



  • 3 months to go The Future is Fast Approaching – See it at PrintEx 19

    PrintEx 2019, incorporating Visual Impact Sydney and Label & Packaging Expo 2019, will bring together the industry’s leading suppliers of technology, equipment and services, all under one roof at the Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park.

    With an expo stretching over more...



  • 3 ways a flexx laser can benefit your business

    This year we are celebrating 10 years as the leader of dual-source laser technology.

    What is flexx technology? Our patented flexx technology combines a CO2 laser source for engraving and cutting a wide range of organic materials like wood, leather, glass or acrylics with a second la...



  • 7 Day Deal | 20% OFF Avery Dennison Bundles

    7 Day Deal | 20% OFF Avery Dennison Bundles








  • Abel Labels goes digital with Epson SurePress L-4033AW printer

    Abel Labels prides itself on serving Tasmanian businesses and individuals through the provision of high quality products, customer service and advice. Recently the company invested in an Epson SurePress L-4033AW printer to add a powerful digital printing option to their already impressive invento...



  • A complete laser system with 100% tax reduction this financial year



    Considering buying a laser?

    Now is the time to invest in your business.

    Trotec's Rayjet laser has many features jam packed into a complete desktop laser system.

    No...



  • Acquisition of Avant Garde strengthens Graphic Art Mart’s regional offering



    Graphic Art Mart is delighted to announce that it has acquired Avant Garde Sign, Screen and Digital Supplies, effective April 1st 2015. Avant Garde Sign, Screen and Digital Supplies was a wholesaler of si...



  • Act Now - Instant Asset Write-Off Initiative Ending Soon

    The end of the Federal Government’s Instant Asset Write-Off initiative is fast approaching and supplier association Visual Connections says businesses still have time to take advantage of the scheme...but they'll  have to act quickly to keep more money in their pocke...



  • ADI Displays Christmas Special - Fabric Pop Up Display

    Get a head start on your new year events with our amazing discount on fabric pop up displays.

    Affordable, portable and high-impact solutions for large spaces!

    25% DISCOUNT ON FABRIC POP UP DISPLAYS*

    We’ll print your image on high quality fabric which a...



  • ADI Displays: DIY Reconfigurable Booth Design

    One of the most overlooked yet most important costs to manage your display asset is the cost associated with managing inventory.

    At ADI Displays, we are constantly developing solutions which allow you save money for your exhibits and events display in the long run.
    Following is...



  • Adzon is now an official reseller for Brother

    Click here to read more about Adzon and what is NEW to Adzon!

    Adzon - Transfers Add Up

    Adam Bandiera business owner of Adzon Agencies heat transfers up IPSWICH stadium for the drift day last weekend.
    Adzon's products were seen every where from race suits to promotion girls apparel and vehicle wrap.
    Adam created a lot of attention with his new Ute that has been recently ...



  • AGS Sydney is on the move



    AGS is pleased to announce that during October they are relocating the Sydney (Wetherill Park) Distribution Centre to larger premises at Unit 1/6 Raceway Place, Eastern Creek.

    With almost doub...



  • Alfex CNC Australia expands Service Team in NSW



    Alfex CNC Australia is pleased to announce the addition of Zed Zhong to it...



  • ALFEX CNC expansion creates employment opportunities

    Alfex CNC’s recent expansion has opened up new employment opportunities for passionate and skilled people looking to join a great sales and service team.

    Those searching for their next challenge in the industry with Australia’s leading supplier of laser and CNC machine t...



  • Alfex CNC: Free Shipping of Gemini Duets Engraving Plastics



    Alfex CNC Australia is offering free shipping on all orders of 3 sheets or more of Gemini Duets engraving plastics until April 1st 2015.

    Gemini Duets is designed for sign and engraving industries that requir...



  • Alfex CNC | V8 Supercar Ride Day 2016

    Earlier this year, DJR Team Penske held their V8 Supercar Ride Days. Among visitors from all over Australia was a group of lucky customers hand-picked by the team at Alfex CNC to participate in the exhilarating experience. The group were privy to the opportunity to ride shotgun with well-known pr...



  • Alfex to Launch New Kern OptiFlex Laser at VI Brisbane

    Leading machine tool supplier Alfex CNC Australia, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, has announced it will be unveiling the all-new Kern OptiFlex Laser on stand #G14 at the Visual Impact expo in Brisbane next month.

    The OptiFlex is Kern’s flagship high-performanc...



  • All new RITE TACK

    Rite Tack is the adhesive that you have been waiting for. Rite Tack offers you huge saving in the amount of time you use and eliminates the need of unsightly fixings. It has been Proven to be brilliant for signage worldwide and is suitable for most materials.

    All the materials you need for Trophy season plus a special discount




    TroLase Thins - ideal for trophies

    We know at this time of the year the demand for trophies, awards and plaques skyrockets which is why we are offering a special 10% discount on our entire TroL...



  • A New addition to Mimaki's extremely successful UJF LED UV Inkjet Flat-bed Series.



    The UJF-7151 printer is the next generation model in the world’s best selling UJF Series line. Its design and technologies enable sign, specialty graphics, and award and personalization companies t...



  • A New Perspective - Visual Connections Set to Deliver in 2025

    Visual Connections has a big year ahead, with the PacPrint and Visual Impact expos set for Sydney in May, and a wide range of other industry initiatives also on the go. We spoke to the association’s new Executive General Manager, Karren Challoner-Miles, to find out what t...



  • An Exciting Year Ahead in 2025

    2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal one for Visual Connections, with our flagship expos PacPrint and Visual Impact co-locating with the Label & Packaging Expo in Sydney in May, and our existing activities set to be influenced and expanded by new ideas and initiatives under...



  • Angus McGrath - Graduate of the Year Reveals Future Plans

    LIA Graduate of the Year, Angus McGrath, has had a few weeks now to consider the impact of his win in the industry’s biennial graduate awards, and has revealed his plans for the $10,000 Visual Connections LIA National Graduate Scholarship Prize.

    Another $20,000 up for grabs in SPANDEX Competition

    Spandex has topped up its current $17,500 Get Adrenalised with ImagePerfect competition with a further $20,000 prize for purchasers from all of its other product range.

    From Wednesday 15th of October until Wednesday 17th December, all customers spending $250 or more in an order with...



  • Another good reason to get along to Visual Impact / PrintEx15



    If it’s time for your business to take a good look at the very latest wide-format print technology, there’s no better opportunity than on the DES stand at PrintEx15, where you could win a Seiko watch just...



  • Apprenticeship for Certificate III Signage Course

    If you're needing some great news about the future of the sign industry we would like you to celebrate this unique event! Year to date there has been 70 apprentice enrolments in the Signage Cert...



  • Are you feeling lost? Do not know where to start?

     

    ControlZone is here ready to help, offering a simple, practical and logical approach to understand the issues that need to be ana...



  • ASGA & SGIAA Awards for Excellence Peoples Choice Award - Vote Now!


    ASGA & SGIAA Awards for Excellence

    Entries are up for the Peoples Choice Award. See all the amazing entries that have been submitted for this year's awards in every category and have your say!

    The photograph with the most "Likes" across ...



  • ASGA Golf Day is back for 2013

    Friday May 10th, 2013 Maylands Peninsula Golf Course

    Don't let Project Engraving win back to back events.

    Friday May 10th, 2013

    At the fabulour Maylands Peninsula Golf Course, Swan Bank Rd, Maylands

    Drinks cart during play, user pays

    After ...



  • ASGA Wrap Master Challenge is on again in 2015

    The ASGA Wrap Master Challenge is on again in 2015 with the NSW final being held during the VI EXPO on Thursday 14 May at Homebush.

    SA and NT final is listed for Thursday 25th June, WA for Thursday 16th July, Queensland Thursday 13th August and VIC/TAS for Thursday 17th September at...



  • Aussie companies take out prestigious POPAI Global Awards

    Two Australian shopper marketing campaigns have been awarded top honours at the POPAI Global Marketing at Retail Awards, at GlobalShop in Las Vegas , up against more than 50 finalists from 10 countries.

    Active Display Group scooped the prestigious and most competitive global award ca...



  • Australian first exclusive from EFI!

    Australia to Celebrate PICAs Around the Country

    The Australian industry is set to celebrate the Printing Industry Creativity Awards, with registrations now open for a series of glittering presentation evenings planned for State capitals during July.

    Af...



  • Avery Dennison 700 - NOW ON SALE




    Avery Dennison 700 Series is a premium calendered film that offers great value for money and a fantastic selection of colours for a wide range of medium term outdoor or indoor general signage application...



  • Avery Dennison REACH compliant products in the market

    Avery Dennison is committed to providing safe, high-quality materials that meet health & safety standards whilst having minimal impact on the environment. As a result, we are in the process of updating all our European Signage films to become REACH compliant.

    Registration, Evalua...



  • Avery Dennison Signature Edition Supreme Wrapping Film

    Experience style and sophistication with Avery Dennison’s new line of Signature Edition Supreme Wrapping Film colours, inspired by international designer and luxury wheels manufacturer Diko Sulahian, of Giovanna Wheels, and internationally recognised professional graphics installer & tr...



  • Avery Dennisons Win a Free car wrap closes 21st June

    ...



  • A Vision for the Future: Careers in Print, Sign & Display

    There is probably no more exciting industry than print, sign and display…and we’re looking for bright, motivated and talented young people to help us realise our vision for a bright future. 

    With career opportunities in everything from design and sales, to productio...



  • AVS new 2017 Catalogue

    As the Director of a company that has been in the industry for over 26 years I still get excited when we launch our new catalogue for another year.

    This is our 10th Catalogue and each year it gets better with more ideas, solutions and products to make our customer production easier a...



  • AVS Sponsorship Announcement

    Australian Visual Solutions are excited to announce a brand new sponsorship with Australia’s leading Freestyle Moto X Team, ShowTime FMX.

    Creating a perfect alliance for brands such as Yellotools and AnaJet, the new partnership is part of a strategic marketing plan being implem...



  • Awards Event ASGA/SGIAA Launched

    he ASGA / SGIAA 2018 Awards event is ready to go! All documentation can be downloaded
    from www.signs.org.au/sign-awards-2018. This time around the presentation of Awards is being
    combined across two Associations ...



  • Become an expert: Tutorial on how to laser engrave signs

    Our how-to-guide explains how to insert graphics, define the correct size and cutting lines when engraving signage.
    Step by step you will be guided on how to make a laser engraved and laser cut sign, including important tips and tricks for using laser materials and laser systems.


  • Be flexible. Be productive. Have more laser power.

    At our next Open House learn about More Laser Power with Trotec

    The challenges in the industry have changed enormously in the last few decades. The need to increase production and to be able to do it faster and smarter have become more important than ever before. This is where a high...



  • Bofa Laser Fume Extraction Filters available from ALFEX CNC

    Replacing filters regularly is key to optimising the performance and safety of laser fume extraction systems. Alfex CNC Australia stocks the largest number of Bofa filters in the country for their range of Laser Fume Extraction Units, featuring long lives and low replacement costs. View the range...



  • Book your spot at PrintEx19 Retail Forums



  • Book your Travel for PrintEx19 Now!



  • Book Your Travel to PrintEx 19 Today

    PrintEx 2019, incorporating Visual Impact Sydney and Label & Packaging Expo 2019, will bring together the industry’s leading suppliers of technology, equipment and services, all under one roof at the Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park.

    With an expo stretching over more...



  • BREAKING NEWS: PacPrint Postponed until 2022

    The PacPrint Board has today announced that, due to ongoing uncertainty caused by COVID-19 outbreaks around the country, the industry's leading expo has been postponed until the middle of 2022.

    Bring your work to life!





  • Brisbane Open House




  • Bushfire Support & Recovery



    Like most Australians, the Visual Connections team has spent the holida...



  • Business in a Box Pops Up at PacPrint 2025

    It’s surprising what pops up at trade shows, and PacPrint 2025 was no exception, with an intriguing stand appearing for ‘Business in a Box’, where a Canon Colorado M-series printer took centre stage, delivering a series of ‘one-liners’ to passing visitors.



  • Canon & KM Confirm Sponsorship for PacPrint 2017

    Canon Australia and Konica Minolta have joined the growing list of market leaders supporting PacPrint 2017 as Gold Sponsors, joining Currie Group, Graphic Art Mart, HP and Pozitive at that premium level of sponsorship.

    Roland is the event’s Platinum Sponsor, while those who hav...



  • Canon Australia announce MacOS support for EngView

    Canon Australia together with its European technology partner EngView today announced MacOS support for the Packaging & Display Designer Suite. The software which allows professionals to create innovative packaging and POP/POS displays was recently showcased at Visual Impact in Sydney. Canon ...



  • Canon Australia appoints Garry Muratore in Display Graphics

    Canon Australia has today announced the appointment of well-known industry identity Garry Muratore as Product Manager for Display Graphics. Muratore’s career spans nearly four decades in ...



  • Canon Australia unveils new award winning Océ ProStream series

    Canon Australia, world-leader in imaging solutions, have announced the new Océ ProStream series, heralding a revolutionary new approach to premium-quality inkjet printing that takes inkjet technology beyond its current limits and further into the commercial printing mainstream.

    The ...



  • Canon launches new imagePROGRAF devices

    Canon Australia launches a new line-up of large format printers, with the imagePROGRAF TX Series and imagePROGRAF PRO-6000 hitting Australian shores in February 2018. With the launch of these new devices, Canon expands its capabilities in large format printing and brings the latest technologies t...



  • Car Wrapping Courses are back for 2015



    Conect Enterprises is Australia's number one destination for all things wrap. Whether you're looking to wrap a car, a boat, a motorbike, a jet ski or a van or truck, Conect has the products and the expertise to help...



  • Car Wrapping Sessions June 17 and 19

    Conect will be hosting 2 advanced application training days on June 17 & 19.



  • Car Wrap Training with Conect Enterprises


    Celebrate Hahnemühle’s ‘Brand of the Century’ Award with Special Discounts from DES

    DES is happy to celebrate this occasion and offer the TIPA (Technical Image Presse Association) award winner Hahnemühle Photo Silk Baryta 310 and the Hahnemühle Photo Pearl 310 papers for a very special price. Photographers and artists looking for a real look, feel and tonal depth, enjo...



  • Celmac Pty Ltd the “2018 Service Partner of the Year for Australia and New Zealand”

    Celmac Pty Ltd are pleased to announce their receipt of the “2018, Service Partner of the Year for Australia and New Zealand” which is the highest rated channel partner service award in the South Pacific region from HP at the recent HP Masterclass get together.

    The award,...



  • Changes at AVS

    Australian Visual Solutions has implemented/undergone a positive structural change within its management team this week with National Sales Manager James Farmer being promoted to General Manager.

    James has been with AVS for over four years and has successfully lead the national sales...



  • Check out our range of iSEE2 car wrapping vinyls.

    These offers are available to you over the phone or with your account manager from the 28th of May til the 3rd of June, please call either Craig on 0418 689 570 or the office on 02 9653 7100. Prices exclude GST.




  • Comprehensive Display: Visual Impact Over 95% Full

    It’s just four months until the doors of the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre will open for the first Visual Impact show in the Queensland capital for more than six years, and the industry’s suppliers are coming out in force to showcase their latest.

    More than 95% of...



  • Conect 30% Off Selected Paper & Poly/Prop - 1 month only

    Sihl 30% off sale applies to selected products and sizes listed below... To access this great offer call our friendly staff; this offer is too HOT for the web! On for the month of May only, so get in quick.



  • Conect End Of Financial Year Sale


    Click here for more details



  • Conect is your one stop shop for everything HP Latex

    Introducing the New HP Latex 300 Printer Series



    Click here to read mor...



  • Conect's Car Wrapping solutions

    MetaWrap MD-X is a 50 micron ultra-conformable, extensible digital wrapping media, supplied with the METAScape air release adhesive system to allow quick and easy application on compound curves as well as moderate recesses. The soft film has been developed to flow and conform over the most challe...



  • Coritex appoints Malcolm Cumming to Sales Manager

    Coritex has announced the appointment of Malcolm Cumming to the position of Sales Manager. Malcolm has an extensive background in the printing industry and will play an important role in establishing new customer relationships as well as maintaining existing key accounts at Coritex.

    ...



  • Corporate partnership exceeds target to raise funds for world-class cancer research

    Ricky Richards has exceeded their own partnership target of $100,000 by raising $102,668 in the first year of their support for the world’s largest melanoma research and treatment facility.

    On July 1 2015, Ricky Richards commenced their partnership with MIA by donating a percen...



  • Creating World Champions - Team Australia Profile - IOTA

    Yet Australian students have achieved this pinnacle 5 times in 14 years. They have also achieved 2nd place 6 times, 3rd place 5 times, 4th place 3 times and 5th place six times.

    It takes hard work and loads of support from their families, their teachers, their school, industry and th...



  • Currie Group Joins Virtual Industry Expo

    Currie Group is the latest leading industry supplier to confirm its participation in Australia’s first virtual trade show for print, sign, display and graphics...



  • Custom Textile Printer Forges the Way to Digital Dye Sublimation



    Leading supplier of furnishing textile solutions across Australia and New Zealand, Materialised, reveal how their Roland equipment has helped to change the way...



  • CWT Worktools from Sweden are exhibiting at Visual Impact Sydney

    CWT Worktools from Sweden are exhibiting at Visual Impact Sydney 2015 Booth No. VC4
    They will be introducing for first time in Australia the new generation Flatbed Applicators and Trimming Tools. The modern CWT Worktable laminating products are designed by professionals and you will enjoy t...



  • CWT Worktools from Sweden are exhibiting at Visual Impact Sydney 2015 Booth No. VC4


    They will be introducing for first time in Australia the new generation Flatbed Applicators and Trimming Tools. The modern CWT Worktable laminating products are designed by professionals and you will enjoy the functionality and time saving working with laminating adhesive products on both ...



  • CWT Worktools proudly introduces a Linear Cutter

    Precise long cuts on any surface with a Linear Cutter.



  • CWT Worktools - The New Generation Flat Bed Applicators



  • Day 2 - Food, Wine & Events – run-down on sessions for Wednesday 14 August

    Day 2 - Food, Wine & Events – run-down on sessions for Wednesday 14 August

    Day 2 will feature a Food, Wine & Events theme, kicking off with a breakfast session looking at how options like personalisation and AR are creating new and exciting opportunities to connect, en...



  • Day 3 - Innovation – run-down on sessions for Thursday 15 August

    On Day 3, the PrintEx theme is Innovation.

    At our Business@Breakfast seminar, Quickar CEO Scott Browning will bring a different perspective to visitors by sharing his experience of disruption and transition in the automotive industry…and how the lessons learned can be applied...



  • Day 4 - Government & Education – run-down on sessions for Friday 16 August

    On Day 4, the final day of PrintEx19, we will look at the enormous opportunities in Government and Education, with a broader focus on building business through creative approaches and sales strategies.

    The day will kick off with a dynamic Business@Breakfast session headlined by &lsq...



  • Deadline Extended for PICAs

    Design, print, finishing and other industry businesses have just weeks to get entries in for this year’s Print Industry Creativity Awards, with entries due to close on Friday, 30 April.



  • DES and X-Rite announce new eXact model ‘Xp’ for Packaging Converters

    AU & NZ X-Rite distributor DES are pleased to announce the new eXact Xp from X-Rite to accurately measure colour on flexible film.

    “Getting the colour wrong in any process is expensive and time consuming but in packaging it can also have a major supply chain impact. The ne...



  • DES has Awagami down to a Fine Art.

    DES has Awagami down to a Fine Art.

    Awagami is a small, family owned paper mill from Tokushima, Japan that crafts paper using traditional handmade techniques as they have for over 300 years. They are one of the few remaining traditional paper mills making Washi (Japa...



  • Desktop CO2 laser under $20k - claim the tax back now

    Considering buying a laser?
    Now is the time to invest in your business.

    Trotec's Rayjet laser has many features jam packed into a complete desktop laser system.

    Not only is this a laser designed and manufactured by Trotec, you also enjoy the benefits of buying dir...



  • DES - Roland, EFI, Epson EOFY Sale!

    End of financial year. There's never been a better time to buy!



  • DGSHAPE Launches World’s First Laser Foil Decorator | Roland DG

    DGSHAPE Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Roland DG Corporation and a leading provider of digital fabrication tools, including 3D milling machines, 3D printers, and engraving machines, announced today the launch of the world’s first laser foil decorator. The LD-80 Laser Decorator en...



  • DGSHAPE Releases Latest Generation Engraver to Expand its Decorating Line of Products

    DGSHAPE Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Roland DG Corporation and a leading provider of digital fabrication tools, including 3D milling machines, 3D printers, and engraving machines, announce the launch of its latest decorating solution, the

    Diary Date: PacPrint 2017

    23 – 26 May, 2017
    Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
    Melbourne, Australia

    The future starts at PacPrint and Visual Impact Melbourne 2017 , the region’s premier show for print, sign, display and ...



  • Direct Color Systems® (DCS) appoints Rowmark Australia as an Authorised Distributor

    Rowmark Australia is pleased to announce their appointment as an Authorized Distributor for Direct Color Systems (DCS) to offer its extensive line of small-format Direct-to-Substrate and Direct-to-Garment UV-LED inkjet printers and supplies in New South Wales and Western Australia.

    ...



  • Direct Color Systems - January Newsletter 2015



    Think Big? T...



  • Discussions Over PacPrint Melbourne Dates

    Following the recent decision to postpone the major international DRUPA exhibition in Düsseldorf, organisers of PacPrint are in discussions with the Melbourne ...



  • Don’t miss out on your chance to win HVG Graphics Media and 3M

    There are only a few days left to snap up a great prize as part of the HVG Graphics Media and 3M will be “Everyone’s a Winner” promotion.

    Promotional items include; wet weather spray jackets, large golf umbrellas & insulated cooler bags, perfect for this tim...



  • DREAMSCAPE RAVELLO

    Ravello is a brand new addition to the Ricky Richards Dreamscape Wall Wrap range.

    It is extremely easy to install and features a clean removing adhesive system. This textured PVC is printable and repositionable and will allow you to create high impact thematic graphics across walls,...



  • Dreamscape Satara Pearl and Steel

    Heavy Duty commercial grade wallcoverings for long term decoration.

    Create stunning metallic effects!

    They have an elegant pearl & steel finish that looks and feels like fabric. Both the Satara Pearl and Steel have a poly cotton fabric backing which provides easy h...



  • Durst Responds to Global COVID-19 Crisis

    Durst Australia CEO Matt Ashman has clarified the global company's response to the rapidly developing corona virus ...



  • Education Day with Roland DG






  • Enter to win a drive in a Jaguar F-Type



    Enter to win a drive in a Jaguar F-Type

    Entries are now open for the National Print Awards!

    You are invited to enter your best work into the prestigious 2017 Media Super National Print Awards.

    Calling all graphic artists, ad agencies, design studios, printing companies and industry professionals!

    Early bird entries are now open for the prestigious 2017 Media S...



  • EOFY Savings on selected hardware at Spandex!



    Small Business Tax Deductions on Asset Purchases under $20K

    In the May Federal Budget the Government has allowed the accelerated depreciation of company capital investments, such as the examples abov...



  • EOFY Special - Free Graphics for New T-FPU Modular Exhibits

    EOFY Special - Free Graphics for New Sales of T-FPU Modular Exhibits
    T-FPU Modular Exhibits present better return on investment than any other portable exhibition displays.

    Since the launch of T-FPU Modular System, It is becoming the most prefered option for companies promoting...



  • Epic Sign Adventure Supports ASD Kids

    It wasn’t until Hexis Australia MD Ian Parsonson was chatting about an epic adventure planned for a group of his ultra-marathon mates that he realised just how far back into our history the sign industry in Australia really stretches. Next week, the g...



  • Epilog Laser Launches Fusion M2 Engraving & Cutting System


    The Fusion M2 is a dual-source laser system that allows users to perform both metal marking applications and CO2 laser applications from the same system, in the same job.

    In addition to high-quality components and unparalleled cutting and engraving results Epilog’s equip...



  • EPILOG LASER: New Shipment available for Demo and Delivery

    A new shipment of Epilog machines has arrived into our stock and they’re now available for demonstration and fast delivery from Alfex CNC Australia. A wide range of models are available from smaller desktop units, right through to larger dual source lasers.

    For further informat...



  • Epilog Laser: Receive a FREE 4 year Warranty at Visual Impact



    Place an order for an Epilog Laser on Alfex CNC Australia’s stand at the upcoming Visual Impact show and receive a complimentary 4-year machine warranty!

    Epson Acquires Robustelli Textile Printer Manufacturing

    Epson has acquired Fratelli Robustelli one of the industry’s leaders in the textile printing industry and manufacturer of the award-winning Monna Lisa digital inkjet textile printer. The acquisition will drive synergies and further increase customer value by expanding the scope of the two c...



  • Epson appoints Kayell Australia as an authorised dealer for WorkForce Pro RIPS

    Epson Australia today announced that it has signed imaging and print services specialist Kayell Australia, as an authorised dealer for its unique Replaceable Ink Pack System printers – RIPS.

    Kayell Sales Director Andreas Johansson explained, “Kayell have been looking for ...



  • Epson Australia joins the Energy Efficiency Council

    Epson Australia has joined the Energy Efficiency Council (EEC), Australia’s peak body for energy efficiency, energy management and demand response. The move is part of Epson’s continued commitment to sustainability and energy efficient technologies. It is this commitment which led Eps...



  • Epson Boosts Virtual Stand with More Show Specials

    Epson is the latest exhibitor at the Print, Sign, Display & Graphics Virtual Trade Show to add even more content and specials to its online offer, proving that industry professionals would do well to visit regularly to ensure they ge...



  • Epson Develops the World's First Office Papermaking System that Turns Waste Paper into New Paper

    Epson has developed what it believes to be the world's first*1 compact office papermaking system capable of producing new paper from securely shredded waste paper*2 without the use of water*3.

    Epson plans to put the new "PaperLab" into commercial production in Japan in 2016 with sale...



  • Epson goes Wide at PrintEx 2015

    At this year’s PrintEx Epson will be pulling out all the stops with a wide range of products and demonstrations that cover industrial digital labelling and point of sale, document imaging, textile and soft signage production, durable sign and display, pre-press, posters and commercial photo...



  • Epson Inkjets Win Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation

    Epson has been awarded The Director-General's Prize, The Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, for Epson's LX-10000F series and LX-7000F series of high-speed linehead inkjet multifunction printers. This award, which was part of the Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservati...



  • Epson in Top 100 Global Innovators for Seventh Consecutive Year

    Epson has been listed among the 2017 Top 100 Global Innovators announced by Clarivate Analytics. Epson has been named to the list every year since its inception in 2011.

    Epson holds a significant number of patents globally and is working with patent agencies in 20 countries or more a...



  • Epson launches its vision for 2015 and beyond




    At their recent press event Epson launched their vision and technologies for 2015 and beyond. These included new printing technologies, processes, product...



  • Epson Launches New Advanced 64” S-Series Signage Printer Range

    Epson has launched its new, highly advanced 64” roll-to-roll signage printer range, the SureColor S-Series. The new S-Series consists of three models – the SC-S40600 for flexible lower cost production, the SC-S60600 for high speed continuous production and the flagship SC-S80600 for h...



  • Epson launches new ColorWorks C7500 industrial in-house label printer

    Epson today announced that it has launched its ColorWorks C7500 colour inkjet desktop label printer which has been developed to help manufacturers meet a wide variety of in-house, on-demand, customised labelling requirements.

    The new ColorWorks C7500 incorporates Epson’s new Pr...



  • Epson launches new F-Series Dye-sublimation printers

    Epson Australia have announced that it has launched three new dye-sublimation printers to help users produce superior-quality textiles and promotional goods simply, reliably and cost effectively. The new range is also designed to enable production of interior décor with imaging onto hard s...



  • Epson Launches Revolutionary TM-T88VI Series POS Printers

    Epson Australia has significantly raised the bar in the POS industry with the introduction of its flagship TM-T88VI series, the latest addition to Epson’s growing family of intelligent POS printers. Offering a rich feature set for mobile POS and cloud services, the new TM-T88VI is ideal for...



  • Epson launches SurePress L-4533A/AW digital label press

    Epson Australia has expanded its digital label press lineup with the introduction of the new and improved SurePress® L-4533A, a six colour aqueous resin ink machine and SurePress L-4533AW six colour plus white aqueous resin ink press.

    Delivering high-quality labels and packaging ...



  • Epson Partners with Print Audit Australasia to Expand Portfolio



    Epson Australia has announced its partnership with Print Audit Australasia ®, a comprehensive provider of device and print management solutions. Epson’s certification o...



  • Epson partners with PrintSolv and achieves validated device support status with FMAudit® in Australi



    Epson Australia today announced its WorkForce® Pro RIPS business printers have achieved validated device support status with FMAudit® software, distributed exclusively in Australia by PrintSolv a leading ...



  • Epson presents Australian firsts at first-ever western Sydney Product Expo

    Epson will be presenting some never-seen-before products at its first-ever Product Expo at western Sydney’s Stonecutters Ridge Golf Club in Colebee on 15 and 16 November.

    As with Epson’s other highly-acclaimed expos, the Colebee event will feature the company’s comp...



  • Epson presents future technology for the future generation at EduTECH 2019

    At this year’s EduTECH exhibition Epson Australia’s theme is “future technology for the future generation”.



    EduTECH is an annual event where the entire education...



  • Epson SureColor S-series wins three BLI Awards for Wide Format Printers

    Buyers Laboratory (BLI), the world’s leading independent evaluator of document imaging
    hardware and software, has awarded Epson three of its 2018 Inaugural Pick Awards for
    Outstanding Eco-Solvent 54"/64" Wide Format Printers.

    These first-time awards acknowledge th...



  • Epson SurePress L-6034VW arrives in Australia

    The long-awaited and much-heralded Epson SurePress L-6034VW single-pass industrial digital label press, the first to use Epson’s PrecisionCore linehead technology and the first to use Epson’s low migration LED UV curing ink, has now arrived in Australia.

    Images of the Sur...



  • Erebus look the goods with Metamark - Erebus Motorsport

    Erebus Motorsport look the goods in 2018, with thanks to one of their newest partners Metamark.

    Metamark is the UK’s leading manufacturer and supplier of self adhesive SignVinyl, Digital Media and Speciality Materials for cutting and printing.

    Established in 1992, ...



  • Esko and Corbus announce partnership to optimize deployment of Packaging Management Solutions for cu

    Bringing Packaging Management Solutions and Brand Management projects together.

    This latest partnership is one in a series Esko has engaged in to build a growing network of knowledgeable system integrators that, like Esko, have a strong presence in the brand owner community. This str...



  • Esko continues to see strong customer adoption of its new release of Packaging Management solution:

    WebCenter 16, Esko’s Packaging Management Solution, is an online portal for creating, managing and approving packaging artwork and other assets have been enhanced with a number of across-the-board improvements that bring significant efficiency and productivity gains to trade shops and conve...



  • Esko Features Green Ox Pallet Technology in Cape Pack Software

    Esko (www.esko.com), a global supplier of integrated solutions for packaging and the developer of Cape Pack Palletization Software, is featuring several Green Ox® Pallet Technology designs in its Cape Pack and Cape Truckfill software to help thousands of leading global companies evaluate inno...



  • Europe's best selling flatbed printer 4 years running.





  • Events Update from Re Engineering Australia Foundation Ltd

    Royal Adelaide Show,
    The Royal Adelaide show went for ten days. The new stand took pride of place in the Technology Pavilion. We had, on average 5,000 people through the display each day and the Show society said that the display and our setup at the Show was the best of th...



  • Excitement as Print Awards Locked in for Friday 5 November

    The snap decision by the Queensland government last month to declare a public holiday on Friday 29 October sent print awards organisers scrambling to once again reschedule the remaining PICA presentations – Victoria, WA and NSW – w...



  • Exclusive invitation from HP and Celmac - HP Latex Summit 20132013

    Thursday 4 April, 2013
    Allphones Arena, Olympic Blvd, Homebush NSW






  • Exclusive Invitation - GJS Roadshow New South Wales

    Beep! Beep! GJS is packing up its showroom again for another epic, multi-state Roadshow event! Starting with New South Wales!

    We invite you to come along and see the latest printing technologies in action with live demos, participate in educational seminars on how to print promotiona...



  • Exclusive Roland Upgrade Deals

    Trade in your old Roland Technology and receive exclusive upgrade deals with us during February and March!



  • Expand your business in 2015



    A Trotec laser machine can expand your business potential (and your bottom line) in ways that you never imagined. And if you're business savvy enough to already own a Trotec laser - double your ...



  • Extended Warranties now available on Colorpainter Eco-Solvent Printers through Canon

    The ColorPainter range of wide-format printers, available from Canon Australia, has taken the industry by storm since its release last year. Now manufacturer OKI Data Infotech is extending warranties on the ColorPainter M-64s & H3 series to a full three years.

    The new extended wa...



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    VISA is now on Facebook?  Follow us at http://www.facebook.com/VISAorg



  • Final Winners of Graphic Art Mart’s “Work Hard, Play Hard” Trade Promotion

    Congratulations to the final winners of Graphic Art Mart’s “Work Hard, Play Hard” Trade Promotion in conjunction with Avery Dennison and Mactac.

    Major Draw Prize Winners:

    First Prize: Fleetmark, QLD
    Choose between a Nissan Navara RX 4X4 Dual Cab ...



  • Find out more about Global Packaging Trends at PrintEx 19 Business Breakfast





  • Finest engraving of badges and signs- Trotec

    This TroLase two ply acrylic based laminate is engraved on the front side. Several core colours and many different top layer colours are available.



    The metallic or matte appearance, durable surface, and ...



  • Flood Support & Recovery

    Flood Support & Recovery

    Like most Australians, Visual Connections team has watched with concern the unfolding flood crisis, particularly in the country’s east. Like many of you, we have friends, family and colleagues caught up in these events and remain concern...



  • Floor plan updated – Visual Impact Sydney 2015

    Floor plan updated – Visual Impact Sydney 2015

    Wednesday 13 May 2015 - 10.00am to 6.00pm
    Thursday 14 May 2015 - 10.00am – 6.00pm
    Friday 15 May 2015 - 10.00am – 4.00pm

    Mark your calendar

    Visual Impact Sydney 2015 wil...



  • Forum Registrations Open

    Forum Registrations Open

    PrintEx Forums – Your Window to the Future

    Have you ever wished you had a crystal ball? At PrintEx, we offer you the next best thing, with a packed program of PrintEx Forum sessions to give you a ‘Window to the Future’.


  • FPLMA Technical Conference and Awards Dinner Dance

    You will be amazed at the content of the Program:
    This is a World Class Conference You Should attend
    (For complete Program click here: www.fplma.com.au)

    Over 24 speakers including a range of international, local and pr...



  • Free Company Listing – Buyers Guide

    Do not miss your opportunity for a free company listing in the 2017 Visual Impact Buyers Guide.
    Just click on the link below to submit your free listing.

    http://www.visu...



  • Free Company Listing – Buyers Guide

    Do not miss your opportunity for a free company listing in the 2017 Visual Impact Buyers Guide.
    Just click on the link below to submit your free listing.

    http://www.visu...



  • FREE Fridges are back from Spandex and Avery Dennison

    Spandex and Avery Dennison bring back the highly popular Ice Cold Fridge competition for the summer of 2014. A total of twenty fully wrapped 243 litre fridges will be given away at the rate of five each month; one per state.

    “We had such a tremendous response to the competition...



  • Free Tutorial: Laser Engraved Pumpkin

    Did you know the word Halloween dates back to 1745? Back then a laser wasn't even on the radar but in 2015 Trotec can make your laser inspired Halloween come to life.

    Whether creating signs, spiders or even black witches hats Trotec has the orange and black material you need to make ...



  • Free Workshops at Visual Impact Sydney

    Workshops Available -
    - Getting the Most out of your Heat Press with Digital Printing
    - Making money with Sublimation
    - VersaWorks Colour Matching - including Pantone
    - Improve your Heat Transfer Skills
    - Sign Quoting is winning jobs - a mystery or myth?
    - Gett...



  • Fujifilm installs two Inca Onset-X highspeed UV flatbeds at Active Display Group

    Fujifilm Graphic Systems is pleased to announce the sale of the region’s first two Inca Onset X series UV flatbed printers to Active Display Group (Active) - one of Australia's most awarded retail industry, POS, display and signage manufacturers. Active is part of the region’s largest...



  • FUJIFILM LED1600 wide format Christmas offer




  • Fujifilm Stand No. 1200

    Fujifilm PacPrint13 - Have you made your booking yet?
    21 - 25 May 2013 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

    Taking place every four years, PacPrint has become one of the largest trade shows to display the latest and most innovative printing and graphics communica...



  • Fun and Fundraising at Sign Industry Golf Day

    The ASGA / Visual Connections Golf Day is set to become a popular fixture on the NSW sign and print industry calendar, with the inaugural event delivering an enjoyable blend of networking and friendly competition, as well as raising more than $900 for the Man Anchor charity.

    They&rsq...



  • Future Print funded LIVE streamed Business Sales Training - May courses

    In response to industry demand, the Australian Academy of Sales Pty Ltd (AAS), in partnership with the Future Print Business Transformation Program, has been appointed to deliver live streamed Business Sales Training to upskill employees to increase sales revenue. Participants can tune in via a s...



  • Future Print short courses

    $250,000 available to enhance skills and business performance through Future Print

    The Future Print Transformation Project has over $250,000 still available to support subsidised training in key business management and operational areas. Future Print will therefore be offering a numb...



  • Gemini Duets Engraving Plastics - Sample Swatch Binder Coming Soon



    Alfex CNC Australia is now taking pre-orders for the new Gemini Duets Sample Swatch Binders. The Duets Swatch Binder contains individual sample pieces for every single colour, pattern and finish we offer – the perf...



  • Gemini Duets Plastics and Epilog Laser Open House

    Gemini Duets Plastics and Epilog Laser Open House



          

    Generous Bushfire Donations from Staff Matched by Ricoh Australia

    Early in January, with the bushfire crisis in Australia in full swing, Ricoh Australia announced an internal fundraising i...



  • Get a hands on wide format OKI demo





  • Get Handy with Arlon & Spandex | 5 DAYS TO GO!

    Don't miss out on your chance to WIN 1 of the 15 $400 remaining Bunnings gift cards.
    Purchase any Arlon products from Spandex between now and end of business on Wednesday 16th September and YOU COULD WIN!

    Learn more about the range of Arlon products by visiting

    Get the service & support you deserve!






  • Get your entry in the 2015 Buyers Guide

    Submission close 21 November 2014
    Click on the link below to submit your entry


    Get Your Epson T5200D for 29% LESS from DES

    DES has recently announced its end of financial year offer for the CAD market, with exclusive prices for the

    Glitter Flex Ultra Jade and Light Gold is back in stock

    Glitter Flex Ultra is a Heat Transfer Vinyl with a bright, sparkly finish that is easy to use and easily transferred onto cotton, polyester and acrylic blends!

    Check out our range of Pressure Sensitive Glitter Flex Ultra for home and hobby crafts; decorate glassware, walls, photo fr...



  • Gold Coast Expo Falls Victim to COVID-19 Restrictions

    The Visual Impact Expo which was to be held at the Gold Coast at the end of April, has been postponed in light of the Federal Government’s respon...



  • GOVIVID announces Technology Partnership with Direct Color Systems (DCS)

    GoVivid, a Rowmark division, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Technology Partnership
    with Direct Color Systems® (DCS) to offer DCS’s extensive line of small-format, direct-to-substrate UV-LED inkjet
    printers.

    With over twenty years of industry e...



  • Graphic Art Mart and SCREEN present fastest Flatbed UV



    SCREEN, together with its exclusive wide format reseller Graphic Art Mart, will be running live demonstrations on the new Truepress Jet W3200UV-HS during PrintEx and Visual Impact at the Sydney Showground...



  • Graphic Art Mart Brisbane Open Day

    Details
    Graphic Art Mart Brisbane, 36 Vauxhall Street, Virginia QLD 4014

    Thursday 21 July 10.00am to 4.00pm

    BBQ Lunch at 12.30

    Session info
    11.30 – 12.30 Roland Colour Management
    12.45 – 1.15 Mimaki Latex Technology
    1.30 &...



  • Graphic Art Mart Brisbane Open Day

    Details
    Graphic Art Mart Brisbane, 36 Vauxhall Street, Virginia QLD 4014

    Thursday 21 July 10.00am to 4.00pm

    BBQ Lunch at 12.30

    Session info
    11.30 – 12.30 Roland Colour Management
    12.45 – 1.15 Mimaki Latex Technology
    1.30 &...



  • Graphic Art Mart New Queensland Office



  • Graphic Art Mart NT Customers - We've moved to a new, larger branch

    The larger facility enables us to hold more inventory locally...




  • Graphic Art Mart - Roland DG’s Partner Of The Year



    At the recent 2015 Roland DG Awards Dinner, Graphic Art Mart was presented with numerous accolades including the prestigious Partner of the Year Award. Graphic Art Mart has been an official Roland DG deal...



  • Graphic Art Mart’s national presence strengthened with acquisition of Q1 Media

    Graphic Art Mart Pty Ltd is delighted to announce that it is acquiring Q1 Media.

    Q1 Media is a wholesaler of sign writing, screen and digital printing products throughout South Australia with a history dating back to the 1980’s.

    Graphic Art Mart has serviced the si...



  • Great discounts on Signimages and Sign Quoting for Visual Impact Sydney 2015





    Gregory Hills Open House Event

    Trotec is the first laser manufacturer to truly realise the advantages of combining both CO2 and fiber laser sources into one machine. The CO2 feature makes the flexx ideal for cutting and/or engraving a variety of surfaces including paper, glass, wood and plastics. The fiber laser source gives t...



  • Happy New Year - New Releases for 2019




  • Hardware solutions from Print N Cut Solutions

    With over 40 years experience why would you go anywhere else?



  • Have you heard about our new price structure?

    New pricing structure effective 6th October 2015

    Conect Enterprises has introduced a new pricing structure for all vinyl cut, heat transfer and digital products available by the metre for both Conect and Print N Cut Solutions Customers.

    Effective from 6/10/15, Conect has...



  • Have you tried Trotec's Anodised Aluminium range?

    Trotec's Anodised Aluminium guarantees outstanding product durability for both inside and outside applications thanks to the best-in-class coating. The hard wearing, maintenance-free sheets can be processed by fiber and CO2 lasers. We created a video tutorial on how to get the best results when e...



  • Hexis Australia appoints 2 new Business Development Managers in Qld

    MD Ian Parsonson commented “it is really pleasing to have 2 very experienced new members join the Hexis Team, they will certainly value add to the level of product knowledge here and I look forward to working with them both”.

    Richard Palmer has over 15 years industry expe...



  • Hexis Australia has now finalised training dates for Brisbane and Sydney

    Hexis Australia has now finalised training dates for Brisbane and Sydney the courses will take place at Yatala Qld and Eastern Creek Raceway NSW.

    The aim is to assist participants to achieve the most out of the days by introducing trainees to the world of 3D application with plenty o...



  • Hexis Australia Training NSW



    18th March – 1 Day General Signage Course
    Application to flat surfaces including windows, lettering, weeding and drops.

    19th – 20th March - 2 Days Essentials Wrap Course


  • Hexis Vehicle Wrap Course | Limited Places! REGISTER NOW

    With such great feedback received from our courses held in November 2015, Pozitive are pleased to bring back the highly sought after HEXIS vehicle wrap courses in February 2016! In addition, the BODYFENCE Car Protection Film course has been added - this is a growth market you should be targeting!...



  • HP Delivers World’s First Production-Ready 3D Printing System

    At RAPID, the largest 3D additive manufacturing conference, HP Inc. unveiled the world’s first production-ready commercial 3D printing system, marking the next major step in its journey to bring disruptive manufacturing solutions to market. Visit

    HVG Graphics Media have recently launched their latest comprehensive Catalogue and Price List

    HVG Graphics Media have recently launched their latest comprehensive Catalogue and Price List.

    General Manager, Richard Lucas says “This new catalogue follows on quickly from our previous catalogue primarily due to two main reasons.

    Firstly, following publication o...



  • HVG Graphics Media is pleased to announce their expansion into the supply of hardware

    HVG Graphics Media adds hardware, signing exclusive partnership with award-winning American finishing solutions company, MCT Digital.

    HVG Graphics Media is pleased to announce their expansion into the supply of hardware.

    With HVG Graphics Media’s existing strongh...



  • HVG Graphics Media wins with the Boat Works Racing at Bathurst 12 Hour in Longhurst's final race

    The HVG Graphics Media sponsored The Boat Works Racing BMW M4 GT4 of Tony Longhurst, Aaron Seton and Matthew Brabham claimed Class C victory at the Bathurst 12 Hour Endurance race on Sunday February 4.

    Longhurst announced his retirement from racing live on national television during ...



  • ImagePerfect Vinyls from Spandex Receive HP Media Certification

    Spandex, the one-stop supplier of innovative solutions to the sign and display industries, has received media certification for 10 of its ImagePerfect substrates for use with the HP Latex 300 series of digital printers.

    HP certification verifies certain substrates that are suitable f...



  • Important Links for Victorian Businesses Under COVID-19 Stage 4 Restrictions

    The Victorian Government's announcement early this week that print and sign businesses are among those able to continue trading during the State's Stage 4 restrictions was welcome news for the industry. However, it is most important for every ...



  • Industry Businesses Urged to Consider Apprenticeships

    As interest in print, sign and graphics careers grows off the back of the successful Sign & Print Career Connections program launch in Melbourne earlier this month, industry businesses are being urged to strongly consider putting on an apprentice to ease staff shortages a...



  • INDUSTRY PARTNERS ANNOUNCE EDUCATION LIAISON POSITION

    Visual Connections, the Australian Sign & Graphics Association (ASGA) and Re-Engineering Australia announced today the appointment of AusSIP as its Industry Education Liaison Manager.

    The newly created national role is to help increase awareness of the opportunities in our indus...



  • Industry’s Woman Thriving: Women In Print 2019

    Events & News | Latest News The 2019 Women...



  • Information and Inspiration go Hand-in-Hand at PrintEx 19

    PrintEx 2019, incorporating Visual Impact Sydney and Label & Packaging Expo 2019, will bring together the industry’s leading suppliers of technology, equipment and services, all under one roof at the Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park.

    With an expo stretching over more...



  • Information Breakfast Session covering the re-designed Training Qualification for our industry

    Tuesday 16 May 7.30am - 9.00am

    To be held at TAFE Sydney (Ultimo) Building P, Wattle Street

    See and tour the new signage training areas
    Hear about the outline and current delivery process of the new Training Qualification
    Offer comments on the delivery timet...



  • Inspiring 200 futures

    Inspiring Jobs of the Future through STEM

    On Wednesday the 11th of October 2017, over 50 students, educators and STEM supporters gathered together at the new Commonwealth Bank building in Haymarket to share a love and curiosity for STEM and its future.

    This event, a jo...



  • Introducing 4 new HEXIS Super Chrome colours

    Hexis have just released 4 new super chrome colours including turquoise, pink, light blue and orange.

    These new colours are in addition to the 7 mirror effect gloss colours that are currently available; purple, blue, green, red, titanium, silver and gold.

    Super chrome is...



  • Introducing iSEE2 car wrap vinyl

    iSEE2 is the latest car wrapping vinyl to hit Australian shores.


    Introducing new products in Wide Format Print Media range

    Ricky Richards is introducing an exciting new range of premium banner materials designed and manufactured in Portugal by Endutex.

    This range includes Front MX (550gsm) ideal for premium banners and roll up displays. Mesh MS (330gsm) ideal for building wraps and hoardings, interior p...



  • Introducing the All-New Roland CAMM-1 GS-24 Desktop Cutter



    Get ready to cut like you've never cut before. With a completely redesigned cutting carriage and blade holder, a 40% increase in downforce, 10X Overlap Cutting, Perforated cutting, and more, th...



  • Introducing XpertJet from Mutoh – ‘Built for Professionals’




  • iSEE2 Super Black is the new black



    iSEE2 Super Black is a gloss finish and is a 100 micron film comprising of a supreme quality soft hybrid PVC film. Typical applications include vehicle graphics and signage that requires an external lif...



  • iSEE2 Wrapping Course

    In June, Conect will be hosting two Advanced Application Training Day. This course is ideal for people who have some knowledge of wrapping and are keen to improve their skills further.

    The training day is designed to ensure you understand all of the variables involved with this criti...



  • Jenny Harris to Leave Visual Connections after a Decade

    Jenny Harris, who has been Events Manager at Visual Connections for more than a decade, has announced she will be moving on in mid-February to focus on her family and personal priorities. 

    Jenny has been an integral part of the organisation’s events team, first at t...



  • Join us for the drupa Experience in Sydney & Melbourne

    The world’s most exciting and expansive show for print...



  • Kayell, Canon, Epson and Canson join Photo & Fine Art at PacPrint 2025

    Following the successful gallery, technology display and workshop at Visual Impact 2023, Kayell Australia, supported by Canon, Epson and Canson (Infinity papers) will again participate in the Photo & Fine Art sector of the 20-23 May event.

    Konica Minolta Matches Staff Giving & Supports Volunteers

    Konica Minolta reveals efficient production digital colour models: the Accurio PRESS C6100/C6085 pri

    With the launch of the Accurio Press C6100 series, Konica Minolta Business Solutions Australia introduces two new presses for the mid to high-volume production print market. These print systems ha...



  • Last Chance! REGISTER NOW | Hexis Vehicle Wrap Course - February 2016

    Don't miss out on our highly sought after HEXIS vehicle wrap courses! In addition, the BODYFENCE Car Protection Film course has been added - this is a growth market you should be targeting!

    Ideal for people of all skill levels, HEXIS Academy will again be run by the most sought afte...



  • Learn about the advantages of more laser power at our Sydney Open House

    The challenges in the industry have changed enormously in the last decades. High laser power helps you to break the limitations you might be experiencing. A high laser power supports you in maximising the productivity in your production process and that means more flexibility for your business. T...



  • Learn car wrapping techniques from the experts

    Hands-On Vehicle Wrapping Seminars at Visual Impact Sydney.


    Learn from the experts at Visual Impact

    Visual Impact Sydney 2014, 9-11 September, Halls 5 & 6, Sydney Showground Sydney Olympic Park
    Stand No. A30
    Free Hands-on Vehicle Wrapping Seminars hosted by Graphic Art Mart and Avery Dennison

    LEJ-640FT Special - Get Your First 20 Litres of Ink Free, and a 1 Year Warranty Extension




  • Less Than a Month to Enter PICAs

    Design, print, finishing and other industry businesses have just weeks to get entries in for this year’s Print Industry Creativity Awards, with entries due to close on Friday, 30 April.



  • LIA Graduate of the Year Awards ‘The Future is in good Hands’

    Chloe Rudd from Print DNA, South Australia has won the $15,000 Visual Connections – Lithographic Institute of Australia national scholarship prize awarded at the Queensland 2017 PICA gala in Brisbane.

    LIA Winners Get Set for DRUPA

    Dusseldorf Altstadt with DRUPA flags

    Limited Places! REGISTER NOW | Hexis Vehicle Wrap Course

    Hexis Academy | Vehicle Wrap Course
    3 Day Certified Course



    The HEXIS vehicle wrap courses are designed to equip sign and wrap professionals for the constantly evolving vehicle graphics indus...



  • Longina Phillips Designs chooses EPSON SURECOLOR Solution

    Longina Phillips Designs was established in 1988 and is now Australia’s leading creative print design studio. Recently the company made a major investment in a new printing solution and the choice they made was to use Epson SureColor printers to print all of their designs.

    To s...



  • Luke Wooldridge Takes Up New Role

    Respected industry professional Luke Wooldridge has been appointed National Sales Manager for Fujifilm Australia.

    The position continues his leadership roles on the supply side of the industry, having most recently completed four years as Territory Sales Manager NSW for Eastman Kodak...



  • Magnetic Solutions from Print N Cut



    Get the best deals & latest news from Print N Cut Solutions!

    These offers are available to you over the phone or with your account manager from the 9th til the 15th of April, please cal...



  • Make your work shine...literally!


    Marvel Bookbinding and Printfinishing chooses Epson RIPS print solution

    Australia's largest independently owned bookbinder and printfinisher, Marvel Bookbinding & Printfinishing, recently made the decision to take its in-house business printing solution to the next level with its adoption of the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-R8590TC Replaceable Ink Pack System (RIPS) pr...



  • MCEC Confident as 2022 and PacPrint Approach

    The Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre held its first ‘Centrestage Update’ customer briefing via Zoom last week, saying the lifting of restrictions around Australia and in particular in the southern capital, point to a bright o...



  • Meet Brett Burns

    Meet Brett Burns. Ricky Richards Print Media Sales Manager. Brett has been in this industry for over 20 years and hosts a wealth of knowledge when it comes to choosing the right products to use to enhance your designs and printing. He joined the Ricky team last year and has a huge 2019 planned fo...



  • Meet Chaz Mostert at Visual Impact

    Reigning Bathurst 1000 winner, Chaz Mostert, will be appearing at the Australian Visual Solutions stand at the Visual Impact Show in Melbourne - Friday 18 September.

    “It is awesome to have Chaz join us at the Visual Impact Show. It will be a great opportunity for our customers ...



  • Metamark Acquires Trimwel

    Metamark (UK) Limited has announced its acquisition of Trimwel, the company’s long-standing Irish distributor. Under Metamark’s ownership, Trimwel will continue to operate as a distribution business working with a growing range of customers, typically sign and graphics manufacturers i...



  • Metamark has appointed Sign Supplies - Master Distributor for New Zealand

    Metamark has announced that it has appointed Sign Supplies at its’ Master distributor for New Zealand.

    Head of Metamark Asia Pacific, Paul Coniglio commented "Sign Supplies was appointed as our partner in New Zealand because of its outstanding credentials in the sign and allied...



  • Metamark MD 100 - Now on Sale

    Metamark MD 100 is a 3 year 100 micron calendered digital media - that is ideal for short to medium term internal or external graphics. The MD 100 has been designed for promotional, point of sale, advertising boards, windows and general signage. Metamark MD 100 is available in both permanent solv...



  • Metamark MDX Wrap Course

    You have been invited to attend an exclusive MD - X Wrap training session, where you will receive training and hands on experience using MD-X, we are also offering exclusive deals and discounts on the day.

    We are running this day to introduce you to the product and show you what MD-X...



  • Metamark November Promotion

    Buy one then get another half price
    November Special offer from Metamark



  • Mimaki at Visual Impact Melbourne 2015

    Show Specials - Come and see these and more at Booth Number B18



  • Mimaki Australia display New JFX200-2513 at VI Exhibition Brisbane


    “We are extremely pleased to add the JFX200-2513 to our broad portfolio of UV inkjet large format printers,” says Brad Creighton, National Sales and Marketing Manager for Mimaki Australia. “It is designed based on customer input as an entry level printer with extreme ease...



  • Mimaki Extends Bushfire Support

    Mimaki Australia has announced a range of special offers and assistance to help businesses impacted by the recent bushfires across the country. 

    General Manager Tomomitsu Harada announced today ...



  • Mimaki inks gain GREENGUARD GOLD Accreditation

    Mimaki has received the GREENGUARD GOLD Certification for its market leading inks including SS21, LX101, LH-100, LUS-150 and LUS-200. The GREENGUARD GOLD Certification demands stricter certification criteria and considers safety factors to ensure that a product is acceptable for use in environmen...



  • Mimaki introduces Compact Flatbed Cutting Plotter CFL-605RT



    Mimaki has announced the launch of the CFL-605RT Compact Flatbed Cutting Plotter which offers both creasing and cutting capabilities and enables the creation and delivery of high quali...



  • Mimaki Providing New Solutions through Innovation




  • Miss the Visual Impact Sign Show?

    Don't miss this great offer closes Friday 22nd May




  • Mobile Imagination Centre WA Locations Confirmed | Roland DG

    Roland DG Australia, a leading manufacturer of wide format inkjet printers and 3D devices, today announced the locations for the upcoming Mobile Imagination Centre run to regional Western Australia.

    The custom-built Roland Mobile Imagination Centre (MIC) has been taking the concepts ...



  • Model Run Out - Hix Heat Press Sale on Current Models



    With the newest arrival of our new Hix Heat Press models we are having a clearance sale on the current models.
    These models still come with a 1 year warranty and a life time warranty on the heatin...



  • Mutoh Australia appoints Russell Cavenagh as GM



    Print industry wide format specialist Russell Cavenagh has joined Mutoh Australia in the role of General Manager.

    Responsible for the Australian and New Zealand business Cavenagh had this to say about his ne...



  • Mutoh is running two new promotions between January 14 and ending on February 14, 2019






  • National Awards to be the Focus as Industry Recovers

    The Print & Visual Communications Association has this morning announced that it will halt plans for individual State Printing Industry Creativity Awards (PICAs) for the 2022 year, as businesses in many areas of the country concentrate on recovering from recent natural disasters. Inste...



  • National Conference

    The National Conference- ‘Identify 2012- Raising your corporate and client identity’, run by ASGA, GASAA, SGIAA and VISA is set to be held on 23-25 September 2012 at the Novotel, Darling Harbour, Sydney.

    Conference Brochure now available

    National Conference Early Bird Special

    ASGA, GASAA, SGIAA and VISA National Conference

    23 – 25 September 2012

    Early Bird Rate!

    Book and pay before 30 July to receive 10% discount off the conference registration

    Don’t miss this opportunity...



  • New Avery Dennison Colours Now Available



    Avery Dennison recently invited international designer and luxury wheels manufacturer Diko Sulahian, of Giovanna Wheels and internationally recognised professional graphics installer and trainer Justin Pat...



  • New Board Appointed as Visual Connections Looks to the Future

    Visual Connections, the association representing suppliers to the print, sign, display and visual communications industries, held its AGM and Member Meeting last Tuesday, appointing new Board Members and outlining a clear strategy for the future.

    In something of an under...



  • New Brush and Leaf Workshop Coming to Brisbane

    Liane Barker (Australia) and Anne McDonald (New Zealand) team up to deliver an introduction to traditional brush and gold leaf techniques.
    This winter Better Letters is launching a new three-day workshop in Brisbane which will teach participants the related skills of signwritten lettering a...



  • New CEO for Grafityp Self-Adhesive Products

    Grafityp Self-Adhesive Products is located in Houthalen (Belgium) and is a manufacturer and distributor of self-adhesive sign making films, digital print media, laminates and automotive & deco films.

    Since the company first began, the Bosman’s have always been in control o...



  • New Date Added for VersaWorks: Beyond the Basics in Sydney!


    New Joint Venture Cements Events Partnership

    A new joint venture agreement between Visual Connections and the Print & Visual Communications Association (PVCA) provides certainty for the future of the industry’s f...



  • New Opportunities Launched with Glowpro at Visual Impact Sydney

    In the kind of perfect marriage between print and new sign technologies for which Visual Impact has become renowned, Pixalux® Manufacturing Australia on Stand F32 in Sydney will launch their new, Australian-made Glowpro® illuminated counter-top signs which they say will give printers and ...



  • New Printing Industries Reps Appointed to PacPrint Board

    PacPrint organisers, Visual Connections, has announced that their co-host for the event, Printing Industries has appointed its Board members Ron Patterson and Chris Segaert to join Peter Lane as Printing Industries’ representatives on the PacPrint Board.

    Segaert, like Lane, is...



  • New Product Release – TexFrame Road Case Mark III

    ADI Displays welcomes the newest addition of TexFrame Road Case to our

    New Screen B1 Platesetter sets the benchmark

    SCREEN Graphic and Precision Solutions Australia has announced an all-new B1 (8-up) computer-to plate device with several new features including a high-definition option capable of resolving up to 700lpi on offset plates.

    Peter Scott, Screen GP Australia managing director says: &ldqu...



  • New Screen mini label press makes debut at AUSPACK in March

    Screen GP Managing Director is delighted with the early test runs on his new Truepress Jet L250AQ digital label machine. The futuristic-looking device is now installed at Screen’s Macquarie Park, NSW showroom where both reseller Jet Technologies and Screen personnel have been putting it thr...



  • NEWS FLASH: Business Events Grants Extended

    New Siser products just landed



    Siser Moda Glitter 2 is a PU plotter cut heat seal material with high thickness glitters and adhesive polyester backing. Average film thickness before application is 380 micron.

    Ideal for:
    • ...



  • New Support Technician Appointed to Enhance Roland DG Care

    Roland DG Australia, a leading provider of wide-format inkjet printers, printer/cutters and 3D milling and engraving solutions, today announced the appointment of a new Support Technician, Tim Hudson.



    ...



  • New TrueVIS VG printer/cutters and high-performance SOLJET EJ-640 printer win EDP Awards

    Roland DG is delighted to announce that two of its recently launched wide format digital print devices; the TrueVIS VG Series and SOLJET EJ-640 have won prestigious EDP awards.

    Jerry Davies, President EMEA for Roland DG accepted the award for ‘Best wide format print & cut s...



  • New Website: More content and modern design for increased user experience

    Along with the modern design and optimised product presentation for improved user experience, our new website offers additional content including numerous tips and tricks for laser processing, a detailed FAQ section and a selection of DIY sample tutorials for you to try.




  • Nominations for the 2016 NSW Training Awards are now open and will close on 18 March 2016.

    Every year the NSW Training Awards celebrate and reward outstanding achievements throughout the Vocational Education and Training sector.

    Training an apprentice, trainee or student is exciting and rewarding, so let’s celebrate together by nominating for the 2016 NSW Training Aw...



  • Numbers Confirm Visual Impact Sydney Success

    The numbers are in, and it’s official – Visual Impact Sydney is the biggest and best since the mid-2010s, with some 3,000 industry businesses attending and millions of dollars of business transacted over the three-day event.

    Just a few short of 4,000 people were clocked thr...



  • Nyala stays the European market leader

    The swissQprint Nyala large format printer is Europe's best-selling printer in its class for the third time in a row, with the new LED model now having replaced its predecessor.

    According to the Geneva-based market research institute Infosource, last year the swissQprint Nyala was Eu...



  • Océ Arizona 1200 Series UV Flatbed - Product release

    Canon Australia Pty Ltd., a world leader in imaging solutions, has announced the global launch of the latest generation of the award-winning Océ Arizona® Series flatbed printer. The new Océ Arizona 1200 Series printers, with significant advances will soon have businesses of all ...



  • Open House Monday 18 July

    Trotec Laser will be hosting a very special training and development workshop on the 18th July focusing on getting the right laser settings for any material.

    Our laser experts will be on hand to demonstrate the process for getting the best possible results out of your laser.


  • PacPrint 2025 Announces Theme: Innovation. Collaboration. Transformation.

    PacPrint, Australia’s premier print, sign, and graphics trade show, is excited to announce its official theme for PacPrint25: INNOVATION. COLLABORATION. TRANSFORMATION.

    PacPrint Announces New Board Ahead of 2025 Showcase

    PacPrint Melbourne Moves to September 2021

    Following the decision to postpone the major international DRUPA exhibition in Düsseldorf, organisers of PacPrint have announced that the region’s leading show, PacPrint, will now be held from 28 Se...



  • PacPrint Podcasts Episode 1: Sue Threlfo, Chair, PacPrint Board

    There's plenty to look forward to at PacPrint 2021 and the co-located Visual Impact Expo and Label & Packaging Expo. Now, a new series of video podcasts and previews is being launched to keep you up to date with the very latest news and views. 



  • PacPrint Rolls Out Welcome Mat to New Zealand

    While the location may be in Australia, the region’s leading event for the print and wider graphic communications industry is very much ...



  • Pandemic Response: Help is Available

    Industry businesses have responded impressively to COVID-19, but with recent events reminding us all that the pandemic is far from over it's important to remember that help is available from numerous sources for any businesses which have been impacted.

    Firstly, the Government has announ...



  • Partnership between Re-Engineering Australia (REA) and Visual Connections

    Connecting students with industry and providing them with career information, advice and the motivation they need to make career choices is now even easier following an alliance between Re-Engineering Australia Foundation and Visual Connections.

    Visual Connections is the organisation...



  • Patrick Condren to MC Glittering NPA Presentations

    Walkley Award-winning journalist and well-known broadcaster and media personality Patrick Condren will be Master of Ceremonies at the 38th National Print Awards in Brisbane on Friday 5 November.



  • Patrick Condren to MC Glittering NPA Presentations (Copy-1)

    Walkley Award-winning journalist and well-known broadcaster and media personality Patrick Condren will be Master of Ceremonies at the 38th National Print Awards in Brisbane on Friday 5 November.



  • Peter Harper Announces Retirement Plans

    Peter Harper, CEO of Visual Connections and well...



  • Peter Harper Bows Out to Industry Acclaim

    Peter Harper Honoured at ProPrint Awards

    Visual Connections CEO, Peter Harper, was honoured last Friday night at the annual ProPrint Awards, where he was named as the recipient of the prestigious Industry Achievement Award. 

    Platinum Label + Packaging Expo Sponsorship Demonstrates Durst Support

    Durst Group has long considered the ANZ region one of the world’s key label markets. Now, the Italian technology leader has once again demonstrated its support for the industry, announcing a Platinum Sponsorship and major exhibitor presence at the inaugural Label + Packaging Expo.


  • Please join the LIA (NSW) for Drupa Revisited

    Please join the LIA (NSW) for Drupa Revisited

    North Ryde RSL, Cnr Pittwater & Magdala Roads, North Ryde 28 JUNE 2016 at 6.00 pm

    Whether you got to Germany this month, missed it or read the press releases from the world’s biggest print & media exhibition, yo...



  • POPAI Awards - late entry cut off 29 July

    POPAI’s Marketing at Retail Awards; the national benchmark for excellence in Retail and Shopper Marketing, closes for late entries at midnight on July 29. Here's some useful tips on how to make entering simple.

    10 simple tips for a great entry. From someone who knows.
    POP...



  • Positive Camtec exhibits as a Gold Sponsor at VIIE Sydney

    Positive Camtec is proud to exhibit as a Gold Sponsor at the VIIE show to be held at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre at Darling Harbour on September 24-26, 2012. We welcome you to visit us in Hall 5, booth E2.

    A visit to the Positive Camtec booth will be a highlight of ...



  • Positive Camtec finds a New Name



    Positive Camtec are pleased to announce our new trading name and logo. As of 1st February 2015, we will be trading under the name “Pozitive”.
    For some time we have felt that our name “Positive Camtec...



  • Positive first meeting for PacPrint Exhibitors

    Representatives from some 40 companies which will exhibit at PacPrint 2021 and the co-located Visual Impact and Label & Packaging Expos, met this week for the first ti...



  • Positive Outlook Indicated by Virtual Trade Show

    Strong visitor numbers and positive activity at the Print, Sign, Display & Graphics Virtual Trade Show bodes well for business sentiment into the new financial year – and reinforces the value of the innovative online expo in...



  • POS Visual installs HP FB550 Flatbed UV from Spandex

    Spandex has supplied an HP Scitex FB550 flatbed UV to one of the country’s newest and most progressive point-of-sale, signage and display producers – Melbourne’s POS Visual Solutions.

    POS Visual is already an HP Latex roll user, but this is its first move into flat...



  • Pozitive Appointed Exclusive Distributor for bullmer Cutters

    bullmer, Germany, are pleased to announce that Pozitive has been appointed as the exclusive Australian distributor for our range of cutting tables designed for the sign, graphics and textile markets. The Premiumcut range of tables from bullmer are designed, engineered and produced in Germany and ...



  • Pozitive sign & graphic supplies appointed as Australian dealer of the F Series range of flatbed

    Pozitive sign & graphic supplies, a leading supplier of machinery and consumables for the print, sign and display industries, is pleased to announce they have been appointed as the exclusive Australian dealer of the state-of-the-art the F Series range of flatbed cutting tables from Summa.


  • PrintEx19 Delivers Value to 5000+ Visitors

    PrintEx 2019 collocating with Visual Impact Sydney and Label and Packaging Expo 2019

    Save the date for PrintEx 2019 collocating with Visual Impact Sydney and Label & Packaging Expo 2019 to be held on 13-16 August 2019 at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park.

    Visitor registrations will open in 2019, but to express your interest please email

    PrintEx Forums provide Foresight and Insight





  • Printing Awards to be Bigger & Better as Judges Sought

    This year’s Print Industry Creativity Awards (PICA) and National Print Awards (NPA) will be ‘bigger and better’ than ever, a...



  • ProCloud chooses Epson SureColor eco-solvent printer solution

    Brisbane-based graphic design and web development studio, ProCloud, create and implement brand experiences. They are dedicated to establishing partnerships with their clients in order to create inspiring solutions to their needs. Recently ProCloud had a requirement for a large format printer that...



  • Product in Focus: TexFrame Light Box

    The construction of the TexFrame Light Box is designed specifically for exhibition and event applications as well as suitable for retail and office fit out.

    TexFrame Light Box extrusion has features of quick and easy Tension Lock for connecting corners, utility channel to mount LED l...



  • Production of printing plates for pad printing

    Lasers are ideal for direct marking on a wide array of materials. Lasers can also support other marking methods, such as the fast and precise production of printing plates for pad printing. Using laser systems to produce printing plates has become a common technology as lasers offer many advantag...



  • Productivity and Efficiency Launch Event with Epson




  • Productivity redefined – Zünd launches an ultra high-performance cutting system

    High-performance digital cutting solutions and intelligent automation are the focus of Zünd's exhibit at Drupa 2016. The spotlight will be on the unveiling of Zünd's new, ultra high-performance digital cutting system, underscoring the importance of optimal productivity and efficiency as...



  • Product Showcase | Arlon DPF 4500LX and 4500GX Polymeric Calendered Films



    Low Cost + Air Egress

    DPF 4500LX (tinted adhesive air egress) and DPF 4500GX (clear adhesive air egress) have a polymeric face stock that delivers vibrant prints, combined with ease of applicati...



  • Prytec Solutions Joins Virtual Expo

    Prytec Solutions has unveiled its stand at the Print, Sign, Display and Graphics Virtual Trade Show, with its centrepiece PLS-51515 1kW Advanced Fibre Laser System, in a move sure to create plenty of excitement at the online show.


  • Prytec Solutions OPEN HOUSE - 02 and 03 November 2016

    Save the Date

    Come and visit our showroom and factory. See the machines in action and get a feel for how we work. Find out the latest on Digital Print, Laser Solutions, CNC, 3D Milling and more! This is your chance to ask us all those questions you have been wondering about!


  • Prytec Solutions to extend Expo Pricing to all TroPro Attendees to the end of June

    June 30th is getting closer but it’s not too late to take advantage of the ATO $20,000 investment rebate

    To thank you for attending and supporting YOUR Industry Expo, Prytec Solutions are happy to extend
    Expo Pricing to all TroPro Attendees to the end of the month.
    ...



  • Queensland Celebrates Print Perfection

    The Queensland print industry has come together to celebrate the achievement of print perfection at the Tattersalls Club in Brisbane, with ColourChiefs, Kuhn Corp and Sunprint among the night's biggest winners.

    Receive up to $2500 to spend on all consumables






    Roland VS-i 640i 1625mm


    The Roland VS-i 640i 1625mm features the latest print head technology, faster drying, GreenGuard Gold certified ECO...



  • Record Numbers Attend Visual Connections Golf Day

    The annual Visual Connections Golf Day has become one of the most p...



  • Register now for Visual Impact and a chance for a trip to Fiji

    Register online now for Visual Impact Sydney 2014 for a chance to win a trip to Fiji!
    All you have to do is Register online and attend the show and you will be in the running to WIN!

    Registration is Now Open for Printex 19




  • Registrations Open for 'Most Important PacPrint Ever'

    Registrations have opened online for PacPrint 2021, with organisers saying the event could well be the ‘most important PacPrint ever held’, as the first industry exp...



  • Registrations Open for VI Sydney

    Online registration is now open for Visual Impact Sydney 2017 and organisers Visual Connections Australia are predicting a strong turnout for the show, which gives the Australian industry its first opportunity to attend a show at the new International Convention Centre at Darling Harbour.
    <...



  • Release of the Spring 2015 Graphic Art Mart Product Catalogue

    Throughout 2015, the continued devaluation of the Australian dollar and the increase in costs for our suppliers has required us to adjust the prices of some of our products. These changes will be effective from October 26th 2015. We have worked with our suppliers to lessen the impact of many of t...



  • Reskin your BANNERAD

    ADI Displays’ BANNERAD Q Series was thoughtfully engineered to be impactful, easy to use and reusable. We know how important it is to maximise the value of your banner display while retaining the ability to refresh your message.

    We love it when customers reuse their Q Series ba...



  • Resolution Imaging choose Epson SureColor high-quality signage printing

    In their words Resolution Imaging has been “home to digital with a difference” since 1996. The company offers enhanced utility and environmentally responsible retail display solutions and with decades of experience backing them up. Recently the company had a requirement for a high qua...



  • Retail – run-down on sessions for Tuesday 13 August.

    Day 1 - Retail – run-down on sessions for Tuesday 13 August.

    On Day 1, the focus is Retail, with renowned social scientist and author Dr Ross Honeywill set to reveal to Business@Breakfast attendees how customer attitudes and behaviours are changing, and demonstrate how to reach...



  • Ricky Richards – DREAMSCAPE

    Ricky Richards is excited to announce that Dreamscape printable wall covering is now available in 4 new products: Matte, Mystical, Bling and Terralon. Each product has unique features allowing you to create long term wallpaper with the designs and look you love.

    Dreamscape Matte has ...



  • Ricky Richards – EXPANDABLE

    Ricky Richards is excited to announce the release of Expandable from Berger Textiles, an exciting
    addition to their digital printing textile range that has many great features. Expandable has a high
    elasticity stretching up to 10% in length and 5% in width making it ideal for frame d...



  • Ricky Richards Fredrix Crystal Artist Canvas



    Ricky Richards is proud to announce the release of Fredrix Crystal Artist Canvas, an exclusive addition to the Fredrix range with many outstanding features.

    The matte bright whi...



  • Ricky Richards has introduced a new range of wall wraps by Dreamscape

    This range includes Dreamscape Classic, Dreamscape Caviar and Dreamscape Brilliant. All products are printable and repositionable wall coverings that allow you to create high impact thematic graphics across walls, over mouldings, around corners and on ceilings. These products will adhere to most ...



  • Ricky Richards is introducing 2 new digital printing textiles designed and manufactured in Germany b

    Backlite Premium and Blackout VI are digital printing textiles designed and manufactured in Germany by Pongs.

    Backlite Premium is a high quality knitted polyester ideal for backlit signs and display systems. With various widths up to 310cm, this digital printing textile is soft and e...



  • RICKY RICHARDS – NEW PRODUCT - FLAG 130

    Flag 130 is a durable heavy weight flag and teardrop banner material . Flag 130 has an excellent print through effect, soft handle, non creasing, anti static, and non fray characteristics. Flag 130 is suitable for printing across a broad range of ink types including dye sublimation (direct & ...



  • Ricky Richards - new range of digital printing textile products



    Ricky Richards is introducing an exciting new range of digital printing textile products designed and manufactured in Germany by Pongs.

    This range includes: Spinnaker Economy (65gsm) idea...



  • Ricky Richards Print Floor is a brand new addition to the range from Endutex

    Ricky Richards Print Floor is a brand new addition to the range from Endutex. Print Floor is a 2.2mm PVC printable lino ideal for promotional to medium term floor graphics. It has a superior lay flat, excellent ink adhesion and is fire retardant & slip resistant.

    Print Floor can ...



  • Rocket fast Roland set to make an impact at PacPrint

    Leading wide format manufacturer Roland DG Australia is anticipating that the ground breaking new PRO4 XF-640 wide format printer will be a big draw card at PacPrint and Visual Impact next week. Along with the new XF-640, Roland DG will be showcasing all the latest in wide format technology, and ...



  • Roland DG Academy Training Dates Announced for 2018



    VersaWorks: Beyond the Basics has been developed to improve users’ knowledge of VersaWorks and VersaWorks Dual, increasing the efficiency and productivity of their output. Following on from 2017’s success...



  • Roland DG Announces First Direct-To-Garment Printer for On-Demand Personalisation

    Roland DG Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wide format inkjet printers and 3D devices worldwide, today announced the launch of the VersaSTUDIO BT-12 desktop direct-to-garment ...



  • Roland DG Announces New TrueVIS VG Series Trade-In Offer





  • Roland DG Announces PacPrint Plans

    Roland DG is proud to be Platinum Sponsor of PacPrint for another year. We consider PacPrint an essential event for anyone in the visual communications sector to explore new technology, stay updated on trends, gain valuable insights, and find inspiration—all to support bu...



  • Roland DG Announces the Global Launch of its New "Texart" Inkjet Printer

    Roland DG Corporation, a leading worldwide manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters, today announced the launch of the new "Texart" brand for exclusive use in digital textile printing. Following on from previous generations of complete textile solutions, including printer a...



  • Roland DG Announce Training Sessions for SA and WA

    Roland DG Announce Training Sessions for SA and WA
    Leading wide format manufacturer Roland DG, has announced training sessions in Western Australia and South Australia for the popular VersaWorks® Advanced training. As part of the Roland Care program, Roland Academy training plays an int...



  • Roland DG Appoints New Service Engineer in Queensland

    Roland DG Australia, a leading provider of wide-format inkjet printers, printer/cutters and 3D milling and engraving solutions, today announced the appointment of a new Service Engineer in Queensland, Allan Cooke.

    Allan brings over 9 years’ field experience to Roland DG, having...



  • Roland DG at Visual Impact and PrintEx 2015



    Leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and 3D devices Roland DG Australia is once again proud to support the industry as platinum sponsor of the Visual Impact Expo Sydney. In addition to displaying their w...



  • Roland DG at Visual Impact Brisbane - Queensland Market Alive and Well

    Roland DG at Visual Impact Brisbane
    Leading provider of wide-format inkjet printers, engraving and personalisation solutions Roland DG Australia, report an active market in Queensland after a successful Brisbane trade show.

    "The Queensland market is alive and well," said John W...



  • Roland DG at Visual Impact Melbourne 2015

    Roland DG Australia, a leading manufacturer of wide format inkjet printers and 3D devices, is once again proud to support the industry as platinum sponsor of the Visual Impact Expo Melbourne. In addition to displaying and demonstrating their world renowned wide format printing and engraving solut...



  • Roland DG Australia Announce 2014 Academy Dates

    Roland DG Australia Announce 2014 Academy Dates
    Leading worldwide provider of wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters for professional durable graphics Roland DG Australia, has released dates for its 2014 Roland DG Academy training course - VersaWorks® Advanced.

    Dev...



  • Roland DG Australia Announce 2015 Academy Dates

    Roland DG Australia, a leading provider of wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters for professional durable graphics, has released dates for the 2015 Roland DG Academy training course - VersaWorks® Advanced.

    Developed by experienced Roland technical specialists, the Versa...



  • Roland DG Australia Announces Launch of New Roland Profile Centre

    Roland DG Australia has announced the launch of its new Roland Profile Centre, a free, one-stop site that makes it easier than ever for end users to obtain media profiles for Roland printers. By visiting this central location, Roland users can access and download a wide range of profiles from a n...



  • Roland DG Australia Introduces DisplayStudio

    Leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and 3D devices Roland DG Australia, has entered the digital signage market with the new Roland DisplayStudio digital sign system - a complete, affordable solution that allows traditional sign shops to increase profits by adding digital signage t...



  • Roland DG Australia Officially Opens New Victorian Creative Centre

    Leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and 3D devices Roland DG Australia, is celebrating the opening of their new facilities in Mulgrave Victoria with an Open House event on 21 November 2014

    The new Victorian Creative Centre features a full range of Roland's wide format...



  • Roland DG Australia to Celebrate 25 years in Australia

    Leading provider of wide-format inkjet printers, printer/cutters and 3D milling and engraving solutions, Roland DG Australia, is commemorating it’s 25th year of business in Australia with a special Open House celebration event in November.

    Roland DG Bushfire Disaster Support Program

    Roland DG would like to extend its thoughts and best wishes to those who have been affected by the fires that are currently ravaging large...



  • Roland DG Encourages Next Generation of Signage Professionals

    Roland DG Australia, leading supplier of wide format inkjet printers and 3D devices, was proud to recently donate a state-of-the-art SOLJET PRO4 XR-640 Printer Cutter to the Signage Department at TAFE Illawarra.

    Roland DG Expands VersaUV Line with Larger, Faster Benchtop LEF-300 UV Flatbed Printer

    Roland DG Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wide format inkjet printers worldwide, have announced the addition of the VersaUV
    LEF-300 to its line of benchtop UV-LED flat...



  • Roland DG Hosts Worldwide Contest for Its Service Engineers



    Roland DG Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced digital tools, announced a worldwide competition for its service engineers (SEs). One SE will be crowned champion of the Global SE Awards* from among their peer...



  • Roland DG Launches Cutter Self-Maintenance Kits

    Roland DG has announced the availability of self-maintenance kits for its CAMM-1/CAMM-1 PRO cutters, including the GS-24, GX series and the latest generation GR series vinyl cutters.


  • Roland DG Now Offering Flexi Software Subscriptions

    Roland DG Australia has announced that the industry-acclaimed Flexi software from SA International (SAi), the leading provider of solutions for the professional signmaking, wide-format digital printing and CNC machining industries, is now available via annual subscription.




  • Roland DG Saves 3.5 Tonnes of Waste from Landfill

    Roland DG Australia Pty Ltd, a leading manufacturer of wide format inkjet printers and 3D devices, today announced that its Cartridge Recycle Program has diverted almost 3.5 tonnes of waste from ending up in landfill.

    Since Roland DG’s Cartridge Recycle Program was launched in ...



  • Roland DG's New TrueVIS TR2 Ink Receives Avery Dennison ICS Performance Guarantee

    Roland DG Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wide format inkjet printers and printer cutters worldwide, is proud to announce that Avery Dennison has awarded their advanced ICS Performance Guarantee for graphics printed with new TR2 eco-solvent ink and the new

    Roland DG Sponsors FAB9, The 9th International Fab Lab Conference, as a Vision Sharing Partner

    Roland DG Corporation, the world's leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and 3D devices have announced that it will sponsor FAB9 as a Vision Sharing Partner, Platinum Sponsor. The weeklong event will be held in Yokohama from August 21-27, 2013.

    A Fab Lab (Fabrication La...



  • Roland DG Takes the Lead with Platinum Sponsorship of PrintEx and VI

    Roland DG Australia is unquestionably one of the leading names in the print, wide format, sign and display arena. So, it is only fitting that the company is the Platinum Sponsor of the industry’s leading show, PrintEx19 and Visual Impact Sydney in August.

    Roland DG’s supp...



  • Roland DG Textile Decorating Technology Achieves OEKO-TEX® Class I Certification

    Roland DG Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters worldwide, announced today that the company’s dye sublimation transfer technology has achieved certification of OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, product class I. The certification has been given for ...



  • Roland DG to Take Imagination on the Road

    Roland DG Australia, a leading manufacturer of wide format inkjet printers and 3D devices, have announced the launch of its brand new Mobile Imagination Centre, a custom-built vehicle that takes the Creative Centre and RolandClinic concepts on the road.

    Roland DG Unveils Its First 3D Printer and a New Milling Machine

    Roland DG Unveils Its First 3D Printer and a New Milling Machine
    Roland DG Corporation, the world's leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and 3D devices, announced today the release of the monoFab series, including the company's first 3D additive rapid prototyping machine, the...



  • Roland INSPIRE | March 2018



    Welcome to INSPIRE, our customer newsletter designed to keep you up-to-date and informed
    on the latest in the world of Roland DG.

    In our first edition for the year, we include detail on our 30 Year...



  • Roland Mobile Imagination Centre Dates and Locations Announced

    Making its way around the country over the next two years, initial locations and dates for the Mobile Imagination Centre (MIC) have been confirmed. We will be kicking things off in regional New South Wales in February, with the first stop at Brad Jones Racing in Albury on 13th February, followed ...



  • Roland monoFab ARM-10 3D Printer



    Click here to read more.........



  • Roland VersaCAMM SP-540i at Graphic Art Mart



    Roland VersaCAMM SP-300i is the perfect high-performance production tool for creating colourful decals, labels, banners, posters, vehicle and floor graphics, apparel decoration and just about any sign ima...



  • Roland VersaWorks Dual RIP Now Supports Additional Roland DG Inkjet Printers

    Roland DG Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters worldwide, today announced that its recently introduced Roland VersaWorks Dual RIP and print management software now supports several additional Roland DG inkjet printers and printer/cutters.


  • Rowmark Australia celebrated their First Year Anniversary

    Rowmark Australia held a 3 day open house last week at their premises in Seven Hills, to celebrate the first year of trading. Coinciding with this was their appointment as the Direct Color Systems (DCS) UV LED printers distributors for NSW and WA.

    Tom Johns, Rowmark Australia Marketi...



  • Rowmark Australia is pleased to announce the addition of Antares cutters to our product range.

    Rowmark Australia is pleased to announce the addition of Antares cutters to our product range.

    CEO Cory Bourne stated that ” Our goal at Rowmark Australia is to offer a range of first class products that covers the majority of our customers engraving and laser requirements.


  • Rowmark Australia is pleased to introduce the new 'Trophyflex'

    Rowmark Australia is pleased to introduce the new 'Trophyflex',recently launched at the TroPro tradeshows for the trophy and promotional industry and available online from www.trophyflex.com.au and O’Brien’s Engineering.
    ...



  • Rowmark establishes new Distribution and Service location in Australia

    To continue to provide customers and sign makers across Australia with quick access to Rowmark’s industry leading engravable products, Rowmark LLC announces the opening of Rowmark Australia, a new distribution warehouse and customer service location in Seven Hills (NSW).

    Rowmar...



  • Rowmark’s New Color Snap Match App and VI Expo IPad Giveaways

    Rowmark Australia is excited to present Rowmark’s new mobile app which will aid customers in finding the perfect colour match of plastic sheeting for your laser, rotary or printable application or design… in a snap! The NEW Color Snap Match is FREE and available from the Apple iTunes...



  • RUOK Today?

    Today is national RUOK Day, so...



  • SALE up to 30% off Epilog Laser Demonstration Units




    Alfex CNC Australia is now offering up to 30% of all Epilog Laser demo units.

    Stock is clearing quickly so don’t miss out! Contact Alfex CNC Australia on 1300 20 15 10 to find out which machin...



  • Sarah Moore Promoted to General Manager for Visual Connections

    Sarah Moore has been promoted to General Manager for Visual Connections, stepping into the role at an exciting time for the supplier association.

    SAVE on Roland Printer Bundles from DES!


    Click here to read more about Roland Bundles from DES



  • Save the date for the 2016 GJS Roadshow

    GJS is packing up its showroom again for its second, multi-state Roadshow event. After such amazing feedback last year, we're gearing up to do it all again, visiting:

    NEWCASTLE on the 6th July
    COFFS HARBOUR on the 7th July
    WOLLONGONG on the 26th July
    SYDNEY on the 2...



  • Save with Trotec's Awesome August Deal of the Month

    August is a busy month for many of our customers as trophy season is just around the corner. In recognition of such a busy month we decided one deal wasn't enough. So our Awesome August Deal of the Month was created.

    Deal 1: 10% discount on all full sheets within the TroLase Lights a...



  • School Based Apprenticeships in the Sign and Graphics Industry


    Training for a career in the Sign and Graphics Industry can start at school. School Based Apprentices complete the first year of their apprenticeship during their senior high school years and commence full-time w...



  • Seasons Greetings From Roland DG Australia



    Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Thank you for your support and partnership this year. We hope you have an enjoyable and safe festive season, and we look forward to partnering with ...



  • Second Date Added! Pozitive Introduction to Vinyl Application Course - Register Now!





  • See into the Future at PrintEx 19

    Organisers are currently finalising a packed program of seminars and workshops designed to look at the ‘big issues’, consider specific trends and technologies which are changing the face of our industry, and provide practical, hands-on strategies and techniques to help you make the be...



  • See it First at Pacprint 17 - EFI VUTEk LX3 Pro

    For the first time in Australia at Stand F45, EFI will show the VUTEk LX3 Pro LED Printer.

    Click here to read more.................



  • Shane Hanlon joins FUJIFILM AUSTRALIA

    Well known in the Victorian area market following a lengthy career with Heidelberg, Shane Hanlon has joined Fujifilm’s Graphic Systems division as Account Manager.

    Hanlon’s 40 years experience in the printing industry covers both technical and sales roles and, in his 38 y...



  • Signage Calculators Specific for the Sign and Digital Print Industry






    Sign Quoting – Provide quotes to your customers whilst building professionalism and adding value in...



  • Signarama Pre-Apprenticeship Course Launches


    Signarama, in coordination with the NSW Construction and Property Services ITAB, has secured funding for the state’s first branded Pre-Apprenticeship Course to be run over 6 weeks commencing in March 2016 from Sydney Institute of TAFE in Ultimo.

    With up to 20 spots avail...



  • Sign Essentials awarded Roland Partner of the Year

    Sign Essentials has been awarded Roland's Partner of the Year award for 2015. The award was announced at a dinner in Sydney last week and was awarded for excellence in sales, service and support. It highlights a successful relationship between Sign Essentials and Roland DG that stretches well pas...



  • Sign Essentials distributing IECHO

    Sign Essentials has been appointed the Australian distributor for iECHO flatbed cutting devices. iECHO, has a long history manufacturing flatbed cutting devices for many different industries including garment & textile, advertising & printing, composites, packaging, bags & leather, in...



  • Sign Industry Golf Day

    Our annual golf day is only a few weeks away now on March 24th.

    I have visited the new Webley Golf Course and can say I am blown away by the new facility.

    Please find attached information regarding the golf day and I encourage you to put together your teams now.


  • Sign Industry Golf Day

    Our annual golf day is only a few weeks away now on March 24th.

    I have visited the new Webley Golf Course and can say I am blown away by the new facility.

    Please find attached information regarding the golf day and I encourage you to put together your teams now.


  • Sign & Print Career Connections Debuts This Week

    The Sign & Print Career Connections program, an industry-wide initiative to attract new talent to the print, sign and wider graphics sector, will make its debut this week at the Victorian Careers & Employment Expo in Melbourne.

    Sign & Print Career Connections Launched Today

    The Sign & Print Career Connections program, an industry-wid...



  • Sign To Badge Solutions - DCS Technology Showcase

    Thursday, March 26th EXCLUSIVE LIVE DEMO EVENT!

    See ADA/Braille signs, TEXTUR3D™ items, water bottles (cylindrical objects) and many other printed samples.
    This is an exclusive opportunity to see the best in class Direct Jet 1024UVMVP6 printer in action.

    Th...



  • Siser Heat Transfer Days are here again!

    Sol Invictus Nemisis Motorcycle design winner!

    Congratulations to Sam Seabourn from Art & Soul for being judged the winner of the Sol Invictus Nemisis Motorcycle design competition at Visual Impact Sydney 2018.



  • Soljet Pro4 XF - Prepare for Launch - 02.04.13

    BE THE FIRST TO FIND OUT MORE Pre-register to ensure you get the latest news about the new SOLJET PRO4 XF and be the first to find out more about the when it is released in April.


    Solutions to coincide with High Quality Products

    At Sign to Badge Solutions we make it our goal to provide our customers with Solutions to coincide with the High Quality Products we offer.

    Therefore, until November 30th Sign to Badge Solutions would like to offer the ultimate Braille Production Solution.

    With every DCS...



  • Spandex and Avery Dennison host Wrap Day in WA

    Wide format signage and display distributor Spandex, together with Avery Dennision hosted a vehicle wrapping workshop in late November at the Polytechnic West premises in Perth.

    Spandex WA State Manager Russell Barnes notes: “This continues a number of workshops across Australi...



  • Spandex Asia-Pacific NEW 2015 Materials Product Price Guides



    As in previous communications, Spandex Asia-Pacific will regrettably have to adjust some materials prices from March 1st 2015. This will affect mainly those paid for in US dollars.

    We’ve held on for...



  • Spandex celebrates 30 years with Arlon Graphics


      

    Spandex is celebrating its 30-year relationship with Arlon Graphics LLC, with a 20% discount off a...



  • Spandex ColorBox App – New, Free, and completely changes the way you will think about colours!

    Spandex, the one-stop supplier of innovative solutions to the sign, graphics and display industries, has created an industry-first app that gives customers access to digital colour swatches for thousands of colours from leading materials brands at the touch of your finger!

    Available...



  • Spandex continues global expansion with acquisition of Proga Plastics



    Spandex, the one-stop supplier of innovative solutions to the sign and display industries, is continuing its global expansion with the latest in a series of acquisitions – Proga Plastics.

    The acquis...



  • Spandex Introduces HP Print Films

    Spandex, the one-stop supplier of innovative solutions to the digital printing and sign making industries, has introduced HP large format printing materials.

    If you wouldn’t use third-party inks in your printer, why would you use third-party media?

    HP is the only ...



  • Spandex Product Pricing Update

    I am sure you will be aware of the considerable depreciation of the Australian dollar against the US dollar and Euro. These are the two main currencies under which we import the Spandex range of wide format signage and display consumables.

    Our suppliers are also faced with higher raw...



  • Spandex releases new range of Display Systems



    Spandex has announced a comprehensive new range of own-brand display systems for sign shops, exhibition stand producers and the POP market.

    Covering roll-ups, pull-ups, pavement signs, frames for paper ca...



  • Spandex WA Open House Day set for November


    Western Australian Sign, Display and POP printers should mark their calendars for Friday November 7th when the recently merged Spandex and Qualsign business hosts an all-day Open House with live demonst...



  • Special Open House: Laser machines and TroLase




    Trotec lasers are used for many different applications. For example, they are capable of highly detailed photo reproduction and marking. Our machines can easily engrave or cut a number of materials. Trotec...



  • Spend $500 on 3M from HVG Graphics Media for your chance to WIN!

    From August until the end of November HVG Graphics Media in conjunction with 3M are giving their valued customers a chance to win one of 12 great prizes.

    For every $500 on 3M from HVG Graphics Media and you’ll have one automatic entry into the prize draw, for every $500 spent ...



  • Sponsors Sought for Women in Print

    In 2016 Women in Print (WiP) celebrates its ninth anniversary and will once again provide an unique forum for women working in the print media industry to expand their networks and expand their knowledge. And, with the program consolidating to a nationally-driven base, there are new opportunities...



  • Standard Vehicle Wrap Course from Pozitive and Ritrama | Register Now!





  • Starleaton Digital Solutions to exclusively distribute George & Otto Friedrich in ANZ

    Starleaton is proud to announce after many months of discussions it will be the official distributor for Georg + Otto Friedrich (G & O) in Australia and New Zealand. Regarded throughout Europe as the market leader, G & O is a leading German manufacturer and innovator of top quality, award...



  • Starleaton releases 2017-18 Catalogue and Product Guide

    Starleaton has released a comprehensive 174-page wide format catalogue – its first since the merger with DES and combining both organisations’ products.



    Apart from being an easy-to-use...



  • STARLEATON’S New Outdoor Board challenges Fluted Plastics

    The outdoor commodity rigid sign market has long been dominated by trusty fluted plastics – a carry-over from screen printing days to flatbed UV digital production. Now there is an alternative for short-term outdoor signage, that offers several environmental and production advantages over f...



  • Stay ahead of cyber crime.



    The online world, consisting of the internet, our computers, smartphones and other devices, is crucial to the way that we do business. But the online world can also give criminals opportunities to steal...



  • Stop the rot in Educating young People

    Dear VISA Members, Friends & Colleagues I just signed the petition "Don't axe youth employment programs from schools" and wanted to ask if you could add your name too. This campaign means a lot to me and the more support we can get behind it, the better chance we have of succeeding. You ca...



  • Stunning Success for Student Initiative at Visual Impact

    The education initiative run by Visual Connections and the Australian Sign & Graphics Association (ASGA) in partnership withAusSIP at Visual Impact Sydney has been hailed a resounding success, with well over 100 students taking the opportunity to Try-A-Trade and explore c...



  • Sun Shines for Visual Connections Victorian Golf Day

    The sun shone on Melbourne’s beautiful Sandhurst Golf Club yesterday for the inaugural Visual Connections Victorian Golf Day.

    Players teed off at 12.30pm for 18 holes of golf, played in the Ambrose format, which prioritises player enjoyment and teamwork ov...



  • Suppliers Rally to Support Bushfire Businesses

    Suppliers to Deliver Solutions for Success at Industry's Premier Show

    With rising global challenges, uncertain economic times, local issues and rapidly changing market demands, there are plenty of challenges ahead for our industry. Suppliers understand those challenges all too well, and are ready to support, and equip, businesses to meet th...



  • Supplier Support Continues as Flood Damage Assessed

    As print businesses across flood-affected regions of New South Wales and Queensland start to assess damage over the next few days, supplier association Visual Connections has re...



  • Suppliers Urged to Act Quickly for PacPrint Funding

    Visual Connections is urging any company considering exhibiting at the PacPrint expo later this year to act immediately to apply for funding which could cover 50% of participati...



  • Supplying images to the sign and graphic industry for less than 20c each?

    Signimages.com.au can provide all the images, photos and vectors you need to create stunning and wide format prints. Do you want access to millions of images all royalty free and developed specifically for the sign industry? Then log into Sign Images, register and opt for a free trial to download...



  • swissQprint delivers its 500th UV printer

    swissQprint delivers its 500th UV printer



    A Nyala 2 UV inkjet printer started working at Atelier Bischof AG in Tübach, Switzerland in early February. It i...



  • swissQprint launches new UV printer



    Fespa Digital 2014, hall B1/stand 350

    swissQprint launches new UV printer

    Stand 350, Hall B1 is the scene of a world premiere for specialist audiences. swissQpr...



  • swissQprint launches two new models

    Hall 6, Stand Q27: swissQprint is presenting two new large format printers at Fespa 2015. The Oryx 2 and Impala 2 models are both
    available now. Their Swiss developer and manufacturer will also be showing a new workflow for 3D printing effects.

    Second growth at swissQprint: The...



  • swissQprint now present in Germany

    Last autumn's announcement by swissQprint has become fact: a new German subsidiary began operations on 1 April 2017 and from now on will be distributing and servicing the Swiss large format printers in Germany. The place of business is in Kerpen, near Cologne.
    swissQprint has a subsidiary i...



  • Sydney Welcomes Sign & Print Career Connections

    The Sign & Print Career Connections initiative enjoyed its final major outing for the year in Sydney, where hundreds of students engaged with the team at the Sydney Careers & Employment Expo at Hordern Pavillion, Moore Park.

    The expanded and improved 2024 ...



  • Test News Item 2024

    Visual Connections has announced it will hold dinner events in both Sydney and Melbourne in June, collaborating with the LIA and FPLMA to bring the industry post-drupa briefings and to host the presentation of the NSW and Victorian 2024 LIA Graduate of the Year Awards presentatio...



  • T-FPU TexFrame Fabric Pop-Up Backlit Display

    T-FPU (TexFrame Fabric Pop-Up) Backlit Display offers an easy and light weight standard fabric display with a portable giant lightbox feature.

    Save money and time on setup and dismantling while generating great visual impact for your brand and message.

    Ideal solution for...



  • Thank You and Best Wishes for the Holiday Season

    Trotec Laser would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support and business throughout 2015. Once again it has been another HUGE year at Trotec and we experienced:



    The ...



  • That's Gold - Metamark M7 now on sale

    Metamark M7 series is a 70 micron premium grade polymeric calendered vinyl that has been proven to perform in Australian conditions and is exceptional value for money. Metamark M7 has a permanent solvent based adhesive with a PE lay flat liner. Metamark M7 is ideal for flat and simply curves and ...



  • The Battle World Tour - Hexis - Brisbane Australia

    Compete with the best wrappers of the industry and battle to become the best installer of VISUAL IMPACT Brisbane



  • The brand new large format laser cutter SP3000

    With a working area of 2.2 x 3.2 metres it is perfectly suited for cutting large format materials like acrylics, wood, textiles, cardboard and more. An innovative drive technology and its rigid design, make the SP3000 ready for 24/7 production. The accessible four sides allows unrestricted unload...



  • The Brisbane Airbrush Course - August ONLY 3 WEEKS to GO!

    Have YOU ever wanted to AIRBRUSH FOR PROFIT??

    This is an EXCITING way to START a NEW BUSINESS or ADD to YOUR EXISTING BUSINESS. The Portraiture and Custom Special FX Courses are an excellent entry into the Airbrush world whether it is for a Hobby or to become a Professional Airbrush...



  • The first month is on us! Get your first month free with Roland Rental

    For a limited time only, Roland Rental is offering to pay the first month of any rental contract, for Roland equipment purchased between 17 Nov and 18 Dec 2015*. That's a saving of over $800^ on a Roland SOLJET EJ-640 Wide Format Printer.

    Don't miss this unique opportunity to get hol...



  • The March/April edition of Visual Impact will include a list of events for 2015

    If you have any events planned for this year, please email us the details for inclusion, please make sure you include the title of the event, date and location.

    All emails can be sent to editor@visa.org.au



  • The New Roland Texart RT-640 Sublimation Printer



    Get into sublimation with a name you trust

    With advanced print control technology, the RT-640 delivers vibrant colours, rich blacks, subtle gradations and remarkably fine details. The included take-up u...



  • The TexFrame Fabric Jumbo Lightbox

    The TexFrame Fabric Jumbo Lightbox illuminates, showcases and highlights your graphics to add even greater impact to your customer’s message, giving them the WOW factor they expect.

    Equally workable in expos and exhibitions as retail and office spaces, the TexFrame Lightbox is ...



  • The Ultimate Solution - Avery Dennison Vehicle Wrapping Solution

    Avery Dennison MPI 1005 Supercast Easy Apply RS™
    & DOL 1460 3D High Gloss Overlaminate

    The only vehicle wrapping solution. Super Conformable. Super Fast. Super High Gloss

    Avery Dennison MPI 1005 Supercast Easy Apply RS™ with the DOL 1460 3D High Glo...



  • Top Ten Reasons Industry Expos Deliver Real ROI

    Is it worth making time to go to industry expos? In the lead-up to this year's premier event for the print, graphics, signage and packaging industries, we take a look at what return those who do attend can e...



  • Toy Box Project


    Osmand Signs were briefed by the client to construct a massive toy box 6m x 2m x 2m, for the Warehouse yearly toy sale.

    The brief detailed that it had to be made in a way it could be transported around the country with ease, had to be hard wearing, strong and robust so it coul...



  • Trade in and Demo Printers - Graphic Art Mart

    Check out our fantastic range of trade-in and demo printers. Warranted machines at low prices.




  • Trade-in and Save With Roland DG

    There is no better time to upgrade to a new Roland Wide Format Printer, with up to $4000 cash back when you trade in your old printer.*

    With solutions to suit all businesses, upgrade to the latest technology from Roland DG and experience the benefits of lower running costs, improved ...



  • Trade-in to a new Roland TRUEVIS and receive up to $5,000 cash-back



    Now's the time to upgrade to a new Roland TrueVIS wide-format printer cutter, with up to $5,000 cash back on offer when you trade in your old wide format printer! It's easy, simply:

    Purchase a new

    Trade Up to a GR Series Cutter and Receive up to $1000 Cash Back





  • TroLase Thins - Flexible, Lightweight and Tough

    Let us introduce this "thin-gauge" material to you. TroLase Thins is thinner and more flexible than traditional engraving material. It is particularly suitable for curved surfaces, personal identification, industrial marking, labels, plaques and plates. Not to mention this is the perfect material...



  • Trotec at VI Brisbane 2018 - You're Invited!

    VI Brisbane: 19th - 21st April

    Visual Impact Brisbane is fast approaching. We at Trotec are excited to once again be part of the largest digital print, sign, display, engraving and graphics trade show in Australia. We can't wait to showcase our laser know-how, machines and accessorie...



  • Trotec at VI Sydney

    Trotec will showcase its large format SP2000 laser cutter for the first time in the southern hemisphere at Visual Impact Sydney. Visitors to the exhibition at the ICC, Darling Harbour on 11-13th October 2017 will be able to see first hand how the SP2000, with its 1680 x 2510 mm working area, can ...



  • Trotec Deal of the Month - TroLase Metallic Ranges

    Throughout the month of June when you buy any 6 sheets from our TroLase Metallic's range, you'll get another sheet of the same or lesser value for FREE.

    This offer applies to:
    TroLase Metallic
    TroLase Metallic Plus

    When you place your order online, simply ent...



  • Trotec Demo Days

    Trotec Demo Days
    We hope that you will join us!
    Please register your attendance to secure an appointment.

    WA:
    When: Fri 3rd and Sat 4th May 2013
    Limited Demonstrations (by appointment)
    Where: Unit 23/20 Ellerslie Rd Meadowbrook

    QLD:
    Wh...



  • Trotec Donates to Firies & Announces Special Customer Bushfire Fund

    Trotec Australia has recognised the outstanding contribution of Australia’s fire services in the wake of the Australian bushfires, and has set up a special fund to help i...



  • Trotec honoured with iF Design Award 2016

    Trotec recently received one of the most prestigious international design awards – the iF Design Award – on the 26th of February 2016 in Munich. The large format laser cutter the SP3000, is one of the winners in the "Product" category.

    Focus on Usability
    The SP3000 ...



  • Trotec June Open House

    We would like to invite you to our upcoming Open House event where you have the opportunity to see Trotec laser machines in action and also talk to industry experts in laser engraving, marking and cutting. Browse our extensive showroom of samples for inspiration and try our range of consumables t...



  • Trotec launches new product range - Leatherette

    We are excited to announce the launch of a brand new product range - Laserable Leatherette. This laserable product is a great addition to a corporate promotional range and also increases your giftware line. There are many possibilities with this product including occasions such as Father's Day, C...



  • Trotec Materials for Laser and Rotary Engraving



    Trotec has just launched a new range of materials boasting a wide selection of laminates designed for laser or rotary engraving.

    Improve quality and precision whilst speeding up production. Trotec’...



  • Trotec Melbourne Grand Opening

    Trotec Managing Director Simon Moore will officially open the newest Trotec location in Australia at the Grand Opening on 8 June 2016.

    The new Trotec Melbourne is the most advanced Trotec laser demonstration and showroom centre in the Southern Hemisphere. This new location will suppo...



  • Trotec now offers a full range of consumables

    Trotec is manufacturer of a full laminates range.

    With the acquisition of ILC, the US expert for laminated plastics, Trotec now offers a full range of consumables

    Engraving materials with proven quality ILC has supplied Trotec with engraving plastics for several years. C...



  • Trotec Open House upcoming dates

    Melbourne Open House Thursday 24 July

    Our August Open House events have also been set:

    Brisbane – Monday 4 August
    Auckland – Thursday 7 August
    Perth – Friday 15 August
    Sydney – Monday 18 August
    Melbourne – Friday ...



  • Trotec's Flexxtraordinary Sale - save up to 20%

    We are holding a massive FLEXXtraordinary sale on our demo and stock flexx laser machines. We need to clear the way for new stock arriving in 2017.

    If you have been pondering whether a Speedy flexx laser is the right decision for your business, now is the time to take advantage of su...



  • Trotec's new range of anodised aluminium

    Anodised aluminium is suitable for engraving with both CO2 and fiber lasers along with mechanical engraving devices. The image contrast is caused by the removal of the coloured coating and almost photographic qualities can be achieved. A detailed, white engraved image is created.

    Th...



  • Trotec Sydney Open House - Monday 20 October


    We would like to invite you to our upcoming Open House at our showroom in Smeaton Grange.

    Why you should attend our Open House:
    - We offer the only laser demonstration and training c...



  • Trotec to launch new Speedy 400 at VIIE Sydney 2012

    Trotec Laser Australia for Premium laser engraving, cutting and marking machines. Join us for the launch of the exiting new Speedy 400. Trotec offers the largest and most advanced laser engraving range, the lowest overall cost of ownership and up to 10 years warranty. Trotec's Australian subsi...



  • Try a Trade at Visual Impact Sydney

    Training is a hot topic in the sign, display and wider graphic communications space right now, and supplier association Visual Connections, together with the Australian Sign & Graphics Association (AS...



  • Twitter

    VISA is now on twitter!  Follow us at http://twitter.com/visaorg



  • VersaWorks Advanced Training Sydney July 26

    VersaWorks
    Come along and attend an advanced class on VersaWorks™ RIP Printing software.

    This full day course provides a detailed lesson on how to use the standard and advanced features of VersaWorks™. We cover advanced production tips, getting the best results, ma...



  • Victorian COVID-19 Road Map Released



    Announcements over the weekend about the extension of Melbourne's Stage 4 lock down - albeit with some concessions - and a slow and steady easin...



  • VIIE Sydney 2012 LED Signs Stand No. D50

    Come see us on Stand No. D50 at VIIE Sydney 2012
    LED-Signs is an established supplier of digital displays to the sign industry. Products include full & single colour LED displays, multi-line & scrolling message signs, totems, scoreboards & multi panel LCD displays. Our LED &...



  • Virtual Trade Show Goes Live

    The industry’s first online expo, the Print, Sign, Display & Graphics Virtual Trade Show, has gone live, opening its virtual doors this morning to provide ...



  • Virtual Trade Show Hits 5000 Visitors

    The industry’s first virtual expo, the Print, Sign, Display & Graphics Virtual Trade Show, has smashed expectations with more than 5,000 visits clocked sin...



  • Visit Alfex CNC at the Visual Impact Sydney as we debut the Epilog Laser Fusion M2

    Come visit Alfex CNC at the Visual Impact Sydney, May 13-15 at stand VC8, Sydney Showgrounds, as we debut the Epilog Laser Fusion M2 Dual Laser Source System!

    Alfex CNC will be debuting the Epilog Laser Fusion M2 at the stand, including providing live demonstrations for visitors inte...



  • Visit Trotec Laser at Visual Impact Brisbane

    VI Brisbane is the largest digital print, sign, display, engraving and graphics trade show. See Trotec along with more than 50 suppliers showcase their latest developments in products and services.

    When: 14 - 16 April
    Where: Hall 2, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre


  • Visual Connections Announces Virtual Industry Expo

    With postponements of exhibitions and events around the globe, Visual Connections has stepped up to bring the trade show experience to the industry&rsq...



  • Visual Connections Appoints Marcomms Manager

    Visual Connections has announced the appointment of Robyn Frampton as its Marketing & Communications Manager, commencing on 1 February.
    Ms Frampton is an experienced communications professional with more than 30 years’ experience in strategy, planning and the delivery of marketin...



  • Visual Connections & ASGA Expand Successful Education Program

    Training is a hot topic in the sign, display and wider graphic communications space right now, and supplier association Visual Connections, together with the Australian Sign & Graphics Association (AS...



  • Visual Connections, ASGA & TAFE Queensland Collaborate on New Talent Initiatives

    The WorldSkills Australia 2025 National Championships & Skills Show was held in Brisbane in June, and once again featured sign and graphics apprentices, sponsored by Visual Connections, as well as Try-A-Trade activities run in partnership with the Australian Sign & Graphi...



  • Visual Connections Change of President

    Thursday 28th July, 2016: Following a successful inaugural year of operations, Visual Connections announces a changeover of President from Mitchell Mulligan, CEO Bottcher Australia (former GAMAA President) to John Wall, President and Director Roland DG Australia (former Visual Industrie...



  • Visual Connections Christmas & New Year’s Message

    Only a few more sleeps till Santa arrives and a well earned break for many over the Christmas and New Year period....



  • Visual Connections Expands Education Initiative

    The industry’s supplier association Visual Connections has announced a significant expansion to its highly-successful Education Initiative for 2024 and beyond. The program is set to expand from sign, display, wide-format print and graphics to cover commercial print, labels and pa...



  • Visual Connections Finalises Board & Strategy for 2024

    Visual Connections has finalised its Board for 2024, with the new-look leadership group gathering this week to formulate the supplier association’s strategy for the next five years.

    Visual Connections Holds Successful AGM & Member Meeting

    Visual Connections has reported on a successful year at its Annual General Meeting held last night at The Winery in Surrey Hills, Sydney. The meeting was followed by the Association’s final Member Meeting which celebrated the festive season.


  • Visual Connections, LIA & FPLMA Join Forces for Post-drupa Dinners

    Visual Connections has announced it will hold dinner events in both Sydney and Melbourne in June, collaborating with the LIA and FPLMA to bring the industry post-drupa briefings and to host the presentation of the NSW and Victorian 2024 LIA Graduate of the Year Awards presentatio...



  • Visual Connections Responds to the 2021 Federal Budget

    Peter Harper, CEO of supplier association Visual Connections, says that, while economic recovery will clearly continue to be impacted by a lack of international travel and migration, there is welcome news in last nigh...



  • Visual Connections Sponsors ‘Skillaroo’ to Compete in Russia

    Graphic designer Indy Griffiths has


  • Visual Connections Sponsors WorldSkills Competitors

    Visual Connections has announced it will once again sponsor competitors in the WorldSkills competition, providing $10,000 in funding to cover the travel and accommodation costs for the sign and graphics students and teachers who will attend the 2025 competition.<...



  • Visual Connections Sponsors WorldSkills Sign Entrants

    Visual Connections has announced it will continue its longstanding sponsorship of WorldSkills, providing funding to cover the travel and accommodation costs for the signage students and teachers who will attend this year’s competition.

    WorldSkills is a comp...



  • Visual Connections - Suppliers Ready to Help with Flood Crisis

    As the flood crisis in Australia’s east continues to unfold, the industry’s suppliers have joined forces once again and say they stand ready to assist affected businesses.

    John Wall, Managing Director of Roland DG and President of supplier association Visual Connections,...



  • Visual Connections Supports Training Boost for NSW

    Good news for the NSW industry with the announcement on Friday that the State Department of Education has approved funding for Regional Trade Assessments, an RTO dedicated to supporting skills training in the print, signage and framing industries, to deliver the new Trade Pathways Program.

    ...



  • Visual Connections Sydney Golf Day a Huge Success

    Sydney turned on the sunshine for the annual Visual Connections Golf Day, held earlier this week, and the event yet again proved why it is such a popular addition to the Visual Connections calendar. 

    More than 100 people teed off at the beautiful Penna...



  • Visual Connections welcome Sarah Moore to the position of “Business Development Manager”

    Since the departure of Karen Goldsmith, Visual Connections have been making a number of changes to their team.

    Sarah Moore has been with Visual Connections for almost eleven years as Event Manager and has stepped up to take on the role of Business Development Manager.

    &l...



  • Visual Impact and Exhibition Expo Seminars - Trends in production, markets and the future

    Trends in production, markets and the future – John Hadfield, Control Zone

    Saturday 19 September 2015 - 12.00pm – 1.00pm




    John has researched information which is aimed to enhan...



  • Visual Impact Brisbane 2014

    10 - 12 April 2014
    Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre



    For more information on the show and how to register please visit


  • Visual Impact Brisbane 2018 - Sponsors



    We would like to thank all of our sponsors of Visual Impact Brisbane 2018 for their ongoing support:

    Platinum Sponsor – Roland DG
    Gold Sponsors...



  • Visual Impact Brisbane a Success for Roland DG

    Roland DG Australia, a leading manufacturer of wide format inkjet printers and 3D devices, was proud to be the Platinum Sponsor at a successful Visual Impact Expo in Brisbane. Roland DG showcased its recently released printers and engraving solutions, as well as a range of inspirational applicati...



  • Visual Impact Expo Hardware Deals

    Are you heading up to Visual Impact - Sydney 9 - 11th of September?
    We understand that not everybody will be able to attend this event however this should not mean that you should miss out on the same great hardware offers.

    For the month of September we will be running these t...



  • Visual Impact Image Expo Melbourne 2013


    Tuesday 21 May 2013 – 10.00am to 6.00pm

    Wednesday 22 May 2013

    Visual Impact Magazine Buyers Guide 2016

    Entries close on Friday 20th November, 2015.


    Visual Impact Melbourne 2015 Workshop Program - Lee Ussher – Buzz Web Media

    How to Build a Successful Social Media Campaign



    Using Social Media platforms to promote an event or product launch can be a huge succe...



  • Visual Impact Sydney 2013 - Activities at Sydney Olympic Park

    Visual Impact Sydney 2013 - Activities at Sydney Olympic Park


    Mark your calendar
    Visual Impact Sydney 2013 will be held on 12 – 14 September 2013 at The Showgrounds, Sydney ...



  • Visual Impact Sydney 2013 - a successful show

    Visual Impact Sydney 2013 - a successful show
    Hi Peter,
    I hope you are well and had a chance to get some rest after Sydney. Again I cannot say thank you enough for the support it has been greatly appreciated and even though numbers were down in Sydney I genuinely believe that they are...




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