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...
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?
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.
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
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
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
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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.
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 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.
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...
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...
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 ...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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 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 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 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, 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.
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...
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...
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 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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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...
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 is the latest leading industry supplier to confirm its participation in Australia’s first virtual trade show for print, sign, display and graphics...
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 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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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 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
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.
Following the recent decision to postpone the major international DRUPA
exhibition in Düsseldorf, organisers of PacPrint are in discussions with the
Melbourne ...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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 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 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 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 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 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...
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 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 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...
At their recent press event Epson launched their vision and technologies for 2015 and beyond. These included new printing technologies, processes, product...
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 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 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 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 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.
Epson Australia has announced its partnership with Print Audit Australasia ®, a comprehensive provider of device and print management solutions. Epson’s certification o...
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 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...
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.
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.
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...
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 (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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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.
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...
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’.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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 ...
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 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 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...
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.
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...
$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...
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...
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
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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”.
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!...
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
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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, 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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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. 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...
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 (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 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 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...
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...
“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 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 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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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 ...
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, Australia’s premier print, sign, and graphics trade show, is excited to announce its official theme for PacPrint25: INNOVATION. COLLABORATION. TRANSFORMATION.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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, 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.
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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.
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!
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.
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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.
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!
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...
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.
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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...
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...
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...
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 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.
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 is proud to announce the release of Fredrix Crystal Artist Canvas, an exclusive addition to the Fredrix range with many outstanding features.
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 ...
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...
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 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.
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 ...
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 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 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
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 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...
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
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 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
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.
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 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...
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...
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...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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 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 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 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...
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 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 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 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.
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',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. ...
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).
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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.
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 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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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!
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.
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?
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.
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 has released a comprehensive 174-page wide format catalogue – its first since the merger with DES and combining both organisations’ products.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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.
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...
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.
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...
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:
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 ...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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 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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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:
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...
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 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 ...
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
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 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.
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...
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 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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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 &...
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 ...
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...
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...
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
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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 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 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...
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 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 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.
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,...
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.
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...
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.
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 Connections has this week announced that Sydney will host a Visual Impact Conference & Expo in September 2026, with organisers saying the reimagined event promises a ‘new concept, new vision and new opportunities’ for exhibitors and visitors alike.
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...
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Durst Australia CEO Matt Ashman has clarified the global company's response to the rapidly developing corona virus ...
The annual Visual Connections Golf Day has become one of the most p...
