PacPrint 2017 News

The PacPrint Board has today announced that, due to ongoing uncertainty caused by COVID outbreaks around the country, the industry's leading expo has been postponed until the middle of 2022. PacPrint 2021, Visual Impact Melbourne and the Label & Packaging Expo were due to open at the end of September, however with the current situation in Sydney and, to a lesser extent, Melbourne, Queensland and South Australia, Chair of the Board Sue Threlfo says the decision became ‘inevitable’. “The past couple of weeks has demonstrated that, unfortunately, this pandemic is far from over. Realistically, we have come to accept that restrictions will continue to apply for some weeks and perhaps months to come, which may impact not only on the venue arrangements, but on the ability of our exhibitors to properly prepare their stands. “We’ve been in constant discussions with the MCEC and with Austrade, and the owners of the shows Visual Connections Australia and the Print & Visual Communications Association (PVCA), as the situation has evolved. “We are all in agreement that the increasing uncertainty for our exhibitors and visitors has become untenable, so we have made the exceptionally difficult decision to postpone the expo until 2022. “The exhibitors are supportive of this decision and have indicated their commitment to the show remains unchanged.” The new dates – the first available at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre for next year – will be June 28 – July 1, 2022. The latest information, floor plans, exhibitor details and more will continue to be available on the PacPrint website, www.pacprint.com.au Read More. . .

Shann Group, leading supplier of wide format print media, industrial fabrics, specialised textiles and associated products, will showcase options for the shop fitout, interiors, sign, display and wide-format print markets at the Visual Impact Expo, to be held alongside PacPrint 2021 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre in Melbourne at the end of September. Jack Matherson, National Product Manager – Digital Print Media for Shann says the display will centre around the popular Drytac range of products, providing options for a wide range of retail, commercial and interior applications, wall coverings, banners and graphics, among other things. “We’re planning to have a diverse selection of products on display to inspire and inform industry professionals who need high quality solutions for a wide variety of applications,” Matherson says, adding that the display will include a number of eco-friendly products that are not only PVC-free, but are made using recycled or recyclable content. Leading the display will be the Australian launch of Drytac’s popular Retac range of wall graphics, with finishes including smooth, linen, woodgrain, sand and more. “The ReTac range of polymeric removable vinyl’s enables businesses to create displays that not only target specific products and areas, but which can be easily moved to respond to changes in footfall or campaign strategy,” Matherson explains. “This is due to Drytac’s unique adhesive science, which allows graphics to be removed and repositioned many times without losing adhesion, and leaving no residue at all when it’s removed.” Windows and other high-profile surfaces will also be a feature, with DryTac’s ViziPrint products including the Deco SR scratch-resistant, optically clear film which adheres permanently to virtually any smooth surface, including glass, plastic and metal, and ViziPrint Illuminate for front- or back-lit applications. “Deco SR is ideal for high-end architectural and building requirements as well as a variety of custom branding and decorating applications,” Matheson explains, saying the durable film is designed to last for up to seven years making it ideal for long-term indoor or outdoor window and building graphics. “ViziPrint Illuminate has been specially designed to deliver an unrivalled experience, day or night. It’s a translucent, matte PET film which is reverse-printable ideal for applications like window advertisements, which are viewed during the day in direct sunlight, or illuminated by store lighting at night,” he says, “and it’s also ideal for privacy or decorative applications and backlit displays. “Again, both products feature patented Drytac adhesion technology, so they’re removed easily leaving no residue.” Adding a slightly different angle to ‘removable graphics’ the company will also show the ChalkMate PVC film which provides permanent chalkboard finish wherever it’s required, and the WipeErase permanent dry erase films, which create more of a ‘whiteboard’ surface. “Self-adhesive, printable ChalkMate film is ideal for teaching environments, restaurants and bars, offices and at home – in fact, the applications are almost endless,” Matheson says. “Because it’s a film, ChalkMate can be cut into custom shapes, overprinted with branding or permanent messaging, and it can be used with either conventional chalk or chalkboard markers. “The WipeErase range, which includes permanent white and clear films, as well as a ReTac removable option, feature a chemical, scratch- and graffiti- resistant gloss surface which resists ghosting or staining from ink, providing the ideal surface for planning or scheduling boards, menus, maps, calendars, sports coaching hospital message boards and more.” With social distancing during the pandemic, floor graphics have been in the spotlight recently, and Matheson says Shann Group will have plenty of solutions for both internal and external applications, including DryTac’s easy-to-apply SpotOn dot adhesive films which are ideal for short-term applications like POP...Read More. . .

Alfex Laser will run live demonstrations of a number of its industry leading laser systems for cutting, marking and engraving at PacPrint 2021, providing a variety of solutions for signage and display, branding, name plating, graphics, tracking & traceability applications and business. Today, the company confirmed its largest display to date will include the KERN LaserCELL and EcoFlex systems, EPILOG Fusion PRO and Fusion EDGE series, Lotus High Speed Laser Marking Systems, BOFA Filtered Extraction Systems and Vision Engraving & Routing Systems’ 1642R CNC engraver/router. The Alfex stand is sure to be a drawcard for visitors to the PacPrint and Visual Impact expos, with many business owners now recognising the value and versatility of adding an Alfex Laser solution to improve production efficiencies and expand their capabilities and in turn increase profitability. “By integrating a laser into your workflow, you can offer products from dimensional letters, to image cut outs, engraved ADA, point-of-purchase displays, 3D models and more, using a wide range of materials ranging from acrylic and plastics, to wood and even metal,” Christian Buhagiar, Business Development Manager, explains. Leading the PacPrint showcase will be two new models of the EPILOG Fusion Pro series – the Fusion Pro 24 and 36 – which expands the choice of work area sizes in this high-performance range to four, ranging from 610 x 610mm up to 1219 x 914mm. (Pictured below is an acrylic sign manufactured using the Epilog Pro). “The Fusion Pro Series from EPILOG Laser has unquestionably paved the way for the future of the laser engraving and cutting industry, with never-before-seen technologies including live camera positioning right on your computer screen and the fastest engraving speeds on the market today just to name a few.” Christian says, “so businesses can easily create or re-create custom artwork for their clients.” “The EPILOG Software Suite makes for fast, easy set-up and allows operators to provide unique names for each job process if they wish, while the EPILOG’s IRISTM camera positioning system saves production and design set-up time and ensures precision results every time, by providing the operator with a ‘live feed' of the artwork position from inside the system,” he says. Also featured will be the new Fusion EDGE 12, 24 & 36 laser systems also featuring live IRIS™ camera positioning technology and 5G acceleration. The addition of these new models further expands the company’s portfolio to include mid-range options ranging in size from 610 x 305mm up to 914 x 610mm. “The feature-packed EDGE series is fast and easy to set up using programs like Illustrator, CorelDRAW and AutoCAD,” Christian explains. “It also features IRIS™ CAMERA POSITIONING Technology, plus a 7” touch-screen display panel, SAFEGUARD™ protection package upgrade and job trace functionality to improve workflow and production times.” For those requiring a more industrial solution for heavy applications such as cutting acrylic and plastics up to 25mm thick, Alfex Laser will demonstrate the high-performance, US-designed and manufactured KERN EcoFlex laser system. Available in two sizes – 1270 x 1320mm and 2540 x 1320mm – and laser power options up to 250 watts, high-speed motors and KCAM Laser Software providing users with a competitive edge over other laser system options. “Alongside the EcoFlex, we’ll also be demonstrating the high-performance, flagship KERN LaserCELL laser cutting and engraving system, which answers the demand for systems that blend safety and performance, with the ability to cut 25mm acrylic with a flame polished edge as well as stainless steel, aluminium and most other metallics” Christian says. “The LaserCELL can accommodate laser power options from 50W – 400W to cut both metal and non-metal materials in...Read More. . .