PacPrint 2017 News

While equipment and systems take centre stage at PacPrint, systems architect Soltect is encouraging attendees to take the chance to ‘think big’ and design the kind of seamless and efficient workflow which embraces all the benefits of our digital age, and will ensure they survive, and thrive, into the future.Yves Roussange Yves Roussange, founder and CEO of Soltect, points to the dramatic culture change in our industry driven by digital innovation and the impacts of global shifts, saying it is critical for print and graphic communications businesses to move from a traditional manufacturing mindset, to a technology mindset. “We live in a different world today from a decade ago. For businesses to keep up with this transformation, they need to not only continue to invest in equipment and systems, but to foster a completely new way of thinking about their workflow and their business – to completely change their business DNA, if you like.” PacPrint visitors who will be coming to the show to look for new systems and equipment should, he says, also consider how any new investments will fit together, with the goal being a totally integrated and streamlined system which takes advantage of automation and two-way, digital communications technologies to absolutely maximise efficiency, productivity and profitability.“What businesses need to be thinking about – particularly if they are looking at new investments, but also if they are just seeking to maximise the value of their current investments – is how much they are losing in terms of time and efficiency by not designing the right business architecture…and how much that is already costing their business, every day.”As the adage says, ‘time is money’, and Roussange says many businesses are unaware of just how much time – and, consequently, profit – is being wasted simply because their workflow is not optimised.“Many work flows are assembled piece by piece as businesses grow,” he says. “But like a jigsaw puzzle, if you don’t take time to step back and identify where pieces are missing, and work to fill the gaps and connect each piece to the other, you can’t enjoy the full benefit of the complete picture.”As well as allowing businesses to correct more easily identifiable workflow interruptions and bottlenecks, Soltect finds many businesses have more subtle and fundamental workflow interruptions and disconnects, and far too many touchpoints in their production process. “This has been highlighted during the pandemic, when staff absences caused production delays and even closures for some businesses,” Roussange comments. “For our customers who were working with us to increase automation, however, the benefits of reduced reliance on manual processing were immediately evident. It allowed them to minimise disruption and keep the presses running.“You don’t need a pandemic to be able to benefit, though – most businesses can identify and recoup wasted time and profits, but success does not come out of a box; you have to redesign the architecture of the business.”This starts right from the very first interaction, and Soltect will be launching a new, cloud-based customer interface at PacPrint, which Roussange says is easy, affordable and intuitive, helping to educate customers and giving them the tools they need to take full advantage of automation. With the recent Federal Budget providing significant incentives for this type of investment – in fact, businesses can claim 120% of their monthly investment for eligible cloud computing solutions, Roussange says it’s really a ”no-brainer”.Sitting behind new customer interface is Soltects suite of software products, including Enfocus Switch for workflow automation, PitStop PDF pre-flight software and ConnectALL advanced PDF Pre-flighting delivery tool, as well as Callas PDF pre-flighting and template building solutions, Ultimate Impostrip imposition...Read More. . .

Leading industry supplier Roland DG is one of the most prominent supporters of PacPrint 2022, taking out the Platinum Sponsorship for the event. The company has now revealed its updated plans for the show, saying the new 2022 dates will allow it to showcase an even larger range of new products, many of which will be shown for the first time at an industry trade show. Greg Stone, Product & Marketing Manager for Roland DG, says the display will be one of its most comprehensive, with the company looking forward to showcasing its solutions ‘in-person’ at the first industry show in more than three years.“Roland DG is looking to make as much impact as possible at PacPrint, with a range of exciting new equipment on display including some products never before seen in Australia,” he says.The VG3 series - model VG3-640 pictured - all in one solution can transform businesses. “A real drawcard will be the newly released next generation TrueVIS printer cutters, offering the best print and cut performance ever. TrueVIS is the all-in-one solution that has transformed thousands of businesses worldwide, and is now entering a new stage of evolution for the digital age. The professional VG3 Series and the value-packed SG3 Series have been designed to offer unrivalled print quality, increased efficiency and an enhanced user experience.”For creative minded people looking to start their own graphics business, Stone says the BN-20 and BN-20A printer cutters are perfect for prints, posters and stickers and producing on-demand, heat transfer custom graphics for t-shirts, hoodies, bags and many more popular and profitable items. “This is the solution for businesses who want to print, cut, and create super high-quality graphics…without the super high price tag,” he says.The fast, accurate IU-1000F UV-LED flatbed printer. For peak performance and unlimited printing possibilities, the company will be showcasing the IU-1000F UV-LED flatbed printer. “The IU-1000F delivers the speed, super-accurate colour reproduction and creative print expression that customers demand, on demand,” Stone says. “It is the winning choice for a host of profitable applications including signs, exhibition graphics, interior décor, backlit displays, canvas wall art and more.” For those who want UV print and cut that doesn’t compromise on colour or quality, the VersaUV LEC2-330 and LEC2-640 will be demonstrated, showing how this leading technology takes UV print and cut ‘to another level’.“With these solutions, businesses can create realistic packaging mock-ups, premium labels, stunning signs, exquisite point of sale displays, specialty graphics, and much more,” Stone says. “For visitors considering diversifying into the growing direct-to-garment market, or expanding their current production, the XT-640S-DTG turns up the volume on t-shirts, apparel, and fabric accessory printing without the high industrial price tag,” Stone adds.“This multi-station, direct-to-garment printer delivers productivity, versatility and flexibility, allowing customers to print t-shirts on demand, as well as large, unique items to expand their products and profitability.”Visitors who are looking to discover new revenue streams, target new customers, and increase profitability will also find plenty of innovative options on the Roland DG stand, with Stone pointing to the LEC2 S-Series UV flatbed printers, unique devices that provide both direct-to-product customisation and direct printing on flexible and rigid materials. The VersaUV LEC2 330-640- print and cut solutions will be featured on the Roland DG stand.“This easy-to-use, multi-functional device can output an almost unlimited range of custom graphics from customised signs, merchandise, to packaging, displays, and so many more applications,” he says.Just as impressive as the lineup of products on the Roland DG stand will be the range of value-added services that businesses can receive, to help them get the most from your investment including Roland Academy training, Roland DG...Read More. . .

More than two years in the making, PacPrint 2022 will be the first opportunity for Spicers to showcase its huge selection of leading brands, in-person – and the company is promising its PacPrint stand will be the ‘ultimate pit stop for signage, print and packaging’. Environs - the new Spicers Sustainability Pack - will be a feature at PacPrint.  The show, which opens its doors on 28 June in Melbourne, will also be an opportunity for Spicers’ customers to see the collaborative approach the supplier values, with the company bringing some of its key suppliers to meet industry businesses and key decision makers.Spicers is a leading supplier of quality materials, equipment and solutions to the commercial print, labelling, packaging, signage, visual display, dye sublimation and architectural industries, and the company will be bringing solutions for all those sectors to the Melbourne show.“Spicers will be launching Environs, our new Spicers Sustainability Pack, and introducing new brands, products and hardware at PacPrint,” says Wayne Hood - Spicers Sign & Display Portfolio Manager. “It is exciting for Spicers to showcase our full portfolio including coated, uncoated, specialty, self-adhesive and synthetic stocks for commercial print and digital media and a range of high quality packaging grades ideal for specific requirements from grease-resistant, fridge safe, freezer safe and direct food contact safe products.“There will also be a huge range of sign and display consumables to explore, from Ace Screenboard and Ace Outdoor, to Corflute and Re-Board. Visitors will also be able to see live vehicle wrap demos featuring the 3M 2080 Wrap Film, the new 3M IJ 280 print wrap film, and the super-fast, labour-saving RollsRoller flatbed applicator, and chat to our product specialists about all these options, as well as a host of new hardware.”A highlight is sure to be the Green Spotlights, a range of sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions selected from the entire Spicers portfolio, to highlight important environmental product features and benefits.  “We’re inviting visitors to come onto the stand and collect a range of samples from our commercial print, labelling, signage, visual display, dye sublimation and architectural range so they can really see, touch and feel the world of solutions Spicers can offer,” Hood adds.Visit Spicers at PacPrint on Stand G02 at PacPrint, which will co-locate with the Visual Impact Expo and the Label & Packaging Expo, from 28 June to 1 July at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. Click here to register for the show, or go to www.pacprint.com.au for more information.Read More. . .

The broad expertise of Starleaton in print and a host of other sectors will be on show at PacPrint with industry businesses set to benefit from sustainable solutions that represent world’s best practice in advanced manufacturing.Ben Eaton & Dale Hawkins from Starleaton The company, which not only services print, sign, display and related industries but the wider advanced manufacturing sector including defence, bio-medical, mining, aerospace, renewables and more, will be showcasing a wide range of systems, equipment and media at PacPrint.According to Marketing Manager, Ines Eaton, sustainability is perhaps the most vital driver for businesses into the future, both in terms of environmental performance and also profitable business performance.“Ongoing economic and social challenges are creating immediate needs for businesses to streamline their production to maximise profitability, while the broader environmental context is driving demand for more ecologically sound solutions,” Eaton says. “On the Starleaton stand at PacPrint, visitors will be able to see how these priorities can be achieved hand-in-hand.”The key, Eaton says, is to help businesses become less reliant on external systems and suppliers by taking advantage of automation and in-house micro-factories to increase independence and protect operational continuity.“The ability to withstand disruptions is key, and we will be talking to business owners about how they can create sustainable systems – like those used in the world’s most technologically advanced industries – which will allow them to efficiently manage their resources and maintain continuity, even in the face of external challenges and internal pressures.The SureColor R5000 is just one of the state-of-the-art Epson printers which PacPrint visitors can see in action on the Starleaton stand. “Coupled with that will be the chance to see some of the most advanced and efficient systems and equipment, and a host of sustainable media and materials. Among the latest-release systems on show at PacPrint will be Zund cutting systems and software, Neschen laminating machines, imaging devices including Canon Colorado and Epson wide-format printers, plus an extensive range of media.“We’ll be demonstrating cutting and routing on leading Zund cutting systems, on a wide range of materials including rolled material and Brett Martin rigid substrates, and showing visitors how Zund’s advanced software systems can tie all production elements into a smart, automated print-and-cut workflow,” Eaton says.“These will be complemented by a range of outstanding imaging options with demonstrations planned on a range of Epson wide-format printers including the new resin ink R5000, the UV Flatbed V7000 and the popular S80600 , all of which provide unique advantages for sign and display work.The exciting and sustainable Easy Dot system will be a highlight of the Starleaton stand. “The Epson P-series printers will also be showcased, illustrating the hugely exciting new Easy Dot PP WB film which has been specially designed for water-based inks and HP Indigo digital presses with a special coating that ensures instant drying. Again, it’s a fantastic, sustainable option with results that need to be seen to be believed.”Visitors can also see the incredibly versatile 64” roll-to-roll Canon Colarado 1650 UV-gel printer which produces scratch-resistant, odourless prints with razor-sharp images and outstanding colour, on an impressive range of media.“We will also offer finishing systems, such as the Neschen ColdLam 1650 laminator, which is an ideal solution for mounting and laminating applications up to 1650mm wide, leveraging Neschen's nearly 50 years of expertise in lamination.”As visitors would expect from Starleaton, media will also be a highlight of the company’s showcase and Eaton says sustainability will be a key focus.“PVC-free media will be a big focus for us this year, and visitors can expect to see some of the latest advances and options from 3M and Neschen on stand, including the...Read More. . .