In the latest episode of print's podcast, It's Been A Big Month in Print, industry insiders Wayne Robinson and Lindy Hughson analyse, assess, and interpret the major news, trends, issues and developments from August.We review the boost in print from the Women's World Cup, discuss the concerns surrounding casual employment law, and get an insight into IVE’s expansion plans following its full year results, which revealed almost $1bn in revenue. We discuss the biggest print job of the year, for the Voice referendum, and analyse the immense distance print has travelled, in both customer relations and environmental action. With drupa now appearing on the horizon we assess the potential impact of commercial inkjet printing.LINKS:Printers to pay penalty if Premier awards World Cup holidaywww.print21.com.au/industry/latest/printers-to-pay-penalty-if-premiers-award-world-cup-holidayPVCA to urge pushback on Casualswww.print21.com.au/industry/latest/pvca-to-urge-pushback-on-casualsIVE prints 13 million Voice job, distribution to every house to beginwww.print21.com.au/commercial/ive-prints-13-million-voice-job-distribution-to-every-house-to-beginDetpak is KFC Supplier of the Yearwww.print21.com.au/packaging/detpak-is-kfc-supplier-of-year Colormaker wins sustainability awardwww.print21.com.au/industry/latest/colormaker-wins-sustainability-award------------------------------The Print Files Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Print21, owned and published by Yaffa Media (www.print21.com.au).The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Print21, Yaffa Media, or the guest’s employer. The contents are copyright by Yaffa Media.If you wish to use any of this podcast’s audio, please contact Print21 via their website www.print21.com.au or send an email to [email protected]: Wayne RobinsonCoordinator: Grant McHerronProducer: Steve VisscherPrint21 - © 2023

In the latest episode of print's podcast It's Been A Big Month in Print, industry insiders Wayne Robinson and Lindy Hughson analyse, assess, and interpret the major news, trends, issues and developments from July.We review the factors surrounding the increased adoption of folding cartons, and implementation of inkjet and digital can printing. We also discuss the launch of recyclable PET egg cartons, the drop in outdoor print revenue, and the boost in print due to the Women's World Cup. We wrap up by discussing the explosion of pink across Australia from Barbie advertising.LINKS:Pegasus installs 9000IPH Canon InkJet sheetfed in Digital Centrewww.print21.com.au/industry/latest/pegasus-installs-9000iph-canon-inkjet-sheetfed-in-digital-centreOrora invests in digital can printingwww.print21.com.au/industry/latest/orora-invests-in-digital-can-printing Folding carton to grow at 6.4% CAGR for the next 5 yearswww.print21.com.au/packaging/folding-carton-to-grow-at-6-4-cagr-for-next-five-yearsKhun to open new JV egg carton plant on 30 year anniversarywww.print21.com.au/commercial/kuhn-to-open-new-jv-egg-carton-plant-on-30-year-anniversaryOutdoor print revenue slips further behind digitalwww.print21.com.au/sign-and-display/outdoor-print-revenue-slips-further-behind-digitalAustralia printed Barbie pinkwww.print21.com.au/industry/latest/australia-printed-barbie-pink------------------------------The Print Files Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Print21, owned and published by Yaffa Media (www.print21.com.au).The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Print21, Yaffa Media, or the guest’s employer. The contents are copyright by Yaffa Media.If you wish to use any of this podcast’s audio, please contact Print21 via their website www.print21.com.au or send an email to [email protected]: Wayne RobinsonCoordinator: Grant McHerronEditor: Chris VisscherProducer: Steve Visscher

In the latest episode of print's podcast It's Been A Big Month in Print, industry insiders Wayne Robinson and Lindy Hughson analyse, assess, and interpret the major news, trends, issues and developments from June. We start with a review of the ongoing ramifications of the end of white paper manufacturing in Australia, with the closure of a second paper line at Opal, the lifting of the copier paper tariffs, and the planned launch of the Maryvale Energy from Waste project. Still on Opal we assess the significance of the planned closure and relocation of the Heidelberg West carton operation to SA and NSW.We also dive into success stories of two Australian print businesses expanding overseas, and assess what it means for everyone else. Remaining overseas we celebrate 100 years of operation for Gallus, and analyse Heidelberg’s new dual track growth strategy.Sustainability is under the spotlight, we look at the moves by three major players in print to turbo-charge their sustainable journey, and that of their customers. Sign and display print continues to be a major opportunity, with a new breed of start-ups coming into the industry, while at the top end of the sector we analyse the acquisition of Omnigrahics and MMTB by its CEO. The upcoming Voice referendum will be accompanied by 12.4 million printed pamphlets, the biggest print job of the year, we tell the story of how they almost didn't happen, and how PVCA led the successful fight to get them produced.LINKS:Opal Cartons to close Heidelberg, VIC sitewww.print21.com.au/industry/latest/opal-cartons-to-close-heidelberg-vic-siteOpal to close another machinewww.print21.com.au/industry/latest/opal-to-close-another-machineAPIA & PVCA get A4 paper tariffs dumpedwww.print21.com.au/industry/industry/apia-and-pvca-get-a4-paper-tariffs-dumped Maryvale EfW Signs $48.2M grant agreementwww.print21.com.au/industry/latest/maryvale-efw-signs-48-2m-grant-agreementEasy Signs celebrates one year in USAwww.print21.com.au/sign-and-display/easy-signs-celebrates-one-year-in-usa QLM appoints Sullivan as new CEOwww.print21.com.au/industry/latest/qlm-appoints-sullivan-as-new-ceo Gallus Opens New Centre on 100 yearswww.print21.com.au/labels/gallus-opens-new-centre-on-100-yearsBall & Doggett launches Ecoporiumwww.print21.com.au/industry/industry/ball-and-doggett-launches-ecoporiumePac launches Born Greenwww.print21.com.au/packaging/epac-launches-born-greenEpson ANZ reaches 100% renewablewww.print21.com.au/industry/industry/epson-anz-reaches-100-renewableStart-ups growing: Fespa censuswww.print21.com.au/industry/industry/start-ups-growing-fespa-censusWatson acquires Omnigraphics and MMTBwww.print21.com.au/sign-and-display/walton-acquires-omnigraphics-and-mmtbIVE to print 12.4 million Voice pamphletswww.print21.com.au/commercial/ive-to-print-12-4-million-voice-pamphletsPVCA relaunches as Visual Media Associationwww.print21.com.au/industry/industry/pvca-relaunches-as-visual-media-associationTeam Print raises $46k+ for homeless Aussieswww.print21.com.au/industry/latest/team-print-raises-46k-for-homeless-aussies ------------------------------The Print Files Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Print21, owned and published by Yaffa Media (www.print21.com.au).The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Print21, Yaffa Media, or the guest’s employer. The contents are copyright by Yaffa Media.If you wish to use any of this podcast’s audio, please contact Print21 via their website www.print21.com.au or send an email to [email protected]: Wayne RobinsonCoordinator: Grant McHerronEditor: Chris VisscherProducer: Steve...

In this episode from print's podcast, industry insiders Wayne Robinson and Lindy Hughson dissect the big stories, issues and trends emerging in ANZ print over the month of May, providing informed analysis and commentary.We review the lack of focus on business in the new Labor budget, discuss the introduction of mandatory staff payment for company shutdowns, and celebrate the Graduate of the Year, Angus McGrath. We also discuss the exciting return of print events with a focus on the Women In Print seminars.Packaging remains a key topic for print businesses, we get an insight into Heidelberg’s new fibre-based flexo printing solution, we discuss the factors surrounding Amcor's 5% decrease in forecasted profits, and finally consider the latest update in the ongoing AusPost review.LINKS:Chalmers offers little for businesswww.print21.com.au/industry/industry/chalmers-offers-little-for-businessUnpaid shutdown pay rules changewww.print21.com.au/industry/industry/unpaid-shutdown-pay-rules-changeNote printing graduate wins LIA awardwww.print21.com.au/industry/industry/note-printing-graduate-wins-lia-awardWomen in print almost sold outwww.print21.com.au/industry/industry/women-in-print-almost-sold-outwww.events.humanitix.com/tours/women-in-print-breakfast-series-2023 Heidelberg targets cartons with flexowww.print21.com.au/packaging/heidelberg-targets-cartons-with-flexoAmcor hit by consumer tighteningwww.print21.com.au/packaging/amcor-hit-by-consumer-tighteningPvca building auspost mail coalition for united industry responsewww.print21.com.au/commercial/pvca-building-auspost-mail-coalition-for-united-industry-response ------------------------------The Print Files Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Print21, owned and published by Yaffa Media (www.print21.com.au).The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Print21, Yaffa Media, or the guest’s employer. The contents are copyright by Yaffa Media.If you wish to use any of this podcast’s audio, please contact Print21 via their website www.print21.com.au or send an email to [email protected]: Wayne RobinsonCoordinator: Grant McHerronProducer: Steve VisscherPrint21 - © 2023

In this episode from print's podcast, industry insiders Wayne Robinson and Lindy Hughson dissect the big stories, issues and trends emerging in ANZ print over the month of April.We discuss recent developments at AusPost, which are turning positive print and mail, we review the non-stop rise of digital outdoor media and assess what it means for outdoor print, we consider the factors behind the recent closures of newspapers and of trade label printer Foxcil. Contrarily, we review the promising capital investments into print, and the return of industry exhibitions with interpack in Dusseldorf, Visual Impact in Sydney, and Fespa in Munich all taking place in May.LINKS:PVCA urges AusPost survey response as Govt to review mail futurewww.print21.com.au/industry/industry/pvca-urges-auspost-survey-response-as-govt-to-review-mail-futureWA newspaper print plant to closewww.print21.com.au/industry/industry/wa-newspaper-print-plant-to-closeFoxcil closes doors, Guru steps in, Kirwan to live printwww.print21.com.au/labels/foxcil-closes-doors-guru-steps-in-kirwan-to-leave-printEXHIBITIONS:Interpack (Dusseldorf, 4th-10th of May) www.interpack.com/Visual Impact (Sydney, 3rd-5th of May)www.visualimpact.org.au/sydney-exhibition-2023FESPA Global (Munich, 23rd-26th of May)https://www.fespaglobalprintexpo.com/welcome------------------------------The Print Files Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Print21, owned and published by Yaffa Media (www.print21.com.au).The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Print21, Yaffa Media, or the guest’s employer. The contents are copyright by Yaffa Media.If you wish to use any of this podcast’s audio, please contact Print21 via their website www.print21.com.au or send an email to [email protected]: Wayne RobinsonCoordinator: Grant McHerronProducer: Steve VisscherEditor: Chris VisscherPrint21 - © 2023

Wayne Robinson, editor of Print21, talks with Sonia Shwabsky, CEO of major print franchise group Kwik Kopy, about how she is leading the 92-strong group into new opportunities.We get an insight into how Kwik Kopy creates its strategy, understands the winds of change, and runs its operations to grow its franchisees businesses. We also discuss how businesses need to pivot to meet the opportunities in the new world, with a focus on the efficiencies offered by digital systems, and the benefits of a healthy workplace culture.Sonia also explores female representation in the print industry, and what print has to offer the next generation and vice versa. LINKS:www.kwikkopy.com.au/ Connect looks at attracting womenwww.print21.com.au/conferences/connect-looks-at-attracting-women-to-print ------------------------------The Print Files Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Print21, owned and published by Yaffa Media (www.print21.com.au).The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Print21, Yaffa Media, or the guest’s employer. The contents are copyright by Yaffa Media.If you wish to use any of this podcast’s audio, please contact Print21 via their website www.print21.com.au or send an email to [email protected]: Wayne RobinsonCoordinator: Grant McHerronProducer: Steve VisscherEditor: Chris VisscherPrint21 - © 2023

In this episode from the industry's podcast, industry insiders Wayne Robinson and Lindy Hughson dissect the big stories, issues and trends emerging in ANZ print over the month of March.We discuss TMA’s entry into heatset web with the acquisition of Spotpress, and analyse IVE’s large half year revenue surge to $500m. We then assess how print associations are working to attract young talent to the industry, and reveal some positive developments for the print industry in the AusPost saga. We also review Reacon’s acquisition of MMW3Degrees, Opal's investment into flexible corrugated cardboard packaging, further developments in recycling, and the continued move to environmental sustainability and responsibility.Lastly, we remember the contributions to the industry made by pre-press pioneer John Coote, who has just passed away.LINKS:TMA into heatset with Spotpress buy:www.print21.com.au/commercial/tma-into-heatset-with-spotpress-buy IVE half year revenue up by 31.4%www.print21.com.au/commercial/ive-half-year-revenue-up-by-31-4 IVE set to switch into wind power:www.print21.com.au/industry/industry/ive-set-to-switch-to-wind-power Print associations target schools:www.print21.com.au/industry/industry/print-associations-target-schoolsPVCA Building AusPost mail coalition for united industry response:www.print21.com.au/commercial/pvca-building-auspost-mail-coalition-for-united-industry-response Reacon acquires mmw3degrees:www.print21.com.au/commercial/reacon-acquires-mmw3degrees Opal's 400 tonnes a day flexo printing box plan on track for October:www.print21.com.au/packaging/opal-s-4oo-tonnes-a-day-flexo-printing-box-plant-on-track-for-october ------------------------------The Print Files Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Print21, owned and published by Yaffa Media (www.print21.com.au).The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Print21, Yaffa Media, or the guest’s employer. The contents are copyright by Yaffa Media.If you wish to use any of this podcast’s audio, please contact Print21 via their website www.print21.com.au or send an email to [email protected]: Wayne RobinsonCoordinator: Grant McHerronProducer: Steve VisscherPrint21 - © 2023

Wayne Robinson, editor of Print21, talks with Kellie Northwood, CEO of PVCA, on how the employers' group has been able to achieve major wins for the print industry, which will benefit all printers. We review the factors that contributed to the restoration of all nine print apprenticeships to the subsidy list and how the PVCA fought for its successful return. We also get an insight into the PVCA's ongoing work to ensure the print training is funded and aligned with industry needsKellie also shares how the PVCA worked to ensure the government's original plan to dump the 9.3 million printed pamphlets for the Voice referendum was successfully overturned, and more broadly how it showed only print is capable of reaching the entire poulation. And with all the mixed messages coming out of Australia Post, Kellie lays out how PVCA is engaging with the mail giant, and what outcomes it is working to achieve for the print and mail industry.We wrap up with an update on the PVCA post-merger, which reveals increasing members, a broader member mix, and improved member engagement.LINKS:Print Apprentices Back on the Priority List:www.print21.com.au/industry/industry/print-apprentices-back-on-priority-list76% of Printers Suffering Labour Woes:www.print21.com.au/industry/industry/76-of-printers-suffering-labour-woesPVCA Print Voice Pressure Pays Off:www.print21.com.au/industry/industry/pvca-print-voice-pressure-pays-off------------------------------The Print Files Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Print21, owned and published by Yaffa Media (www.print21.com.au).The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Print21, Yaffa Media, or the guest’s employer. The contents are copyright by Yaffa Media.If you wish to use any of this podcast’s audio, please contact Print21 via their website www.print21.com.au or send an email to [email protected]: Wayne RobinsonCoordinator: Grant McHerronProducer: Steve VisscherPrint21 - © 2023

In this episode from the industry's podcast, industry insiders Wayne Robinson and Lindy Hughson dissect the big stories, issues and trends emerging in ANZ print over the month of February.We discuss the PVCA’s big wins for print apprenticeships and the Voice print. We assess the implications of Australia Post's ongoing travails over letters. We highlight the tragic closure of papermaking Opal’s at Maryvale Mill. We review the growing move from plastic to fibre-based packaging, and what it means for print businesses, and lastly, we celebrate achievements for outdoor media in Australia.LINKS:PRINT APPRENTICES BACK ON PRIORITY LISTwww.print21.com.au/industry/industry/print-apprentices-back-on-priority-listOPAL TO CLOSE PAPER PRODUCTIONwww.print21.com.au/industry/industry/opal-to-close-paper-production76% OF PRINTERS SUFFERING LABOUR WOESwww.print21.com.au/industry/industry/76-of-printers-suffering-labour-woesPVCA PRINT VOICE PRESSURE PAYS OFFwww.print21.com.au/industry/industry/pvca-print-voice-pressure-pays-off------------------------------The Print Files Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Print21, owned and published by Yaffa Media (www.print21.com.au).The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Print21, Yaffa Media, or the guest’s employer. The contents are copyright by Yaffa Media.If you wish to use any of this podcast’s audio, please contact Print21 via their website www.print21.com.au or send an email to [email protected]: Wayne RobinsonCoordinator: Grant McHerronProducer: Steve VisscherPrint21 - © 2023

In this episode, industry insiders Wayne Robinson and Lindy Hughson dissect the big stories, issues and trends emerging in ANZ print over the month of November.We discuss controversies surrounding multi-employer bargaining streams, reflect on the highlights from our recent Print21+PKN Packaging News LIVE event which focused on digitally printed packaging, and we review how the Supreme Court ruling against Vic Forests may impact print. We wrap up by covering the month's Melbourne mergers, ePac’s launch of its cloud system, and the continued increases in postal costs.LINKS:Multi-Employer Bargaining: PVCA says NO to 'Rough as Guts' IR billwww.print21.com.au/industry/industry/multi-employer-bargaining-pvca-says-no-to-rough-as-guts-ir-billDigitally Printed Packaging on song at LIVEwww.print21.com.au/packaging/digitally-printed-packaging-on-song-at-live Precision buys Manark in growth drive, gets 10-Colour B1www.print21.com.au/commercial/precision-buys-manark-in-growth-drive-gets-10-colour-b1-----------------------------The Print Files Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Print21, owned and published by Yaffa Media (www.print21.com.au).The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Print21, Yaffa Media, or the guest’s employer. The contents are copyright by Yaffa Media.If you wish to use any of this podcast’s audio, please contact Print21 via their website www.print21.com.au or send an email to [email protected]: Wayne RobinsonCoordinator: Grant McHerronProducer: Steve VisscherEditor: Chris VisscherPrint21 - © 2022