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Episode Synopsis
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 October.We start off by reviewing the push for diversification among print businesses, highlighted with IVE's purchase of Jacpak to produce folding cartons, Colemans purchase of an HP Indigo 6K for label printing, and Onpack’s purchase of the Hinterkopf for direct-to-can printing. We also discuss succession, in the light of Southern Impact passing of the leadership baton, as Heath Nakervis steps up to succeed Rod Dawson. We assess the dangers of putting most of your eggs into one basket - with PoP outfit Presfast saying it is entering voluntary administration due to losing its major client, and we review the potential reprieve for wine labels, with the likelihood of China’s tariffs on Australian wine soon being lifted.The discussion also explores The Voice referendum’s boost for the print industry. The drive to sustainability is explored, with the introduction of carbon neutral banners by SCG and Go, and the launch of super large eco-friendly banners from that Ooh! Media.We explore major print franchise group Kwik Kopy’s plans for growth, partly driven by wide format printing, and we wrap up by commenting on the PVCA officially changing its name to the Visual Media Association (VMA).LINKS:IVE buys Jacpak for $35www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/ive-buys-jacpak-for-35-millionColemans orders HP Indigo 6K in labels movewww.print21.com.au/industry/latest/colemans-orders-hp-indigo-6k-in-labels-moveOnPack invests in direct-to-canwww.print21.com.au/packaging/onpack-invests-in-direct-to-canHeath Nankervis MD at Southernwww.print21.com.au/packaging/onpack-invests-in-direct-to-canPrefast in voluntary admin, seeks buyerwww.print21.com.au/industry/latest/presfast-in-voluntary-admin-seeks-buyerLabel printers look to China wine reprievewww.print21.com.au/labels/label-printers-look-to-china-wine-reprieveReferendum proves boon for printwww.print21.com.au/commercial/referendum-proves-boon-for-printSCG and Go offer carbon neutral bannerswww.print21.com.au/sign-and-display/scg-and-go-offer-carbon-neutral-bannersOutdoor media outperforming: Ooh!www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/outdoor-media-outperforming-oohKwik Kopy outlines growth plans
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