Sprinter News

CMYKhub's Dayne Nankervis with the EFI VUTEk FabriVU dye sublimation machine (Credit: Tjanatja Cavenett lillypillyarts.info@gmail.com) This article first appeared in the June 2026 issue of ProPrint With an increasing number of customers seeking soft signage, CMYKhub recently added fabric display products to its national trade offering, giving print resellers across Australia the ability to now source soft signage in addition to its other offerings including offset, digital, labels, and wide...

Xerox president of production printing EMEA, APAC, and LATAM, Hubert Soviche Xerox has confirmed it will return to the Australian and New Zealand production printing market with a new range of products in early 2027. Following the $1.5 billion purchase of Lexmark by Xerox, the Lexmark brand will be phased out over the short to medium term.

Harry Singh has rejoined FUJIFILM BI Australia Former Reacon Australia CEO Harry Singh has stepped down from his role following the completion of a planned leadership transition at the company. The decision follows the conclusion of a 12-month commitment made during a pivotal period in the company’s history, when Reacon Australia and Westman Printing came together to build a stronger and more sustainable future.

Presenting the joint agreement, from left Frank Nowak, Koenig & Bauer; Angelo Possemato, INX International; and Dirk Winkler, Koenig & Bauer Koenig & Bauer has announced a strategic partnership with INX International as its globally preferred technology partner for UV, HR-UV, and LED-UV inks.

Heidelberg is acquiring Manroland Sheetfed’s service and spare parts business via approximately 35 country organisations with about 600 employees Heidelberg chief technology and sales officer David Schmedding has provided an update on the company’s integration of the lifecycle business and the global sales and service companies of the Manroland Sheetfed Group, saying that the “first steps have already been very encouraging”.

ACFIPS executive director Max Wilson The recent 2026 ACFIPS Printing and Graphic Arts Forum discussed a range of subjects about the industry, with the topic most intensively covered being the industry’s job outlook and workforce skills development. Speakers at the forum discussed the job outlook to 2030 saying that with the median age of printers currently at 49, there’s a strong need for succession planning and vocational training in digital literacy, automation, and customer-focused skills.

After almost nine years at the helm, well-known industry figure and GENR8 Printing director Yianni Moratidis has sold his printing business and will soon exit the industry. Moratidis, who spoke to Sprinter exclusively, said he made the decision to sell the printing arm of his company as he wanted to direct his focus to his fast-growing entertainment business.

Matt Tangey has been appointed to a newly created role with the VMA Matt Tangey, well-known in the industry having worked at Currie Group for 13 years as its marketing manager, will soon be taking up a newly created executive leadership role with the Visual Media Association (VMA), titled general manager – membership and stakeholder engagement.

Eckersley Print Group has announced a three-year partnership with Software Australia Eckersley Print Group (EPG) has announced a three-year partnership with Software Australia, taking up the roles of official sponsor of the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Finals 2027 and Preferred Print Partner of Softball Australia. The WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Finals 2027 will bring together the world’s best softball nations to compete in the City of Moreton Bay in April 2027.

Durst Group has demonstrated its excellence in the print industry when Durst North America and Vanguard Digital Printing Systems were recognised as the most awarded organisation for the fourth consecutive year, securing 13 Printing United Alliance Pinnacle Awards. The Pinnacle Awards recognise products that improve or advance the printing industry through innovation, functionality, and performance, and are evaluated by a panel of industry experts across a wide range of categories.