In the latest episode of print's podcast, It's Been A Big Month in Print, industry insiders Lindy Hughson and Jan Arreza analyse, assess, and interpret the major news, trends, issues and developments from July.

We begin our review of July with an update on Landa’s cashflow crisis and the possible upcoming purchase by HP; we assess how Onpack’s direct-to-can printing expertise has aligned with custom water brand Rippl’s growth strategy, and has boosted Onpack’s revenues significantly; and also commend RollsPack Group’s expansion into the Asia Pacific region, with the flexible packaging specialist having just opened a manufacturing facility called Rolls Technology in Huai’an, China. We go on to discuss New Zealand’s Pride in Print Awards and the upcoming Real Media Awards, and comment on the atmosphere at Lewis Media Group’s golden jubilee celebrating 50 years, and the products seen at Konica Minolta’s UnPacked Sydney show.

We wrap up by getting an insight into the upcoming launch of the HP Indigo 6K+ label press, the sale of Australia’s biggest magazine publisher Are Media, and the The Inkers, an emerging talent program from the VMA.

Links:

Landa secures lifeline, gets six weeks to find buyer

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/landa-secures-lifeline-gets-six-weeks-to-find-buyer

HP leads race to buy Landa Digital Printing

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/hp-leads-race-to-buy-landa-digital-printing

Digital can printing fuels Onpack’s growth

www.print21.com.au/packaging/digital-can-printing-fuels-onpack-s-growth

RollsPack launches high-tech facility in China

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/rollspack-launches-high-tech-facility-in-china

NZ industry gathers for Pride In Print

www.print21.com.au/events/events/nz-industry-gathers-for-pride-in-print

Real Media Awards now open for entries

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/real-media-awards-now-open-for-entries

Family-run Lewis Media celebrates 50 years

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/family-run-lewis-media-celebrates-50-years

Konica Minolta UnPacked roadshow hits Sydney

www.print21.com.au/events/events/konica-minolta-unpacked-roadshow-hits-sydney

HP Indigo to launch AI enhanced label press next year

www.print21.com.au/commercial/hp-indigo-to-launch-ai-enhanced-label-press-next-year

Major IVE customer Are Media up for sale

www.print21.com.au/commercial/major-ive-customer-are-media-up-for-sale

VMA names Markers for The Inkers programme

www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/vma-names-markers-for-the-inkers-programme

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