The Print Files

By Yaffa Media

The Print Files delivers in-depth news and editorial coverage of the printing industry. The Print Files is one part of our multi-media platform, Print21, which provides: the latest news; expert opinio... more

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September 01, 2025 August was a Big Month In Print
In this episode of The Print Files: A Big Month in Print, Lindy Hughson and Jan Arreza analyse the major news and trends shaping the Australasian print industry in August.
The discussion begins with the sudden closure of Melbourne’s Ezprint, unpacking the fallout for staff and customers, and the role of Precision Group, which acquired the customer list, offered jobs to some employees, and separately, has also expanded with its acquisition of JP Printing.
The discussion then turns to Orora’s launch of Helio, the world’s first integrated high-speed digital direct-to-can printing system, followed by a review of IVE Group’s strong FY25 profit growth despite softer revenue.
Next, attention shifts to technology and investment, with Xclusive Printing Solutions moving into a new Ingleburn facility equipped with Horizon systems from Currie Group, and Brougham Press boosting its finishing capability with a Horizon MiniCABS Binding System.
The episode wraps up with a look at the Visual Media Association’s AGM, which reported strong growth in membership and sponsorship, increased investment in initiatives like The Inkers and Buy Australian Print campaigns, and a firm stance on the Victorian government’s proposed work-from-home mandate.
Links:
Melbourne-based Ezprint closes its doors [UPDATED]
www.print21.com.au/commercial/melbourne-based-ezprint-closes-its-doors-updated
Precision Group supports Ezprint customers, staff
www.print21.com.au/commercial/precision-group-supports-ezprint-customers-staff
Precision Group acquires JP Printing
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/precision-group-acquires-jp-printing
Orora direct-to-can digital press comes onstream
www.print21.com.au/packaging/orora-direct-to-can-digital-press-comes-onstream
Orora lifts can volumes as demand fuels FY25 growth
www.print21.com.au/packaging/orora-lifts-can-volumes-as-demand-fuels-fy25-growth
IVE delivers strong FY25, sets up for expansion
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/ive-delivers-strong-fy25-sets-up-for-expansion
XPS pushing to go full trade with Horizon
www.print21.com.au/commercial/xps-pushing-to-go-full-trade-with-horizon
Brougham Press boosts bindery with Horizon MiniCABS
www.print21.com.au/commercial/brougham-press-boosts-bindery-with-horizon-minicabs
Strong year for VMA led by member engagement boost
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/strong-year-for-vma-led-by-member-engagement-boost
VMA launches emerging talent programme
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/vma-launches-emerging-talent-programme1
VMA names Markers for The Inkers programme
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/vma-names-markers-for-the-inkers-programme
Victoria’s WFH mandate raises concerns: VMA
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/victoria-s-wfh-mandate-raises-concerns-vma
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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]
Host: Lindy Hughson with Jan Arreza
Coordinator: Grant McHerron
Editor: Chris Visscher
Producer: Steve Visscher
Print21 - © 2025
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16min
August 24, 2025 Backing Print’s Future: The Inkers, Local Advocacy & VMA’s Bold Agenda
In this episode of The Print Files, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of Print21, sits down with Kellie Northwood, CEO of the Visual Media Association (VMA), to explore the Association’s renewed momentum and bold initiatives shaping the future of the print and visual media industry.
The conversation opens with key takeaways from the VMA’s recent AGM, including a surge in membership, financial strength, and a united sector approach. But the spotlight quickly shifts to the real action: the launch of The Inkers, a dynamic new programme designed to connect and retain emerging talent, and the Buy Australian Print campaign, a high-impact lobbying effort pushing for local procurement commitments across all levels of government.
We also touch on the VMA’s increasing focus on mental health support and environmental certification, before wrapping up with Kellie’s forward-looking vision for the Association and a compelling call to action for industry players to get involved.
This is an episode packed with purpose and practical insight.

Links:
Sponsored by Konica Minolta
www.konicaminolta.com.au
Visual Media Association
visualmediaassociation.org.au
Strong year for VMA led by member engagement boost
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/strong-year-for-vma-led-by-member-engagement-boost
VMA names Markers for The Inkers programme
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/vma-names-markers-for-the-inkers-programme
VMA launches emerging talent programme
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/vma-launches-emerging-talent-programme1
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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]
Host: Lindy Hughson
Coordinator: Grant McHerron
Editor: Chris Visscher
Producer: Steve Visscher
Print21 - © 2025
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35min
August 10, 2025 Incorporating AI into print businesses, with Sonia Shwabsky
In this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of Print21, talks with Sonia Shwabsky, CEO of Kwik Kopy Australia, about the impact that AI is having in the print industry.
We begin our discussion by assessing the importance of implementing AI in print businesses, the opportunities it presents in regards to design, print preparation, and customer service, as well as the viability of using it for production. Our discussion also explores how AI can provide clients cost-efficient marketing opportunities, modify existing designs to adjust or improve them, and create digital personas of company identities. We also review whether it will slash staff numbers, the security considerations that need to be made, and how Kwik Kopy will assist their franchisees to address concerns surrounding AI.
We wrap up by looking ahead and getting an overview of where AI and print may be the future.
Links:
KwikKopy
kwikkopy.com.au
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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]
Host: Lindy Hughson
Coordinator: Grant McHerron
Editor: Chris Visscher
Producer: Steve Visscher
Print21 - © 2025
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25min
July 30, 2025 July was a Big Month In Print
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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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]
Host: Lindy Hughson with Jan Arreza
Coordinator: Grant McHerron
Editor: Chris Visscher
Producer: Steve Visscher
Print21 - © 2025
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16min
July 06, 2025 June was a Big Month In Print
In the latest episode of print's podcast, It's Been A Big Month in Print, industry insiders Wayne Robinson, Lindy Hughson and Jan Arreza analyse, assess, and interpret the major news, trends, issues and developments from June.
This month is particularly special as we say farewell to Wayne for his last episode as he puts down his pen after 29 years covering the print industry. We start the discussion by looking to the future and review the increased adoption of AI with Canva’s purchase of Magic Brief following its purchase of Leonardo AI last year, and explore a more detailed insight from Sonia Shwabsky’s (CEO of Kwik Kopy Group) upcoming feature. We also look retrospectively by exploring the outdated manufacturing methods that lead to the liquidation of two major players O’Brien Formes and Starleaton, as well as assess the damage that this causes to other businesses. We also discuss the East Coast Canning’s improvement in UV ink adhesion with further expansions planned into non-beer sectors, the cashflow difficulties faced by Landa Digital Printing due to investors ceasing funding, and the everlasting saga of AusPost woes following the increased price of letters of 13.3%.
We wrap up by going back by 600 years with the upcoming Melbourne Rare Books Fair showing work from the founder of print himself, Johannes Gutenberg’s bible and some Japanese prints that are even older than that! And a final bittersweet goodbye to our friend and colleague Wayne Robinson, with more exciting episodes and stories to come.
Links:
Sponsored by Currie Group
www.curriegroup.com.au/contact
Canva Invests In More Ai For Growth
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/canva-invests-in-more-ai-for-growth
O’Brien Entities Sink With Debts Of $4.4m
www.print21.com.au/packaging/o-brien-entities-sink-with-debts-of-4-4m
Starleaton Liquidated On Non-Payments
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/starleaton-liquidated-on-non-payments
Starleaton Customers Vent Anger
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/starleaton-customers-vent-anger
East Coast Unlocks Can Printing Durability
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/east-coast-unlocks-can-printing-durability
Landa In Cashflow Crisis As Investors Cease Funding
https://www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/landa-in-cashflow-crisis-as-investors-cease-funding
VMA Calls Auspost Rise Disappointing
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/vma-calls-auspost-rise-disappointing
World’s First Print Comes To Melbourne
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/world-s-first-print-comes-to-melbourne
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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]

Host: Wayne Robinson
Coordinator: Grant McHerron
Editor: Chris Visscher
Producer: Steve Visscher
Print21 - © 2025
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29min
June 01, 2025 May was a Big Month In Print
In the latest episode of print's podcast, It's Been A Big Month in Print, industry insiders Wayne Robinson and Jan Arreza analyse, assess, and interpret the major news, trends, issues and developments from May.
We begin our discussion by reviewing the refreshed National Print Awards, with the winners and special moments. We also assess the main themes revealed during PacPrint, including the increased diversification of business opportunities in print. We dig into the the reasons behind the mergence of DTF as a business opportunity for printers, exemplified by two print businesses making major DTF investments at PacPrint.
The discussion also reviews the sale of Marvel Bookbinding, as well as the contributing factors behind the upcoming liquidation of Martin O’Brien Formes. We wrap up by checking into Vik Gulati’s purchase of Reacon Group, and the twists and turns in the process.
Links:
Sponsored by Currie Group
www.curriegroup.com.au/contact
National Print Awards Roar Back To Life
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/national-print-awards-roar-back-to-life
CMYKhub Moves Into DTF
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/cmykhub-moves-into-dtf
Officeworks Orders Accurioshine 3600
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/officeworks-orders-accurioshine-3600
Pacprint Video: Konica Minolta
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/pacprint-video-konica-minolta
Martin O’brien Formes Faces Axe
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/martin-o-brien-formes-faces-axe
Reacon Australia To Be Liquidated
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/reacon-australia-to-be-liquidated
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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]

Host: Wayne Robinson
Coordinator: Grant McHerron
Editor: Chris Visscher
Producer: Steve Visscher
Print21 - © 2025
...more
21min
May 04, 2025 April was a Big Month In Print
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 April.
We begin our discussion by assessing the impact of US tariffs on the ANZ print industry, which may impact print for wine and pharmaceuticals being exported to the US, but more significantly for the whole print industry the government has created a five point plan in response, one point of which is a directive for government print to be procured within Australia where possible.
In the latest moves in the local print industry, we explore the Rawson Print & Packaging decision to increase its commercial print business via the acquisition of Megacolour, and we assess the travails, twists and turns over Reacon, whose print and mail businesses are in administration while the company itself has been acquired, but which will have to fight through a court case over its future. And in a b last form the past we assess the possible judgement of $700,000 in damages by against former Express Print & Mail owners Wendy and Matthew Chadwick of to be paid to the landlords of theie former Kunda Park building.
We wrap up by reviewing the recent hacking of print businesses, and the increasing necessity for cyber security controls and education in the print industry, due to its sizable data holdings and the necessity of IT to run their operations operations.
Links:
Sponsored by Currie Group
www.curriegroup.com.au/contact
Trump Tariffs Hit Supporters’ Print
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/trump-tariffs-hit-supporters-print
Rawson Acquires Megacolour
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/rawson-acquires-megacolour
Court Battle Over Reacon Businesses
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/court-battle-over-reacon-businesses
Chadwicks Front Court Over Damage
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/chadwicks-front-court-over-damage
Print Businesses Attacked By Cyber Crooks
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/print-businesses-attacked-by-cyber-crooks
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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]

Host: Wayne Robinson
Coordinator: Grant McHerron
Editor: Chris Visscher
Producer: Steve Visscher
Print21 - © 2025
...more
20min
April 06, 2025 March was a Big Month In Print
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 March.
We start this month's episode by reviewing the federal budget and how it will impact the print industry, and especially the proposed ban on non-compete clauses in contracts. The discussion also explores the latest Smithers research report, which says dye sublimation printing will see soaring growth until the end of the decade, and we examine the latest print industry metrics and showing the continued investment in diversification by print businesses with packaging, warehousing and logistics, and finishing seeing the biggest interest from print businesses. We also assess the factors behind the sour taste left in the print trade by Bannershop’s rapid exit from Australia.
We wrap up with an overview of the upcoming first summit of its kind for the nine print trade associations, which has been called by the VMA.
Links:
Sponsored by Currie Group
www.curriegroup.com.au/contact
Crumbs For Print In Election Budget
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/crumbs-for-print-in-election-budget
Rapid Growth For Dye Sub: Smithers
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/rapid-growth-for-dye-sub-smithers
Packaging Tops Diversification Choices
www.print21.com.au/packaging/packaging-tops-diversification-choices
Bannershop Exit Leaves Trade Angry
www.print21.com.au/sign-and-display/bannershop-exit-leaves-trade-angry
VMA To Host Industry Association Summit
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/vma-to-host-industry-association-summit
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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]

Host: Wayne Robinson
Coordinator: Grant McHerron
Producer: Steve Visscher
Print21 - © 2025
...more
20min
March 02, 2025 February was a Big Month In Print
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 February.
We start off by reviewing the lockout at Opal Paper’s Maryvale Mill in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley due to industrial action which resulted in 308 workers having a month without pay. We assess whether print businesses could face similar conflict. Our discussion also explores the forecasted 20 per cent drop in job opportunities for print, with the increase in AI and automation. We look at what print is doing to recruit more young talent with Visual Connections Career Connections, Fespa Future Leaders, VMA Emerging Leaders, and highlight government initiatives providing training and pathways for existing and emerging young people in the industry.
We wrap up with an assessment of the new investment and growth in digital can printing, and the conversely the put the spotlight competitive and evolving market of sign and display print. We end this episode marking some major milestones.
Links:
Sponsored by Currie Group
www.curriegroup.com.au/contact
Lockout Ends As Maryvale Dispute Over
www.print21.com.au/packaging/lockout-ends-as-maryvale-dispute-over
Print's Workforce To Shrink By A Fifth
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/print-s-workforce-to-shrink-by-a-fifth
Vma Launches Emerging Talent Programme
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/vma-launches-emerging-talent-programme
Fee-Free Tafe For Sign & Graphics
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/fee-free-tafe-for-sign-and-graphics
Orora’s Digital Can Line Arriving
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/orora-s-digital-can-line-arriving
Bannershop Pulls Up Stumps
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/bannershop-pulls-up-stumps
National Print Awards Elevate + Celebrate
www.print21.com.au/events/events/national-print-awards-elevate-celebrate
Bowden Celebrates 90 Years
www.print21.com.au/commercial/bowden-celebrates-90-years
Print21 Owner Yaffa Celebrates 100 Years
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/print21-owner-yaffa-celebrates-100-years
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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]

Host: Wayne Robinson
Coordinator: Grant McHerron
Producer: Steve Visscher
Print21 - © 2025
...more
20min
December 01, 2024 November was a Big Month In Print
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 November.
We start off this month’s edition by reviewing the Canva deal with HP to provide design-to-print for their customers, by facilitating local printing companies with HP Indigo and HP Large Format printers to supply the print. We also assess the Visual Media Association’s launch of the new Labels & Packaging Coalition, which has warned the federal government about regulations surrounding fibre-based packaging solutions. Still on packaging we look at and Amcor’s $13bn acquisition of US-based Berry Group, which means the company will have 400 plants around the world printing a huge amount of flexo. We move on to discuss Officework’s new same-day printing service, which creates a new challenge for commercial printshops, and we look at the latest developments as print and mail looks to keep mail monopoly AusPost in check. The return of the National Print Awards in May next for their 40th iteration, with a refreshed approach to the format, categories and how judging is assessed.
Finally we wrap up with a peak into 2025, and what will be a seriously increased use and reliance on AI, along with the importance of getting acquainted with how AI could be incorporated into your business.
Links:
Sponsored by Currie Group
www.curriegroup.com.au/contact
Canva offers design-to-print via HP users
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/canva-offers-design-to-print-via-hp-users
VMA warns on packaging regulation
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/vma-warns-on-packaging-regulation
Amcor in packaging mega merger
www.print21.com.au/packaging/amcor-in-packaging-mega-merger
Officeworks rolls out same day printing
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/officeworks-rolls-out-same-day-printing
VMA says auspost should stick to script
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/vma-says-auspost-should-stick-to-script
National Print Awards to re-launch in 2025
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/national-print-awards-to-re-launch-in-2025
Ricoh opens new CX Centre
www.print21.com.au/industry/latest/ricoh-opens-new-cx-centre
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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]
Host: Wayne Robinson
Coordinator: Grant McHerron
Editor: Chris Visscher
Producer: Steve Visscher
Print21 - © 2024
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24min

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