Features

The joint director of Rawson Graphics is out to prove that smaller printers can think big, says Henry Mendelson.

Pundits have predicted that hikes will cause a flood of users away from mail and toward rival electronic delivery channels, but is it ...

There’s no absolute right or wrong way to treat your customers. But a good rule would be service, service, service when the price is ...

The equipment is ready to go, the market is prepped, but we’re still waiting for hard and fast data on costs.

CTP and DTP have sent many repro houses the way of the dodo and the dinosaur. Those that remain are seeking out new models, explains ...

From its early beginnings in regional newspapers to its recent track record of acquisitions, the Sydney-based printer has had an ...

You don’t want to bust the budget in pre-press purchasing, but while cheap and cheerful plates can carry the lowest price tag, there’s ...

Should you run digital finishing inline or offline, and does near-line offer the best of both worlds? Peter Kohn investigates.

New plate technologies mean the pre-press department has never been more sustainable, though questions over cost and performance remain, ...

As print prices continue to plummet, getting the right margin on work could mean the difference between business longevity and becoming ...

Should you opt for a locally developed MIS tool or pick a Northern Hemisphere import? Peter Kohn asks printers and suppliers whether ...

Chances are your competitors are investing in inkjet addressing or an insertion line to bring mailing in-house. Should you?

Consolidation, falling volumes and automated kit means redundancies will continue to be a harsh reality, but there is a right way to go.

Brisbane-based Platypus Graphics' embellishing roots put it in pole position to power ahead in packaging, thanks to experience, ...

Overcrowding in signage drove the founder of OSS to seek out new sectors

Print for print’s sake – now there’s a novel concept. In a necessarily commercial world, it’s an eye-opener to delve into places where ...

Few topics polarise the industry as much as print management. Have brokers really reinvented their service offering or do all the old ...

The Holy Grail of a fully automated workflow is within the grasp of modern printers, as long as they use the right tools, says Peter Kohn.

The franchise sector is still reeling from the fallout of the economic slowdown. Players must rethink their models to prepare for the ...

Does the new breed of production inkjet kit at Ipex spell the beginning
of the end for offset, asks Peter Kohn.