Printing Industries Association of Australia's 'Trends' report showed industry outcomes were below expectation for the 16th consecutive quarter. Selling prices fell for the 44th consecutive quarter. Other negatives included reduced employment, increased material and wage cost pressures and an increased number of outstanding debtors. But there was also good news: increased orders and production and increased sales and net profits. The survey received 110 responses. More: Past report
Canon and Océ have announced a roadshow to demonstrate their first co-developed printing system. The vendors called the Océ VarioPrint DP Line "a series of compelling black and white systems based on breakthrough technology". Joint launch events will be held around Australia during March. The VarioPrint range comprises three models, offering speeds of 110, 120 and 135 pages per minute. More: Drupa partnership
Magazines and newspapers have been shedding readers, according to the latest data. Magazine figures have shown dramatic falls. Roy Morgan data for 2011 indicated a 4.1% decline in magazine readers and 2.9% in newspaper readers compared with 2010. Data from the Audit Bureau of Circulations showed a 4% fall in newspapers and a 7.8% fall in magazine for the three months to 31 December. ACP 'lads mag' FHM was the biggest casualty with a 48% collapse year on year. More: Switch to digital
Seven West Media's magazine publishing business, Pacific Magazines, has reported half-yearly earnings of $22.3 million on revenues of $150 million. The company described it as "a positive performance in a challenging market". Pacific Magazines said one of its priorities was to develop its digital capabilities and footprint. More: Change of printer
ACP Magazines' sale speculation has intensified. The mainstream press has been reporting that rival Pacific is interested in purchasing at least some titles, though there are questions marks over competition issues. More: ACP in trouble
APN News and Media announced on Wednesday that non-executive director Pierce Cody had resigned, effective immediately. He served in that position for 10 years. More: Financial results
Printing Industries Association of Australia will be holding an Effective Sales in Print and Communications training course in Sydney from 6-9 March. The three-day course will be presented by Shane Mahar. Bookings close on 28 February. Contact Ian Walz on (02) 8789 7362 for more information. More: Industry assistance
Printing Industries Association of Australia is also holding a Transitioning to Cleaner Printing Technology roadshow in April-May. The free three-hour workshops will be held in Brisbane (April 17), Sydney (April 18), Canberra (April 19), Melbourne (May 1), Hobart (May 2), Adelaide (May 3) and Perth (May 4). To register, email cleanprint@printnet.com.au with your details and city. More: Energy saving seminars
GASAA is holding a social golf day on April 19 at Sydney's Bonnie Doon Golf Club. The day will include giveaways and prizes. Tickets are $85. Click here to register online. More: Contingency planning roadshow
GASAA has confirmed its 2012 executive. Theo Pettaras of Digitalpress is president. The other members are Richard Baker (Kwik Kopy Australia), Richard Daniell (RDA Creative), Stephen Edwards (Snap Franchising Limited), Brenda Esterhazy (Access Print), Luke Everingham (Shepson Printing), Libby Hams (BMF Advertising), Bruce Jacobs (Jagar Sprinting), Michael Jones (CDM Print), David Leach (ex-Look Print), Michael Milan (Minuteman Melbourne) and Paul Richardson (Lyndsay Yates & Partners). More: GASAA in Power 50
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