http:// 2013-05-17T05:45:34Z 2013-05-17T05:45:34Z most-common-regret-of-brides-is-not-spending-enough-on-wedding-photography

Perth, WA, May 17, 2013 - Two different polls, two different years, one result: 21% of the recently-married brides who were polled regretted not spending more money on their wedding photos. The first poll was conducted by photography website Shutterfly from 10th to 13th January, 2011, and had 500 participants. The second poll was conducted by New York Magazine for their current issue, and had 100 participants. While the sample size may appear small, the convergent results cannot be attributed solely to coincidence. In the more contemporary of the two surveys, which provides more detailed data, flowers were the next item of regret at 16%, the wedding cake came in at 9%, the wedding gown came in at 9%, and everything else combined came in at 45%. A second part of the recent poll asked the bride’s what they regretted splurging on the most. Flowers were number one at 17%, while photos came in second at 12%. Hair and makeup or third at 9%, the wedding gown was fourth at 8%, and the wedding cake was fifth at 6%, leaving everything else at 48%. Peter Edwards is a wedding photographer with a wealth of experience in the Perth area, and is the owner of Peter Edwards Photography. He is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP), and has also achieved a Double Master of Photography. His specialisation in wedding photography and the sheer number of weddings he has photographed make him uniquely qualified to interpret the data from the two surveys. Edwards begins by pointing out a pattern that is obvious to him: “Everything mentioned in the poll is visual, because the visual element of a wedding is extremely important to the bride. That is why it is so important to hire the best photographer for your wedding instead of price shopping. It is no accident that photos were mentioned first, and no accident that the other visual elements of the wedding were mentioned as the next three most important items.” Edwards continued: “When the wedding is being put together, it is often a reflex action to try and reduce costs. Sometimes, it is possible to find good work and an inexpensive price. Unfortunately, price shopping is usually hit and miss at best, and the bride ends up being disappointed at the quality of service she receives. Worse yet, when photography is one of the items at which the bride tries to save money, the results are almost always disappointing. This is false economy as if the purchase doesn’t meet expectations, no matter how small the amount paid there is no value. On the other hand an item purchased that is truly valued as time passes is priceless and the cost is soon forgotten and may even appear “cheap” on reflection.” Edwards added: “Ultimately, when the wedding is over, your photographs are going to provide the most enduring memory of your happiest day. If there is one thing, and one thing only, to make sure you do right, it is to hire a professional and experienced wedding photographer. Professional wedding photographers know how to use light effectively, how to use their equipment to the best advantage, how to pose people, capture that moment and put people at ease. ”Edwards commented further: “If a few of the visual elements in your wedding are a bit off, a great photographer can find a way to make them look good. However, a mediocre photographer only produces photos that look mediocre.” Edwards concluded: “Don’t trust your most cherished memories to chance: hire a professional and preserve your memories for a lifetime.” Peter Edwards Photography is a professional wedding photography firm from Perth. Not only do they specialise in weddings, weddings are all they do. For more information, or to inquire about their services, call 08 9316 2465 or visit their website: http://www.peteredwardsphoto.com.au/

2013-04-22T05:02:40Z ethercat-servo-drive-starter-kit-from-anca-motion

Monday, 22 April 2013 - ANCA Motion is changing the way servo drives and automation equipment is distributed, sold, and supported. No longer are servo drives a specialist piece of control equipment to be locked away and hidden from the public.In the past, pricing was hidden so no one knew the real sales price and once you’d placed an order you’d have to wait weeks or even months for your order to arrive.Once your order arrives, if you needed support you’d have to work your way along the supply chain from the sales person, through the distributor, the local office, until finally your request made it to the headquarters of the drive manufacturer. If you were lucky your request might make it to an engineer that had some knowledge of the product.ANCA Motion is removing these barriers as they believe that the advantages and benefits of servo drive technology and high speed field buses should be more accessible to everyone.With more efficient and direct product supply and simplified access to the engineering teams that actually designed and built the product, ANCA Motion are able to offer a servo drive range with compatible motors at an affordable price along with world class support.The newly launched website at www.ancamotion.com/AMD2000 will allow servo drives and motors to be purchased directly from ANCA Motion and shipped from our factory to your door. The initial offering will consist of some of the most popular products from ANCA Motion’s range and will be extended over time.The entire AMD2000 AC Servo Drive range from ANCA Motion comes standard with an EtherCAT interface for quick and easy integration with motion controllers or CNCs as well as other industrial devices. The technology has matured to the point where almost anyone can install and configure the drive without any special training.“We believe that EtherCAT Servo drives should be available to everyone at a reasonable price and we are making this happen.”About ANCA MotionANCA Motion (www.ancamotion.com) is an Australian company specialising in the design and manufacture of Control and Automation products. As part of the ANCA Group of companies ANCA Motion has a history of machinery automation dating back to 1974.

2013-03-19T04:43:00Z untitled-release-261

Epson will showcase its latest commercial and industrial printers for colour critical textile, label, and sign and display applications, including the new 44-inch SureColor SC-F6000 roll-fed dye sublimation textile printer and the highly versatile SurePress L-4033A short run digital label press on its expanded stand at PacPrint13.“PacPrint13 presents Epson with the chance to make a comprehensive declaration about the breadth and depth of our technology and support in key market segments on the back of new commercial and industrial product releases over the past 12 months,” said Craig Heckenberg, Business Unit Manager for Epson Australia.“Epson’s renowned and reliable Micropiezo™ printing technology and inks are now used in a wide range of colour critical printing applications, from pre-press to photography to textiles and signs, packaging and labels. All of this and more will be on the stand at PacPrint,” said Craig.This will be the first Australian showing for Epson’s SureColor SC-F6000 roll-fed dye sublimation textile printer announced earlier this year, which will be on sale after PacPrint13 along with the larger 64-inch SureColor SC-F7000 model.The SureColor F-Series printers are not only the first dye sublimation models from Epson, but also the first in the market in which every component – from ink and print-head to printer chassis and bulk ink delivery system – is designed and manufactured by a single company. The result is a high-performance dye-sublimation transfer printing technology designed for exceptional reliability and industrial-level production with high quality output up to 1,440 x 720 dpi on all leading transfer papers.The SureColor F-Series models support an extensive range of applications including efficient production of high-quality soft signage, sportswear, apparel, accessories and customised promotional items such as mouse pads and ceramic mugs. Depending upon the application, both models can output at speeds up to 58 square metres per hour, and both feature an integral and easily refillable, high-capacity 1.5 litre bulk ink system.While models are already installed across Australasia this will be the first Australian trade show outing for the SurePress L-4033A short run digital label press.Designed for label converters taking the first steps into digital printing or expanding their existing digital print capacity, large scale product manufacturers and commercial printers, the SurePress L-4033A fits easily into existing digital workflows and is offered with a range of third party pre-and post-press options that can be tailored to meet various needs and budgets.Also on the stand will be Epson’s industry leading sign and display printer range the SureColor-S series as well as the cost-effective Stylus® Pro 7900 CTP system for fast and simple digital production of aluminium lithographic printing press plates used in short print runs (now bakeless for immediate turnaround on ultra-short jobs).ENDSAbout EpsonEpson is a global imaging and innovation leader whose product lineup ranges from inkjet printers and 3LCD projectors to sensors and other microdevices. Dedicated to exceeding the vision of its customers worldwide, Epson delivers customer value based on compact, energy-saving, and high-precision technologies in markets spanning enterprise and the home to commerce and industry.Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 81,000 employees in 97 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates. http://global.epson.com/About Epson AustraliaEpson offers an extensive array of award winning image capture and image output products for the consumer, business, photography and graphic arts markets, and is also a leading supplier of value-added point-of-sale (POS) solutions for the retail market. Epson is the market leader worldwide in sales of data projectors [DTC Consulting Limited figures]. Epson's products meet consumer and business customer needs for superior quality colour image reproduction (printers), projection (projectors) and capture (scanners) devices with high-level functionality, compactness, systems integration and energy efficiency. Epson Australia, founded in 1983 is headquartered in North Ryde NSW and is a subsidiary of the Epson Group headquartered in Japan.

2013-03-05T04:17:00Z safety-gets-serious-in-melbourne

In March 2013, there’s one event not to miss if you are serious about Safety. Over three days the Melbourne Exhibition Centre will play host to hundreds of businesses working to keep Australians safe. Experts from all over the country will converge to talk about the latest technology and know-how at Safety in Action Melbourne (Tuesday 19 – Thursday 21 March 2013). And this year Australia’s premiere workplace health and safety trade show will be presenting safety at its best. Event Director Tony Francis says, “there is no other show with this level of commitment to safety. We’ll have a huge series of free seminars from top industry experts across all the important topics, a massive array of state of the art technology to check out, and the chance to network with people and businesses who are leading the field in safety. If you’re looking for answers or to develop a network you can rely on for safety, you should definitely register and book into some of the seminars that suit you.” Safety in Action 2013 will also play host to safety world leaders for the SIA National Safety Convention (19th - 20th March 2013). They will discuss health and safety legislation, issues and practises across Australia and the world for a wider perspective on crucial safety matters for those wanting a deeper experience. There will be a strong line-up of thought-provoking speakers from backgrounds such as the legal profession, academia, risk management, border control, construction, mining and much more. While you’re there you can also visit The Advanced Logistics and Materials Handling show for those wanting supply chain specialist information on the packing, moving, storing, tracking and delivering industries. More than just a trade show Safety in Action offers an unparalleled opportunity to keep up-to-date with new developments in OHS from the broad range of industry specialists, all conveniently located under one roof. To register or for more information, go to www.safetyinaction.net.au/ or call the visitor hotline on 1300 656 184. What: Safety in Action When: Tuesday 19 March 2013 10am - 4pm Wednesday 20 March 2013 9am - 4pm Thursday 21 March 2013 9am - 4pm Where: Melbourne Exhibition Centre, South Wharf www.safetyinaction.net.au/

2013-02-05T05:02:50Z february-special-25-off-selected-gloves-purchased-online-www-pro-val-com-au

The Grabbit is a general purpose polycotton glove with a crinkled rubber palm and thumb for a wide range of uses requiring excellent grip, combined with good wear characteristics. Perfect for working in the garden and landscaping jobs.The Tiger gloves is a fluoro yellow nylon glove offering outstanding grip, dexterity and feel. Made from premium grade nylon with latex crinkle finish palm. The high quality nylon used in producing these gloves is extremely breathable and lightweight, keeping hands cooler with less perspiration and fatigue when worn for long periods of time.The Traction is a blue unlined rubber glove providing excellent grip for the wearer. The Traction is lightweight and soft with excellent dexterity. Blue in colour they are perfect for use within the food processing industry, such as fisheries, meat and poultry works.Place your orders today www.pro-val.com.au

2012-11-27T02:13:48Z free-e-waste-recycling-event-comes-to-caulfield

The Australia and New Zealand Recycling Platform Limited (ANZRP) recently launched the TechCollect program; a free e-waste recycling service for the general public and small business targeting unwanted computers, peripherals and televisions. In partnership with Glen Eira City Council, the TechCollect program will be a running an e-waste collection day at Caulfield on Sunday 2nd December from 8:00am until 4:00pm. The event will be held at the Glen Eira Town Hall, corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield. Unwanted computer equipment and televisions can be dropped off for recycling, free of charge. The collected e-waste will then be recycled for use in manufacturing new products, instead of going into landfill. Council will also be receiving other types of e-waste such as small electrical household goods, game consoles, video recorders, DVD players, microwaves and small power tools. TechCollect is fully funded by ANZRP’s members, more than 60 manufacturers and importers of televisions and computer products, that have chosen ANZRP to deliver sustainable environmental outcomes on their behalf; companies who are putting environmental outcomes first. “ANZRP, on behalf of our members, is delighted to introduce this free nationwide recycling service which will assist in significantly reducing the volume of e-waste that ends up in landfill. We encourage the general public and small business to dispose of their unwanted televisions and computer products in an environmentally sustainable way, which TechCollect is able to guarantee,” said Carmel Dollisson, Chief Executive Officer, ANZRP. “Australia’s e-waste issue can only be tackled by companies and communities working together. We take product stewardship seriously and look forward to working with our members, local councils and recyclers to provide communities with a free sustainable recycling service.” said Ms Dollisson. For further information on e-waste recycling visit www.techcollect.com.au For more detailed information about the event being held on 2nd December at the Glen Eira Town Hall, corner Glen Eira Road and Hawthorn Road, Caulfield, visit:  http://www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/Council/Garbage_and_recycling/Free_e-waste_collection_service   Items accepted through TechCollect: Computer equipment including any brand of desktop, laptop, monitors, mice, keyboards, cables, drives and computer-related peripherals. Printers and scanners Televisions Glen Eira City Council will also be accepting additional types of e-waste. For more information on items accepted and not accepted, check Council’s web site: http://www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/Council/Garbage_and_recycling/Free_e-waste_collection_service The public can also call the TechCollect enquiries number on 1300 229 837 ENDS About TechCollectTechCollect is the public face of the Australia and New Zealand Recycling Platform Limited (ANZRP), one of three government approved co-regulatory arrangements for the implementation of the Federal government’s Product Stewardship Act 2011 and the new National Computer & Television Recycling Scheme (NCTRS). For more information visit www.techcollect.com.au About Australia and New Zealand Recycling PlatformAustralia and New Zealand Recycling Platform Limited (ANZRP) is a not for profit, industry run member body established to collect and recycle electronic waste on behalf of its members. For more information visit www.anzrp.com.au About the National Television and Computer Recycling SchemeThe National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme is funded and implemented by the television and computer industry and regulated by the Australian Government under the Product Stewardship Act 2011 and the Product Stewardship (Televisions and Computers) Regulations 2011.    

2012-11-20T01:01:00Z untitled-release-207

Epson has expanded its range of digital label presses with the SurePress L-4033AW, a seven-colour inkjet digital label press with white ink that makes high-quality, short-run label printing easier and more efficient, even on clear and metallic substrates.The SurePress L-4033AW builds on the success of the SurePress L-4033A by adding white ink to Epson’s AQ ink set, producing exceptional print quality and accurate colour reproduction on a wide variety of substrates without pre-coating or treatment."The wide colour gamut available with the L-4033AW and seven colour AQ ink set ensures customers can produce not only solid, opaque white printing but also precise colour matching and accurate reproduction of spot and specialty colours to meet a client’s precise needs,” said Craig Heckenberg, Epson’s Business Unit Manager.The attractive price vs performance balance of Epson’s highly versatile short run digital label SurePress range is benefiting label converters, large scale product manufacturers and commercial printers around the world, with SurePress-printed label volumes rising quickly everywhere.“With several SurePress installations underway in the region driven by the increasing demand for high-quality customised shorter run label production, the response to SurePress’s capabilities and benefits has been very strong,” said Craig.“In the UK there were installations soon after the worldwide launch, and Superfast Labels in Kent has lived up to its name by rolling out its 6 millionth SurePress label six months after the company installed the UK’s first SurePress,” said Craig.Superfast Labels (www.superfast-labels.co.uk) considers itself the fastest label printer in the UK offering high-quality, self-adhesive printed labels with an incredibly fast turnaround time – often in 24 hours. The company makes more than 100,000,000 labels of over 2000 different sizes a year for customers across Europe.“In its first six months the SurePress L-4033A completed almost 1,000 jobs, with average run length a shade under 10,000 labels per job. The press is already at 70 per cent utilisation, another milestone reached earlier than we expected,” said Andrew Miller, Managing Director at Superfast Labels.Superfast Labels chose the Epson SurePress to add high quality affordable inkjet printing capabilities alongside four Nilpeter flexo presses.Admark Visual Imaging, one of Australasia’s leading manufacturers of printed graphics, installed the first Epson SurePress in the Australasian region at its main production centre in Hamilton NZ.“The main challenge we faced was in identifying a digital label print solution that would give us – and our customers – top quality output,” Admark Managing Director Laurie Pilling said.Laurie said the first time he saw the results from an Epson digital label press he was immediately drawn to the quality of the print and that, along with the knowledge that Epson’s research and development into inkjet print heads was leading the field, told him that Epson had the best solution.“The quality of print and colour from the SurePress is such that we can now spread heavy workloads across flexo and the SurePress without any discernible difference,” Laurie said.Designed for label converters taking the first steps into digital printing or expanding their existing digital printing capacity, large scale product manufacturers and commercial printers, the Epson SurePress L-4033A and L-4033AW fit easily into existing digital workflows and are offered with a range of third party pre-and post-press options that can be tailored to meet various needs and budgets.SurePress leverages the accuracy and precision of Epson’s leading MicroPiezo® ink jet technology and specially-developed SurePress AQ industrial-quality, water-based pigment ink that produces a remarkable range of colours for greater Pantone and Spot colour reproduction, including solid white.Features of the EPSON SurePress L 4033A and L-4033AW include:* Optional Variable Data Printing: The L-4033AW offers maximum label customisation, providing customers with the flexibility to serialise labels while printing on a variety of label substrates without stopping or slowing down the printing process. In addition, text, graphics and images can be customised for each individual label in the same run for increased versatility.* High Quality Labels: Epson's acclaimed MicroPiezo ink jet technology with variable-size droplets as small as three picolitres provides ultra-precise drop formation and placement to deliver smooth gradations, remarkable colour quality and sharp detail for easy bar code readability, plus crisp small type and line work.* Industrial Quality Inks: Seven-colour on the L-4033AW (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Orange, Green and White), durable, water-based, resin-coated pigment inks provide superior adhesion and reproduce a wide range of colours.* Versatile Substrate Support: Prints on a range of standard, off-the-shelf materials including gloss, semi-gloss, matte, film and clear and metallic substrates.* Variable Web Width: Supports rolls from 80 to 330.2 mm (3.15 to 13 inches) wide. * Enhanced Productivity: Time-consuming, short-run jobs can be transferred to SurePress for more flexibility and timely results producing thousands of labels per hour.* Less Waste: No chemicals or plates are required in the pre-press process and less substrate and ink is used in make-ready for short-run jobs.Epson SurePress L-4033AW is available from Aldus Engineering (Australia) and Aarque Group (New Zealand).ENDSAbout EpsonEpson is a global imaging and innovation leader whose product lineup ranges from inkjet printers and 3LCD projectors to sensors and other microdevices. Dedicated to exceeding the vision of its customers worldwide, Epson delivers customer value based on compact, energy-saving, and high-precision technologies in markets spanning enterprise and the home to commerce and industry.Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 81,000 employees in 97 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates.http://global.epson.com/About Epson AustraliaEpson Australia offers an extensive array of award winning image capture and image output products for the commercial, industrial, consumer, business, photography and graphic arts markets, and is also a leading supplier of value-added point-of-sale (POS) solutions for the retail market. Epson is the market leader in Australia and worldwide in sales of projectors for the home, office and education. Established in 1983 Epson Australia is headquartered in North Ryde NSW and is a subsidiary of the Epson Group headquartered in Japan.

2012-11-14T07:54:35Z unwanted-televisions-and-obsolete-computers-dodge-landfill

The Australia and New Zealand Recycling Platform Limited (ANZRP) recently launched the TechCollect program; a free e-waste recycling service for the general public and small business to drop-off unwanted televisions and computer products. In partnership with a growing number of local councils, the TechCollect program will be running e-waste collection events on a regular basis across metropolitan and regional locations. This weekend's events include: - Saturday 17 November:  Epping Depot from 9:00am to 5:00pm,  68-96 Houston Street, Epping, City of Whittlesea, Victoria. - Sunday 18 November:  Meadowbank Netball Courts carpark (end of Adelaide Street), from 9:00am to 3:00pm, Meadowbank, City of Ryde, NSW. Unwanted computers, computer accessories and televisions can be dropped off for recycling, free of charge. The collected e-waste will then be recycled for use in manufacturing new products, instead of going into landfill. TechCollect is fully funded by ANZRP’s members, more than 60 manufacturers and importers of televisions and computer products, that have chosen ANZRP to deliver sustainable environmental outcomes on their behalf; companies who are putting environmental outcomes first. Items accepted: - Computer equipment including any brand of desktop, laptop, monitors, mice, keyboards, cables, drives and computer-related peripherals. - Printers and scanners - Televisions This collection is free for the general public and small business only. For further information on e-waste recycling visit www.techcollect.com.au About TechCollectTechCollect is the public face of the Australia and New Zealand Recycling Platform Limited (ANZRP), one of three government approved co-regulatory arrangements for the implementation of the Federal government’s Product Stewardship Act 2011 and the new National Computer & Television Recycling Scheme (NCTRS). For more information visit www.techcollect.com.au About Australia and New Zealand Recycling PlatformAustralia and New Zealand Recycling Platform Limited (ANZRP) is a not for profit, industry run member body established to collect and recycle electronic waste on behalf of its members. For more information visit www.anzrp.com.au  

2012-11-10T05:43:00Z australia-s-finest-lager

Australia’s Finest Lager Old Time Premium Lager Old Time is the Finest Australian Craft Premium Lager.. As we lager our beer for about a month in bond before releasing it to the market, we really do have the famous 5th ingredient... Time You really have to try this Legendary Lager... Like the blended malt Scotch whiskey, Old Time has beautiful characteristics that it's four malts provide, with a very low bitterness (the International Bitterness Units (IBU’s) are 12) creating, that very pleasant finish on the after-palate.. Naturally Brewed with no preservatives.. Tasting Notes on Old Time by Rory Bridges in Brews News The beer pours with a large, quick acting head atop a body of coppery amber, much richer looking than the average lager. The aroma too is promising. Instead of the faint suggestion of grass one usually gets from these beers, it presents a malty aroma of caramel, slight toffee and a touch of powdered chocolate. Old Time’s aim was creating a beer with no bitterness and they have succeeded in that 100%. The beer is all sweet malt with no presence of hops. Old Time Brewing suggested drinking it at 4° – 6°, to let the malt profile show, which manifests as light caramel and toffee notes. With a lighter carbonation than you’d expect, the beer has a soft mouth feel. In summary, it’s a bit like that last gulp of scotch once all the ice has melted.www.oldtimebrewing.comContact: Mikesales@oldtimebrewing.com

2012-10-30T06:27:00Z levelone-launches-infinity-a-range-of-networking-gear-for-heavy-industry

Infinity News Release German networking manufacturers LevelOne plan to get their hands dirty with new range of tough industrial solutions SYDNEY, October 30, 2012. German-based networking specialist LevelOne today announced the launch of the Infinity brand, a range of industrial-standard networking solutions. Infinity will target large industrial enterprises such as mines, manufacturing assembly lines, drilling rigs and electrical power stations, as well as organisations such as schools and colleges, the transport sector and large retail organisations. Toughened solutions can be tailored to a wide variety of needs within these industries, such as point-of-sale surveillance for retail stores, Ethernet connections for electrical substations and public transport hubs or digital signage for civil road-works and mines. Spokesperson for LevelOne, Christian Sommer, said: “We understand that equipment needs to withstand tough environmental conditions and will face issues such as heat, cold, dust and vibration. For example, an oil drilling platform will need equipment that is able perform consistently through conditions such as cold, vibration, high humidity, shock and salt water.” He added: “As a company, LevelOne is prolific in designing and producing networking equipment for commercial use. We’re constantly trying to innovate, so we like to think we have a product that will suit customers’ needs, no matter what the situation calls for.” The new brand will combine high-quality, industrial-grade networking solutions into complete tailored packages. “Any industrial deployment you care to name, we can tailor a unique solution to it. We’re aiming to provide a one-stop-shop,” said Christian. Infinity will consult with clients to assess their needs, tailor a suitable package, provide the equipment, then support the deployment with ongoing technical help. Unlike many competing organisations, the Infinity solution will provide an industrial-grade solution from start to finish. Christian said: “In many industrial situations, you will find a mixture of equipment - some will be proper industrial grade, but the solution is often mixed with standard commercial grade gear too. With Infinity, we’re not going to mix. If customers come to us for a solution, all elements of the deployment will be top quality, industrial-grade equipment, and every component will be rigorously tested.” All solutions will carry a five-year warranty, and the equipment will be tested for shock, extreme heat and cold, electrostatic discharge and electrical conductivity. All Infinity products will hold safety certifications relevant to their deployment. Christian cites the history of German-designed quality at LevelOne as a strong reason why the Infinity range will stand out from the field in Industrial settings: “We’ve been designing and producing some of the world’s best networking solutions for close to twenty-two years now. We know how to meet market needs, and we add value with our expert technical support team.” For more information contact: Luke FrostDirectorluke.frost@prdeadlines.com.au0407 271 064

2012-10-29T12:22:52Z product-stewardship-specialist-joins-infoactiv-group

Infoactiv Group is pleased to announce the appointment of John Gertsakis as the company’s Chief Sustainability Officer. This marks a significant and exciting phase for Infoactiv as we further invest in ensuring sustainability is at the forefront of the solutions we design and provide to our customers. "John will inject considerable experience, knowledge and networks into our leadership team with a view to maximising sustainability performance and communications.  This includes undertaking research and development that can inform and drive new products and services at Infoactiv" said Helen Jarman, Managing Director of Infoactiv Group. John’s focus on business strategies that extend our Product Stewardship programs across product classes and regions will further reinforce the company’s existing capabilities and customer base. John’s knowledge covering product sustainability, sustainable design, producer responsibility and stakeholder management is extensive. He has a deep familiarity with Infoactiv’s range of services, project partners and customers through his work as a consultant to the company over several years, especially in relation to our e-waste management services. "John’s enthusiasm for seeing ‘real world’ implementation of Product Stewardship is a great fit for Infoactiv and our dynamic team of supply chain, logistics and waste management specialists" said Ms Jarman. He has worked as a senior environmental practitioner in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom for over 15 years, and most recently as Senior Associate with WSP Environment & Energy, a major global professional services firm. John has consulted to numerous companies, brands, OEMs and industry associations across the supply chain, including consumer electronics, ICT, commercial furniture, floor coverings and textiles. John also worked very closely with the Consumer Electronics Suppliers Association to develop the concept for how e-waste could be effectively collected and recycled in Australia. This was followed by his pivotal role as Executive Director of Product Stewardship Australia from 2006 - 2011. His work with PSA and CESA was focused on program design, government relations and direct input to the Product Stewardship Act (2011) as it relates to the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme. John has written and presented widely in Australia and New Zealand on product sustainability, environmental stewardship, producer responsibility and the role of and intelligent regulation. This includes ‘practice notes’ and guidelines for the Design Institute of Australia and Sustainability Victoria and in his current role as Sustainability Editor for Indesign Magazine. He has also served as a sustainability and design judge for several awards programs including the Premier’s Design Awards (Victoria), the AIIA iAwards, and the Australasian Student Design Awards. John is the Sustainability Chairman for the 2013 Australian Interior Design Awards, a role he has served since 2010. John also authored Australia’s first report on e-waste product stewardship in 1995 titled: Short Circuiting Waste from Electronic Products. "Please join me in welcoming John to the Infoactiv team, and don’t hesitate to contact him for a conversation about the business of Product Stewardship and how Infoactiv can make it happen" noted Ms Jarman.John Gertsakis can be contacted on mobile: 0409 422 089 or by email: john.gertsakis @ infoactiv.com.au

2012-10-29T01:40:46Z free-recycling-event-for-unwanted-tvs-and-computers-comes-to-blacktown-city-council

The Australia and New Zealand Recycling Platform Limited (ANZRP) recently launched the TechCollect program; a free e-waste recycling service for the general public and small business to drop-off unwanted televisions and computer products. In partnership with the Blacktown City Council, the TechCollect program will be a running a free e-waste collection event at Rooty Hill on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 November from 9:00 am until 3:00pm. The event will be held at the Blacktown International Sports Park car park, Eastern Road, Rooty Hill.Unwanted computers, computer accessories and televisions can be dropped off for recycling, free of charge. The collected e-waste will then be recycled for use in manufacturing new products, instead of going into landfill. TechCollect is fully funded by ANZRP’s members, more than 60 manufacturers and importers of televisions and computer products, that have chosen ANZRP to deliver sustainable environmental outcomes on their behalf; companies who are putting environmental outcomes first. “ANZRP, on behalf of our members, is delighted to introduce this free nationwide recycling service which will assist in significantly reducing the volume of e-waste that ends up in landfill. We encourage the general public and small businesses to dispose of their end of life (EOL) televisions and computer products in an environmentally sustainable way, which TechCollect is able to guarantee,” said Carmel Dollisson, Chief Executive Officer, ANZRP. “Australia’s e-waste issue can only be tackled by companies and communities working together, we take product stewardship seriously and look forward to working with our members, local councils and recyclers to provide communities with a free sustainable recycling service.” said Ms Dollisson.Some important points- This collection is for the general public and small business only- For expediency and your safety, please remain in your vehicle at the drop-off site- It is your responsibility to delete any data form your devices- For further information on e-waste recycling visit  www.techcollect.com.au- For more detailed information about the TechCollect event being held on 3 and 4 November 2012 at Rooty Hill visit:http://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/news-and-events/news-releases/e-cycle-your-unwanted-electronics.cfmItems accepted: - Computer equipment including any brand of desktop, laptop, monitors, mice, keyboards, cables, drives and computer-related peripherals.- Printers and scanners- TelevisionsItems NOT accepted:- Game consoles- Video recorders and DVD player- Whitegoods and household appliances (e.g. vacuum cleaners, microwaves)- Power tools- Non-computer batteries- Radios and stereo equipment The public can also call the TechCollect enquiries number on 1300 229 837 About TechCollectTechCollect is the public face of the Australia and New Zealand Recycling Platform Limited (ANZRP), one of three government approved co-regulatory arrangements for the implementation of the Federal government’s Product Stewardship Act 2011 and the new National Computer & Television Recycling Scheme (NCTRS). For more information visit www.techcollect.com.au About Australia and New Zealand Recycling PlatformAustralia and New Zealand Recycling Platform Limited (ANZRP) is a not for profit, industry run member body established to collect and recycle electronic waste on behalf of its members. For more information visit www.anzrp.com.au About the National Television and Computer Recycling SchemeThe National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme is funded and implemented by the television and computer industry and regulated by the Australian Government under the Product Stewardship Act 2011 and the Product Stewardship (Televisions and Computers) Regulations 2011.

2012-09-17T04:45:00Z untitled-release-123

Epson’s new game-changing 64-inch SureColor Solvent printers, launched in Australia this month, deliver extreme speed, extreme colour and extreme value. Radically changing customer expectations for sign and display production, these printers will create new and profitable print applications with never before seen quality, speed and output flexibility.“Customers will find a lot to like in these new SureColor S-Series printers, such as advanced media handling, high output flexibility and exceptional colour gamut, giving a boost to customer satisfaction and productivity,” said Craig Heckenberg, Business Unit Manager at Epson Australia.“The SureColor SC-S50600 and SC-S70600 produce at speeds never before seen in this class of printer with an image quality that far surpasses any solvent printer available today. Together with the SureColor SC-30600, the revolutionary SureColor S-Series will change customers’ perception of solvent print quality across all applications,” said Craig.The Epson SureColor S-Series delivers many benefits including: • Extremely fast production speeds with integrated take-up and drying systems for high productivity, quicker job turnaround and faster return on investment. • High Resolution photographic quality imaging for high-impact, high-value, in-store Point Of Sale and art décor production. • Support for rolls up to 40kg (80kg optional) with easy one person media loading and remote e-mail status notification for improved efficiency and workflow management. • Advanced media management with a super-rigid construction and a feed unit with auto tension control that enables consistent output with precise image positioning and sizing. • Extremely affordable to purchase and cost-effective operate. • Up to three years outdoor light fastness without lamination.** • Quiet operation with a zero nickel, zero fluorine, low odour, eco-solvent ink that allows for installation in an office environment. The SureColor SC-S70600 is designed for cost-effective high-quality sign and display production. It incorporates a dual set of Epson’s patented high-resolution Thin Film MicroPiezo™ print heads, and uses a high capacity 8 or 10 colour ink supply. In the 8 colour configuration it supports production speeds up to 26.8m2/hr, and can also be configured in 10 colour with White and Metallic Ink for specialist applications and high-value work.The SureColor SC-S50600 designed to produce cost-effective high-volume durable sign and display materials. It has dual high-resolution Thin Film MicroPiezo™ print heads supported by a dual high capacity CYMK ink supply. It features a super-rigid chassis, advanced media management, adjustable multi-stage media heating, and comes with an integrated air drying system. In the 4 colour configuration it supports production speeds up to 51.8m2 /hr and can also be configured in 5 colour with White Ink for output on coloured stock, enhanced imaging on vinyl and paper as well as production of specialist window and back-lit signage.Boasting groundbreaking all-Epson engineering, each model in the SureColor S-Series integrates an entirely new print engine and introduces new convenience features that help automate previously time-consuming processes such as nozzle checks, media feed adjustments and tensioning, and complicated media and print head alignments. Additional features include: • MicroPiezo TFP Print Head: One-inch wide, high performance print head with 720 nozzles per colour; low vibration meniscus control for highly accurate dot shape and placement and ink repelling coating for reduced nozzle clogging; both the SureColor S50600 and S70600 leverage two print heads for improved performance and operational redundancy. • UltraChrome GS2 and UltraChrome GSX: Epson’s latest generation Solvent Ink technology delivers an exceptionally wide colour gamut with virtually odourless printing without the need for special ventilation or air purification systems and do not contain Nickel (Ni) or Fluorine compounds, reducing the impact on the environment as well as the safety of operators and staff. • Advanced media management: Intelligent media-feed system with Auto Tension Control (ATC) ensures precise tension and media positioning. It works together with the integrated auto-take-up system to allow for unattended production complete with facility for wind-in and wind-out. All printers support rolls up to 40Kg (80Kg via an optional upgrade) with easy one person loading. • Precision Construction; robot assembly with laser welding ensures a high quality product with consistent and precise printing, even at the highest operational speeds. Reduced printer movement ensures extended durability and reliability with low operational noise for installation in an office environment. • Cost Effective High-Capacity Ink System: Ink cartridges are priced to ensure low production costs. Ink usage is minimized through Epson’s Variable Dot Size technology and cartridges come in large capacities (up to 700ml) for maximum productivity. To ensure minimum downtime and continuous high volume production the S50600 holds a total of 5.6 litres of installed ink in the 4-colour configuration and 6.8 litres in the 5-colour configuration. • Easy Management: Full colour LCD panel provides easy access to menu items and controls. An in-built e-mail notification system allows for unattended production with automatic remote status/error notifications. • Media Heater and High-Speed Dryer: Individually controlled pre, platen and post heaters for optimum media support all controlled via a front control panel or front-end RIP software. An additional optional high-speed dryer (standard on all configurations of the SureColor S50600 as well as the 10-colour S70600 configuration) provides additional drying for high volume/ high ink density production.Pricing, Support and AvailabilityThe EPSON SureColor SC-S50600 and SC-S70600 are available from mid-September 2012 through selected authorised Epson Pro Graphics resellers at prices starting from $28,995 ex tax including a full set of ink and delivery*. Replacement Inks are priced from just $209 ex tax per cartridge. 1 year on-site warranty is included as standard with optional extension to 3 years. An optional 3 year Premium warranty program is also available for business customers who wish a preventative maintenance program that ensures all significant service costs are fixed at the point of purchase.* Delivery is included for sites with ready access in greater metro areas of all Australian Capital cities. Sites with difficult access &/or in remote locations will incur additional charges.** Based on Epson test standards: ISO 18930. Does not constitute a guarantee or warranty to the longevity of printed images which may vary depending on substrate, application and environmental conditions. Data is based on 4 colour (CMYK) printing only. For detailed specifications see www.epson.com.au.ENDSHigh resolution images of Epson products are available at: http://www.channel.epson.com.au/ where you can log in using the email address media@epson.com.au and password <media>.To obtain an Epson product for media review please contact Bob Pritchard at CommunEcom Strategic Communications on 02 9949 9788 or 0413825552 or by email at Bob.Pritchard@communecom.com.au.About EpsonEpson is a global imaging and innovation leader whose product lineup ranges from inkjet printers and 3LCD projectors to sensors and other microdevices. Dedicated to exceeding the vision of its customers worldwide, Epson delivers customer value based on compact, energy-saving, and high-precision technologies in markets spanning enterprise and the home to commerce and industry.Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 75,000 employees in 97 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates.http://global.epson.com/About Epson AustraliaEpson offers an extensive array of award winning image capture and image output products for the consumer, business, photography and graphic arts markets, and is also a leading supplier of value-added point-of-sale (POS) solutions for the retail market. Epson is the market leader worldwide in sales of data projectors [DTC Consulting Limited figures]. Epson's products meet consumer and business customer needs for superior quality colour image reproduction (printers), projection (projectors) and capture (scanners) devices with high-level functionality, compactness, systems integration and energy efficiency. Epson Australia, founded in 1983 is headquartered in North Ryde NSW and is a subsidiary of the Epson Group headquartered in Japan.

2012-09-12T01:28:35Z show-your-colleagues-in-the-pay-office-some-love-this-week

Many of us don't give payroll a second thought - that is until something goes wrong somewhere and we get paid incorrectly, but for the large part all we are concerned with - is how we are going to spend it come pay day. This week, it's National Payroll Week (NPW) in New Zealand, which aims to raise awareness of the importance of the payroll function within a business and how our colleagues in the Pay Office manage to get our wages processed on time, every pay run. Regardless of company size or industry, payroll professionals are tasked with managing one of the largest costs a business has (labour costs), ensuring all legislative requirements are being met and keeping up with any changes, developing processes to ensure we are paid on time and correctly, as well as providing a wealth of employee information for the business to use in effectively managing its employees. As part of the NPW festivities, the New Zealand Payroll Practitioners’ Association (NZPPA) in and HAYS Recruitment, are hosting a number of free* breakfast briefing sessions in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Each session will have three speakers and morning tea available while giving attendees the opportunity to network with industry peers. In addition, NZPPA are distributing posters and postcards which promote the payroll profession to organizations all over New Zealand, they are also running a “Best Payroll Team” photo competition with $500 in prize money on offer. Organisations are encouraged to get involved in NPW by hosting their own morning tea or lunch with their payroll team, or simply just take the time this week to drop by the Pay Office and thank your payroll person for a job well done! Mitrefinch, leading providers of Workforce Management and Time Tracking solutions, are once again pleased to support NPW and the NZPPA. Jamie Fitzsimons, Mitrefinch Marketing Manager said, “During National Payroll Week we are delighted to acknowledge the important role that payroll personnel play in every business.”“We enjoy working closely with the payroll community to develop user-friendly time and attendance systems, that help automate payroll processing, and ensure compliance with entitlements, ultimately making life in the pay office a little easier.” For more information on National Payroll Week please visit the NZPPA website. *Free for NZPPA members, for non-members a $12 fee will be payable.

2012-09-05T04:16:16Z new-traction-rubber-glove

We are pleased to announce the latest addition to our rubber glove range, the Traction glove. It is a blue unlined rubber glove offering outstanding grip for the wearer in wet or dry conditions. The Traction is lightweight and soft with excellent dexterity.Blue in colour they are perfect for use within the food processing industry, such as fisheries, meat and poultry works. The Traction glove is compatiable with our internal liners Poly C, Interlox and Thermaliner for added warmth and comfort.Features- Rubber- Unlined- Glove length 29cm- Thickness 0.35mm- Ultimate grip in wet or dry conditions- Lightweight- Silicon free - food, paint and electronics friendly- Soft, flexible and increased dexterity- Reusable- Conforms to European Council Directive 89/636EEC relating to (complex design) Personal Protective Equipment after assessment againsts Standards EN 374, EN 388 and EN 420:2003Uses include- Food manufacturing and processing lines, canneries, fisheries, meat works, poultry works- Commercial kitchens and laundries- Hospitality- General manufacturing- Hospital kitchens and cleaning applications