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January 2010
Happy New Year
Welcome
to the first edition of News from the Field for the new year and the
new decade! PrintNZ has a busy year ahead continuing to promote and
assist the industry as we climb out of the recession that has seen a
lot of changes in our industry over the past year.
In
addition to continuing our day to day services we have two key
projects for 2010:
1. 'Part of Life' Campaign - we
will shortly launch this major campaign to start raising the awareness
of print with both print buyers and consumers. This project will be
ongoing and will require the support of the industry to ensure that we
maximise its potential. There will be three main phases:
- Engaging the industry to
gain support for the campaign and signing up businesses, organisations
and individuals as Print Champions
- A print buyer campaign to
encourage greater use of print in the total communication mix
- A consumer campaign to
positively shift the perceptions of print.
We already
have more than 60 Print Champions signed on - and it is our goal to
have 500 by the end of June. Our Membership Services team will
be talking to members on their first round of visits to explain why
everyone should be a part of this broad reaching campaign.
For
further information about the campaign or to become a Print Champion please
email printchampion@printnz.co.nz
2.
PrintNZ Conference 2010 - 11 - 13 October at Wairakei
We
are pleased to confirm our Principal Sponsors for the 2010 PrintNZ
Conference which will be held again in Wairakei, and promises another
extraordinary line-up of speakers to inform and educate. Fuji
Xerox, Heidelberg, Hostmann Steinberg and Spicers Paper are committed to making this a first
class event.
The
conference will follow a similar format to our previously successful
events, and will cover a range of topics that will include management,
sales and production elements of business from both international and local
speakers. Following a long period of rationalisation and change this
conference is a chance to take a fresh look and move forward.
We will keep you updated as our speaker list develops. If you
have any queries at all please email ruth.cobb@printnz.co.nz In the meantime mark it in your diary.
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HEIDELBERG
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FUJI XEROX
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SPICERS PAPER
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HOSTMANN-STEINBERG
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PrintNZ
Industry Survey Report 2009
This
comprehensive report includes financial benchmarking data, wage rates,
charge-out rates, industry stats and a whole lot more and is out with
members now. If you have not received your copy or require additional
copies please contact ruth.cobb@printnz.co.nz
Learn
from those in our industry that have already done it - Productivity
Workshop - 27/28 April
The
importance of improving productivity in our industry remains. Over
the past three years a number of printing companies have been involved with
subsidised productivity projects with huge success.
We are
holding a two day workshop in Auckland that will cover:
(a)
Productivity improvements
(b) Visits to print and packaging companies involved in the projects
(c) Introduction to a toolkit for businesses
(d) How Competitive Manufacturing qualifications can fit with the
productivity programme.
This is an
ideal opportunity for you and your staff to hear from the consultants and
the printing companies that have taken this on in their businesses and the
improvements that have been made.
At a cost
of only $120.00 for members for two days, this is an ideal chance to
find out what you can do in your workplace. To enrol click here or if you wish to know more contact joan.grace@printnz.co.nz
Congratulations
to Murray Ferris for QSO Award in New Year's
Honours List
Murray
Ferris, owner of Te Rau Press in Gisborne has
been awarded the Queen's Service Order for services to
the community. Murray has spent his entire 42 year working
life in the printing industry and has participated at both a local and
national level, still representing Gisborne on
the Management Advisory Group. In addition to his work in the industry
he has been a stalwart of the Gisborne community. From
everyone in the industry, congratulations - nice one Murray!
Industry
Golf Tournaments Wellington, Christhchurch, Manawatu
Each
of these three industry tournaments supports a charity in their local
region so help support these tournaments by sponsoring a hole or
playing a round of golf. Details are as follow:
Wellington: Thursday
25 March, Miramar Golf Club
Sponsor here - register here
Christchurch:
Friday 16 April, Harewood Golf Club
Sponsor here - register here
Manawatu: Friday
23 April, Palmerston North Golf Club
Sponsor here - register here
For
details about sponsoring or playing in any of these tournaments please
email glenda.keegan@printnz.co.nz or phone her on 0800
654455.
Post
Ipex Study Tour and Plant Visits
The
IPEX trade show is on in Birmingham from 25 - 29
May 2010 and at the conclusion of IPEX PrintNZ in
conjunction with Print Yorkshire is organising a 2 - 3 day tour visiting a
number of leading UK print operations to look at workplace productivity and
other best practice initiatives. Print Yorkshire is headed by Robert McClements who spoke at our 2008 conference.
All
arrangements will be made for you and the cost of the tour is being
subsidised by UK Trade and Enterprise. This is a unique opportunity
to view some very efficient printing operations outside of our country at
very minimal cost. If you are interested in participating please contact joan.grace@printnz.co.nz
Travel
to Ipex
For those wishing to travel to Ipex all your
travel arrangements can be made through Messe
Reps travel - contact Robert Laing on 6239000 or
email robert@messereps.co.nz
PrintNZ fights to reduce ACC Levy Increases
Last
year substantial increases to the ACC levies for 2009/10 were proposed with
increases for the printing industry of nearly 100%. PrintNZ put a
submission in to ACC to have these reduced citing the large improvements made
to health and safety practices within our industry. On 24
November the recommendation for revised levies was made and while
these still represent a further increase in costs for all businesses,
they are less than originally announced. The new rates for printing
are as follows:
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Current
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1st Proposed
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Reviewed Rate
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Standard Levy
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41 cents
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70 cents
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63 cents
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Pre 1999
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60 cents
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75 cents
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43 cents
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At the same time there will be an
increase in the ACC levies paid by workers through the PAYE system
(+65%) and by motorists through licensing and petrol (+38%).
Heidelberg
'Next Generation' Course - Developing Leadership - 17-19 March 2010
This
three day intensive course is a development programme for emerging talent
in the industry designed to develop leadership and management skills.
The course is held at the Heidelberg Print Media Academy in Melbourne and
is run by well respected industry experts. PrintNZ Members who attend
will receive an AUD400.00 discount off the
published price.
For full
details of the course, presenters and registration follow the link http://www.au.heidelberg.com/www/html/en/content/articles/pma/news/200809_next_generation_course
Available
for Work
#1
- German Student Seeks Voluntary Internship in Auckland
Marianne
has completed an apprenticeship in Digital Media Design and has worked as a
prepress packaging media operator and is currently studying Print
Media Management. She is seeking assistance through Study Nelson
(an International Education Agency) for a voluntary internship in
print (offset, flexo or digital) from 15 March
to 17 September this year. Marianne is eager to learn and there
is no remuneration required.
If you
would like to help Marianne please contact Carmen Prosser at Study Nelson
on carmen@studynelson.com or phone 03 5466338.
#2
- Richard Long, Offset Printer, Auckland
Richard
is a qualified offset printer with over 10 years experience both locally
and abroad. He has operated a wide variety of machines including Heidelbert with CP-tronics
and 8 colour plate perfecter, 6 colour Speedmaster 102UV, Roland 600, Millers TP04
and Kimori Lithrone.
For full
details please click here.
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