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PrintNZ Industry Survey forms out now

The input forms for the 2010 survey have been sent to all members and are due back by Friday 3 September so please fill them in and return them to us.  This data is used to compile information used to help member businesses including financial benchmarking, wage rates and chargeout rates.  It also includes a macro analysis of the industry written by Infometrics focussing on industry statistics and trends.

Remember this is your report and we need your input to make it work, so please put pen to paper and get it sent back to us. 

If you have any questions at all please phone Ruth on 027 2489404.

PrintNZ Conference 2010: Download your brochure now!

11-13 October 2010, Wairakei Resort, Taupo

The PrintNZ conference provides an opportunity to hear from a range of expert speakers on topics of key relevance to the industry. Learn, network with industry colleagues and enjoy the beautiful surrounds of the Wairakei Resort and Taupo township.

The full conference brochure, which includes details of all speakers and the registration form, can be downloaded here . We have arranged special accommodation rates at Wairakei Resort - download your accommodation booking form here. 

The conference features the four main streams of Business, Technology, Sales/Marketing and Lean and Green.

Keynote speakers:

Peter Muir, Bizucate - Changing Technology and the Printing Industry
Peter comes from the US and has held a variety of roles in the printing industry.  He is committed to people, education and technology and linking them together to form successful businesses.  Peter will speak about changing technology, how it is best used and what challenges it can bring to the industry.

Gareth Kiernan, Infometrics - The NZ Economy:  Looking Forward For You and Your Customers
Gareth's presentation will provide his usual commentary on the world and local economies, but in addition he will provide a New Zealand context focusing on what is happening in specific markets which are big customers of the printing industry such as retail and tourism.

Nigel Keats, OMD - Business Resilience for the Printing Industry
Nigel is the Managing Director of OMD and New Zealand's most awarded media person.  His presentation will cover history and trends in the communications area and the impact for the printing industry.  He will talk about what business resilience means and how some companies have adapted (or not) to the challenge of change.

Clinton Yeats - Lean Thinking
Clinton is New Zealand's most sought after "Lean Thinking" expert and he has been working closely with a number of printing companies over the last two years.  Clinton's presentation will focus on the need for productivity improvements in the workplace and how these can be achieved.

Phil Lawrence - Two Years On
Phil returns following his thought provoking session at our last conference in 2008 to provide an update on environmental issues affecting our industry.  He will also look at the big picture including the environmental and political interface - what it means, how it works and the best way to respond.

The conference features a series of practical workshops on the four main streams that you can attend between the Keynote speakers.

If you have any questions about speakers/content please contact ruth.cobb@printnz.co.nz or if you have any questions about bookings/attendance please contact sue@promoteltd.co.nz

Thanks to our Sponsors:

Principal Sponsors

 
Sponsors

PrintNZ Conference to provide key learning opportunity

11-13 October 2010, Wairakei Resort, Taupo

Plans are almost finalised for the PrintNZ conference with an exciting range of speakers that will ensure there is something for everyone. 

The full list of speakers and topics will be available later this week. In the meantime download your registration form here and accommodation booking form here. 

The conference features the four main streams of Business, Technology, Sales/Marketing and Lean and Green.

Keynote speakers:

Peter Muir, Bizucate - Changing Technology and the Printing Industry
Peter comes from the US and has held a variety of roles in the printing industry.  He is committed to people, education and technology and linking them together to form successful businesses.  Peter will speak about changing technology, how it is best used and what challenges it can bring to the industry.

Gareth Kiernan, Infometrics - The NZ Economy:  Looking Forward For You and Your Customers
Gareth's presentation will provide his usual commentary on the world and local economies, but in addition he will provide a New Zealand context focusing on what is happening in specific markets which are big customers of the printing industry such as retail and tourism.

Nigel Keats, OMD - Business Resilience for the Printing Industry
Nigel is the Managing Director of OMD and New Zealand's most awarded media person.  His presentation will cover history and trends in the communications area and the impact for the printing industry.  He will talk about what business resilience means and how some companies have adapted (or not) to the challenge of change.

Clinton Yeats - Lean Thinking
Clinton is New Zealand's most sought after "Lean Thinking" expert and he has been working closely with a number of printing companies over the last two years.  Clinton's presentation will focus on the need for productivity improvements in the workplace and how these can be achieved.

Phil Lawrence - Two Years On
Phil returns following his thought provoking session at our last conference in 2008 to provide an update on environmental issues affecting our industry.  He will also look at the big picture including the environmental and political interface - what it means, how it works and the best way to respond.

The conference features a series of practical workshops on the four main streams that you can attend between the Keynote speakers.

If you have any questions about speakers/content please contact ruth.cobb@printnz.co.nz or if you have any questions about bookings/attendance please contact sue@promoteltd.co.nz

Thanks to our Sponsors:

Principal Sponsors

 
Sponsors