Queensland NewsPrint
Newsletter of the Printing Industries Association of Australia
March 2006

  

What's on in Queensland?

Queensland PICA 2006 will be held on Friday 24 November at the Sofitel Hotel Brisbane. The process of calling for award entries will commence in the coming months. For more information phone (07) 3356 0022.
2006 Training Program Printing Industries Queensland Region is offering a number of short training workshops for the first quarter of 2006. For more information
Machine Guarding Inspectors from Workplace Health and Safety Queensland are active in the Industry at present with a number of members reporting receiving 'improvement notices' for guarding on their Platens and Cylinders. If you would like to ensure your equipment is safe for use and complies with legislation contact Neal McLary.
Printing Industry investment surges The printing industry's appetite for investing in the latest technology has been confirmed by new figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). This latest release further validates Printing Industries projections for bumper investment by the industry during 2005-2006. More details
Executives of 2020 will need very different skills The Australian senior executive of 2020 will need very different skills to today's business leaders, according to a new study by The Boston Consulting Group for Innovation and Business Skills Australia (IBSA). The report identifies major changes in the business environment. More info
Pre register for IPEX 2006 IPEX is just a few weeks away. Pre register and save $70 on admission fees. Special rate flights available through Eastern Suburbs Travel. Stay with the Aussie groups for BBQs, happy hours and much more. Phone tollfree 1800 634 714 or (02) 9388 0666. For more information Click here
Training Award Nominations
 
  Printing Industries invited to be a part of training awards history

The search for Queensland's training achievers has begun, with the opening of nominations in the 2006 Queensland Training Awards. Members of Queensland's printing industries are encouraged to nominate for the awards this year. Full Story.

Plumbing Problems?
 
  Check your plumbing!

Recently two Queensland members experienced preventable flooding to their premises when plumbing to film/plate processing equipment failed leaving a trail of disaster that halted business. More info.

Succession Planning
 
  Printing Industries bid for Succession Plan project

Printing Industries is requesting the Federal Government support for a two-year succession planning program for the printing industry. The Association is applying for funds from the Commonwealth Government's Small Business Entrepreneurship Program. Full Story.

EPR
 
  Extended Producer Responsibility - Office Papers

Printing Industries is co-ordinating a major initiative to diffuse the need for government regulation of office paper disposal to landfill. It is working with industry stakeholders to create a self managed Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system for the printing industry. Full Story.

Rapid Benchmarking
 
  Rapid Benchmarking Online

Printing Industries new Rapid Benchmarking online reporting system is now up and running. First impressions gained from users confirm that the look and feel of the site is excellent. Positive feedback includes:
- Improved graphics;
- Streamlined KPI structure; and
- Altogether, very 'intuitive' in its operation.
The system is very flexible at just over $10 per week for Printing Industries members, its great value for money. Click here to sign up.

     Queensland Office Staff Contact Details

     Regional Manager:  Neal McLary
     Executive Assistant: Dawn Street
     Business Development: David Hoban
     Employee Relations: Jette Oliver 
     Phone: (07) 3356 0022 or 1800 227 425