Issue 16 – 2006

 

1.         Environmental Issue

Environmental issues are getting more and more airplay and are a key concern to the Print industry.  From governments to corporate customers to schools we are being asked to prove our environmental credentials. And with a growing choice of options - ISO14001, FSC, Ecobuy, AELA, etc etc, deciding what to do, and why is difficult.   

But we all know doing nothing is not an option.   

Following discussions with a number of members recently, we are going to start an Environmental “email” group. The focus would be an email once every couple of weeks on a range of enviro topics relevant to Print.  It would also provide an opportunity to ask questions, and access data Printing Industries has available directly or can access through our Government & Industry contacts.  As with newsPrint, your name will remain confidential to PIAA only.   

If you would like to register, please email Tony Duncan.

 

2.         RMIT/ICGT 2006 Innovation Initiative

Further to the successful Printing Industries supported 2005 Innovation Initiative, business owners and managers are now invited to express their interest in being involved in the 2006 program.

The Initiative is focusing on improving leadership effectiveness in printing enterprises through mentoring, project management and skills development.  Only a small number of places are available, if you are interested in making this type of investment in your business’s future, please contact Dean Mason, Project Manager, on 03 9398 6262, 0402 846 696, or by email on dean.mason@enakt.com.

 

3.         Print Training Awards Gala Night

The annual RMIT / ICGT Printing Industry training awards were held in Melbourne last night, sponsored by Printing Industries and a number of industry suppliers and supporters.  Congratulations go to all award winners, however special mention must be made of the two major winners:

• Apprentice of the Year – Matthew Annesley
• Graduate of the Year – Tara Campbell-Barry

The industry is in good hands while we continue to attract and keep training talented young people like these.

 

4.         Inflation Fears Rekindled

Fears of interest rate rises have been rekindled following the release of the March 2006 quarter inflation data by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showing headline inflation has now reached the upper limit of the Reserve Bank's target range of 2-3 per cent.  Headline inflation was reported to have increased by 0.9 per cent during the March 2006 quarter and by 3.0 per cent during the year to March 2006.   For further information go to Printnet.

 

5.         Safety In Action / Materials & Manual Handling

Australia’s premier Workplace Health & Safety Trade Show is held annually in Melbourne, this year running from Tuesday 16 May – Thursday 18 May 2006 at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Southbank.   Safety in Action and Materials & Manual Handling will feature more than 350 companies displaying their largest range of Workplace Health & Safety and Materials & Manual Handling products and services. 

 

In its ninth year, Australia’s longest running workplace health and safety Show will include specialist safety tours, interactive demonstrations, WorkSafe seminars and industry functions.  Held concurrently is the Safety in Action Conference with over 100 Australian & international speakers covering the latest issues in OHS.  For more information please visit www.safetyinaction.net.au or call 1300 858 108.    
  

6.        Training Courses

OH&S 5 Day - Workcover Approved                                             May 8, 9, 10, 18, 19

High Performing Teams                                                              June 7, 8

Costing and Estimating for Printers                                              July 10, 11

Print Sales                                                                                July 20, 21, August 3, 4

New Manager/Supervisor                                                            October 4, 5, 6 

Go to Printnet or contact Michelle for a complete list of our upcoming training courses. 

  

7.         What’s On

To find out What’s on in the world of print go to What’s On

  

And Finally

President Clinton died and knocked at the Pearly Gates. "Who goes there?" inquired St. Peter.

"It's me, Bill Clinton".

"What bad things did you do on earth?"

Clinton thought a bit and answered, "Well, I smoked marijuana, but you shouldn't hold that against me because I didn't inhale. And I lied, but I didn't commit perjury."

After several moments of deliberation St. Peter replied, "OK, here's the deal. We'll send you someplace where it is very hot, but we won't call it 'Hell.' You'll be there for an indefinite period of time, but we won't call it 'eternity.' And don't 'abandon all hope' upon entering, just don't hold your breath waiting for it to freeze over."

 

The Team at Printing Industries Association of Australia

18-20 Queens Avenue

Hawthorn  Vic  3122

Ph  03 9291 5333

Fx  03 9819 6292

michelle@printnet.com.au

www.printnet.com.au

 

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