SWUG Conference Goes to Auckland

SWUG Conference Goes to Auckland

New Zealand’s SWUG—representing the web offset sector of the printing industry—is bringing its 2013 conference to Auckland

The 13th Annual Single Width Users’ Group Conference will be held from July 17-18 at the Novotel conference and hotel complex adjoining Ellerslie Racecourse, in Greenlane.

Expectations are of 140 delegates and suppliers attending the conference, with two days of in-depth presentations on relevant print topics, with the SWUG Apprentice of the Year Award being announced at the conference dinner.

Presentations will also be made for the SWUG Quality Awards and the conference programme will also include social activities.

A further highlight will be a site visit to the new PMP headquarters in Enterprise Park, Manukau. PMP relocated to the purpose-built 22,000 square metre super-site late in 2011, allowing it to integrate its various divisions.

This is the first time PMP’s head office, printing plant and warehousing have been in one location, resulting in a far more cohesive business. It also creates one point of access to print, database marketing, distribution, subscriptions and news stand distribution.

SWUG chairman Dan Blackbourn said that 2013 would build on the great successes of the last three conferences in Christchurch, Wellington and Taupo.

“Christchurch set records for attendance and sponsor support. We also expanded by embracing the heatset sector of the industry for the first time. It set a benchmark for commitment to the industry from delegates and sponsors alike.

“We are looking to add to that success this year and give SWUG new impetus as an industry grouping for the future,” he said. “We now need gold, silver and bronze sponsors to come forward so we can begin to structure the conference programme.”

Over the coming months, the SWUG committee will be announcing the theme of the conference and the line-up of speakers. Recent conferences have been jam-packed with award-winning speakers addressing a number of topics and the committee is promising the same this time.

“The intention is for the conference to meet everyone's need in our sector of the printing industry. Delegates will give an opportunity to hear from manufacturers and suppliers, plus networking opportunities to mix with fellow printers and others involved in the print industry and learn from their experiences and knowledge. Plus, it is a forum to debate industry issues, problems and opportunities,” said Mr Blackbourn.

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