Welcome to Visual Connections
Visual Connections is the premier association for the suppliers of hardware, software, consumables and ancillary services for the print, graphics and signage
industries in Australia.
We are committed to supporting our members and promoting a sustainable and successful future for the industry through education, exhibitions, sponsorship,
grants and networking opportunities, and have the largest trade show portfolio in the industry with PrintEx, PacPrint, Visual Impact and Label+ Packaging
Expos coming under our banner.
Visual Connections is a not-for-profit company governed by an executive board, which comprises eight elected members led by President Mitchell Mulligan and Vice President John Wall. Chief Executive Officer, Peter Harper, oversees operations.
Latest News
A new joint venture agreement between Visual Connections and the Print & Visual Communications Association (PVCA) provides certainty for the future of the industry’s flagship events, and cements the two associations’ longstanding partnership which dates back more than 50 years.
The move comes courtesy of a new agreement signed this week between PVCA and Visual Connections, ..
Visual Connections is urging any company considering exhibiting at the PacPrint expo later this year to act immediately to apply for funding which could cover 50% of participation costs up to the value of $250,000.
The supplier association, which co-hosts and organises PacPrint and other industry expos and events, has been successful in having the industry’s leading trade show ..
Announcements over the weekend about the extension of Melbourne's Stage 4 lock down - albeit with some concessions - and a slow and steady easing of restrictions between now and November, give Victorians the 'road map' they had been promised. You can find the updated restrictions here (https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias-restriction-levels-covid-19).
The announcements have been me..
The Victorian Government's announcement early this week that print and sign businesses are among those able to continue trading during the State's Stage 4 restrictions was welcome news for the industry. However, it is most important for every business to understand exactly what is required of them at this time - in particular, employer obligations, operating a COVID-safe workplace, and the plans a..
Strong visitor numbers and positive activity at the Print, Sign, Display & Graphics Virtual Trade Show bodes well for business sentiment into the new financial year – and reinforces the value of the innovative online expo in these strange and challenging times.
The Virtual Trade Show passed another milestone last week, speeding past it’s 8,000th visit, and the constant..
Like most Australians, the Visual Connections team has spent the holiday period watching the unfolding bushfire crisis across the country. Like many of you, we have friends, family and colleagues caught up in these events and remain concerned for the well-being of all involved. We are also conscious that many of our industry businesses will be adversely affected by the fires, and stand ready..
The industry’s suppliers are rallying to help bushfire-affected businesses, with a growing number of leading companies announcing special offers and assistance. Visual Connections, the premier suppliers' association for the print, sign, display, label and packaging sectors, says its members are keen to assist, and have been quick to respond to the association's call for a cen..