Ball & Doggett Appoints Paul Cruickshank as National Manager – Cartonboard Packaging

Ball & Doggett, Australia’s leading distributor of printable materials and packaging solutions, announces the appointment of Paul Cruickshank as National Manager – Cartonboard Packaging.

Paul joins Ball & Doggett following a planned family-focused career break, returning to the industry with a refreshed perspective, alongside his extensive experience.

In his new role, Paul will be responsible for Ball & Doggett’s Cartonboard Packaging portfolio nationally, with a focus on expanding market opportunities, and delivering high-quality solutions that meet evolving customer and market demands.

“We’re pleased to welcome Paul to the business,” said Leigh Hooper, General Manager, Labels & Packaging. “His depth of experience across packaging markets enhances our capability and further supports our ongoing commitment to delivering best-in-class solutions.”

Commenting on his appointment, Paul said, “I’m excited to join Ball & Doggett and contribute to the continued growth of the Cartonboard Packaging segment. The business has a strong platform, and I look forward to working with customers and suppliers to deliver practical, high-quality solutions that meet market needs.”

Paul’s appointment reflects Ball & Doggett’s continued investment in strengthening its Cartonboard offering, as demand grows for high-performance and sustainable packaging solutions across industries.

HP Latex R530

HP Latex R530: One Printer for Rigid and Flexible – Without The Industrial Footprint

Most growing print businesses face the same crossroads. Rigid substrate work is where the margins are; acrylics, foamboard, aluminium composite, corflute – but a full industrial flatbed means major capital outlay, a large floor commitment and operational complexity most mid-sized shops aren’t ready for. The HP Latex R530 resolves that tension. It delivers genuine flatbed capability in a compact hybrid format, without forcing you ro choose between rigid and felxible production.

What is the HP Latex R530?

The HP Latex R530 is an all-in-one printer. It handles both rigid substrates and flexible roll media from a single machine. It’s not a flatbed with a roll-media workaround, and it’s not a roll-to-roll with a rigid tray. It’s purpose-built to switch between both, in a footprint that fits a working print shop rather than a warehouse.

For commercial printers who want to move into rigid work without replacing their existing workflow, that distinction matters. The HP Latex R530 expands your production capability. It doesn’t disrupt it.

Print direct on rigid and eliminate print-and-mount

Traditional rigid signage production means printing on self-adhesive vinyl, then laminating it to a board. It’s time-consuming. It introduces points of failure, such as seams, adhesive inconsistencies, substrate warping, and the result rarely matches what direct printing delivers.

The R530 prints straight onto the substrate. The output is cleaner. The process is faster. And the finished product is one clients can see the difference in – which means it’s easier to justify a higher price point.

White ink is standard, not an add-on

White ink ships as part of the R530’s standard configuration. That matters commercially. White ink capability is what separates commodity print from high-margin applications – clear acrylics with white underprint, backlit rigid signage, dark-substrate graphics with vibrant spot colour.

HP’s water-based Latex white ink is formulated to resist yellowing over time. For clients in retail, events and architectural signage who need long-lived output, that durability is a genuine selling point.

Built for a working print shop

Conventional flatbeds typically demand over 28 square metres of floor space. For most mid-sized print businesses, that rules them out entirely. The R530’s compact design brings flatbed capability into spaces that couldn’t previously accommodate it.

The jobs you can win now

With the R530 in your production lineup, you can take on:

  • Retail signage printed direct to rigid substrates
  • Architectural graphics on aluminium composite panels
  • Point-of -sale displays on acrylic
  • Exhibition graphics on foamboard
  • Vehicle graphics on flexible roll media
  • Short-run packaging prototypes

If you’ve been referring rigid-substrate jobs to competitors, every one of those referrals is revenue the R530 brings back in-house.

The investment case

A full industrial flatbed is a significant commitment in capital, floor space and operational complexity. The R530 changes that calculation. It delivers flatbed capability at a more accessible price point, in a fraction of the footprint, using the same HP Latex technology, media ecosystem, and PrintOS software platform that underpins the broader HP Latex range.

For businesses where rigid work is on the horizon but an industrial flatbef is a bigger step than they’re ready to take, the R530 is the right move now – and a foundation to grow from.

Talk to Ball & Doggett about the HP Latex R530

Ball & Doggett supports every stage of your investment – from inital consultation and live demonstrations a the Experience Hub in Brendale, QLD, through to installation, operator training, and ongoing media supply. Our wide-format specialists know the R530’s capability in depth and can map it directly to your production floor and client mix.

Contact our equipment specialists or book a demonstration at the Experience Hub to see the R530 in action

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Ready to add wide-format printing to your business? Here’s why the HP Latex 630 is the place to start.

Your customers are already asking for it. Banners, window graphics, signage, vehicle wraps. Jobs you’re currently turning away or outsourcing somewhere else. The wide-format opportunity is real, it’s growing, and the potential is right in front of you. If you’re ready to act on it, the HP Latex 630 wide-format printer is where smart commercial print businesses start

The question isn’t whether to add wide-format. It’s which technology to back.

The wrong choice costs you more than money

The wrong entry point into wide-format means hidden running costs, limited media compatibility, and an operational learning curve that slows down your whole business. The right choice lets you win profitable jobs from week one and grow from there.

For commercial printers stepping into wide-format for the first time, the HP Latex 630 series is that right choice. It’s a proven, accessbile entry point that doesn’t ask you to trade quality for simplicity, or sustainability for performance

Four models. One clear starting point.

The HP Latex 630 series offers four configurations to match your business needs:

HP Latex 630

64″ roll-to-roll, water-based inks, CMYKLcLm+Optimiser. Built for banners, signage and self-adhesive

HP Latex 630 Print & Cut

The 630 bundled with a 64-inch standalone cutter. One solution for print and cut jobs, straight out of the box.

HP Latex 630W

Everything in the 630, plus white ink capability. Opens up clear films, backlit graphics and layered applications that command premium pricing

HP Latex 630W Print & Cut

The 630W bundled with a 64″ cutter. White ink and cut capability in a single integrated solution.

All four models use HP Latex water-based ink technology – which means no hazardous chemical labels, no strong solvent odours and simplified ventilation requirements. Your operators work more comfortably, and your clients can visit without hesitation.

White ink: the capability that opens premium doors

If your business is ready for the 630W, you’re unlocking one of the most in-demand capabilities in wide-format right now.

Clear films, backlit graphics, windor perf, and spot white layering are all achievable – without a second machine. The 630W supports spot white, underflood, overflood, and three and five-layer white ink modes. That’s genuine flexibility across a wide range of applications, from the moment the machine is installed.

White ink jobs attract clients who value craft and capability. They also attract better margins. Starting with that capability positions you ro compete on higher-value work immediately.

Sustainability that your clients are already asking about

The HP Latex 630 series holds EPEAT Climate+ registration — the only printer series in the signage industry to have achieved this certification. HP Latex inks are also UL ECOLOGO certified.

As sustainability reporting becomes standard practice for Australian businesses, your clients are incresingly asking supply chain questions. Latex gives you a credible, documented answer. That’s a commercial advantage, not just a compliance checkbox

What you can produce from day one

From the moment your HP Latex 630 is installed, you can product:

  • Outdoor banners
  • Indoor signage
  • Self-adhesive vinyl
  • Retail POS displays
  • Floor graphics
  • Wall graphics
  • Window graphics
  • Backlit applications (630W)
  • Clear film and layered graphics (630W)

Prints are odourless, scrath-resistant, and suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. HP’s extensive media ecosystem means broad substrate compatibility – and room to expand as your team builds confidence.

Backed by Ball & Doggett – nationally, on the ground

Ball & Doggett is one of Australia’s largest distributors of wide-format printing equipment. We support commercial printers at every stage: model selection, media compatibility, installation, operator training, and ongoing technical support.

We also run the Ball & Doggett Experience Hub in Brendale, QLD, where you can see HP Latex printers running live, on real substrates, before you commit to anything.

Talk to our equipment specialists or visit the Experience Hub to the the HP Latex 630 series in action

Is it Time to Upgrade Your HP Latex Printer? Here’s How to Choose the Right Model

Every successful wide-format print business hits the same wall. Jobs are coming in. Clients are loyal. But the printer can’t keep pace. That’s not a problem – that’s signal. Your business is ready to grow.

When good enough isn’t fast enough

The challenge with entry-level wide-format printers is that they’re designed for a specific volume ceiling. Push beyond it, and you start to feel it – in longer print queues, in the media types you have to decline, in the jobs you’re outsourcing because your machine simply can’t deliver within the deadline. If any of this sounds familiar, the next tier of HP Latex production printers is worth a serious look.

HP Latex printer range offers versatile, sustainable water-based printing solutions for signage and décor, ranging from entry-level & production roll-to-roll to rigid solutions & high-production superwide industrial roll to roll printers.

The HP Latex Printer range includes a range of models to cater to every stage of your business growth.

HP Latex 630/730/830 Series are compact, entry-to-mid-level 1600mm roll-to-roll printers. The 630/730/830 series (including W models for white ink) are designed for versatile signage, high-quality durable prints, and fast turnaround.

HP Latex Print and Cut Solutions are integrated printer & cutter bundles for producing decals, stickers, and labels.

HP Latex R Series (R530, R1000/R2000) hybrid printer series designed for both rigid and flexible media. These printers offer white ink and handle up to 2500mm widths

HP Latex FS Series (FS50/60/70) are high-productivity superwide printers (up to 3200mm) designed for high-volume, scalable print environments.

Automatic double-sided printing is back – and it’s a game changer

One of the most talked-about features on the 730 and 830 series is the return of automatic double-sided printing. This feature – which existed in older HP 500-series printers and has been absent from more recent models – is now back and improved. The printer adds a registration mark, and after you flip the roll, it automatically aligns the second side with impressive accuracy.

For sign and display businesses that produce double-sided banners or event graphics in volume, this feature alone can transform production efficiency. What was previously a labour-intensive, manual process has become a streamlined part of the print run.

The R530, R1000 and R2000: rigid and flexible in one machine

If your growth ambitions include rigid substrate printing – acrylics, foamboard, corflute, aluminium composite- the HP Latex R series open a completely different production capability. These flatbed printers handle both rigid and flexible materials, with the R2000 supporting media widths of up to 2500mmmetres and substrate thicknesses of up to 50mm. Extension tables can extend that further for oversized sheets.

White ink comes standard, so you’re immediately capable of high-opacity prints on dark or transparent substrates – important to retail, events and architectural signage.

The R530, R1000 and R2000 don’t just expand what you can print – they let you eliminate the outsourcing cost and turnaround time of sending rigid jobs elsewhere.

Industrial scale: the FS50 and FS70W

For businesses operating at industrial volume – billboard production, fleet graphics, large-format retail campaigns – the HP Latex FS50/W and FS70W are in a class of their own. These superwide roll-to-roll printers are built for sustained, high-throughput production environments where downtime is not an option and output quality must be consistent across enormous runs.

If your business is at the scale where you’re thinking about FS-series hardware, you already know that the conversation is as much about total cost of ownership and uptime as it is about print quality. HP’s professional service infrastructure — including proactive alerts and preventive maintenance — is designed to keep these machines running when it matters most.

Software that keeps you in control

Across the production and industrial range, HP PrintOS Production Hub is compatible with all HP Latex models listed here. This platform merges order management and remote production control into a single, real-time view – so you can monitor jobs, manage throughput and identify issues before they become costly delays. For multi-machine or multi-site operations, this kind of visibility is invaluable.

Supported by Ball & Doggett – national service network

Investing in a production or industrial Latex printer is a significant decision – and having the right partner beside you makes all the difference. Ball & Doggett has been supporting Australian print businesses with HP Latex hardware for years, and our team brings genuine depth of knowledge across the full production range.

From site assessments and installation through to operator training, consumables supply and ongoing technical support, we’re with you for the life of the machine. That’s not a promise we make lightly – it’s the standard our customers have come to expect.

Your scanning system, not your press, might be the real problem.

Boost Productivity like the team at The Inkspot with a smart, cost-effective press upgrade with Ball & Doggett.

Facing growing demand and increased workloads, The Inkspot owners Sheena and Patrick Canning sought a solution to enhance performance without the expense of a full press replacement.

By retrofitting their Komori L28 with X‑Rite’s Offset360 ‘Plug & Play’ system, they gained advanced automation, precise colour control, and faster setup times – all installed within hours and seamlessly integrated into their existing workflow.

“This upgrade has been transformational. Productivity and print quality are up, waste is down, and we can take on more work confidently.”

Patrick & Sheena Canning, The Inkspot’s owners

With real-time colour management, intelligent press optimisation, and immediate operator support, the upgrade has delivered powerful efficiency gains, reduced reliance on extended shifts, and positioned The Inkspot for sustained, high-quality production growth.

Results that matter! Since installation The Inkspot has:

– Reduced make-ready sheets by 50-70%
– Improved colour consistency across ALL substrates.
– Enhanced print quality at greater speed.
– Achieved precision on repeatability of reprints.
– Produced higher quality on shorter runs.

“Having operated newer, higher-spec presses, this upgrade has bought our machine very close to that same level.”

Troy Jones, The Inkspot Press Operator.

Learn more about X-rite Offset 360 here.
Or contact your local Ball & Doggett Sales Rep.

Mimaki UJV200

Mimaki UJV200-160: High-Quality UV Roll-to-Roll Printing Made Accessible

UV printing technology has long been associated with premium output quality, but for many wide-format businesses, the barrier to entry has been the cost and complexity of the equipment itself. The Mimaki UJV200-160 is designed to change that.

The UJV200-160 represents Mimaki’s commitment to making professional UV roll-to-roll printing more accessible, without compromising on the image quality, media versatility and workflow efficiency that today’s print businesses demand.

What Is the Mimaki UJV200-160?

The UJV200-160 is a UV roll-to-roll inkjet printer and the latest addition to Mimaki’s widely adopted 200 Series.  A platform that has earned strong recognition in the sign graphics market since its launch in 2024 for delivering high-quality output through simple, intuitive operation.

Where the 200 Series established itself with solvent ink technology, the UJV200-160 expands those capabilities into the UV space, bringing instant curing, broader substrate compatibility and multi-layer printing to businesses operating at a wide range of experience levels. Available in a 1,600mm format, the UJV200-160 is built for sign shops, retail graphics providers and commercial printers with an appetite for high-value, versatile UV production.

Key Features and Capabilities

Print Engine Derived from the 330 Series

The UJV200-160 is powered by a print engine derived from Mimaki’s flagship 330 Series, the same platform that underpins the UJ330H-160. This lineage translates directly into output quality: smooth gradients, sharp text rendering and uniform solid colours with minimal graininess. For wide-format applications such as retail graphics, wayfinding signage and technical displays – where precision and visual consistency are non-negotiable – this is a meaningful advantage.

Instant UV Curing for Faster Turnaround

UV ink cures immediately upon exposure to UV light, which means printed output can be handled, finished and installed directly off the printer, with no drying time, no waiting.

Low-temperature UV curing also expands the range of compatible substrates to include heat-sensitive materials, giving print businesses the ability to work across a broader range of media without equipment risk.

White and Clear Ink with Three-Layer Printing

The UJV200-160 supports up to three layers of printing through the inclusion of White and Clear inks alongside standard CMYK. This unlocks a range of high-value applications that combine design impact with functional print requirements, including window graphics, backlit displays, double-sided signage, stickers and decorative labels.

For businesses looking to move into premium UV print applications without a steep operational learning curve, the three-layer capability of the UJV200-160 is a compelling entry point.

Automatic Dot Adjustment System (DAS2)

One of the UJV200-160’s most practical operational features is its enhanced Dot Adjustment System DAS2. This system automatically adjusts image quality settings without operator intervention, working effectively across both transparent and coloured substrates. The result is consistent, high-quality output regardless of operator experience level, with significantly reduced setup time and media consumption.

For businesses with mixed-experience production teams or those transitioning into UV printing for the first time, DAS2 reduces the risk of costly errors and helps maintain quality standards across every job.

ID Cut Compatibility for Print-and-Cut Workflows

The UJV200-160 is fully compatible with Mimaki’s range of cutting plotters, supporting automated print-and-cut production through ID Cut functionality. For businesses producing stickers, labels, decals and contour-cut display graphics, this integration streamlines the path from print to finished product and reduces manual handling.

Sustainable and Operator-Safe Ink Chemistry

The UJV200-160 uses Mimaki’s ELS UV inks, formulated without Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) and without CMR (Carcinogenic, Mutagenic or Reprotoxic) substances which also offers 30% reduction in odour. Combined with the energy efficiency of UV-LED curing, which eliminates the need for pre- and post-heating, the UJV200-160 represents a more sustainable production choice for print businesses with environmental and workplace safety commitments.

Key Specifications at a Glance

SpecificationDetail
Print Width1,621m (63.4 inches)
Ink TypeUV-LED (ELS-170)
Print EngineDerived from Mimaki 330 Series
Multi-Layer PrintingUp to 3 layers (CMYK + White + Clear)
Max ResolutionUp to 1,200 dpi
Dot AdjustmentDAS2 – automatic, works on transparent/coloured media
Print-and-CutID Cut compatible with Mimaki cutting plotters
Core TechnologiesDAS2, NCU, NRS
Ink SafetySVHC-free and CMR-free (ELS-170 UV inks)

Who Is the UJV200-160 For?

The UJV200-160 is purpose-built for wide-format print businesses that want the quality and versatility of UV printing in an accessible, easy-to-operate roll-to-roll format. It is equally well-suited to established print operations adding UV capability to their existing workflow, and businesses entering the UV print space for the first time.

It is a strong fit for:

  • Sign shops and wide-format printers producing banners, retail graphics, window displays and vehicle graphics
  • Commercial printers looking to expand into UV output without the complexity of a hybrid or flatbed system
  • Businesses producing stickers, labels and contour-cut graphics requiring print-and-cut integration
  • Operations seeking to improve workflow efficiency through instant curing and reduced post-processing time
  • Print businesses prioritising operator ease of use and consistent quality across mixed-skill teams

Available Through Ball & Doggett

The Mimaki UJV200-160 is available through Ball & Doggett. With support from a National Service team, you can be confident in consistent uptime and ongoing local support.

Ready to see what the Mimaki can do for your business? Explore the full range of Mimaki solutions available through Ball & Doggett and speak with our team about a demonstration.

Explore Mimaki UV Solutions at Ball & Doggett  → To book a demonstration of the Mimaki UJ330H-160 or UJV200-160, contact your Ball & Doggett representative or reach us here
 

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Mimaki UJ330H-160: The Hybrid UV Printer Built for Wide-Format Print Businesses

For wide-format print businesses, the choice between a flatbed printer and a roll-to-roll system has long been a significant one – each delivering different capabilities, requiring different floor space, and demanding separate capital investment. The Mimaki UJ330H-160 seamlessly switches between the two.

What Is the Mimaki UJ330H-160?

The UJ330H-160 is a hybrid UV-LED inkjet printer that enables businesses to print directly onto both rigid board materials and roll media from a single machine. With a maximum print width of 1,610mm, it is designed for sign makers, commercial printers, and wide-format print businesses that need versatility without the overhead of running two separate production systems.

Built on Mimaki’s 330 series technology, the UJ330H-160 inherits a proven print engine and pairs it with a newly developed belt transport system, a design decision that has practical implications for businesses handling challenging substrates.

Key Features and Capabilities

Hybrid Roll and Rigid Printing

The UJ330H-160 enables seamless switching between roll media and rigid substrates without the need for a dedicated flatbed system. For rigid applications, an integrated vacuum system and lock roller units support materials up to 50.8mm thick – including aluminium composite panels, foam board, acrylic and wood. For roll media, the belt transport system handles thin window films, fabric, synthetic leather and standard vinyl without wrinkling or sagging.

UV-LED Curing Technology

UV-LED curing is at the core of the UJ330H-160’s productivity story. With no warm-up time required, the printer is ready to produce immediately, supporting faster job changeovers and consistent throughput across the working day. Low-temperature curing also expands substrate compatibility to include heat-sensitive materials that would otherwise be at risk of warping under traditional curing methods.

Production Speed

The UJ330H-160 achieves production speeds of up to 22 m²/h when configured with a 2x CMYK ink set, and up to 14 m²/h in a white ink configuration. This balance of speed and image quality makes it a credible production machine for commercial sign and display environments.

White, Clear and Multi-Layer Printing

The UJ330H-160 supports up to five layers of printing and offers flexible ink configurations, including White and Clear. White ink enables vibrant backlit and window graphics. Clear ink opens creative possibilities for gloss and matte finishes, textured effects and embossed treatments.  All of which are highly valued in premium signage applications.

Automation and Ease of Operation

The UJ330H-160 includes Mimaki’s full suite of automation technologies — NCU (Nozzle Check Unit), NRS (Nozzle Recovery System), DAS2 (Dot Adjustment System), MRA (Mimaki Remote Access), and PICT cloud-based monitoring. These tools reduce operator dependency and maintain consistent print quality without requiring specialist technical expertise.

Sustainable and Operator-Safe Ink Chemistry

The UJ330H-160 uses Mimaki’s ELS UV inks, formulated without Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) and without CMR (Carcinogenic, Mutagenic or Reprotoxic) substances which also offers 30% reduction in odour. Combined with the energy efficiency of UV-LED curing, which eliminates the need for pre- and post-heating, the UJ330H represents a more sustainable production choice for print businesses with environmental and workplace safety commitments.

Key Specifications at a Glance

SpecificationDetail
Print Width1,610mm (63.4 inches)
Ink TypeUV-LED (ELS-170)
Max Speed (CMYK x2)Up to 22 m²/h
Max Speed (White ink)Up to 14 m²/h
Max Resolution1,200 x 1,800 dpi
Rigid Media ThicknessUp to 50.8mm
Ink ConfigurationCMYK + White + Clear / CMYK + LcLm + White / 2 x CMYK
Multi-Layer PrintingUp to 5 layers
Core TechnologiesNCU, NRS, DAS2, MAPS4, VDT, MWDT, PICT, LamiFit
Power Consumption1.6kW maximum (2 x 800W)
Ink SafetySVHC-free and CMR-free (ELS-170 UV inks)

Who Is the UJ330H-160 For?

The UJ330H-160 is suited to wide-format print businesses looking to add higher-margin applications inhouse., or those looking to add rigid substrate capability without the floor space and investment of a full flatbed system.

Specifically, it is a strong fit for:

  • Sign shops producing a mix of rigid board signage and roll-to-roll display graphics
  • Commercial printers expanding into premium UV applications, including backlit, window and floor graphics
  • Print businesses looking to bring previously outsourced rigid print work in-house
  • Operations with limited floor space seeking maximum production versatility from a single machine

Available Through Ball & Doggett

The Mimaki UJ330H-160 is available in Australia through Ball & Doggett, one of Australia’s leading distributors of print equipment and media. With support from our National Service team, you can be confident in consistent uptime and ongoing local support.

Ready to see what the Mimaki can do for your business? Explore the full range of Mimaki UV solutions available through Ball & Doggett, and speak with our team about a demonstration. Explore Mimaki UV Solutions at Ball & Doggett   
To book a demonstration of the Mimaki UJ330H-160 or UJV200-160, contact your Ball & Doggett representative or reach us here:

Conti BCB Blanket

Beverage Can Decoration at Ball & Doggett

Ball & Doggett now offers the Next Generation Print Rollers and blankets for Beverage Can Decorators.

Conti BCBs range of printing blankets and rollers are designed for the unique demands of can printing. Whether you need everyday reliability or advanced personalization, our solutions ensure superior performance and durability.

Why choose Conti BCR Rollers?

Engineered specifically for the demands of high-speed beverage can printing, our new premium print roller delivers exceptional ink transfer, low heat build-up, and unmatched durability.

Suitability – Optimised for all major can decorator presses

Superior Ink Transfer – Cleaner, sharper print

Superior Construction – Ensures robust, consistent and reliable performance

High-Speed Ready – Stable performance at high press speeds

Local Availability and Technical Support

Extended service life – Fewer Changeovers

Why Choose Conti BCB Blankets?

Unmatched Print Quality – Sharper Graphics, Vibrant Colour Reproduction

Consistent Performance and High Dimensional Stability – Reliable and consistent
results every time.

Superior Durability – Long service life, reduced downtime, Highest adhesion with
residue-free peel off

Reduced Waste, Higher Yield – Fewer rejects, lower overall cost per run

Used by leading global manufacturers of Beverage Cans

High-Resolution Engraving – Using a CO2, fiber/diode laser

Local Availability and Technical Support

Where Texture Meets Intent

 

A Shared Philosophy in Every Detail: Bright White Felt x Roam Distillery x TwofromTwo.

In the world of premium spirits, every element tells a story. From the liquid in the bottle to the label in hand, the experience is built on layers of intention.

For Roam Distillery, that intention begins at the source.

 

 

Roaming Spirits are distilled in small batches on a family-owned biodynamic organic farm in Morangup, in Western Australia’s wheatbelt. This untainted landscape, carefully managed through biodynamic farming practices, produces ingredients with a purity and intensity that define the final spirit.

It’s an approach grounded in stewardship and patience. One where flavour is not engineered but grown.

Such a distinctive product demanded a packaging solution that could carry the same depth of story.

 

 

Design That Carries the Narrative

Entrusted with bringing this story to life, TwofromTwo developed a brand identity rooted in clarity and intent.

At the centre of the design is a simple yet powerful gesture. A continuous flowing line connecting each word. It speaks to the journey behind the spirit: the distance travelled, the effort invested, and the connection between land, process, and product.

Applied consistently across labels, stationery, signage and merchandise, this device creates a confident, recognisable system.

The labels themselves are elevated through tactile finishes, printed on a richly textured stock and detailed with raised varnish, reinforcing a premium, hand-crafted feel.

 

 

Selected for this application, Bright White Felt is a material that engages both visually and physically. Its signature undulation creates a surface that invites touch, drawing the consumer into the experience.

But its value extends beyond aesthetics.

Manufactured by Wausau Coated Products, Bright White Felt is defined by its considered composition. Containing 30% post-consumer waste and carrying FSC® certification, it reflects a material evolution shaped by both performance and origin.

Exclusively distributed in Australia by Ball & Doggett, it enables brands to align material choice with broader values.

 


A Natural Alignment

For Roam Distillery, sustainability is not a singular claim. It is embedded in how they operate. From biodynamic farming and resource management to small-batch distillation, every decision contributes to a more considered system.

This makes the choice of label material a natural extension of their philosophy.

Bright White Felt doesn’t compete for attention. It complements the story. A quiet, deliberate reinforcement of the brand’s connection to origin, craft, and care.

 

 

The collaboration between Roam Distillery, TwofromTwo, and Bright White Felt is one of alignment.

It brings together land, liquid, design, and material. Each playing a role in shaping the final experience.

Because in the most compelling brands, nothing is incidental.

Every detail is Felt.

 

 

Label Material: Bright White Felt 30% PCW FSC
Distillery: Roam Distillery
Design: TwofromTwo
Printer: MCC Australia
Photography: Foliolio

 

Deep Dive – Favini Digital Promotion

Favini + HP Indigo: Sustainable Creativity Without Limits

Favini is renowned for character-rich papers with responsible sourcing. On HP Indigo presses, Favini’s tactile surfaces provide a premium look and feel while maintaining reliable runnability – ideal for short-run luxury packaging, identity systems, and crafted collateral.

What Sets Favini Apart

•Distinctive textures and natural shades that elevate brand storytelling

• Strong sustainability credentials, including recycled and alternative fibre options

• Proven HP Indigo performance across selected lines and weights

• Applications that shine: luxury packaging, premium stationery, invitations, brand kits and swing tags

•Embrace negative space to let the paper do the talking

Explore the Favini HP Indigo Range → Burano, Twill, Prisma,Shiro Echo, Crush, Majestic Metallics

Request the Favini Digital Promo → Here