Industry bodies
Credit climate for printers improving, remains under threat
The credit climate for the US printing industry has been slowly improving in recent years, but remains challenging and could take another plunge downward due to the current US economic turmoil...
US Print magazine numbers fall, led by decline in newsstand sales
Total circulation for US print consumer magazines declined by a modest 1.3% in the first half of 2011, driven largely by a decline in single issue newsstand sales, the Audit Bureau of Circulations...
BCQ adds colour management to standards stable
BCQ Group has added ISO 12647/2 to its raft of business standards.
Web demand could push print prices despite BPIF research highlighting Q2 contraction
UK Print experienced its worst quarter in Q2 2011 since the first quarter of 2010, according to the latest BPIF Outlook Survey, although positive signs for the web market could herald a recovery in...
Danwood's Gerry Mulvaney takes Picon Council post
Danwood Group director Gerry Mulvaney has said his appointment to the council of trade association Picon is recognition of the growing importance of digital print technology within the industry.
Woodward outlines more prudent and responsive BPIF at AGM
Fresh BPIF chief executive Kathy Woodward has pledged to ensure the federation's finances are "fit for purpose" during her tenure, while doing more to attract new members to the organisation.
New Picon chairman calls for industry to speak with one voice
Peter Morris, chief executive of post-press kit supplier Friedheim, has been named as chairman of Picon, the UK trade association for printing equipment and consumables manufacturers and suppliers.
Never afraid to make waves
Michael Johnson stepped down as chief executive of the BPIF at the end of May. On the eve of his departure, he shared with <i>PrintWeek</i> editor Darryl Danielli his thoughts on the industry, his...
PrintCity Alliance outlines future plans
PrintCity Alliance member executives have outlined their future strategy following a meeting last month.
Ipex to shift from NEC to London's Excel in 2014
Ipex owner Informa Exhibitions is moving the show to London's Excel exhibition centre, ending its 30-year association with the NEC.