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Reducing the environmental impact of a printing plate
Major plate suppliers have taken steps to reduce their environmental impact in four main areas: chemistry, energy water and waste. J Zarwan Partners has published a study to help printers make more...
Print among downturn's hardest hit
The number of print and packaging companies facing critical problems has risen by 86%, according to a Begbies Traynor report.
How to... reduce waste and save money
How to reduce waste and save money
Amazon not backing down on publishing terms
Amazon.co.uk has refused to back down after the Independent Publishers Guild (IPG) voiced concern over upcoming changes to its terms for publishers.
CIPS revises professional code for members
The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) has announced a revised Code of Professional Ethics for its members.
Kellogg's launches ad campaign in print and online
For the first time in its 103-year history, Kellogg's will launch a new cereal without any TV promotion, putting its faith instead in the hands of print and online.
AGI Media gets ISO 14001 accreditation
Packaging printer AGI Media has boosted its environmental credentials after its Slough operation became ISO 14001 accredited.
Polestar Chromoworks gains ISO 14001 following waste recycling scheme
Polestar has boosted its environmental credentials after its Chromoworks site became the latest in the group to be awarded ISO 14001 accreditation.
CBS Outdoor holds on to 140m FirstGroup contract
CBS Outdoor has retained its 140m contract to sell advertising space on FirstGroup's buses as it prepares to trial new advertising opportunities.
Collective Colour stems water use by 90% with Fujifilm 'ZAC' buy
Collective Colour has become the first UK printer to install Fujifilm's FLH-Z 125 "ZAC" processor with optional water recirculation unit.
Flint Group launches all-in-one Nyloflex platemaker
Flint Group Flexographic Products has expanded its equipment range with the launch of the Nyloflex Combi F II, which is suitable for a wide range of plate formats.
Regional publishers call on government to relax media ownership rules
The UK's leading regional newspapers publishers will today call for the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) to loosen regulations regarding media ownership.
DPI ups mono capacity with third Xerox 4127
Digital Printed Image (DPI) has responded to an increased workload from its contract client base by taking delivery of a third mono Xerox 4127 printer.
Contract loss forces Grgprint.com to close
Commercial printer Grgprint.com has closed its doors following the loss of a major European telecoms contract to Poland.
US scientists reveal world's first printed living organism
Scientists have hailed a "radical breakthrough" in the use of inkjet printing after unveiling the first printed living organism.