Skills schemes to attract bright young things

Whenever I thought of the print industry I pictured big warehouses printing stacks of newspapers: I guess I just thought of print as being quite old-fashioned,” recalls one of them.

A forte for IT can help orchestrate greater harmony

There is no doubt that the top dog in enterprises when it comes to all things IT and technology is the chief information officer (CIO).

Innovation can deliver for both big and small

The label printing landscape is shifting, as evidenced by events that took place just as this article was being compiled.

Q&A: Linzi Blackwell Senior graphic designer, Primeprint Newark

Linzi has been working as a graphic designer for Primeprint Newark for six years after graduating with a BA (Hons) in Printed Textiles from University College Falmouth.

Overmatter: Stop right there

Ah, stop-motion animation, a technique that brings back fond memories of Morph, Trumpton et al, as well as more recent exponents such as Wallace & Gromit.

60 seconds with Belmont Packaging

Belmont Packaging was founded in 1978. The firm set up an e-commerce division, Boxed-Up, five years ago, supplying a range of boxes to smaller merchants.

Ronset creates a buzz with sparky open day images

Open days are intended to help a school showcase its merits to the local parents and last month Blessed Trinity College in Burnley, Lancashire enlisted digital and wide-format printer Ronset to create...

Printed DM ROI is on the up as unopened volumes fall

In terms of ROI, it’s fair to say that direct mail is going through something of a purple patch.

It’s time to consider putting up prices

While on many levels we’re going through a period of seismic change, politically and economically in particular, some things remain constant. I’m talking about the thorny issue of pricing in print, as...

‘It’s all about return on investment’

Earlier this month, The Printing Charity, in partnership with Ricoh, took the opportunity presented by its annual luncheon to organise a roundtable discussion on how the industry can prepare for...

Manufacturing a cure for toxic errors is getting simpler

Swiss-made is synonymous with a meticulous attention to detail, reliable performance and unimpeachable standards. Think watches, chocolate, banking, the Red Cross and Roger Federer.

Star product: Scodix E106

Scodix says high-end foiling for the masses is now viable with this enhancement press.