Industry bodies

Big three reveal Drupa stances

The three highest profile exhibitors from this year's Drupa have revealed their stances on the possibility of the show moving to a three-year cycle.

Star product: Mimaki JFX500-2131

A large flatbed that offers four-colour operation at 60m2/hr

Star product: Sun Chemical SunLit Crystal inkset

SunChemical boasts that this inkset is a strong 'all-rounder' for sheetfed offset applications and delivers high-impact print

HSW Print bought by Zenith owing 80 creditors 853k

Cardiff-based printer Zenith Media has confirmed that is has taken on the assets and premises of insolvent Welsh print business HSW Print.

Ipex won't be fazed by talk of three-year Drupa cycle

The three-year Drupa of the 1970s was mooted several years ago during my time as chief executive of Picon.

Latest plan for SME growth is a standard gov't misfire

I don't think I'm alone in struggling to see the benefits of the latest government wheeze for growth among SMEs.

Rising to the top when it's sink or swim

Cambrian was badly hit by flood damage six months ago. Thanks to dedicated staff, the firm stayed afloat and is "very much above" water level

Student's printed gun plan blocked as 3D printer lease is terminated

While teenagers in the US are able to get behind both a trigger and the wheel before they can take their first sip of alcohol, one manufacturer has at least drawn the line at allowing them to print...

The forgotten branch of green consumables

From inks, to plates, to wash-up systems and pressroom chemistry, sourcing sustainably makes environmental - and business - sense

HMRC's latest reporting system could hide a nasty surprise

Real Time Information is HMRC's scheme to streamline tax and benefit payment, but a lack of publicity has left many businesses underprepared

Spectacular spectacle store

Display and communications firm LightBrigade Media was recently enlisted to help revamp Ray-Ban's flagship London retail operation in Convent Garden.

BPIF and NAPM first union a success

The BPIF and NAPM held its first joint conference yesterday (27 September) to bring together members of the print and paper industries.