Printing

BPIF seeks industry input for apprenticeship blueprint

The BPIF has asked printers to comment and give feedback on the first draft of what will become the blueprint for apprenticeship standards in the industry.

CPI reveals plans for NFC-powered printed energy harvester

The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) has formed part of a UK-based consortium to develop a mass-market printed energy-harvesting device powered via near-field communication.

PressOn prints award-winning campaign for Limited Space Media

Wide-format specialist PressOn has recently printed an award-winning shopping centre campaign for long-term client Limited Space Media Group.

British Printing Society promotes letterpress at Essex show

Members of the Essex branch of the British Printing Society (BPS) have demonstrated the craft of letterpress printing to Essex Country Show visitors.

HP launches first HDNA-powered inkjet presses with PageWide rename

HP has introduced its first two high-speed web inkjet presses powered by High Definition Nozzle Architecture (HDNA) technology and renamed the InkJet Web Press series as the HP PageWide Web Press...

GNM forms new print unit as part of restructure

Guardian News & Media (GNM) has established a standalone print-focused unit in a major reorganisation of its commercial operations.

Agfa unveils new violet chemistry-free plate

Agfa Graphics will launch its new N95-VCF chemistry-free violet offset plate next month.

Pitney Bowes targets short-run transactional printers with AcceleJet

Pitney Bowes has launched the AcceleJet, a new roll to cut-sheet print and finishing colour inkjet system aimed at transactional printers handling short to medium-length runs.

Sun Chemical launches Streamline ESL 2 eco-solvent inks for Roland Pro 4 printers

Ink manufacturer Sun Chemical has launched the Streamline ESL 2 range of eco-solvent inks for use with the Roland Pro 4 series of eco-solvent wide-format printers.

Printers surpass Queen's landmark

At least two UK printers can beat Her Majesty the Queen when it comes to the number of years on the job.

BPIF appoints new board members

The BPIF has appointed Glossop Cartons director Jacky Sidebottom-Every, Ryedale Group commercial director James Buffoni and Oxuniprint managing director Ian Wilton to its board.

HPS boosts capacity with HP Indigo 10000 buy

Hardings Print Solutions (HPS) has invested in an HP Indigo 10000 to boost its capacity and flexibility after securing two significant new retail contracts.