A reminder that the BPIF will run a virtual conference on 9 February 2021 as part of National Apprenticeship Week.
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Steve Lister launches sustainable materials advisory website
Retail strategist and POPAI’s head of sustainability, Steve Lister, has launched a sustainable materials advisory website.
BPIF appoints new president
CDS operations director Ian Wilton has been appointed president of the BPIF. Wilton, who was previously the federation’s vice president, replaces outgoing president Darren Coxon, following his four-year tenure.
Version 5 of EFI PrintSmith Vision released
The new version 5 release of the EFI PrintSmith Vision is the first 100% HTML version of the MIS software.
HP to run printed décor trends webinar
HP will run a décor trends webinar on 14 January, 2021.
Esko to sell-off Kongsberg
Esko plans to sell-off its Kongsberg digital finishing business to US-based private equity firm OpenGate Capital.
Roland’s Jerry Davies steps down
Jerry Davies is stepping down as CEO and president of Roland DG (UK) at the end of the year. From 1 January 2021, EMEA marketing director Stephen Davis will take on additional responsibility as managing director UK and Ireland.
John Micklethwait to do second term as charity president
Bloomberg News editor-in-chief John Micklethwait is to do a second term as president of The Printing Charity.
Ricoh in Vpress partnership
Ricoh and Web-to-print systems developer Vpress have formed a new partnership to provide PSPs with tools to improve their adaptability and accelerate innovation.
Minuteman Press delivers Covid-19 testing clinic signage
Minuteman Press has completed Covid-19 testing service signage at two Goodbody Botanicals retail locations.
Avery Dennison accelerates sustainability efforts
Avery Dennison has received improved scores on its transparency and actions on climate change, water, and forests by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP).
Business community optimistic of Brexit deal shows poll
The majority (61%) of UK business owners are optimistic that the UK government will be able to strike a Brexit deal with their European counterparts in the coming days according to a poll of 5,000 businesses by MarketFinance.
ICE Europe, CCE International and InPrint Munich 2021 postponed
ICE Europe, CCE International and InPrint Munich 2021 have been pushed back from March to 22-24 June.
DIS Graphics banner marks a first
DIS Graphics has delivered a landmark first with a giant ‘Get Well Soon’ banner, paid for by Wolves fans after striker Raul Jimenez sustained a head injury during a recent win at Arsenal. It is the first installation of Kavalan Spiderweb PVC-free mesh banner at a football stadium anywhere in the world.