The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), has published a ‘Promoting Sustainable Forest Management around the World: PEFC & FSC’, which aims to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the differences and similarities between PEFC’s sustainable forest management certification system, and the FSC programme.
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Drupa to see fruits of Global Graphics/Hybrid alliance
It is expected that Drupa will provide a launchpad for a combined Rip/workflow solution from Global Graphics and Hybrid.
ViziPrint Illuminate debuts
Drytac will debut ViziPrint Illuminate film for backlit graphics at Fespa Digital 2016. It will also highlight a new floor graphics application for its Polar HiGrab vinyl.
BPIF stats shows confidence returning
The latest BPIF Printing Outlook survey reveals that more than half (56%) of printers increased their output levels in the final quarter of 2015. 46% of respondents expect to increase output levels in Q1 2016 (while 41% predict that output levels will remain the same and 13% expect output to decline in Q1). If realised this would be a major improvement on Q1 activity last year.
5m-wide Rhotex 500 gets Fespa showing
Durst will show its 5m wide Rhotex 500 dye-sublimation printer at Fespa Digital 2016. The new Durst Water Technology-based Rho WT 250 HS will also be shown. Following the Fespa textile trend, Durst will showcase the new Alpha 190 too.
Atlantic releases ColourSure 2 Inks for Roland printers
Atlantic has released ColourSure 2 solvent inks as a direct alternative to Roland Eco Sol Max II for use with Roland Pro 4, XF-640, XR-640, RF-640 and VersaCamm VSi series printers.
BAPC Awards presented
Brilliant Media has scooped the ‘Business of the Year’ BAPC Award. Formara took the ‘Environmental Printer of the Year’ prize and Duplo International ‘Supplier of the Year’.
Coala WallDesign gets Fespa introduction
Fespa Digital will see Antalis present Coala WallDesign, a new collection of digitally printable products available in a variety of finishes and application types.
Nth Degree to show off Signracer 2500 H-LED hybrid flatbed
Nth Degree will show the new Signracer 2500 H-LED hybrid flatbed printer at Sign and Digital UK in April. The printer has five printheads (to provide a resolution of 1200dpi), two media tables and can handle thicknesses up to 50mm. The maximum production speed is 44m2/hr.
CMYUK wins EFI European Sales Partner of the Year title
CMYUK has taken the EFI European Sales Partner for 2015 title after boosting its EFI printer sales by 45% and increasing its ink revenue by 21%.
Nazdar to show new inks at Fespa Digital 2016
Nazdar Ink Technologies will debut a number of new inks - including the 203 130 Series for wide-format use - at Fespa Digital 2016.
Durst UK adds labels to business portfolio
Durst UK is expanding its business portfolio by taking on the labels market previously run from the division’s headquarters in Brixen, Italy.
IMI announces European event programme
IMI Europe has released its European event programme for the year.
Litho focused Potts Print boosts its move into large-format digital arena
Following its move into the large-format digital arena with the acquisition of Digital XL Services in 2014, Northumberland-based litho specialist Potts Print has supported the diversification by installing the UK’s first Fujifilm Acuity F flatbed inkjet printer. It has also taken an Acuity LED 1600 II.