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Print waste management specialist J&G Environmental has renewed its sponsorship of the Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) flagship dinner and awards event to be held at the Vox Centre on 14 October. Guest speaker will be entrepreneur Gerald Ratner, who will present awards recognising IPIA members’ innovation and excellence.

Axaio software has announced compatibility of MadeToPrint Server with Adobe Creative Cloud 2015. “In July we announced the availability of MadeToPrint, MadeToTag and MadeForLayers for Adobe Creative Cloud 2015. We are happy to confirm that the Server version of MadeToPrint is now compatible with InDesign CC 2015 too,” said marketing and sales manager Karina Zander.

Antalis has become an official partner of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP21). In keeping with the event’s theme and Antalis’ commitment to eco-responsibility, the paper used for stationary, posters, handouts and all other documentation, will have a 5-star rating under the Green Star System (i.e. be recycled and carry the EU Ecolable).

Sun Chemical has introduced the Streamline ESL 2 range of eco-solvent inks, developed specifically as a direct alternative to Roland Eco Sol Max II inks for use in the Roland Pro 4 (XF 640, XR 640, Versa Express RF 640 and VersaCamm VSi) series of eco-solvent wide format printers. Sun will continue to provide ESL HPQ LO ink for those using Roland's Pro 2 and Pro 3 platforms.

ArtSystems will bring the Fespa launched Summa F-Series F2630 Flatbed cutter to the UK by the end of this month. 

EFI has scooped nine Must See ’Ems awards, the annual competition that recognises compelling new products being presented at Graph Expo in the US.

This week sees the formation of PPB - Service on Display. Proctor Paper and Board, formed 37 years ago, has evolved into a £25m turnover company. In 1994, Proctors set up a business called Buchanan Paper and Board, and in 2010 acquired A&R Board Sales. That combined heritage is what will now be known as PPB - Service on Display. 

Global Inkjet Systems (GIS) is making its components for Ink Delivery Systems (IDS) available to any inkjet system developer.

Josero has launched an online webshop at www.joserospares.com for the purchase of printheads, cables and dampers to banner material, ink and cutters.

Print Express London CEO Mike Moradian has become BAPC deputy chairman.

New from Hexis UK is the HX30000 Super Chrome range of cast films. Available in red, purple, green, blue, titanium, silver and gold this is a 90µm film with high gloss surface finish for temporary vehicle wrapping applications.

Three newcomers have joined the BPIF board. They are: Jacky Sidebottom-Every, director, Glossop Cartons; James Buffoni, commercial director, Ryedale Group, UK; and Ian Wilton managing director, Oxuniprint. All have held positions on BPIF Regional Boards.
Charles Jarrold, BPIF CEO, said: “It is fantastic that we have been able to attract high calibre individuals with such a range of backgrounds, reflecting the diversity of our membership, and we look forward to their input over the coming months as we develop the BPIF.”

Former Paperlinx man Darren Penny has been appointed head of sales for Roland DG UK following Brett Newman’s promotion to managing director.

New from Shuttleworth is a ‘Kitting’ functionality within its MIS that enables users to create estimates and quote for several items on an order. The system then calculates a price for the entire ‘kit’ and helps to manage the enquiry through production.