For the third year running Duraweld is undertaking a carbon offsetting programme. It is buying 27 energy efficient stoves for an African-based project managed by offset provider co2balance.
Callas print production and archiving tools compatible with Snow Leopard
Callas Software has stated that its PDF tools for print production and long-term archiving support Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6), the new operating system from Apple.
Josero, the consumables specialist and sole distributor in the UK and Ireland for ink specialist Triangle, has just set-up a new reseller agreement with Sems UK in Scotland.
D&K Europe is bringing out a double-sided Jupiter laminator. It will be launched at the Grafi+Sign show in Belgium in October and is based on the 30m/min single-sided Jupiter introduced at DPW in October 2006 to fill the gap between the Semi-Automatic B2 Pegasus and the compact B1 Proteus.
Speedscreen ups inkjet production with Durst Rho 800 Presto
Kent-based Speedscreen has enlarged its digital inkjet production capability with the addition of a Durst Rho 800 Presto. The installation builds on the 23-year-old screen print specialist's initial digital inkjet investment in a Durst Rho 205 five years ago.
Sign & Digital Ireland/Print Ireland seminar update
The free seminar programme taking place at Sign & Digital Ireland/Print Ireland has been updated. The event, which takes place at Simmonscourt in Dublin on 23 - 24 September, will host the following talks in the seminar theatre:
The BAPC has launched a Ratings Scheme (for members and no-members) to help print companies get money back if they have been overpaying on their business rates. And it seems many have been as current business rates were set based on property values in 2003, well before the recent drop in prices. This means that those of you who think the rateable value of your premises is too high can appeal for a reduction - and a rate rebate.
Improved access to training via new Manufacturing Skills Alliance
Proskills has joined forces with four other related Sector Skills Councils (SSCs), Cogent, Improve, Semta and Skillsfast-UK, to form the Manufacturing Skills Alliance (MSA). The objective of the Alliance is to find common ground across the five manufacturing-related SSCs to unify and simplify the processes in which manufacturing employers can address skills shortages, access the right training support, and create opportunities for employers in their respective sectors to improve productivity and profitability through skills, allowing them to compete in the global economy.
Drytac launches liquid laminates for outdoor applications
Two new liquid laminate coatings have been added to Drytac's range. Both develop a tough exterior finish that is scratch and abrasion resistant and able to withstand the rigors of commercial vehicle cleaning using industrial chemicals.
UPM and SGS sign landmark agreement to ensure the origin of wood fibre
UPM and SGS have finalised a landmark agreement in which the origin of all UPM pulp and paper products will be ensured with a single, global system. For UPM's customers, the new multi-site certification means a major step towards a simple, standardised way to guarantee the origin of UPM products.
Cestrian Imaging has taken delivery of the UK's first Agfa M-Press Tiger launched at Fespa Digital in May. The Cheadle-based company expects the machine, supplied by Thieme KPX, to undertake work previously done using screen and litho methods.
Large-format print and display company ACT in Cardiff is celebrating a record turnover of ?1.32m million - an increase of 17% on the previous year - as it celebrates its 15th anniversary.
