Design
British Book Design and Production Awards shortlist unveiled
The BPIF, along with Oxford Brookes University and the Publishers Association, have unveiled the shortlist for the British Book Design and Production Awards 2009.
Reflections secures distribution rights for 3D effect varnish
Specialist finisher Reflections has developed a varnish to be used alongside lenticular technology that allows printed products to be viewed as 3D.
HarperCollins turns to Butler Tanner & Dennis for fast production of Michael Jackson book
Butler Tanner & Dennis has completed an initial 100,000 print run of Michael Jackson Legend Hero Icon: A Tribute to the King of Pop, for publisher HarperCollins.
CS Labels moves for third Xeikon digital press in as many years
CS Labels is expecting to stay "at the forefront of technology" after investing in a Xeikon 3000 - its third digital label press in as many years.
Live Event Branding prints giant replica British Lions shirts
Live Event Branding has completed the production of two giant replica shirts to promote the rugby British Lions Tour of South Africa.
BPIF calls for entries to British Book Design and Production Awards
The BPIF has appealed for entries to its British Book Design and Production Awards 2009, run in association with Oxford Brookes University and The Publishers Association.
The Lady makes print switch to William Gibbons & Sons
Weekly magazine The Lady is to switch printers from St Ives to William Gibbons & Sons in an ongoing contract worth more than 500,000.
Extensis gets patent for multiple font preview window
Font management specialist Extensis, a division of Celartem, has successfully patented its technology for allowing multiple fonts to be displayed simultaneously in a preview window.
Mir Reclamy claims Europe's biggest banner for BMW job
Russian advertising agency Mir Reclamy has produced a 6000sqm grand format panel for BMW.
Cava offers retrofittable Braille embossing system
Cava UK has developed a product that allows carton printers to add Braille to packaging without having to buy a new folder-gluer.