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Macfarlane's EIR will indicate recycled content, reusability and recyclability

Macfarlane unveils new environmental standard for output

Macfarlane Packaging has introduced an environmental impact rating (EIR) to help customers make informed choices about the sustainability of every product it sells.

Hyams in action on Dragons' Den

Dragons cool on print pitch

David Hyams came away empty-handed from his Dragons’ Den pitch, but hopes his appearance on the TV show will help raise the profile of his innovative print products – including a new ‘lockdown’ range...

GoT's 'Bran Stark' in action at Speedscreen

Industry firms step up crisis efforts with new initiatives

A host of industry firms have come up with further initiatives to help the NHS and charities amid the virus crisis.

Perkins: "The quality of the bind has improved ten-fold"

PJ Print enhances perfect binding

General commercial printer PJ Print has taken on a Horizon BQ-270V single-clamp perfect binder to update its binding capabilities.

Johnston-Knight: "We see this collaboration as a way to support each other as businesses while allowing the mills we work with to grow their sales"

Papico links up with HH Pegg to broaden scope

Paper agents Papico and HH Pegg have initiated a sales and marketing collaboration to take advantage of each other’s geographical and product-based offerings.

Leon (left) and Allerkamp by the EcoLeaf installation

Beta testing of nano metallisation underway

A German label printer has become the first user of the Nano-Metallography technology acquired by Actega Metal Print from Landa three years ago.

Companies representing sales of £3.1bn and more than 22,000 employees took part

BPIF survey details virus devastation

Results from the BPIF’s Impact Survey have revealed the devastating effects of the virus crisis and subsequent economic lockdown on large swathes of the UK printing industry.

Hyams in one of his own products

Print pitch coming up on Dragons' Den

Fans of TV show Dragons’ Den will find a familiar industry face making an appearance on this weekend’s episode.

SideKick is available at a preferential rate to existing SAI customers

SAI launches organisational software

SAI has now launched its new organisation tool SideKick, aimed at assisting with end-to-end production management for signage and large-format printers.

Hall with the new Mailmaster

Kentec speeds up with KAS

Kentec Mail & Courier Service has speeded up production with a new Mailmaster envelope inserter, the firm’s third system from KAS.