Disciplines
DS Smith launches trial to make paper from straw and grains
DS Smith has launched a new trial in partnership with environmental research start-up Nafici Environmental Research (NER) to create packaging from ‘second harvest’ materials.
Printed.com launches PrintedDirect platform service
Printed.com has become the latest print tech firm to enter the platform-as-a-service (PaaS) market with the launch of its PrintedDirect online print platform.
Hearnden takes on expanded remit at Walstead
Walstead Group has expanded Jon Hearnden’s remit as part of its revamped management structure.
Kodak transformation 'starting to come to fruition'
Kodak is planning to introduce “a wide range” of new products at Drupa, as the group filed 2023 figures that show a big improvement in profitability despite a drop in sales.
New RNIB braille printers given affectionate names
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has asked its supporters to help name its two new braille printers and embossers, with ‘Bill Brailey’ and ‘Dottie’ coming out as the winning names.
CPI commits to Science-Based Targets for net zero
Book printing giant CPI has declared it will set goals for net zero emissions in line with stringent controls set by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Ward takes helm at Tharstern, cloud MIS to launch at Drupa
Lee Ward has been promoted to managing director at eProductivity Software’s Tharstern business, as well as becoming chief evangelist for its new cloud-based MIS, which is set to launch at Drupa...
Digital ID partners with Authentys on printer launch
ID card specialist Digital ID, a Levata company, has partnered with Authentys for the combined launch of the new Authentys Pro RT1 retransfer card printer.
Moonpig grows subs, peak card volumes
Moonpig now has more than 250,000 subscribers to its Moonpig Plus service, and has produced more than 9m personalised greeting cards in its current financial year.
Acorn and European honeycomb association join Two Sides
Specialist A5 and A4 magazine printer Acorn Web Offset has become the latest company to sign up to print and paper advocacy group Two Sides.