Environment
New woodfree coated boards from PaperCo
PaperCo has launched A-ok, a PEFC-certified mid-range coated stock, which the merchant said responds to increasing European demand for coated woodfree paper.
ArtSystems gains FSC and PEFC accreditations
ArtSystems has said that gaining green FSC and PEFC accreditation has revealed market demand for green credentials.
Suprasetter buy allows Ripping Image to speed up and cut costs
Ripping Image has overhauled its pre-press department after opting for a Suprasetter 75 platesetter from Heidelberg.
Printers may suffer under new equality legislation
The government's newly published Equality Bill could "disproportionately" effect SMEs in the print industry, according to recruitment consultant Mercury Search and Selection.
Magazine supply chain to get own carbon calculator
PPA is to launch a carbon calculator specific to the magazine supply chain at the 37th FIPP World Magazine Congress in London next week.
M&S becomes first major retailer to use FSC stock for till rolls
Marks & Spencer has begun rolling out FSC-certified till rolls as part of its commitment to use sustainable materials.
Black Horse and Standard Life sign up to Royal Mail's Sustainable Mail scheme
Sustainable Mail, the new discount scheme for direct mailers from Royal Mail, has started to gather pace with the announcement that Black Horse Personal Finance and Standard Life have signed up.
Digipress Presstek investment results in more work
Digipress has responded to a growing demand for four-colour printing by investing in a Presstek 34DI digital offset press.
Deadline for SAICA's Manchester mill delayed by downturn
SAICA's timescale for the construction of a 250m recycled containerboard paper mill in Manchester has been delayed by the economic downturn.
Oc secures ISO 14001 for UK and Ireland sites
Oc has taken "another positive step towards sustainable business" after gaining the ISO 14001 environmental standard for its UK and Ireland operations.