Environment
Duraweld appoints new operations director
Duraweld has reported a 100% in-full, on-time delivery service two months after Keith Dawson joined the company as operations director.
Falconer Print and Packaging installs UK's first Braille unit with Diana X folder gluer
Falconer Print and Packaging installed the Heidelberg Diana X 115 folder gluer with Braille unit in April, which is "running very smoothly", according to Falconer managing director Hadyn Bradbury.
Pensord first printer to achieve BPIF Seal of Business Excellence
The specialist magazine printer took the top accolade following a series of rigorous audits carried out by BPIF inspectors.
Arjowiggins signs exclusive deal with Antalis and EBB
Arjowiggins Graphic has announced that its bright white recycled papers are to become exclusive to suppliers Antalis McNaughton and Elliot Baxter from July.
Toshiba forced to abandon 'National No Print Day'
After a fast and furious response by the US printing industry, Toshiba has decided not to go ahead with its marketing campaign centered on 'National No Print Day' this Autumn.
Manufacturers join forces to lobby plain packaging proposal
API Group, Chesapeake, Parkside Flexibles, Weidenhammer Packaging Group and Payne have collaborated to lobby against standardised packaging on tobacco products.
Vale Press chooses Heidelberg for double install
Commercial printer Vale Press anticipates that its new Speedmaster SX 52-5 and Polar 78X Plus guillotine will deliver a return on investment within two years and boost turnover by 30% in 2012.
GreenBottle launches paper wine bottle to UK market
The UK-based, eco-friendly packaging firm has signed a deal with independent wine supplier Kingsland Wines to produce the nation's first paper bottles for its customers' wines.
Arjowiggins expands Greenfield mill
Arjowiggins Graphic's Greenfield Mill has increased its capacity by 10,000 tonnes of pulp since the beginning of the year, following completion of the first phase of a 1.5m investment.
AMS ups green-appeal with solar panel move
Commercial printer Alpha Media Solutions (AMS) has improved its environmental credentials with a move to solar panels.