Industry bodies

Pro Carton hires industry big hitter to take it to the next level
Pro Carton has appointed a new general manager, a seasoned industry big hitter, following the retirement of Tony Hitchin last month after five years in the role.

Print Hackathon seeks future-proofing ideas
The European Graphic Arts Hackathon, set for next week, is inviting teams to submit ideas that will help shape the future of the print and graphic arts sector.

Your October & November Printweek has landed. Coming out on the eve of COP26, along with our usual news round up, dominated by M&A, the 'Sustainability Issue' has a definite green hue including a paper wrapping special report...
The issue's cover feature looks at how print can grow back greener by supporting buyers' eco agenda as mega brands and their consumers demand planet-friendly print as a matter of course. The...

BPIF celebrates graduates’ achievements
The BPIF held a live graduation and awards ceremony last week to celebrate the hard work of its learners, who have now completed their courses.

Stationers’ opens 2022 Warrants scheme
The Stationers’ Company has opened applications for its 2022 Warrants scheme, which is intended to recognise and acknowledge excellence within the communication and content industries.

Greenwash could cost print £22m a year
Unsubstantiated claims about sustainability could cost the UK paper, print, and mailing industries £22m a year, according to new research from Two Sides.

Print innovation and sustainability highlighted at successful VMC
The eighth Visual Media Conference (VMC) has concluded its first three-day event, which attracted more than 300 attendees.

Scottish print apprentices honoured with awards
Trade association Print Scotland has honoured four young apprentices in its sixth annual Scottish Print Apprentice of the Year Awards.

Visual Media Conference to conclude tomorrow
The eighth Visual Media Conference (VMC), which is taking place this week with a hybrid programme of live-streamed and pre-recorded sessions, will conclude with a focus on the environmental side of...

CPI report finds paper industry fundamental to society though pandemic
The Confederation of Paper Industries' (CPI) third Economic Value Report (EVR) highlights the vital role played by the industry during 2020 and stresses the need to focus on growth and sustainability.