Industry bodies
Trailblazer apprenticeship scheme secures government approval
Print Trailblazer – a new type of apprenticeship scheme devised by employers – has now received government approval after more than three years of talks.
BPIF Outlook reports muted growth in Q4 with no seasonal boost
The BPIF has released its latest Printing Outlook study of the health of the industry, reporting muted growth in Q4 without the usual seasonal boost.
Output increases fail to lift industry optimism
Increasing output levels are not enough to boost confidence in the printing industry, according to the BPIF’s Printing Outlook survey for Q3 2017.
Scottish print trade body rebrands and calls for members
Scotland’s print membership body, Graphic Enterprise Scotland (GES), has rebranded as Print Scotland and its director has issued a callout for members.
Stationers' focus on printers for 2017 awards entries
The 2017 Stationers’ Company Innovation Excellence Awards is urging printers to enter the awards as the closing date for entries draws nearer.
Group101 installs DYSS X7 as company grows
Essex-based trade printer, Group101, has kicked off the year with an investment in a DYSS X7-1630C Superhead Digital Cutter.
BPIF calls for support over 'impractical' apprenticeship standard
The BPIF is urging printers to support its call for the government to review its conditions for the creation of a 'trailblazer' print apprenticeship standard.
'Talk about value, not just the price’
It’s safe to say that the Independent Print Industries Association is not exactly the best-known trade body in print. But that’s not a concern for chief executive Marian Stefani, nor part of her...
Powerhouse minister speaks at CDi event
More than 100 leaders in print, creative and digital industries gathered last week to hear newly appointed minister for the 'Northern Powerhouse' Andrew Percy talk about opportunities in the print and...
BPIF chief calls on government to invest more in print
BPIF chief executive Charles Jarrold has called on the government to invest more capital in the print industry in the wake of Brexit.