Industry bodies

ING's withdrawal: how can print fill the void left behind?

The firm's decision to pull out of UK asset finance has left a gap in the print sector that could be worth around 170m. The question is: what now?

ING exit will hit digital most but there are other options

As one of the largest funders (and certainly the largest funders for brokers), ING's decision will have very significant ramifications for the print sector. Nobody can step in and fill that gap but...

Killer app: AR reveals puzzling vistas

German games manufacturer Ravensburger's augmented reality (AR) puzzles have been tipped for success in this year's Christmas wish lists.

Print PR veteran Philip Paris publishes novel 'Men Cry Alone'

In 1984, Philip Paris, former director of print PR firm AD Communications, wrote a letter to the BBC with an idea for a drama about men who suffer domestic abuse from their wives.

Combining the best of both worlds with hybrid inkjet presses

Adding inkjet printheads to a conventional press can open up a range of new applications, provided you don't hamstring your press's performance

Food fuels a clear strategy for growth: Polyprint business inspection

Breaking into the food packaging market made tough demands on Polyprint, but it has revitalised the firm and helped ensure its survival

Ex Prontaprint and Kallkwik franchisees announce first AGM

The UK Design and Print Network (UKDPN), a body of ex Prontaprint and Kallkwik firms, is to hold its first conference and AGM this weekend.

Opening a new dimension of opportunities

Last year, PrintWeek predicted an explosion of interest in 3D print. Well, it's happened. The technology still has a way to go, but could be the ultimate 'added-value'

Drupa: 'the industry changed our minds'

Manufacturers and rival shows breathed a sigh of relief this week after Drupa bowed to industry pressure and stated that it would stick to its four-year cycle, following a meeting of its 20-strong...

BDT unveils Tornado modular system

Feeder specialist BDT has unveiled a bolt-on version of its Tornado paper transport technology, which is said to use 80% less energy than conventional systems.