Print buying

UK set to sidestep US patent affecting print management

The UK looks to be safe from a potentially powerful patent that could affect print management and other similar electronic procurement systems.

G&D produces scented credit card range

German smart card manufacturer Giesecke & Devrient(G&D) is printing a range of scented credit cards after winning a contract with Commerzbank.

Condé Nast hands Altaimage pre-press contract for magazine launch

Condé Nast has awarded a 12-month pre-press contract to London-based Altaimage for the UK launch of specialist technology magazine Wired.

Sanctuary works with Boxes Prestige for skincare product launch

Sanctuary Spa has teamed up with its long-term packaging supplier Boxes Prestige to produce the cartons for its newly launched anti-cellulite treatment.

Macmillan takes hat-trick at book awards

Macmillan Publishing took home three trophies to be crowned the big winner of last night's British Book Design and Production Awards 2008.

Mercury Envelopes agrees 180,000 university contract renewal

Mercury Envelopes, a subsidiary of Mercury Print and Packaging, has signed a 180,000 renewal of its printing contract with the University of Leeds.

Profile 'most important factor' for procurement sector

The biggest challenge facing procurement teams globally is raising the profile of the profession, according to the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS).

Charity's DM campaign uses paper chains to promote disability awareness

UK disability charity Scope is using a direct mail pack containing paper chains as part of a drive to integrate the lives of disabled and non-disabled people.

AGI Media produces Sex and the City 19-disc box set

AGI Media has been chosen to put together the packaging for the Sex and the City complete series box set.

Travel agents take fresh look at the high costs of printed brochures

Some travel agents have resorted to charging a 1-per-copy fee for printed brochures, in a bid to offset the cost of the 300m that are printed in the UK each year.