Blogs

P-word dominates in 2016. Again.

Jo Francis looks back on another eventful year.

Banknote row illustrates vegan challenge

The row over the use of tiny amounts of tallow in polymer banknotes illustrates the challenges in achieving 100% vegan products.

Plant-based printing service

Jo Francis wonders whether there's a niche to be explored in vegan certified printing.

Dodo Pad should make ideas take flight

Jo Francis urges printers to be alive to re-shoring opportunities

Caller is left cold

Jo Francis is left feeling somewhat frustrated by a 'no names' policy.

Inkjet anticipation

Jo Francis is eagerly awaiting the outcome of Kodak's inkjet sell-off.

Brexit angst? Take control

Jo Francis recommends a bit of sports psychology for those suffering Brexit jitters.

A look back at Drupa

Jo Francis muses on the theme, or themes, from Drupa 2016.

The power of "yes we can"

Jo Francis finds the latest technology is opening up opportunities aplenty at Drupa 2016.

Could Proventus have avoided this amount of pain?

Jo Francis wonders why Polestar's owners missed a crucial window of opportunity.

Pre-packing Armageddon

Jo Francis ponders the motivation behind Polestar's pre-pack

When disaster strikes

Jo Francis wonders whether Polestar's publishing clients have suitable disaster recovery plans in place.

Just desserts for Kevin

Jo Francis hopes the printing industry has seen the last of Kevin Dunstall.

Adapt, rather than die

Jo Francis wonders whether some of our major magazine publishers have lost the art of reinvention.

Spend a little bit more, gain a lot

Jo Francis is inspired by someone who really knows the value of print.