Environment

KBA claims new dryers halve power consumption

KBA has announced a new VariDry Blue infrared/hot air dryer for its range of large-format Rapida presses.

HP claims solvent has reached end of life with latex focus for Fespa

HP has said that environmentally unfriendly solvent inks are "going to die" as it prepares for Fespa 2010 with "a lot of latex".

Arjowiggins Graphic creates sustainability role

Arjowiggins Graphic has appointed Gilles Lhermitte to the company's newly created sustainable development manager role.

Victoria Litho in triple accreditation win

Commercial printer Victoria Litho has become ISO14001, ISO 9001 and FSC certified.

HSW Print reduces costs after becoming ISO 14001 certified

Commercial litho printer HSW Print has reduced costs after becoming IS0 14001 certified.

Brightsource saves clients 100,000 on Sustainable Mail

Print manager Brightsource has said it has saved clients 100,000 by signing up to the Royal Mail's Sustainable Mail Services.

DMA survey highlights poor perception of DM's green credentials

Direct mail continues to suffer from a poor environmental reputation in comparison with email, which is considered the "greenest" means of communication, according to a recent study.

Unified approach 'key to cutting carbon'

The global print industry must adopt a single, international and integrated approach to carbon footprinting, according to the PrintCity Alliance.

CPI appoints David Workman as director general

The Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) has appointed David Workman as director general, replacing Martin Oldman who will retire later this year.

Buxton Press makes change to low-chemistry Fuji technology

Magazine printer Buxton Press has become one of the first high-volume users to make the change to processless plate technology.