Environment

Graphicomm Digital becomes ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 accredited

Commercial printer Graphicomm Digital has become ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 accredited in order to score higher on tenders for local government and NHS contracts.

Robert Horne's Revive grade chosen by the Butterfly Conservation

Robert Horne's Revive pure white silk grade has been used to print the Butterfly Conservation's members' information literature.

GCU cuts costs and boosts speed with Presstek 52DI buy

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) has boosted its production speed and environmental credentials with the installation of a Presstek 52DI for an undisclosed sum.

Superfast Labels launches environmental website following FSC accreditation

Superfast Labels has launched a website, www.fsclabels.co.uk, following its recent FSC accreditation.

EFI secures new victory in patent lawsuit over its Vutek technology

EFI has sealed another victory in its battle against a patent lawsuit filed by Leggett & Platt.

JP Imaging creates 'miracle' coating-free plate

A company set up by two former Agfa and Kodak R&D directors has applied for patent protection for what it is calling "the most important technology breakthrough since the introduction of thermal CTP".

UPM set to take control of Botnia's Fray Bentos eucalyptus pulp mill

UPM has signed a letter of intent to gain sole ownership of Botnia's Fray Bentos mill and forest plantations in Uruguay.

Recovered paper exports out of Europe leap 21.2%

Levels of export of recovered paper outside of Europe have risen more than a fifth in 2008, according to CEPI.

Park wins third consecutive green award

East London-based printer Park Communications has won the Docklands Business Club and East London Chamber of Commerce Green Business award for the third year running.

McKenzie Clark offers print buyers environmental alternative to duratrans with Durst Rho 320r investment

McKenzie Clark has upgraded its roll-to-roll UV printer to provide a more economic and environmentally friendly alternative to duratrans for its high-end retail customers.