Environment

Brexit will not deflect new EU data protection requirements
First put forward by the European Union in January 2012, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was approved by the European Parliament in April this year and will come into force on 25 May...

FSC closer to finalising long–running Chain of Custody standard
The Forest Stewardship Council believes it has now ironed out major sticking points for stakeholders in the proposed standard, including the Online Claims Platform.

Alexir Packaging first to achieve BPIF technical compliance
Alexir Packaging has become the UK's first print company to receive the BPIF’s recently launched 12647 Technical Compliance Certificate that measures quality of print provision.

KBA RotaJet L-Series achieves Ingede certification
The RotaJet L-Series inkjet web press has achieved a top score from the International Association of the Deinking Industry for the deinkability of its print output.

Conservatree in first Roland purchase and set for growth
Print and design company Conservatree has invested in a Roland SolJet Pro 4 XR-640, as part of a long-term growth initiative.

Route One opts for LE-UV conversion
Trade printer Route One Print has converted its eight-colour B1 Speedmaster SX 102 to LE-UV, in a bid to reduce turnaround times and further boost turnover.

H&H Reeds in £250,000 kit spend and reaping rewards of carbon offset
H&H Reeds Printers has rounded off a £250,000 spend by upgrading its bindery and supported the creation of 7,000sqm of native woodland.

Trading fair
Treating other people fairly is one of the pillars of a civilised society and while business is about competition, it’s important that everyone plays by the rules.

Does print have a diversity problem?
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has launched a call-to-action to help black and minority ethnic (BME) workers progress in their careers.

Cambrian Printers develops new business; signs Agfa deal
Burgeoning demand for glossy art brochures has prompted Cambrian Printers to sign a five-year contract with Agfa for Azura TU plates.