Print buying

IPIA and Pira to host conference on the future of print

The Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) has teamed up with independent body Pira for a one-day conference early next year.

Little Chef teams up with ProCo for revamped online ordering system

Little Chef has implemented a more "responsive and flexible" print procurement strategy as part of a brand overhaul taking in its network of 180 restaurants.

Quorn enhances food packs with foldout promo campaign

Vegetarian food company Quorn has unveiled a new on-pack promotional campaign that uses foldout leaflets containing recipes and money-off coupons.

US publisher signs 663m print deal with Williams Lea

US-based publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt has signed a $1bn (663.1m) multi-year print services agreement with Williams Lea.

Welsh Assembly offers 40m print framework

The Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) has set up a printing framework worth up to 40m.

Westminster University announces 500k framework tender

The University of Westminster has announced its intention to appoint a framework of printers to produce its full range of printed items.

Asda cuts landfill waste with recyclable board deal

Asda has become the first company to use Bezier Group's recyclable alternative to foam board in a bid to eliminate its landfill by 2010.

Pitney Bowes secures 1.2m contract with Bucks County Council

Essex-based Pitney Bowes Management Services (PBMS) has bagged a five-year contract worth 1.2m to print and design items for Buckinghamshire County Council.

Energizer Brands to print ends of beverage cans

Drinks company Energizer Brands has become one of the first firms to print on the ends of beverage cans for the packaging of its newly launched Attitude energy drink.

Unaddressed DM considered 'more environmentally harmful'

A study into direct marketing has found that unaddressed direct mail is more likely to be considered environmentally damaging than personalised marketing.