The judges looked for exceptional examples of training schemes and the benefits they brought, including details of pre-training, how the scheme was designed and implemented and the results

Despite the advances in digital print technology, metallic effects have proved difficult to reproduce. However, thanks to some clever inks, that may not be the case for much longer, says Barney Cox

The lack of print training has been heavily criticised, but Philip Chadwick finds that new initiatives rethinking what is offered, how it is taught and how it is made available may turn things around

Pixart.it has expanded its offset litho offering after making its debut press investment, a four-colour Komori LS 29.

The Graphic Arts Show Company (GASC) has urged UK companies to attend this year's Print 09 international trade show, which takes place from 11-16 September in Chicago, Illinois.

Indian lamination film manufacturer Cosmo Films has finalised the purchase of US counterpart GBC Commercial Laminating Systems.

An in-house printer for the Royal Navy's Portsmouth base has upgraded its finishing department with a DC615Pro from Duplo.

Integrity Print has posted an 11% increase in turnover in its first year's trading since managing director Mark Cornford led a 12.8m MBO in July 2008.

Coating equipment manufacturer Autobond has released a new combination water-based thermal laminator, the first in a series of launches.

Carousel Envelopes has brought all of its pre-press work in-house following a 25,000 investment in equipment and a new mezzanine floor at its Leeds-based factory.