Print

Star product: HP Indigo 7000

The HP Indigo 7000 digital press prints at around 120 A4 pages per minute in four colour, which HP claimed was around 76% faster than the 5500.

I swear by my: Ryobi 755 WD

We tend to invest in technology rather than large numbers of people. Ryobi wasn't on my initial list of likely press manufacturers, but the B2-plus 755 caught my eye.

Star product: Ferag UniDrum stitcher gatherers

Ferag's UDR 350 and 440 stitcher-gatherers handle maximum speeds of between 30,000 and 40,000 copies per hour.

I swear by my: Pit Stop Mini Speed creaser

We have installed the first Pit Stop Mini Speed creaser and perforator with an online MB 38 folder from Encore Machinery.

Star product: Corona Offset

Recycled paper merchant Paperback distributes the Corona Offset grade, an uncoated white paper made from 100% de-inked waste materials.

I swear by my: Conqueror Concept Iridescents

For years, I have been designing and making cards to send to family, friends and clients. Like most designers, I enjoy browsing through stock swatches and I delight in uncovering unusual paper.

Regional risers Culverlands Press

<b>What does the firm do?</b>It produces print for clients including publishers, local authorities and design agencies. Its services are based on a computerised management system that handles...

Lateral printing Printing applications you wouldn't expect

Inkjet technology is being used to grow "the world's first custom-made bones", which can be inserted into a human skull to treat injuries from cancer or road accidents.

Transpromo use is on the up but some sectors lag behind

Transpromo is gaining ground in some areas, according to a study from direct communications company GI Direct. Of the UK's top 100 loyalty schemes, 14% now print targeted transpromo adverts in the...

Books set for continued steady growth

The UK book market is expected to grow by between 1% and 3% year-on-year in the period 2009 to 2013, according to MBD Commercial Due Diligence.

How to... Understand and reduce your carbon footprint

Tips on how to manage your greenhouse emissions

Greener with Screen

Wernham Printers has boosted its green credentials with the installation of a Screen Platerite 4300E platemaker.