Print

I swear by my: Presstek Vector platesetter

We realised it was time to drag the company into the 21st century and invest in a CTP system. Previously, we made our plates manually, which was time consuming.

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