Uk

I swear by my: Acento platesetter

My company produces print for a number of prestigious retail customers who demand reliability and quality from their suppliers.

Star product: Sharp MX-M1100

Sharps latest black and white printing system is intended to tap into a potentially huge demand from corporate print departments and local authorities.

I swear by my: Heidelberg Anicolor

We are a high-quality trade printer in the short to medium run, fast turnaround market. Using the Anicolor we anticipate boosting productivity per shift by 25% compared with our conventional press.

Star product: Polar 115 XT

Automation is a key component in the armoury of the Polar 115 XT cutter, says supplier Heidelberg.Speed and ease of use are crucial, given that research by Polar has revealed half of shopfloor workers...

I swear by my: Col-Tec collation unit

Landmark Press, a major publisher for the Scottish tourism industry, has produced bedroom folders for more than 20 years.

Star product: Solvoprint wallpaper

Solvoprint, a heavy-duty, scratch-resistant paper, is suitable for all solvent-based and UV-curable inks, and its special PVC coating gives brilliant colours and a high-definition print. Colours,...

I swear by my: Tullis Russell Trucard Ice

We use this substrate when printing report covers, cards and mailers. We print most of our work using stochastic screen, which gives an excellent level of detail and more photographic results.

Print industry tops sick-pay tables

The UK print and paper industry shoulders the greatest cost when it comes to covering absent staff through sickness, according to a report.

Kodak GCG's UK boss Wigfield to depart for US role

Dave Wigfield, UK & Ireland director and general manager for Kodak Graphic Communications Group (GCG), is to be promoted to US and Canada region vice president for GCG, starting in January next year.

Architect buys in Oc TCS500 for historic castle site

A chartered architecture firm has grown its digital colour capacity by investing in an Oc TCS500 for its site in a 14th-century Scottish castle.

CBI flags economic downturn in 2008

The Confederation of British Industries (CBI) has sounded a downbeat note on the economy for 2008, predicting a GDP rate of 2%, down 0.2% from September.

Webmart - eight questions for '08

We've asked <b>Webmart managing director Simon Biltcliffe</b> to gaze into his crystal ball and tell the world what the print industry can look forward to in 2008. Here are his predictions for the...