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Printers are on a mission to find better ways to win more business and operate more efficiently. Their experience from last year is driving a renewed energy across the printing industry as they embrace the continued variability of print markets…
PressOn – a Printing Jewel on the Medway Featured
March 02, 2021
For many of us, the last year has helped us gain a better knowledge, understanding and appreciation of our local area. Wherever you are in the country, not many of us have been out much and, when we have, it’s…
My kids love visiting Roland DGA headquarters to see all the different types of printers and the cool things our inkjets can produce. They typically ask me to print on a variety of things, ranging from banners and stickers to…
Chris Jutt reviews how Minuteman Press Franchise Conversion Program helps independent printers sell their printing business
January 25, 2021
Minuteman Press International, the world’s leading and #1 rated printing franchise, is continuing to expand its Minuteman Press Franchise Conversion Program to help independent printers sell their printing business. “This program is a way for independent printers to sell their…
Jean Poncet - Convergence of print markets: Is it inevitable?
January 21, 2021
Be it physical or online – drupa will further strengthen its pre-eminent position as the ‘Olympic Games’ of Printing, while at the same time highlighting the convergence of markets. In any case, the Düsseldorf trade show has not been limited…
Restart, renew, reset: wellbeing trends for 2021
December 24, 2020
The dawn of every New Year sparks new goals for Brits, and 2021 will see individuals more motivated than ever to commit to their health journey. The unpredictability of this year has seen a significant impact on wellbeing and an…
Identifying your next steps in the new pandemic world
November 25, 2020
As the impact of the pandemic continues and looks set to shape all our working lives for the foreseeable future, what steps should Print Service Providers (PSPs) now consider?
Why social value has a place in public sector procurement
November 18, 2020
The role social value plays in public sector procurement has long been a debated topic among businesses, local authorities and central Government – and in the current climate, its pertinence is arguably greater than ever.
Bosy Colak, President at Kernow North America shares his thoughts on where the future could be heading for the synthetic print industry…
Rising to the Challenge
July 28, 2020
Let’s face it, the industry – and the world – has been in a brawl with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and I think it will take a while before it is business as usual and things return to the way…
Unleashing print with creativity and innovation
March 15, 2017
Sign & Digital is 30 years old this year and what a 30 years it has been for printing! The IT revolution during this period has enabled digital printing to grow and has delivered a wealth of opportunities to new…
How can you win more customers for your printing business
March 06, 2017
Anybody who has run a printing business for any time will at some stage ask themselves the question “How do I get more customers?” The trouble with this is it’s a perennial question that has no right or wrong answer.…
The future’s so bright for IHTBB (I’ve gotta wear shades)
January 26, 2017
I first met Simon Tabelin, managing director of strategic marketing and creative agency It Has To Be Brilliant (IHTBB), a long time ago when he was running Brilliant Media, an award winning print media services company in London. He is…
‘Living in the material world’ … where service wins over price
December 20, 2016
Applications, Ideas and Advice is the show theme for Sign & Digital UK 2017, and with good reason as the focus is very much now on output, applications and especially creativity.
It's no secret that many firms in the industry have been struggling, and demographic data shows a great deal of turmoil that continues relatively unabated. Yet, there remain very successful businesses in the industry. Cultural changes in the way people…
Your company has a thief; how do you handle it?
December 07, 2016
A recently published report - The Annual Fraud Indicator 2016 - says the cost of fraud in the UK is now estimated to be as high as £193bn per year, with the private sector coming under the biggest attack from…
And the wiener is…
November 15, 2016
Industry awards can sometimes be a bit of a cynical experience. The majority of these events are run by trade press publishers looking to extract a few extra pennies from the market, with winners tending to be representative of the…
Why settle for latex?
October 18, 2016
The topic of latex inkjet printing can be a funny old thing at times. There are many who love their latex printers but there are also those who don’t. Let’s face it, most people who have invested in a latex…
Paint is so last year! A vehicle wrapper gets to grips with the OKI ColorPainter M-64s
October 12, 2016
Motorsports vehicle wrapping expert Jason Price is the lead creative designer at Jellyfish Design. With over 15 years experience in motorsports Price has printed and wrapped everything from a Honda Civic to a Le Mans prototype.
Learn to avoid management without vision
September 08, 2016
A lack of management commitment to change and a failure to hold a compelling vision of the future with their employees is holding back mature print manufacturers when they attempt to make a move towards `lean manufacturing`.
Rio Olympics puts digital textile printing firmly on the map
August 09, 2016
One of the key things to strike me about the TV coverage of the 2016 Olympics from Rio de Janeiro in Brazil is how much the Olympics have become a showcase for the graphic display industry.
Unless you’ve been living on the moon for the last few years, it’s highly likely that the continued rise of 3D printing has not escaped your notice. Created around 30 years ago, the technology has gradually strengthened its foothold and…
Design Essentials – how the right design software can help improve production efficiencies
June 07, 2016
If you are reading this as a large format print provider or sign making business, then the constant need to keep production costs low and increase turnaround times without compromising on quality will be all too familiar challenges. The curtain…
Sign & Digital UK grows up
May 10, 2016
This year’s Sign & Digital UK at the NEC has been hailed a success and, with almost identical attendance figures as the 2015 event, it looks as if the show has attracted interest from a broader cross section of the…
The future of print is you
May 04, 2016
The printing industry will continue to evolve into new and exciting `electronic imaging driven by digital technology`. Digital technology, economic restructuring, global competition, market changes, emerging new media and other market forces are combining to `dramatically` change the operating environment…
FESPA Digital delivered more new products than you could shake a stick at - next stop Sign & Digital UK
March 22, 2016
FESPA Digital in Amsterdam was big, brassy, and above all the place to get your head around the current trends, innovative products, and more wide format printing and finishing technology than you could shake a stick at. We loved it,…
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