Press Release: Image2Output Named as Distributor of Scodix in the UK and Ireland Rosh Ha’ayin, July 29, 2010 – Scodix Ltd., a world leader in the development and manufacturing of digital enhancement presses, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Distributor Partnership with Image2Output Ltd. Image2Output is a UK leading sales, service [...]
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Bill Would Provide Tax Credit to Green-Conscious Print Buyers
At the Legislative Intensive Session, held during the ninth annual Print Oasis Print Buyers Conference this week, print buyers from a variety of organizations came together to learn about a proposed bill that could aid in the printing industry’s economic recovery and promote environmental sustainability. The “Print Buyer’s Reduction in Taxes Bill of 2010 (PRINT),” [...]
A Glossary of Recycled Rhetoric
With all the various claims among paper manufacturers regarding the sustainability of their products, it’s hard to know what’s really going on. Doc wasn’t sure what the definition was for “flotation deinking” or “mill broke,” at least not until now. Thanks to a good basic glossary at What They Think, I’m now a lot better [...]
Green Printing Bill Unveiled – And Sure To Be Controversial
A proposed U.S. tax credit for “green” printing that was unveiled this week could lead to some interesting arguments among environmentalists, printers, paper mills, and print-buying organizations. As Dead Tree Edition reported last month in Federal Subsidy For Green Printing To Be Proposed, Print Buyers Online revealed the proposed legislation at a conference this week [...]
Eco-Friendly Update of the Three Rs of Printing
Today’s environmentalists won’t accept half-hearted attempts to greenwash printing projects. To capture their business, you’ll need to innovate, not just push ideas that were old and insufficient by the late ‘80s. Here are a few ideas for an eco-friendly update of the three Rs of printing. Reduce—Without Reducing Your Business You can help your customers [...]
Value-added services and consultancy focus of PrintWeek breakfast briefing
Thirty delegates attended PrintWeek’s Wide-Format Opportunity breakfast briefing to hear from three experts about the evolution of the market last week. Service Graphics managing director Nick Cole and Creo Retail Marketing sales director Neil Johnson both agreed that key to success in the field were added-value services and a consultative approach to establishing and meeting [...]
It’s Easy Being Green: Trans-Promo
A common myth is that being green is difficult and costly; which couldn’t be farther from the truth. There are many opportunities to reduce your environmental impact while driving business results and growth. I can easily talk to the inherited environmental advantages of digital printing, but what’s one way you can make money and provide [...]
Spandex releases repositionable versatile vinyl
Spandex has launched a white, semi-matt, self-adhesive vinyl for large-format applications. The ImagePerfect (IP) 2534PA features low tack adhesion levels, making it easy to remove and reposition. It is suitable for use on glass, mirrors, aluminium, acrylics, tiles, boards and paper. The semi-matt finish dulls reflection from spot lights and the sun, making it suitable [...]
Sustainable packaging—what’s next?
Sustainable packaging continues to build momentum. If this concept is to solidify its hold on packaging and influence the way packaging professionals operate beyond the short term, a certain amount of balance is going to be needed where the three so-called “pillars” are concerned. The pillars, of course, are economic return, societal impact, and environmental [...]
Appleton Coated Research Reveals Five New I’s in ROI
How does effective print impact consumer purchases? To answer this question, Appleton Coated commissioned a proprietary research study of more than 1,000 high-end, high-minded consumers. The company shares its findings in a new publication, appropriately-titled, “ROI.” Beyond a positive Return On Investment, “ROI” reveals five new I’s in ROI: Inspiration, Impact, Interaction, Involvement and Integration. [...]
