The winners of the eighth annual PrintIt! Awards were announced at North Print and Pack last week in a ceremony attended by 'a host of industry figures, print professionals and finalist schools'. The overall winner was Natasha Bates of Wycombe High School.http://www.outputmagazine.com/production-print/industry/awards/printit-winners-show-off-future-talent-at-north-print-and-pack/Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT Harlow Printing's new factory, which will open its doors this summer, will be complemented by two new pieces of Horizon print finishing kit supplied by Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS). The deal was struck on the IFS stand at last week's North Print and Pack exhibition.http://www.outputmagazine.com/production-print/business-issues/companies/north-print-sees-double-finishing-investment-by-harlow-printing/Tue, 21 May 2013 11:30:00 GMT The Verdrigris Project's Laurel Brunner celebrates as ISO 16759 for the quantification and communication of the carbon footprint of print media products is finally approved – but there is still plenty more work to be done.http://www.outputmagazine.com/production-print/industry/environment/iso-16759-approved-the-verdigris-blog/Tue, 21 May 2013 10:09:00 GMT Photobooks have become an increasingly lucrative product for PSPs in recent years, but as demand is changing with developments in social media, suppliers are broadening their horizons to keep up. Laurel Brunner takes a look at the market.http://www.outputmagazine.com/production-print/applications/promotional-and-gifts/beyond-photobooks-evolution-in-the-personalised-print-market/Fri, 17 May 2013 12:30:00 GMT GMG has revealed the latest updates to its ColorServer colour management software. Verson 4.8 allows users to match proofs to production stock with a new Paper Adaptation tool, and print directly to a Windows printer from a PDF file hotfolder.http://www.outputmagazine.com/production-print/workflow/colour-management/gmg-releases-colorserver-4-8/Fri, 17 May 2013 10:30:00 GMT Adobe has announced major changes to its range of software, including a decision to discontinue development of its Creative Suite series. While users of CS6 products will still be supported by Adobe, the company says it will now focus its efforts on developing software for its SaaS Creative Cloud offering.http://www.outputmagazine.com/production-print/workflow/other-software/adobe-makes-the-move-to-the-cloud/Tue, 14 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT The European Commission is turning up the heat on its sustainability policies, so the rest of the world should take note since it will affect international trade. We heard about the EU's Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) and Organisational Carbon Footprint (OCF) earlier this year.http://www.outputmagazine.com/production-print/industry/environment/european-sustainability-simmering-for-all-the-verdigris-blog/Tue, 14 May 2013 10:06:00 GMT Xeikon is set to introduce a 'unique' Alpine fuser drum to its 3000 series digital presses to aid the printing of uneven and textured surfaces. The new fuser drum is specifically designed for the production of cartons on a wide range of materials, expecially recycled board stocks.http://www.outputmagazine.com/production-print/applications/packaging/xeikon-broadens-carton-printing-capabilities-with-alpine-fuser-drum-option/Mon, 13 May 2013 15:30:00 GMT James Matthews-Paul talks to Mary Buck, the face of North Print and Pack 2013, about the show's role on the UK circuit and its new audience targets.http://www.outputmagazine.com/production-print/industry/events/northern-light-interview-with-north-print-and-pack-s-mary-buck/Mon, 13 May 2013 12:30:00 GMT Can digital print ever be as effective for packaging producers as it is throughout the rest of the industry? Barney Cox considers its strengths and weaknesses – and personalised biscuits.http://www.outputmagazine.com/production-print/applications/packaging/mature-packaging-market-wltm-digital-technology-for-future-profit/Fri, 10 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT North-east Mimaki reseller Your Print Specialists (YPS) reports that it has taken out its largest show presence to date with a stand exceeding 70sq m at next week's North Print and Pack, in Harrogate on May 14th to 16th.http://www.outputmagazine.com/production-print/industry/events/yps-heads-to-harrogate-with-trade-in-offer-on-new-kit/Fri, 10 May 2013 10:15:00 GMT Ahlstrom has announced world-wide price increases for its range of specialty papers from its Label and Processing business. The prices hikes reflect the 'continued high cost of raw materials and energy', it says.http://www.outputmagazine.com/production-print/production/consumables/ahlstrom-announces-global-price-increase-for-specialty-papers/Thu, 09 May 2013 17:30:00 GMT EFI has announced its acquisition of print MIS provider printLeader to expand its install base. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but EFI says it is not expected to be material to its Q2 or full year 2013 financial results.http://www.outputmagazine.com/production-print/workflow/mis/efi-strengthens-mis-offer-with-printleader-acquisition/Thu, 09 May 2013 14:30:00 GMT Kornit Digital will celebrate a number of milestones at next month's FESPA 2013, with 'significant' stand space and a refreshed visual identity. The textile printing specialist, and corporate sponsor of FESPA Fabric 2013, will also support the Rainbow Trust Children's Charity by donating printed shirts from the show, it says.http://www.outputmagazine.com/production-print/production/specialist/kornit-to-celebrate-1000-printers-in-100-countries-in-10-years-at-fespa-2013/Thu, 09 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT Nutan Printers says it has seen a 'dramatic' increase in demand for lamination since it invested in a Foliant Mercury 530SF from Intelligent Finishing Systems. Coupled with a Konica Minolta Bizhub purchased last year, the 30-year-old company, founded by brothers Reg and Pravin Rathod, is now better able to service customers for short run jobs.http://www.outputmagazine.com/production-print/production/finishing/foliant-mercury-investment-boosts-demand-at-nutan-printers/Wed, 08 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT Laurel Brunner previews North Print and Pack, and highlights the technology and show features that visiting PSPs won't want to miss.http://www.outputmagazine.com/production-print/industry/events/going-local-north-print-and-pack-preview/Wed, 08 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT In her latest Verdigris blog, Laurel Brunner looks at why ISO TS 14067 failed to make the grade as an international standard, and what impact that could have on a forthcoming standard for the carbon footprint of print media.http://www.outputmagazine.com/production-print/industry/environment/tougher-than-it-looks-the-verdigris-blog/Wed, 08 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT Colour management specialist GMG has demonstrated its commitment to the digital print industry with the announcement that 13 members of its Professional Services Team have achieved Fogra Digital Print Expert certification. The accreditation allows the team members to audit clients for Fogra Process Standard Digital (PSD).http://www.outputmagazine.com/production-print/workflow/colour-management/gmg-s-lucky-13-achieve-fogra-accreditation/Tue, 07 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT Ricoh has announced the launch of two new digital colour cut-sheet systems to its range of machines for the light production market. The Ricoh Pro C5110S and C5100S models are ideal for quick printers or in-house print departments looking to produce 'prestigious' marketing material or client mailings, Ricoh says.http://www.outputmagazine.com/production-print/production/printers/ricoh-unveils-upgraded-toner-tech-for-new-light-production-machines/Tue, 07 May 2013 12:30:00 GMT The BPIF has revealed the results of its latest Printing Outlook survey, which show that order levels across the printing industry have remained stable in the first quarter of 2013. However, although a majority of respondents predicted stable domestic demand for Q2, much of the remainder expected a fall in orders.http://www.outputmagazine.com/production-print/industry/organisations/orders-steady-in-q1-2013-suggests-bpif-printing-outlook/Tue, 07 May 2013 09:30:00 GMT