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This Point Forward: How to prepare for the future of print
Richard Romano and Dr Joe Webb co-wrote a book which stresses what we at blokboek.net also want to achieve: opening the printing industry´s eyes to the changes in the landscape of communication. This Point Forward predicts that in 2020 paper information will be produced by companies who take care of all aspects of their clients´ communications. These…
Lees meerScreen Srl installs Italy’s first Screen Truepress Jet L350UV digital label press
Left to right: -Domenico Beraldi (Innovation); Angelo Meazza; Stefano-Rossetti; Marco-Mosca (Screen) Screen Srl, based in Mazzo di Rho near Milan, is the first company in Italy to invest in a Screen Truepress Jet L350UV digital press, confirming their role as pioneers when it comes to adopting new technology for printing both packaging and labels. Present…
Lees meerStrong decline in turnover for German press manufacturers
Yearly turnover of German press and paper manufacturers saw a decline of 12% in 2014 compared to 2013, according to Deutscher Drucker. Dr.-Ing. Markus Heering responsible for the Printing and Paper Technology Association within the VDMA, the organisation of German machine manufacturers, says that there is not a lot to be done. The market for…
Lees meerInternet printer Flyeralarm will occupy empty KBA plant
Press manufacturers may be having a difficult time, but internet printers are flourishing. A clear example is the German internet printer Flyeralarm. The print shop behind Flyeralarm, Druckhaus Mainfranken, will shortly move in to a KBA plant in Trennfeld which has been empty since 2013. Two of Druckhaus Mainfranken´s locations, 450 people, will move to…
Lees meerSecond Truepress Jet520HD configuration in the Netherlands
The second Truepress Jet 520HD configuration for the Netherlands arrived at Screen´s European headquarters in Amstelveen, the Netherlands. The first configuration has been in use by Nic.Oud Direct Mail in Heerhugowaard since mid January and is being used for personalized direct mail. Screen services Europe, the Middle East and Africa from their head office in…
Lees meerWheat Sheet: paper made out of wheat waste
Social Print Paper, a subsidiary of Canadian printer Royal Printers, has brought a new type of paper which is made of residue of wheat straw. This is waste which remains after the wheat is harvested and has always been burnt in Asia. This Wheat Sheet paper is made of 60% wheat straw and 5% wood…
Lees meerLaurel Brunner: Measuring our industry´s CO2 emissions increasingly important
In her Verdigris blog Laurel Brunner explains why it is increasingly important to measure CO2 emissions. To improve our industry´s forest destroying image, but especially important to hold back authorities from raising taxes for the graphics industry. Read her opinion on our articles page.
Lees meerAndreas Weber and Gutenberg vs Social Media: confusion in the communication market
Publisher Andreas Weber talks about one of the hot topics of the communication market: the supposed battle between paper and digital communication. Weber says that there should not be such battle, both media are complementary. Weber also says, and that is equally important if not more so, needs are the measure of all things. Read…
Lees meerDutch initiative brings light and communication to Nepal
Literally a ray of light for the thousands of victims in Nepal. The Waka Waka lamp. It´s a lamp which gives light but at the same time is a charger for mobile phones. The Unica Foundation in Zwolle, the Netherlands, has taken the initiative to bring the lamps to the disaster area.
Lees meerPrinter´s error?
In the Russian village Ivanteyevka close to Moscow a small mistake was made on the billboards placed in honour of the victory over Nazi Germany in WWII. The picture on the billboards features German Luftwaffe pilots instead Red Army (VVS) pilots. The billboards were placed for the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Nazi…
Lees meerSearch engines less important in finding products
A recent study by Carat, one of the world´s leading independent media planning and buying specialists, show that search engines continue to play a less important role in finding products. More than 50% of users rely on finding information on sites they trust such as BBC and Amazon. It is a trend that we see…
Lees meerTesla Powerwall, a hip and efficient way of storing energy
Tesla, the American manufacturer of hip electronic cars, will us its innovative battery technology for homes and enterprises. The Powerwall provides continuous access to 2kW for just under 3,000 Euro. The battery can be charged via solar panels or during low rate periods. Up to 9 Powerwalls can be connected to each other which supplies…
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