Prism News - Screen Process & Digital Imaging

Advanced search

You are in:

  • SPDI Magazine » Prism News

Get ready to work smarter

As the market prepares for new growth, printers are starting to work smarter. This means tighter process control and continuous improvement across the board, from production, to people management to marketing
Published: 
02 February, 2010

Increasingly Prism is hearing about members who are doing really well. General manager at G Bopp, Andrew Moss, for example, says the company is going from strength to strength and has had to increase its production capacity. What G Bopp is seeing is a transition in the screen printing industry to a demand for high quality screens produced to very tight tolerances. This is particularly so in the industrial market but also the graphics sector, which has adopted a similar approach.

More . . .

Time for some housekeeping

Addressing your environmental impact or assessing your health and safety procedures can seem like a chore, but taking the time to improve these areas can improve efficiency and reduce operating costs
Published: 
29 December, 2009

In this month's Regulatory Bulletin, Prism highlights a useful document produced by the Environment Agency entitled: Management toolkit for small and medium sized businesses. This information pack contains helpful templates, specifically targeted to help small and medium size enterprises (SMEs).

More . . .


Money too tight to mention?

Prism is certainly not afraid to tackle the issue of finance and can even suggest some practical ways to make savings and increase profitability without shedding staff
Published: 
23 November, 2009

Economic gurus paid by the government predicted that we would see the end of the recession in the third quarter of this year, but unfortunately this didn't occur. In fact, the gross domestic product continued to decline and one has to question where these analysts get their figures - certainly not from industry, it would seem.

More . . .


Together we are stronger

The current economic climate is driving new alliances between printers, suppliers, events and associations, strengthening businesses and the industry itself
Published: 
27 October, 2009

A year ago the market felt like is was in meltdown. Fortunately that hasn't happened for the majority but there are an increasing number of casualties as the low margins and unstable debtors take their toll.

More . . .


Get a head start

This is a time of opportunity for the UK graphics and point of sale sector. Prism explains how to make the most of current market conditions at its October conference
Published: 
28 September, 2009

The UK market for graphics and point of sale remains one of the most sophisticated in the world; confident in using advanced technology with a cohort of astute clients who are testing graphic solutions providers with every pound they spend. That means that now is the time of opportunity for companies who are positive and pushing hard.

More . . .


Generate environmental savings

Ignore the pros and cons of the climate change debate, improvements in environmental performance will enhance profitability. Prism explains how
Published: 
21 May, 2009

Most printers are aware of the issues surrounding global warming. In fact they may well be sick of 'environmental speak.' What they really want to know is how their company can benefit from adopting best practice and what that best practice really entails.

More . . .


Strength in numbers

Services like a legal help line and advice on lean manufacturing provide ongoing support to Prism members at a time when every little helps
Published: 
05 May, 2009

Meeting with peers and colleagues to discuss the issues everyone is currently facing ensures you are not alone in these uncertain times. The Prism AGM, which is running at Robert Horne in Northampton on 7 May, also provides the opportunity to improve your company's performance with advice from industry specialists.

More . . .


Growing green

Spring is in the air and despite difficult economic conditions, Prism reports some areas of growth in the industry, including textile printing and point of sale. With the print industry here to stay, Prism helps printers prepare for the future with advice on green issues
Published: 
09 April, 2009

THE NEW 2009 Planet Friendly Guide is designed to tell printers all they need to know about process relevant environmental legislation from Brussels and Westminster. More importantly, it explains how to maximise the business advantage of these developments.

More . . .