I knew I was right, screen isn’t dead, it was just resting while other technologies caught up with its capabilities. Strangely, although screen is sometimes seen (wrongly in my opinion) as an environmentally unfriendly process, it is environmental concerns that are driving significant opportunities.

Axis Warranty Services has further extended its support offering with the addition of a national super-wide format service centre for machines manufactured by NUR, Viewtek, Durst, Scitex and Geti.

A new guide to colour management and standardisation has been launched by the BPIF. Introduced at the organisation’s first colour management conference in September, The BPIF Colour Toolkit, has been produced by the technical standards committee and is available free for members to download at www.britishprint.com.

Robert Horne Sign and Display has been appointed as an authorised reseller for Colourgen's ColorSpan range of UV-curable flatbed inkjet printers, including the new 5400uv series.

Aimed at London’s SME printing companies, the first PrintLondon conference is set to take place on 17 January 2008, at Barclays Bank, Canary Wharf.

One of the first companies to relocate as a result of being displaced by the 2012 Olympics, Capital has officially opened its new facility at Beckton.

Suitable for proofing and large format production, Epson's new Stylus Pro 4880, 7880, 9880 and 11880 printers are supported by the latest version of EFI Colorproof XF software.

A sub-surface printing technique offered by label manufacturer, GSM Graphic Arts, has been used to create a contemporary work of art. The Primodise technology has been used by artist, Christopher Dayman, to print his musically inspired art into the surface of large aluminium sheet

To meet the growing demand for environmentally friendly production of interior and exterior display graphics and signs, Lightbrigade has introduced its Greengraphix printing solution.

Now in its third year, the PrintIT! campaign to attract young people to the world of printing and graphic arts has increased its student intake with over 511 schools signed up to participate so far.

International promotional merchandise exhibition, Promota, is set to take place 19 and 20 February 2008, under the banner: one world, a million products.

Digital printing services offered by OTW Imaging are now available to the full Signs Express franchise network following OTW's appointment as a preferred supplier.

Document solutions company, Concept Group, has been appointed as a reseller of Xerox digital production systems.

Research by the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) recycled paper advocacy team has revealed that print and paper buyers are planning to increase their use of recycled paper significantly over the next five years.

Leicestershire-based ColourMaster Images has chosen Epson Stylus Pro printers and UltraChrome ink to produce photographic prints and Giclée canvas wraps by botanical photographer Clive Nichols.

With awards including Garden Photographer of the Year 2005 and The Royal Horticultural Society Garden Photographer of the Year, Clive explained the origins of the project:

Simply running a print facility at its most efficient can have a significant impact on lowering its environmental impact. This article looks at new-build innovations, plus a range of simple steps existing facilities can take Guilt, fear and threat are the tools governments use to control their populace.

For the uninitiated the final print process step is finishing: an obvious but vital element in ensuring jobs meet customers’ requirements. Here we look at laminating, an important finishing step which can make all the difference in achieving perfection by Tracey Rushton-Thorpe

In a splash of news, Roland DG invited Screen Process and Digital Imaging to preview two print hardware innovations and explore the company’s environmental standards. Read on to discover more

MacDermid Autotype’s latest generation hardcoated films are playing a key role in helping Fascia Graphics maintain its position as a manufacturer of high performance membrane switches, keypads and keyboards.

Wide-format piezo inkjet printer manufacturer, Mutoh Europe, has extended its range with the Blizzard series of variable drop mild-solvent printers. Designed to offer impeccable quality up to 40m2/h, with a top speed of 80m2/h, there are two models to chose from: Blizzard 65 with width of 1,640mm and Blizzard 90 with a print width of 2,230mm.

Featuring OPOS X technology from its high-end S class equipment, Summa's new Pharos vinyl cutting plotter is said to be capable of reading cross-marks for contour cutting on reflective, holographic or mirroring materials as well as through different kinds of laminates.

As the authorised dealer for Siser garment printing products and an authorised resale partner for Roland print and cut machines, Grafityp UK aims to offer a solution for a variety of digital print textile applications.

Print finishing specialist, Seal Graphics, has developed a new vinyl designed to help users create bubble-free vehicle graphics and rigid indoor and outdoor displays. Inkjet Solvent Premier Vinyl Airmount works using an adhesive with an internal structure of fine channels, allowing the air to flow out during the application process.

In line with the transition from the darkroom to the digital arena, Ilford has created Galerie Gold Fibre Silk, a 310gsm inkjet media featuring a traditional barium sulphate (baryta) base.

Dek has announced a strategic partnership with BTU International, an alliance which will see the two technology companies deliver complete in-line metallisation process solutions for solar cell manufacturers

Sponsored by Fespa and available through your local Fespa Association, the UK Market Report is the culmination of months of research. The Digital & Screen Printing Association has been constantly besieged for the sort of information available in this report. Thanks to Fespa and DSPA president Peter Kiddell, it can be ordered today.