The DSPA is having a complete face-lift in the New Year and a dynamic new image. I will be leaving the Association after 18-years in harness at the end of December. I wish I could introduce my successor but he or she is yet to be appointed.

I can’t say too much about what is to come but, in essence, the DSPA will be a Fespa pilot project which could, if successful, be rolled out through all European Associations.

By bringing Fespa’s marketing expertise, event management skills and other attributes to the UK Association, plus a younger, more active Secretary, the DSPA should be galvanised into providing what 21st century members need: a properly resourced central source of industry information; relevant seminars; national summit meetings; help in improving client services and moving member companies forward; a think tank; plus numerous other ideas.

I am personally delighted about this as under my rather old-fashioned leadership the Association was not as thrusting and up-to-date as it could have been. The demographics that suited well a few years ago have changed. Companies that started in the 1950s and ‘60s have got young blood running them now, so it is right that young blood should run the Association.

Fespa Digital Print Awards 2008

The Fespa Digital Print Awards 2008 web site is open for entries to January 31 2008 at www.fespadpa.com.

A shortlist of commendations in each of the eight application categories will be judged by a jury of digital printing experts in February 2008, with the category winners informed in writing. Entries will be judged on creativity, including originality, impact and design, as well as the ‘digital advantage’ regarding tactical use and productivity: that is, how digital printing enabled a novel approach and/or provided an economic solution.

PVC recycling

I promised more information about recycling of supported PVC and building wrap mesh in the last issue. Those who attended the Campaign Poster Awards may have noticed an illuminated Mobile Media ad truck extolling the virtues of recycled PVC. The company has become involved with recycling as it works with M&S whose Environmental Plan A means that everything possible that is used on their behalf should be recyclable. To know more, see www.marksandspencer.com.

I will be amazed if most other supermarket groups do not follow this line. So, if you are sending your used material for landfill, think again.

The name of the recycling company is ALD Industry. As far as I know, for supported PVC it is the only one in the UK. To know more, mail info@aldgroup.co.uk.

We wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a truly splendid New Year

DSPA UK – working behind the scenes to keep screen and digital printers going!

www.dspa.co.uk – info@dspa.co.uk

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