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Transforming Print - BPIF Annual Review 2010/11
This is my final year as your President and my two-year term has seen the worst trading conditions in living memory. It is with some relief therefore that I am able to go at a time when print's prospects are looking brighter, with our latest Printing Outlook Survey confirming four successive quarters of growth in our industry ending March this year.
Printing in the 21st Century - Beyond Advanced Manufacturing
A showcase of companies that demonstrate innovation and the use of cutting-edge technology in the UK printing industry.
Key market intelligence at discounted rates for BPIF members
Both Paper Market Digest and Board Market Digest are now available to BPIF members at an exclusive introductory price of just £245 (plus VAT) for an annual subscription. This constitutes a large discount of 30% off the full subscription price. What's more, the agreement between the BPIF and PPL Research means that if you decide to to renew after the first year you will continue to receive an on-going BPIF member discount of 20% (price £280 plus VAT).
Best Practices in Socially Responsible Restructuring
Sparked by the 11% fall in European print production that took place from 2008 to mid-2009, a year-long EU-sponsored project headed up by Intergraf (the European printing employers confederation, of which BPIF is a member) and Uni Europa Graphical (the European print trade union confederation) has examined the impact of structural changes in the European printing industry brought about by shifts in technologies, markets and social/demographic patterns, and the implications of this for employees and skills needs. The objectives of the project were to share experience, information and best practice from companies across Europe, and to develop guidance for employers and employees.
ICPS Managers Toolkit 2010
ICPS has a strong commitment to adding value to its members through quality services. Its mission is to improve the competitiveness of in-plant print operations in order to ensure their long-term future. Frequently in-house operations are cut following spending reviews or when kit needs to be renewed, caused predominantly due to a lack of a 'defence' case, when in fact there is a strong case to be made. Unfortunately, when operations find themselves in this position, they cannot afford the external advice to help them pull through.
BPIF Annual Review 2009/2010
Despite the trials we have faced during a year of huge economic upheaval, I am pleased to report that the appeal of BPIF membership remains as strong as ever, with a number of major companies joining and retaining membership. It isn't hard to see why though, given the many achievements and service improvements the BPIF has delivered over the past year, such as carbon management, dotgain.org, and an extensive selection of commercial products covering insurance, mergers and acquisitions and training.
ISO 12647/2 Colour Quality Management Certification Scheme
The BPIF has published the new ISO 12647/2 certification scheme requirements. These set out what printers and print management companies need to do to gain certification against the ISO 12647/2 colour management standard.
BPIF Annual Review 2008/2009
As we’re now all painfully aware, the world has changed dramatically since October last year. The past year has been a time of huge uncertainty for our members and for your Federation, as we have all faced the worst trading conditions experienced for decades. The banking system has been close to collapse and access to credit has become a nightmare. The sheer pace of deterioration in trade has been both unprecedented and extraordinary.
European Commission backs the printing industry with new study.
A new European Commission funded study report on the European Printing Industry: Competitiveness of the European Graphic Industry, was officially launched at a major international conference held in Brussels on 25 October.
BPIF Costing Guidelines
A recent Vision in Print Best Practice Study on Management Information Systems showed that the majority of printing companies do not have adequate costing systems in place.
Adding value to business
The printing industry is ‘everything you’ve ever read’. The printed word is a vital component of our society, of our culture, but most crucially, of our economy. Printed goods support every element of business, from packaging to media, from advertising to signage.
BPIF Annual Report 2008 - Focusing on the Future
Under the heading of Focusing on the future, the Review sets out how the BPIF has added nearly £145m in value to our members over the past year. Individual sections cover our work in membership services, commercial activities, industry representation and environmental support, as well as a financial review and the audited accounts for the year ending 31 March 2008.
Innovations in Printing
The Times featured a 12 page pull-out supplement on the UK printing industry. The pull-out, which focused on innovations in print coincides with Drupa. The foreword to the guide was written by Chief Executive Michael Johnson, A number of articles focus on specific areas of print, including enterprise and initiatives; innovations in software; Drupa; green print; packaging and design; and Inkjet technology.
Partnership Agreement
Download a PDF of the Partnership Agreement and Code of Practice
N.B. The Partnership Agreement and Code of Practice is a downloadable document which is the new National Agreement.
The Printing Industry
The BPIF has put together this powerpoint presentation with the aim of educating, informing and explaining to external audiences just how important the PRINTING INDUSTRY is. It is ideal for teaching purposes because to external audiences it tells the story of print in an easy-to-follow and interesting way, with colourful and catchy images to guide the viewer along. Please feel free to use it in any presentations you are invited to make. There are no copyright restrictions on its use.
Why work with the European printing industry?
By choosing a European printing company, print buyers are demonstrating that they are aware of the need to protect the environment and they can be certain that the working conditions in those companies are just and fair, an important principle of our society, states the introduction in the brochure "Why work with the European Printing Industry?" created by Intergraf in cooperation with its members.
Structural and strategic change
A BPIF report on structural and strategic change across the print, media and graphics industry. This report has been produced following research commissioned by the BPIF as part of its focus on understanding the underlying factors that are forcing change on business owners across the UK. Around 170 companies reponded to the online survey. The report was showcased at the BPIF/Print Yorkshire Finance and Investment Conference held in Leeds on 25 September 2007.
BPIF Colour Toolkit
This guide has been produced by the Technical Standards Committee and edited by Committee member Aaron Aarcher, Group Technical Director of PurePrint.
Fogra and GRACoL colour calibration methods put to the test
Two different methods of implementing the ISO 12647-2 colour standard came under the microscope at a UK colour testing day organised by the BPIF Technical Standards Committee on Thursday 20 July 2006 at Heidelberg UK’s Brentford showroom.
Future visions for magazines and direct mail
Nearly 70 printers and suppliers to the printing industry took time out on 16 March earlier this month to hear the findings of a new BPIF-Pira research study (supported by the DTI and Canon UK) into the future of magazines and direct mail.
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