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Tomorrow's World
Sustainability spotlight on FESPA’s 60th anniversary
How industry innovation has continued to blossom during lockdown and after.
24-06-2022
Business Advice
Have we got our sustainability priorities right? Q&A with Graeme Richardson-Locke
FESPA’s Head of Associations and Technical Lead, Graeme Richardson-Locke, talks to Chris Seekings about speciality printing communities and their journey to sustainability.
24-06-2022
Business Advice
Reduce bills with energy treasure hunts
From the boardroom to the shopfloor, energy treasure hunts motivate entire workforces to contribute to your strategic energy management.
23-06-2022
People in Print
FESPA President: putting eco-design first
Christophe Aussenac on credibility and accreditation, and building a business around the new greener demands of customers.
22-06-2022
Business Advice
EMAS or B Corp: what’s best for printers?
Digital, litho and foil-blocking UK printer Generation Press was EMAS-certified before making the switch to become a B Corp. Club FESPA Online asked owner and Managing Director Paul Hewitt about how to capture – and retain – this prestigious certification.
23-05-2022
Business Advice
The tech revolution in garment decoration
Michelle Moxley, Innovation Director at M&R, talks about the disruption of print for stock models and technology breakthroughs in garment decoration and embellishment.
23-05-2022
People in Print
Celebrating talent in the Associations Pavilion at FESPA Global Print Expo 2022: Belgium to Japan
The Associations Pavilion at the FESPA Global Expo 2022 (31 May–3 June), located at the Messe Berlin, will offer members the opportunity to showcase samples of their work both digitally and screen printed. Visitors to the exhibition will learn how diverse applications were printed and finished by members from 20 countries.
20-05-2022
People in Print
Celebrating talent in the Associations Pavilion at FESPA Global Print Expo 2022: Netherlands to UK
The Associations Pavilion at the FESPA Global Expo 2022 (31 May–3 June), located at the Messe Berlin, will offer members the opportunity to showcase samples of their work both digitally and screen printed. Visitors to the exhibition will learn how diverse applications were printed and finished by members from 20 countries.
20-05-2022
How to Guides
How to not waste waste: creative ways to repurpose single-use plastic
Apphia Ferguson at Smile Plastics shows how to transform plastic and other waste into beautiful solid panels.
19-05-2022
Tomorrow's World
Tharstern integrates automated carbon footprinting into MIS
Carbon emissions and offsetting costs are automatically generated with every order or quote.
19-05-2022
How to Guides
How to use certified lifecycle analyses in PVC-free signage
Nova Abbott, Head of Marketing at Taya, manufacturer of Kavalan, on using lifecycle analyses (LCAs), avoiding greenwashing and continuing to improve sustainability.
25-04-2022
People in Print
Celebrating talent in the Associations Pavilion at FESPA Global Print Expo 2022: Slovakia and Greece
The Associations Pavilion at the FESPA Global Expo 2022 in Berlin (31 May–3 June) will give members the opportunity to showcase samples of their work both digitally and screen printed. Visitors to the Messe Berlin will learn how diverse applications were printed and finished by members from 16 countries, including Greece and Slovakia.
22-04-2022
People in Print
Celebrating talent in the Associations Pavilion at FESPA Global Print Expo 2022: Thailand and Spain
The Associations Pavilion at the FESPA Global Expo 2022 in Berlin (31 May–3 June) gives members the opportunity to showcase samples of work both digitally and screen printed. Visitors to the Messe Berlin will learn how diverse applications were printed and finished by members from 16 countries, including Thailand and Spain.
22-04-2022
Business Advice
Renewable energy: electrical sub-metering and your business
In the final part of our series on sustainable energy, we look at the environmental and business benefits of sub-metering and voltage optimisation in your print business.
22-04-2022
Business Advice
Water-based inks and restricted substances lists
Beppe Quaglia, CEO of Virus Inks in Italy, on the technical challenges of adhering to restricted substance regulations, and how eco inks push creative potential.
22-04-2022
People in Print
Why Highcon is turning to AI to maximise packaging productivity
Simon Lewis, Vice-President Marketing at Highcon, explains the motivation behind the firm's recent partnership with Tilia Labs and its artificial intelligence-driven Tilia Phoenix software.
22-04-2022
Business Advice
Bringing ideas to life
Nathan Swinson-Bullough, Managing Director of Imageco, on how to channel creativity and push the limits of what is possible.
24-03-2022
How to Guides
How to leverage wide format energy use for business efficiency
HP’s Worldwide Large Format Environmental Lead, Noëlle Peutat, on assessing energy use in Latex technology.
23-03-2022