Top Story: Charting the progress of print through IPEX 2010
IPEX 2010 promises to be a watershed event.
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Features
Paper Arabia concludes, emphasis on packaging
The fifth edition of the international exhibition for paper, tissue, converting and allied industries in the region, Paper Arabia 2012 concluded to mixed response. Though there was one exhibitor less this year as compared to the last edition, 12% additional exhibition space was taken up, say the organisers.
Top Story
Top Story: Arab media must turn up the mic and speak out
It is ironic to think that just a day after the closing of this year’s Arab Media Forum, just across the border, Yemeni security forces were raiding an independent newspaper, which led to the death of a passerby.
Editorial
Editorial: Heidelberg follows HP, Agfa-exits IPEX 2014
Though Heidelberg struck a body blow to the organisers of IPEX by announcing its exit, Informa put on a brave face, with its MD saying, 'trade shows are a constant reflection of the industry' and 'there will be risers and there will be fallers'. With HP and Agfa saying goodbye to the 2014 event, Heidelberg's decision would be a bitter pill to swallow. However, on the bright side, the organisers still have time on their side to convince a few big names to join their bandwagon, and the situation may yet be retrieved.
Editorial: Metamorphosis of Print, a brand new 'avatar'
Cyclical changes in any business or industry means an economic upswing followed by a plateau and then the eventual downward movement, and thankfully vice versa. Good times commonly alternate with bad times. So also with the printing industry, which is in the throes of change.
Talking Business
Talking Business: If you want to compete in digital print your post-press need to keep pace
So you've invested in digital printing and a job comes through your web-portal, matched to a pre-tested job ticket it's automatically checked, driven through prepress operations, imposed and queued to the press. The operator checks that the right paper is loaded, selects the job and go! Now what do you do; outsourcing the finishing? Setup finishing equipment manually?
Talking Business: Customer service should be the most important part of any business plan
The global economic crisis over the past few years has had a significant impact on UK business across all industries. Fundamentally, companies have had to reassess both their strategic direction and how they communicate with their customers. Ultimately, this is not a time to hesitate, it is a time to act quickly and make tough decisions where necessary.
Other Features News
Other: Kodak maximizes Drupa presence with high sales
Kodak Showcases comprehensive solutions portfolio at drupa 2012, Pratik Sardesai reports product launches and major deals...
Other: Embrace life in the clouds
More and more data-based services are being delivered via access-anywhere online systems, but they are not suitable for everything and may create security headaches and, ultimately, devalue print
Technically Speaking
Technically Speaking: Inkjet technology is about much more than speed bumps and bigger formats
This year has been the year of high-speed inkjet. But there's far more going on in inkjet development than just increases in speed and the new B2 format sheetfed presses - inkjet is generating interesting changes throughout the market.
Technically Speaking: Print needs to defend itself against eco charges in a simpler, less technical way
I was working with the corporate responsibility committee of one of my clients recently, a very well-known brand involving global manufacturing, distribution and sales. We were brain storming new initiatives that we could work on to develop the next stage of their strategy and asking what the next priorities might be.
Profile
Profile: We see endless scope and possibilities says CEO of Eiffel Printing Press
Kurian Thomas, owner and CEO of Eiffel Printing Press (Sharjah), and Kurians Printing Press (Dubai) tells Shilpa Jasani how his father has influenced his acumen, business and investment decisions
Profile: Print will grow substantially for one decade, inspite of the IT revolution
Chairman of Bahrain-based, Dar Akhbar Al Khaleej Printing and Publishing House, Anwar Mohammed Abdulrahman reveals toShilpa Jasani his plans to forward integrate and produce print products to add value and revenue streams
Business Intelligence
Business Intelligence: Need to know...
Invisible QR codes tackle counterfeit bank notes; thermochromic inks finding more places in innovative market ; new level in 3 dimensional Printing - bioprinted synthesised meat
Business Intelligence: Need to know...
Jump4London breaks world's longest photo record; white LEDs directly light paper; electronic semi-conducting components directly on paper; and the newspaper-style printing of electronic equipment
Better Business
Better Business: Find the superhero to make your company soar
Creating a new job role can be just as stressful as applying for one. But your business could seriously boost its ROI by focusing on people investment rather than equipment investment
Better Business: Can your vehicles pull t heir weight but pollute less?
The print trade has made leaps and bounds in cleaning up its act over the past decade or so, but it�s an industry that is reliant on having to move large quantities of goods via road around the UK and beyond on a daily basis.
Technology Report
Technology Report: Reap the benefits of a long-distance relationship
Remote assistance is an increasingly common element of many service contracts and could cut days off your downtime
Technology Report: The technology that's been waiting inline to catch on
If you believe 'inline' refers to rollerblading, it's time to update your terminology. The technology, though, does require a sacrifice: are you willing to cash in your flexibility for speedier turnarounds?
Postscript
Postscript: Iftikharuddin Babar
Iftikharuddin Babar is the manager of paper division, Copatra Graphics, KSA
Envrionment
Envrionment: Environment & Knowledge Tour
Recently on the back-burner as print firms focused on staying afloat, the environmental issue has returned. It seems that cutting your emissions, energy consumption and waste is now an essential practice
Post Press
Post Press: REJI MATHEWS
Reji Mathews is the marketing manager of OKI Printing Solutions Middle East
News Analysis
News Analysis: Saudi print industry showing upswing
Saudi Arabia's print industry benefits from the Kindgom's prospering economy
News Analysis: Uprisings cut both ways : Gulf printers
E-publishing is not taking away from print. Over the past few years every magazine that stopped printing and went online closed down in a few months due to less advertising revenues : Raidy.
Comment
Comment: Helping the planet means more than simply talking
I was sitting at my desk recently, looking through a pile of papers when a thought hit me: “Printers are starting to take proper notice of our planet!”
Comment: The print sector must play fair in the game of pricing
The summer is almost over. Is it just me, or did it fly by? Perhaps the tension and anxiety of the last few months’ economic downturn kept our minds on things other than the hot weather. Like keeping presses running. And paying staff on time.
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