Sustainability is a hot topic, but what is it? How can it help us navigate the major problems we face as a global community and what opportunities does it have for businesses? In the course of this blog, we will address these topics and hopefully get a feel for how sustainable development can help us work towards a cleaner, more efficient …
Update on the Print Media Apprenticeship
Following a Meeting between Solas and the Irish Printing Federation (IPF) at which the IPF sought clarification on the exact position of the Statutory Print Media Apprenticeship, Solas confirmed that the scheme was suspended and they would not be taking registrations. However after discussions with Solas they confirmed that the scheme could be revived if the Printing Industry supported …
OPTIMISING PAPER SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Really interesting paper guide from the BPIF and NAPM BPIF NAPM Paper Guide
Training must take priority for business development
Irish Companies Must Commit to Development of Staff to Remain Competitive During the lean years of the recession, many non-essential activities of small businesses had to take a backseat. While Irish SMEs battened down the hatches, we were truly in survival mode. Training was seen as a luxury that short-staffed design, print and packing firms could not afford. Often operating …
Print Apprentices need your help
From the Print Forum Dear Printer, You may be aware that the Print Apprenticeship has suffered from a low uptake by industry in general over the last number of years and that we have come close to losing this statutory apprenticeship over the last few years. The scheme is currently in abeyance and about to undergo a curriculum review in …
Company Spotlight – Trimfold Envelopes
Trimfold Envelopes located, appropriately enough, in Trim, County Meath, are one of the larger envelope suppliers in the country, regularly fulfilling orders that can run into the millions of units. The company plant employs 40 staff in a range of disciplines, covering the entire sales and production process. The sales team works with an in-house design team to deliver customised solutions …
Irish Print Awards in December
The end of the year is still a handful of weeks away, but now that we are into the home straight on 2017 thoughts are turning to awards and accolades. The printing industry is no different in this respect which is why <a href=”http://irishprinter.ie/”>Irish Printer</a>, along with sponsors Canon, are gearing up to present the 40th year of the Irish …
UPDATE – AGM Postponed
Due to unforeseen circumstances the Irish Printing Federation AGM, due to take place on the 27th July 2017, has been postponed until further notice.
Letter to the Minister of Communications – Irish Printing Federation
The following is a letter directed to the Minister of Communications, Denis Naughten, T.D., by current IPF president, Eugene Healy. We hope that the Minister will take the concerns and suggestions outlined below into consideration, and move to protect Irish jobs and businesses. Denis Naughten T.D. Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment 29-31 Adelaide Road Dublin 2 May …
Print Media Apprenticeship Renewed
“We are delighted to announce that, as a result of representations made by the Irish Printing Federation, a meeting was held between SOLAS and DIT at which it was agreed that the Print Media Apprenticeship would be granted a one year reprieve. Why does this matter? The Print Media Apprenticeship is the only recognised craft training qualification in the state, …