THE PRINT MEDIA TECHNICIAN PROGRAMME – SKILLS FOR THE PRINT AND PACKAGING INDUSTRY This Programme is a Collaboration between the Irish Printing Federation and the Design Print & Packaging Skillnet to provide our Industry with a pathways programme to develop the human talent needed to drive our sector forward. The Programme will be available to all Printing and related industries who …
INTERGRAF RELEASES REPORT COMPARING PRINT AND DIGITAL MEDIA
Intergraf released a research review titled “Comparing Print and Digital Media”, offering an in-depth analysis of sustainability, efficiency, and perceptions surrounding print and digital communication tools. This extensive desk research, synthesizing insights from over 75 studies, is a pivotal resource for understanding the nuanced roles of different media in contemporary communication. With the aim to combat misconceptions and give print …
Two Sides exposes surge in greenwashing amid sustainability push
Two Sides reported a significant increase in greenwashing as organizations focus on sustainability. The organization has challenged over 2,650 companies for communicating misleading greenwashing messages to their customers, resulting in more than 1,180 organizations removing antipaper statements.Economic pressures are a key driver of greenwashing, with many companies transitioning customers from paper-based to digital services to cut costs. This shift is …
Europe adopts new ruleson packaging design andpackaging waste
The new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation is on its way to be finalised in the coming weeks. The new rules will impact a wide range of sectors as certain provisions are relevant for any economic operators using packaging. The final text is more favourable to fibre-based packaging than the initial proposal. Indeed, while the proposal included a restriction onall …
Irish Printing Federation Meeting with Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment
Excellent meeting this afternoon at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment with representatives from the Irish Printing Federation and Minister Neale Richmond TD. This was a really positive engagement that gives the industry a pathway to ensuring they can recruit skilled workers to meet the demand of this important industry. Thank you to Diarmuid Dawson, Dermot Downer and of …
Study exposes high cost of pharmacies printing medical information leaflets
Intergraf welcomes the release of a study by our partner MLPS (Medical Leaflet = Patient Safety), a subgroup of the European Carton Manufacturers Association (ECMA) shedding light on the potential economic costs associated with the proposed use of Print on Demand (PoD) leaflets inthe pharmaceutical legislation revision. The study, commissioned by MLPS, addresses a critical question left unresolved in the …
Media report the increasing awareness about specialty print
In the ever-evolving landscape of print technology, advancements have given rise to a new era of interactive and engaging printed products. However, customer awareness regarding the potential benefits of specialty printing remains a challenge. The anglophone media outlet WhatTheyThink explores ways in which businesses can inform their audience about the merits of specialty print, bridging the gap between traditional and …
European Paper Recycling Council Awards ceremony to be held at the European Parliament
Every two years, the European Paper Recycling Awards recognize outstanding projects, initiatives, or campaigns in Europe that contribute to advancements in paper recycling and align with the region’s ambitious recycling rate goals. The 2024 edition of the awards will take place on 19 Februaryat the European Parliament. The competition welcomes entries from diverse entities based in Europe, including schools, universities, …
Charting the future of AI in media
The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the field of news media brings with it extraordinary opportunities and challenges, particularly when it comes to upholding the integrity of information. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and a consortium of international partners, including the WorldAssociation of Newspapers and News Publishers WAN-IFRA, are launching a dedicated committee.This committee, under the leadership of Nobel …
European Print and Paper IndustryUnites Against ‘Digital Only’ Legislation
European social partners representing both employers and workers in the print and paper sectors, including Intergraf, Cepi, UNI Europa Graphical, FEPE, and IndustriAll Europe, have issued a joint statement raising concerns about the growing prevalence of digital-only approaches in European legislation. The European Commission’s increasing focus on digital transition in recent years has led to references to the potential elimination …