PAPER RECYCLING REACHED 71.4% IN 2021

The European Paper Recycling Council has released its latest monitoring report, which shows that 71.4% of all paper and board in Europe was recycled in 2021. We are one step closer to reaching the industry target of 76% by 2030. Intergraf is a member of the European Paper Recycling Council (EPRC), an industry self-initiative monitoring the progress of paper and …

PRINTERS MUST PROVESUSTAINABILITY

Pressure is building on publishers to prove sustainability or lose ad buyers, reports ‘What’s New in Publishing’. This will impact printers, who are increasingly expected to prove their own environmental credentials to their customers. There are various tools for printers to calculate their carbon footprint. These include the IntergrafRecommendations on CO2 emissions calculation in the printing industry, and the linked …

PRINT CLOSER TO BEING IN SCOPE OF EU DEFORESTATION LAW

Following our advocacy towards Members of the European Parliament, an amendment has been tabled in the EU Deforestation Regulation draft which includes printed paper products in the scope. This is good news for our sector. We commend the European Parliament’s Environment Committee for voting to extend the scope of the Deforestation Regulation to printed paper products, closing an important loophole. …

PAPER TRADITIONS AROUND THE WORLD

Paper is central to some of the world’s oldest traditions that continue to be practiced today. Moreover, there are artistswho create highly intricate sculptures out of paper. Let’s explore some traditions around the globe where paper is at its core. In Japan during the Tanabata festival one particular custom is to write one’s wishes on a colourful piece of paper, …

Print Industry Pension Fund

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PRINT INDUSTRY PENSION FUNDSA bona fide investment advisory firm has recently advertised that some funds remain in print industry pension funds and may be paid out to qualifying persons (and to appropriate relatives of deceased members). Their newspaper notice referred to the 1970s and 1980s, but we should not rule out employment before or after that.The investment company is: Acumen …

Best foot forward for 2021

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Irish Printing Federation President Diarmuid Dawson talks to Denise Maguire of the Irish Printer about the ongoing issues affecting the print industry and the new challenges brought about by Covid-19. At the start of 2020 I had a chat with Diarmuid Dawson, Irish Printing Federation (IPF) President and MD at Innovative Print Solutions Ltd and Dermot Downer, Vice President of …

Employment Information on Covid-19

I hope this finds you safe and well in these difficult times of Covid 19. Please see a Summary Guide for Employers and Employees which we feel may be of interest to you. This brochure has been developed with our training body. During these difficult times, we are continuing to run fully and heavily subsidized training, details on dppskillnet.ie. I hope you find this guide useful.

Rare printing works has been restored in Co Meath

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A rare printing works, dating back to the late 19th century has been restored and returned to Kells, Co Meath. The printing presses and old-type fonts, dating back to 1831, were found in a workshop where a calendar still marked the date of its closure and the death of its owner Briany Finnegan on 6 May 1983. Following his untimely …

InterGraf Newsflash – July 2019

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The only thing hotter than the weather outside is this update for July 2019 from Intergraf. Attached you will find the latest Intergraf Newsflash for July.  INTERGRAF NEWS Dick Naafs joins Intergraf’s Board. New contacts for Intergraf communications until January 2020. EU NEWS European elections: what’s next? New MEPs urged to support Keep Me Posted EU. NACE classification under review. …

InterGraf Newsflash – June 2019

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Summer is finally peeking from behind the last few showers so it’s time for an update for June 2019 from Intergraf. Attached you will find the latest Intergraf Newsflash for June. Inside this month’s edition you will find: INTERGRAF NEWS Intergraf Economic Report available now Print Matters for the Future conference 2019 General Assembly reviews a successful year Intergraf Activity …