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
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
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
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
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
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 …
InterGraf Newsflash – May 2019
I hope by now you have polished off the last of the Easter eggs and are ready to settle down to another missive from our friends at Intergraf. So what’s inside this issue? INTERGRAF NEWS Register now for the SPPRING project workshop Last chance to register for Print Matters for the Future EU NEWS Europe prepares for EU elections New regulations …
Registrations open for 6 June Workshop in Graz
Registrations are now open for the 6 June 2019 workshop on ‘Skills needs, training and education in the paper and printing industries’, part of the Skills for Paper and Print Next Generations (SPPRING) project. Please complete the attached registration form and return it to Theresa Bernhart (Theresa.Bernhart@austropapier.at). SPPRING will identify skills and educational needs in the pulp and paper manufacturing and paper-based …
6 June 2019 ‘Skills needs, training and education in the paper and printing industries’
Join us in Graz, Austria, on 6 June 2019 for a unique opportunity to actively participate in the Skills for Paper and Print Next Generations (SPPRING) project. SPPRING will identify skills and educational needs in the pulp and paper manufacturing and paper-based printing industries. This will inform an EU skills and recruitment strategy to upskill and enhance the availability of the future …