Go green one drop at a time

Manufacturers have made such headway in eco-friendly options that the inks market is flooded with a dizzying number of choices. Steve Crowe looks at what’s on offer.

Keep print green upfront

New plate technologies mean the pre-press department has never been more sustainable, though questions over cost and performance remain, according to Steve Crowe.

Smarter shopping

You don’t want to bust the budget in pre-press purchasing, but while cheap and cheerful plates can carry the lowest price tag, there’s more to consider than just cost. By Steve Crowe.

Historic firm with focus on the future

From its early beginnings in regional newspapers to its recent track record of acquisitions, the Sydney-based printer has had an ambitious but sensible approach to growth. By Steve Crowe

On track to win the race to the bottom

As print prices continue to plummet, getting the right margin on work could mean the difference between business longevity and becoming the next train wreck. What can be done?

Adding value or adding a margin?

Few topics polarise the industry as much as print management. Have brokers really reinvented their service offering or do all the old criticisms still hold weight? Steve Crowe takes a look.

Offshore horizons

The march of print being outsourced to Asia may not be all it is assumed. Steve Crowe talks to printers and clients to separate the truth from the paranoia.

Stock standards

In the process to meet ISO 12647-2 standards, printers need to consider many things,not least of these is the paper, discovers Steve Crowe.

Gone fishing for finance

The economic rebound has been slow going and credit markets remain tight, making finance elusive for many printing companies, industry experts tell Steve Crowe.

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