Print Monthly - March / April 2023 - Issue 341

3 Industry The latest ‘must-know’ news from across the world of print Business The lowdown on the latest deals, ventures, and growth in business Kit & Media The latest in cutting-edge machines, materials, and installations News CONTENTS Issue 341 March / April 2023 Specials Under the Hood Brian Sims takes a look at the entire 330 Series of printers from Mimaki and highlights the increases in capacity and quality Under the Hood Brian Sims finds out what’s new with Intec’s latest digital sheet cutting machine, from its dual head tool to small footprint Q&A: Puneet Gupta OBE Carys Evans speaks with the CEO of PG Paper to find out about his career so far, his work with charity, and finding opportunity in challenges Features Market Trends Wide-format Print Kit Pt.1 Carys Evans finds out the options there are in terms of wide-format kit and what applications are possible with them Focus On Apprenticeships Rob Fletcher takes a look at apprenticeships, their core benefits, and how print service providers can get involved Back to Basics Die-cutting Rob Fletcher explores how the latest developments in this area can help companies to improve their quality of output Business Opportunities Workflow Software Rob Fletcher examines this critical product for many print service providers and how it can help your business to grow Need to Know Drying Technology Rob Fletcher unpacks some of the solutions on the market and finds out how they can save time and costs for printers Environment Coverage of environmentally friendly print solutions and initiatives Events All the details on recent and upcoming shows and conferences Company Spotlight Carys Evans speaks with managing director of EBB, Matt Elliott, to find out more about EBB’s 100- year history Event Spotlight Roland DG invited press and dealers to a Formula 1-themed track day to make a huge announcement Q&A: David Carter Carys Evans catches up with David Carter at DecTek’s Pontypridd site to find out what 2023 has in store for the print company Industry Tips The Online Print Coach, AKA Colin Sinclair McDermott offers some words of advice on reaching your full potential in the print industry 06 12 16 18 22 47 53 61 25 30 32 44 36 28 www.printmonthly.co.uk Issue 341 - March / April 2023 40 65 57 Q&A David Carter of DecTek 06Industry Label Apeel pays tribute to colleague 30 16 Kit & Media Dayfold invests in B2 Duplo Focus On Apprenticeships 53 Environment Get carbon balanced Taste for Success Textile & Garment Print 65 18 12 Business Compass joins Cifas to fight fraud 25 Under the Hood Loved, Evolved, Developed - Mimaki’s 330 series Company Spotlight EBB 32 Events The Online Print Coach continues to educate 22 Business Opportunities Workflow Software 61

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