The 2019 Kathy Woodward Award for Learning is now open for entries!

March 2019

Launched in 2015 in memory of the BPIF's much loved CEO Kathy Woodward, who sadly passed away in 2014, the £1,000 Award – sponsored by Webmart – supports individuals in the print, packaging and graphic design industries to further their careers.

Understanding print disputes

February 2019

Disputes about the quality and service being provided by companies in this industry are growing. There are various reasons for this, ranging from sales teams promising the earth to get the sale, all the way through to customers trying to get out of the contract by arguing that the quality of the product was not to the standard required and as such refusing payment.

Settled Status for EU citizens

February 2019

Many of our members will have employees from other European countries who have lived and worked in the UK for some time. Both employers and employees will have concerns about the rights of those workers to remain in the UK after Brexit.

When an inspector calls

February 2019

The BPIF HS&E team have put together a handy document to help you ensure you're compliant the next time an inspector calls.

Fire safety – practical steps for employers

February 2019

If you're like most business owners, your company is your livelihood. Protecting your organisation and all that it takes to run it is critical. Often, much effort goes into crisis prevention, but little is done to plan for recovery.

Used machines wanted

February 2019

A Lancashire based company are looking for good condition 2 colour Heidlebergs for onward shipping to their overseas factories.

Welcome new member

February 2019

Bellwoven Packaging are a market leading, UK based packaging company, specialists in the design, manufacture and supply of garment accessories for clothing brands across the world.

Kingfisher Labels in next phase of investment

February 2019

With a turnover of £1.5m, Kingfisher has enjoyed a circa 20% boost in sales over the past 12 months, which the company hopes to replicate in 2019. Following this boost, Kingfisher has continued its relationship with Edale - with this latest press being it's eighth Edale machine overall. The new e six-colour, 350mm-wide press cost in excess of £300,000 and is due to be installed in March following the previous installation in November of 2018.

Brexit: Food labelling changes when the UK leaves the EU

February 2019

The rules for what you must show on food labels will change for some food and drink products if the UK leaves the EU without a deal on 29 March 2019. Some of the new rules will come into effect from exit day. For others, you'll have longer to update your food labels. These proposals are subject to agreement with devolved administrations and Parliamentary process.