i-grafix news http://www.i-grafix.com 2010-03-16T10:51:12+01:00 http://www.i-grafix.com http://www.i-grafix.com/template/i-grafix/images/logo.gif text/html 2009-04-17T19:24:00+01:00 http://www.i-grafix.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37154&Itemid=141 <p>Bob Brandis teaches print to three diverse groups of people, including prisoners, Pacific islanders and TAFE students, reports Wayne Robinson</p> text/html 2009-04-15T18:53:00+01:00 http://www.i-grafix.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37149&Itemid=141 <p>Carlos Martinez met with Robert Black, director of the RMIT’s International Centre of Graphic Technology (ICGT) to find out the latest state of play </p> text/html 2009-02-19T18:13:00+01:00 http://www.i-grafix.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36306&Itemid=141 <p>Discovering how industry training organisations can help member companies boost their operations was the key aim of a pilot productivity project held throughout the country in 2008</p> text/html 2009-02-03T13:17:00+01:00 http://www.i-grafix.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=35830&Itemid=141 <p>Carbon offsetting is a major tool in the fight against man-made climate change, yet it is much maligned with some people calling it a permit to pollute. So, what is carbon offsetting, and does it have a part to play in establishing a way for printers to be more environmentally friendly?</p> text/html 2009-02-03T12:45:00+01:00 http://www.i-grafix.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=35822&Itemid=141 <p>Leading flexo supplies company GMS Pacific is set to make a splash with the launch of a new water wash out plate into Australia and New Zealand</p> text/html 2008-11-23T14:01:41+01:00 http://www.i-grafix.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=35169&Itemid=141 <p>Spicers says there is nothing more exciting than a blank piece of paper, which is one half of a relationship waiting to be completed</p> text/html 2008-11-07T13:55:08+01:00 http://www.i-grafix.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=35044&Itemid=141 <p>Among the more interesting demonstrations at the recent drupa exhibition was the digital printing of newspapers, says Andrew Tribute </p> text/html 2008-11-07T13:47:14+01:00 http://www.i-grafix.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=35041&Itemid=141 <p>A year on from its official New Zealand opening, Cyber continues making an impression on Kiwi printers</p> text/html 2008-10-13T13:07:00+01:00 http://www.i-grafix.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=34970&Itemid=141 <p>Following weeks of tough competition, Royce Richards from Rainbow Print in Christchurch won double gold for the printing industry at the WorldSkills national competition in Wellington</p> text/html 2008-07-03T08:03:15+01:00 http://www.i-grafix.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=32855&Itemid=141 <p>CPI invited printers and designers to the NSW art gallery to tell them they need to stay on top of green legislation and accreditations or risk a public flogging, reports Carlos Martinez.</p> text/html 2008-06-11T05:24:04+01:00 http://www.i-grafix.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=33153&Itemid=141 <p>PrintNZ Training has two new initiatives available to all print industry members – the revamped Diploma in Management - Print qualification and two Colour Management modules.</p> text/html 2008-05-08T02:19:46+01:00 http://www.i-grafix.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=32507&Itemid=141 Printers need not be on the defensive about paper, says Robyn Frampton, as the major merchants are delivering sustainable papers, with facts to back up their claims that paper is actually the most environmentally sound form of communication text/html 2008-04-27T06:00:00+01:00 http://www.i-grafix.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=33038&Itemid=153 <p>The prize of an annual apprentice award is a big boost for the young careers of graphic arts workers.</p> text/html 2008-04-18T06:27:15+01:00 http://www.i-grafix.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=32382&Itemid=141 <p>Does printing on recycled paper make you a green printer? No according to Rodney Wade, environmental and technical manager at Finsbury Green, one of the country's leading environmentally-friendly printers, who says the following are key attributes of a true green printer </p> text/html 2008-04-16T06:30:09+01:00 http://www.i-grafix.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=32883&Itemid=153 <p>Helping employees achieve workplace qualifications is a time-efficient and cost-effective way for a business to boost performance and productivity levels says Matthew Gardiner.</p> text/html 2008-02-27T13:41:58+01:00 http://www.i-grafix.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=33294&Itemid=153 <p>A critical meeting of industry representatives has set the scene for PrintNZ's training initiatives through to 2010.</p> text/html 2008-02-22T21:12:51+01:00 http://www.i-grafix.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=32997&Itemid=153 <p>The launch of a new book to celebrate the centenary of PrintNZ will provide a fascinating snapshot of the lives that have shaped the industry.</p> text/html 2008-02-09T04:18:40+01:00 http://www.i-grafix.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=32867&Itemid=153 <p>It’s amazing what is tucked away in our libraries. For example, there is Mrs Butters’ extraordinary Press Dress, which was donated to the Pictures Collection of the State Library of Victoria in 1951. It has undergone extensive conservation recently.</p>