Category Archives: Printing

Solopress has been in business for over 12 years now and despite lots of changes in the way we operate, we still tend to be asked the same questions time after time.  It’s not that we mind answering our clients’ … Continue reading →

Solopress is a really ‘techie’ printing company with powerful and well-organized systems that allow us to provide a first-class printing service with ultra-fast turnarounds. However, whilst we continue to invest in new technology to give us the edge on speed, … Continue reading →

There is no questioning that the past year or so has presented the printing industry with some tough challenges. Unfortunately it seems that printers may be faced with further challenges following a warning by the British Coatings Federation (BCF) that … Continue reading →

Most businesses are no doubt aware that as of 4 January 2011, UK VAT will increase from the current rate of 17.5% to 20%. Whilst it is likely that most people will have considered the impact and consequences of this … Continue reading →

Print Week have recently revealed the findings from their annual wide-format print report, which includes a comprehensive survey of printers and print buyers. The survey reveals that having gained dominance in recent years, wide-format printing is in a similar market … Continue reading →

In a time of cost saving and concern over efficiency levels, the recently published report into government efficiency revealed that government spending on commodity purchases are often far from competitive. In fact, the report states that the government is paying … Continue reading →

The debate between digital vs lithographic printing has been well documented in our previous blog entries. However, regardless of your stance on the two printing types, it is almost impossible not to acknowledge the impact that digital printing has had … Continue reading →

The future of printing was hotly contested at last month’s IPEX – the printing world’s annual get together at Birmingham’s NEC. The topic on most people’s lips was that of the ongoing battle between B2 digital (inkjet) and litho press … Continue reading →