Office equipment firm HP has announced that it has agreed to buy MacDermid ColorSpan, a manufacturer of wide-format digital inkjet printers. MacDermid ColorSpan is a top supplier of UV-curable inkjet printers which are used for display graphics and are then supplied to sign shop franchises, quick printers and other screen-printing and sign-making companies. HP said […]
A new company has been launched to help expand the industry for remanufacturing printer cartridges. RPE Research is devoted to the aftermarket printer supplies industry and will provide services for different aspects of remanufacturing printer cartridges. Those who opt for the company’s basic service will receive weekly email updates about products and fresh developments, as […]
Office equipment manufacturer HP has announced that it has signed a deal with medical firm Cropson to develop a drug delivery patch. HP Labs based the patch on technology which is used in inkjet printers, which permits medication to be released in a highly-controlled manner. Tiny needles deliver the drugs below the surface of the […]
The office furniture industry has woken up to the possibilities of marketing greener products, it has been suggested. Even five years ago the sector was not very concerned with how environmentally-friendly its office furniture was, Mark Macheca, owner of US firm Business Furnishings, told the South Bend Tribune. He explained, however, that the growth of […]
People bringing their empty printer cartridges into US retailer Walgreens are able to obtain free refills, it has emerged. On Wednesday, September 12th, more than 3,000 of the stores are offering free refills for inkjet printer cartridges as part of a promotional campaign. The retailer already offers refills on printer cartridges at select store locations […]
One of the largest supermarkets in the UK is set to stock recycled office supplies such as stationary, it has emerged. Asda will be selling a range of the eco-friendly office supplies, ranging from notebooks to pens, Recycling & Waste Management News & Information reports. It is a decision which was encouraged by Recycling Action […]
Making small changes in everything from the position of office furniture to a daily work schedule can help employees become happier and healthier, it has been claimed. Writing in the Times, Robert Dobson described the various ways that office supplies could be used to improve a worker’s wellbeing. One piece of advice centres on the […]
New photo printers from Mitsubishi Electric are now on the market in the UK, it has emerged. The CP9800DW printer is aimed at event and social photographers who would use them as home office machines, as well as at studios and kiosks. One of the selling features of the new range of printers is that […]
The launch of India’s first multilingual printers sees the country able to take advantage of advanced features offered by the office machines. Released by HCL Infosystems, the HCL Star TSP700 printers support several languages commonly spoken in the country, including English, Hindi and Marathi. Designed with the needs of rural Indian retailers in mind, the […]
A new awareness campaign aims to turn the spotlight on the opportunities for businesses to select eco-friendly office furniture. Posture People has put together some recommendations for companies based around best practices in the purchase of office furniture. The firm claims that organisations are already paying high costs to dispose of waste and unwanted office […]
How to plan the office Christmas party Whether you count down the days, or desperately scrabble around for an excuse not to go, the office Christmas party is an event on almost every company’s calendar. So, how do you plan a party that everyone will enjoy? It’s a tricky balance to get Bob from Accounts […]
Top tips to improve your time management skills Despite what people say, time is not a commodity. It cannot be traded, expanded or reduced. It is fixed. Our perception of time, however, is another concept. How often do you think at 4pm “Where has the day gone?” and go into panic mode to try to […]
Planning in business is essential Everything from the monthly sales drive to a new product launch or project needs planning. It promotes joined-up thinking and good decision-making throughout the whole organisation. “A goal without a plan is just a wish”, observed the famous writer Antoine de Saint-Exupery, summing up a key business principle. Each business […]
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