With Brexit around the corner alongside the current sense of economic uncertainty, cost savings are an important factor in maintaining business performance. Focusing on internal margins will allow businesses to unlock bottom-line savings.

2019 is a very special year for Kodak Prinergy: it marks the 20th anniversary of Prinergy. To celebrate, the Kodak Prinergy Workflow Solutions team is organizing multiples roadshows across Europe. The first one will take place on February 21 at Mercedes-Benz World; an impressive state-of-the-art venue in the grounds of the iconic Brooklands racing circuit.

An interdisciplinary workshop to foster cross-university research collaborations and new partnerships in the area of food waste. The workshop takes the broadest definition of issues associated with food waste covering everything from production and process waste, supply chain issues, consumer behaviour, recycling of plastics, alternative packaging options, redistribution via charities and processing/disposal activities, etc.

We would like our members in Northern Ireland to get involved and help us form a BPIF Northern Ireland Committee - please read more and come to our meeting.

We at the BPIF will be kicking things off on Monday 4 March by taking a group of our apprentices to visit Bluetree Group in Rotherham.

With Brexit approaching Invest NI have secured the services of specialist advisers to help you understand how well prepared your business is.At each venue, there will be presentations on the following relevant topics: Strategic sourcing Customs, tariffs and taxation Transport and logistics Impact of Brexit on your employees These will provide the latest information and advice available on these topics and how they affect businesses.

The BPIF are holding a one day workshop - Introduction to the Printing Industry. The workshop aims to enable delegates to understand the fundamentals and differences of the main printing processes.

With Brexit approaching Invest NI have secured the services of specialist advisers to help you understand how well prepared your business is.At each venue, there will be presentations on the following relevant topics: Strategic sourcing Customs, tariffs and taxation Transport and logistics Impact of Brexit on your employees These will provide the latest information and advice available on these topics and how they affect businesses.

The BPIF are holding a one day workshop - Introduction to the Printing Industry. The workshop aims to enable delegates to understand the fundamentals and differences of the main printing processes. It will introduce delegates to the different print finishing processes and give them a thorough understanding of print and paper terminology.

This one-day course is ideal for employees who would not normally have the chance to visit a fully working paper mill but are working within the paper merchanting, printing, publishing or associated industries.

The BPIF is providing a certified Emergency First Aid Course on 21st March, 10am - 4pm at the BPIF Central Office .