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LFR on planning ahead: what can we expect in 2024?.

LFR on planning ahead: what can we expect in 2024?

As we edge in to 2024 and prepare for another year in print, LFR sits down with some of the leading voices in the industry to discuss what we can expect over the coming year and how print service providers can prepare for the major trends that will likely come our way over the next 12 months.

Mike Boyle, Global Head of Large Format Go-To-Market, HP.

HP share Trends & Predictions for Large Format Print in 2024

Against a backdrop of global economic uncertainty and fluctuating customer demand, print business leaders face a number of challenges in 2024.

Buying expensive print hardware is a team game – and your print operators are key.

Buying print hardware is a team game – your Operator matters

Investing in new equipment is crucial to the success of any print business; the wide range of options available means the actual buying process is far from straightforward. Here, LFR considers the importance of involving operators in this process and how this can help print companies buy correctly, install seamlessly and so get printing profitably without having to deal with avoidable issues.

Drytac blog: How can you best prepare for cold-weather installations this winter?.

Preparing for outdoor cold-weather installations this winter?

When producing outdoor applications, printers and sign-makers have to take a wide range of factors into account. Will floor graphics stand the test of time under heavy traffic? How can you ensure colours on building wraps do not fade over time? What sort of laminate do you need on movie posters?

LFR Spotlight on South African print technology distributor Midcomp.

LFR Spotlight on South African print tech specialist Midcomp

An established business which has been operating in the South African market for more than 30 years, LFR shines a Spotlight on Midcomp to find out how long-term partnerships with leading manufacturers and suppliers have helped drive growth and success.

Interactivity in print: what is all the fuss about?.

Interactivity in print: what is all the fuss about?

An increasing number of brands are including some form of interactivity in their marketing as a way of connecting with consumers. This is certainly true for print media, with interactivity fast becoming a common feature on packaging, posters and even business cards. But is it really worth it and how much value does it actually bring? LFR investigates…

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