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News Release from: Blackmore
Edited by the Printingtalk Editorial
Team on 07 August 2007
UK Printer Becomes One Of 70 With
Forestry Awards
FSC and PEFC accreditations have been awarded to Blackmore, which has now joined only 70 other printers in the UK to date that are said to be commited to environmental printing practices.
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) awards mean that UK commercial printer Blackmore fulfills the strict criteria set laid down by the organisations, which ensure paper has come from a forest that is well managed according to environmental, social and economical standards Blackmore said it is the first sheetfed printer in Dorset to offer FSC and PEFC stocks and a full audit trail
This article was originally published on Printingtalk on 1 Mar 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The FSC certification, which can be printed on products specified on certified materials, confirms that the paper has been tracked from the forest through to the end product - the chain of custody.
The company added that the chain of custody logo has become the most recognisable sustainable forestry symbol with consumers due to its backing by environmental organisations including Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth and World Wildlife Fund.
The PEFC award certifies timber and paper products come from responsibly managed forests.
The company added that the latest certifications, coupled with the ISO 14001 Environmental Standard awarded last year, have been gained because Blackmore has constantly improved its practices and upgraded equipment to ensure the company is providing print to its clients whilst keeping environmental concerns at the forefront of its business.
Blackmore has a team member assigned to ensure it complies with all aspects of the standard and use the certifications appropriately.
Blackmore's sales director, Aubrey Aviss, said "It's fantastic to be recognised with these certifications and it confirms our status as one of the leading green printers in the UK.
It's really exciting for our clients to be able to feature the FSC and PEFC logos on their print jobs as they can prove their commitment to responsible manufacturing to their customers.
We are one of the few printing companies to be able to provide and advise on this service." Blackmore, a coldset web and promotional print supplier, is soon to celebrate its centenary.
It is part of the T H Brickell group of companies, which has a combined turnover of GBP12 million and employs 110 staff.
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