The Centre has very close working relationship with fellow industry partners.

British Printing industries Federation (BPIF)

The Principle business support organisation for the UK Print packaging and graphic communication industry, the BPIF is one of the countries leading trade associations.

www.britishprint.com

Print Yorkshire

A partnership between BPIF and Yorkshire Forward, Print Yorkshire comprises 1315 companies, 17,325 employees and generates a £1.35 billion turnover. Print Yorkshire has three main objectives:

1. Raise the profile of printing in Yorkshire
2. Improve the competitiveness of printing companies in Yorkshire
3. Develop a networking culture both within printing and along the supply chain

www.printyorkshire.com

Faraday Packaging Partnership

A powerful intelligence and R&D network, Faraday Packaging Partnership aims to create 'step change' in packaging innovation. The Partnership works with global brand owners and world leading scientific and social researchers, to deliver the next generation of innovative, consumer-centric packaging. In a brief but impressive history, the partnership has developed an exciting portfolio of services and delivered a number of bespoke and collaborative projects with over 30 companies.

www.faradaypackaging.com

Leeds College of Technology

Leeds College of Technology is a centre of excellence for the provision of training for printing and imaging science and technology. This has been recognised through its accreditation as a national Centre of Vocational Excellence. LCT has a particularly comprehensive range of equipment which is relevant to digital including pre-press, press and post-press equipment.

www.printcollege.co.uk

IMPRESS

The higher course for printing, packaging and graphics industries IMPRESS is the essential part-time programme in Printing, Packaging and Graphics. Qualifications include the IMPRESS certificate, University Higher Certificate, University Higher Diploma, and BSc (Hons) Degree. Short courses are also available. Applications for entry are invited from all people with formal and vocational qualifications. Entry can also be based on industrial experience (preferably 5+ years).

www.leeds.ac.uk/impress

University of Leeds

Acclaimed world-wide for the quality of its teaching and research, the University of Leeds is one of the largest universities in the UK, an emphasis on innovative research, investment in high-quality facilities and first-rate infrastructure means that the majority of the departments are rated excellent both nationally and internationally. The university is now rated amongst the top ten in the UK for research. It is acknowledged internationally as a centre of excellence in Colour and Polymer Chemistry, Design, Computing, Electronic and Electrical Engineering. By 2015 it will be amongst the top 50 universities in the world.

www.leeds.ac.uk

Yorkshire Forward

Yorkshire Forward is the regional development agency responsible for the sustainable economic development and regeneration of the Yorkshire and Humber area, and is the driving force behind the creation of the Centres of Industrial Collaboration (CIC) programme.

www.yorkshirecic.com

Banknote Watch

Banknote Watch is a crime prevention initiative - promoting the fact that a stained note is probably a stolen note. The aim of Banknote Watch is to prevent criminals profiting from the proceeds of crime and reduce the risk of businesses becoming the victims of commercial robbery. Banknote Watch is a partnership between the manufacturers/installers & users of cash staining systems, the Government and Police. It has sought specialist advise from the Bank of England and is supported by the Home Office, Scottish Executive, Northern Ireland Office and leading financial/retail organisations. 

www.banknotewatch.co.uk

iPPSA

Modelled on "Which "- the consumer association.

"Which " has an independent “not for profit” part to its business which represents consumers and a commercial division offering customers direct access to the detailed findings of the consumer association. iPPSA is not driven by an financial rewards from manufacturers and passes all negociated savings onto its members, iPPSA is truly independent.

Positioning Statement
iPPSA is a Trade Organisation representing “Buyers of Print”

The iPPSA Purchasing and Communication Standard promotes collaboration and standardisation.

www.ippsagroup.com