Going Green and Reaping the Rewards |
Visual Impact Magazine has published an article about BPG's environmental initiatives.
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Historic Firm Focusing on the Future |
Sustainable Green Print - Level 3 |
BPG First Company in NSW to receive Level 3 SGP Certification
 In 2009, we continued our quest to develop best practice in terms of our environmental policies and procedures. To this end we sought out and received certification to the Printing Industries Association of Australia's Sustainable Green Print.
BPG were the second company in Australia and first in NSW to to achieve this level of certification. The certification is printing industry specific and very rigorous in its reporting requirements of efficiency programs and waste streams in particular.
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Sustainable Businesses Awarded |
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To mark World Environment Day, 51 NSW business leaders will be awarded for improving sustainability at a recognition breakfast hosted by the Department of Environment Climate Change and Water NSW (DECCW) at the Novotel Sydney Olympic Park tomorrow (Friday) morning.
DECCW Acting Director General, Simon Smith said the 51 businesses were being recognised as Silver or Bronze Partners for strengthening environmental performance through the Sustainability Advantage Program.
“Businesses are realising the benefits of sustainability, with a combined $13 million saved to date through improved energy and resource efficiency,” Mr Smith said.
“The 428 Sustainability Advantage members have also saved 31,000 tonnes of carbon pollution, more than 240 million of litres of water, 2,400 tonnes of raw materials and diverted 6,000 tonnes of waste from landfill,” he said.
Mr Smith will be presenting awards to regional and metropolitan Sustainability Advantage members from the manufacturing, registered clubs, tourism, aged care and community services, wineries, and tertiary education sectors.
"These businesses are leading by example, proving that productivity and profitability are directly linked with environmental performance," Mr Smith said.
“Member organisations adopt an holistic approach that goes beyond the sole focus of energy and resource savings,” Mr Smith said.
“Through careful planning and monitoring, developing close relationships with supply chains and engaging staff, organisations are setting the foundation for long term environmental gains.”
The first nine businesses to be become Silver Partners, demonstrating significant environmental achievements include:
Converga, St Leonards
The Austral Brick Company, Horsley Park
De Bortoli Wines, Griffith
Focus Press, Enfield
Marquis Bathroom Products, Taylors Beach, Port Stephens
Offset Alpine Printing, Lidcombe
Ontera Modular Carpets, Wentworthville
Schindler Lifts Australia, Alexandria
TAFE NSW Northern Sydney Institute, Crows Nest
This is the second year the Recognition Breakfast event has been held. The Sustainability Advantage Program has been engaging business in improved environmental performance since 2007.
Visit savepower.nsw.gov.au/business for more information about DECCW’s programs to help businesses cut energy use, lower power bills, improve sustainability and reduce their impact on our environment.
The following organisations are being recognised as Bronze Sustainability Advantage Partners, demonstrating commitment to business sustainability:
Organisation - Local Government Area
Offset Alpine Printing Pty Limited - Auburn Council
Albion Park RSL Memorial Club - Shellharbour City Council
Alcatel / Lucent Australia - Strathfield Municipal Council
Baptist Community Services NSW & ACT - Ryde City Council
Becker Underwood Pty Ltd - Gosford City Council
Bright Print Group - Fairfield City Council
Canon Australia Pty Ltd - City of Sydney Council
Cargill Beef Australia - Wagga Wagga City Council
Caroma Industries Limited - Fairfield City Council
CatholicCare Hunter-Manning - Newcastle City Council
Charles Sturt University - Albury City Council
Coleman Greig Lawyers - Parramatta City Council
Compass Housing Services Co Ltd - Newcastle City Council
Davis Langdon Australasia - North Sydney Council
Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW - Sydney City Council
Edstein Creative Stone - Greater Taree City Council
Geofabrics Australasia - Albury City Council
Goodman - Sydney City Council
Hunter Water - Newcastle City Council
Lake Macquarie City Council - Lake Macquarie City Council
Ligare Pty Ltd - Canterbury City Council
Macquarie University - Ryde City Council
North Coast TAFE - Port Macquarie Hastings Council
Oak Flats Bowling and Recreation Club - Shellharbour City Council
OI Australia - Penrith City Council
One Steel Wire - Newcastle City Council
Overall Forge Pty Ltd - Albury City Council
Rheem Australia Pty Ltd - Parramatta City Council
Riverina Cheese - Albury City Council
St George Corporate & Business Bank Western Region / St George Private Hospital - Kogarah Municipal Council
Steber International - Greater Taree City Council
Sydney Turf Club Rosehill Racecourse - Parramatta City Council
Tapex Pty Ltd - Canterbury City Council
The Laminex Group (NSW) - Ballina Shire Council
The Links Shell Cove - Shellharbour City Council
Worth Recycling - Rockdale City Council
YHA Ltd - Sydney City Council
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NSW Print Excellence Awards 2009 |
4 Medals to Bright Print Group
On 13th November, 2009, the Workcover 2009 NSW Print Excellence Awards were held at Doltone House, Pyrmont. With over 420 entries, this year’s awards were hotly contested.
It is pleasing to advise the Bright Print Group won a staggering 4 medals and received 3 commendations. Our award haul is excellent and satisfying recognition of the superior quality of work produced by the entire team at Bright Print Group.
All Gold medal winners at the NSW Awards go on to contest the National Awards in March, 2010.
Our Awards were:
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Entry |
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Leaflets & Folders |
The Shape of
Things to Come |
Autodesk |
| GOLD |
Multi-piece
Productions and Campaigns |
Orion Brochure and Insert |
Orion Expeditions |
| GOLD |
Calendars |
2010 Panoramic Calendar |
Southern Cross Calendars |
| SILVER |
Calendars |
2010 Landscape Calendar |
Southern Cross Calendars |
Commendations:
COMMENDATION Environmental Initiatives
COMMENDATION OH&S Systems
COMMENDATION Staff Development Initiatives
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FSC Chain of Custody Certification |
BRIGHT PRINT GROUP IS NOW FSC CERTIFIED
 “FSC supports the conservation of our Forests
and helps people lead better lives.“
Anders Hagman, www.fsc.org 21/10/09
What does that mean? We have now been certified to the Forest Stewardship Council’s Chain of Custody by SGS, Australia’s leading FSC certification body. This certification is valid from 16th October, 2009 until 15th October, 2014.
This accreditation now allows Bright Print Group to offer our clients, printed products that are FSC certified, as long as they meet strict criteria. The primary criteria is to ensure that only FSC certified paper is used within the FSC certified product.
 For quite a few years now Bright Print Group has been using as our house grade, Novatech from Raleigh Paper, an FSC certified paper. There are however, a number of FSC stocks available (including recycled paper) and your account manager, or one of our
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would be happy to talk you through how your company can benefit from our FSC certification.
An FSC certified printed product, is a tangible way to show your clients and stakeholders your commitment to sustainable purchasing and support of well managed forestry practices.
To find out more about the valuable work of the Forest Stewardship Council go to www.fsc.org.
FSC Supplier Listing BP148
PDF: FSC Product Groups, Class and Types
PDF: FSC Vendor Application
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Important Workcover Agreement Signed |
Official launch of the 'OHS Partnership Agreement' between Printing Industry Association (PIAA) and WorkCover NSW
On Friday, 8th May, 2009, Bright Print played host to the signing of an important agreement between Workcover NSW and the Printing Industries Association of Australia (PIAA). The Agreement, which has been in negotiation for over 12 months, signifies an important partnership between the two bodies. The Agreement was officially signed on behalf of the NSW Government by the Hon. Joseph Tripodi MP, Minister for Finance, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Regulatory Reform and Minister for Ports and Waterways, and on behalf of the PIAA, Mr Phillip Andersen, CEO.
The Hon Mr Tripodi and Mr Anderson were joined in this ceremony by the Local Member for Smithfield, Mr Ninos Khoshaba, and other officials from Workcover and PIAA. A number of staff from Bright Print were also present.
The Bright Print Group feel very privileged to have been asked to host such an important occasion, and welcomed the opportunity to showcase our facilities to our VIP guests. Here are some of the photos from this momentous occasion.
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| Mr Phillip Andersen, CEO of PIAA and Mr Joseph Tripodi MP sign the agreement in the BPG boardroom |
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| Once the agreement was signed, the visiting VIPs took a tour of the BPG plant |
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| L-R: Mr Ninos Khoshaba - MP Member for Smithfield, Mr Joseph Tripodi MP, John Bright, Debbie Burgess and Craig Burgess - BPG Directors. |
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| Phillip Andersen, Debbie Burgess, John Bright, Joe Tripodi and Ninos Khoshaba touring the production floor |
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Programme to Increase Industry Safety Launched |
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Article from i-grafix.com
 Pictured Left - Agreement: Phillip Andersen (l) and Joe Tripodi launching the partnership programme between WorkCover and Printing IndustriesThe anticipated partnership programme between WorkCover and Printing Industries was launched last week and will target key areas such as injury management and workplace consultation to assist businesses to deliver sustainable occupational health and safety outcomes.
The 12 month partnership will include tailored workshops and advisory visits by WorkCover staff to businesses in the printing industry and will include around than 1500 printing businesses throughout NSW.
Finance Minister, Joe Tripodi said, “The aim of the programme is to help printing businesses achieve greater workplace safety results, improved risk assessment and better injury management through the delivery of practical information as well as the development of a occupational health and safety Resource Centre on PIAA’s web site.”
Meanwhile, Philip Andersen, CEO of Printing Industries said the partnership – which was launched at Bright Print in Wetherill Park – was a very important step in assisting business sustainability.
Andersen said, “I commend WorkCover on its foresight in wanting to work with industry to identify and minimise safety issue risks. That’s in everyone’s best interests. It’s smart business for companies and for the government.”
He continues, “Our industry is facing many challenges ranging from perceptions about its environmental credentials and ability to attract talented young people, to keeping pace with technological change and coping with the global economic crisis. This partnership will help answer some of those challenges.” |
Quest to be Best Certification |
BPG Initiates Company Wide Training
in Competitive Manufacturing
Company wide training – Quest to be the Best Certification – otherwise known as Certificate III and IV in Competitive Manufacturing
In 2009, all employees within the Bright Print Group (currently around 100) will be embarking on a nationally qualified training programme known as Certificate III or IV in Competitive Manufacturing. The objective of the training is to enable all employees to learn about, and work within a framework of lean manufacturing principles.
The programme will commence with a company wide diagnostic that will look at the following:
- Improvement opportunities
- Development of SMART goals
- Determination of suitable training projects
- Performance review targets
- Change Management Plan
The Certification course comprises the following modules:
- MSACMS200A – Apply Competitive Manufacturing Practices
- MSACMC210A – Manage the impact of change on own work
- MSACMT430A – Improve cost factors to work practices
- MSAPMSUP390A – Use structured problem solving tools
- MSACM451A – Mistake Proof a Production process
- MSACMT482A – Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy
- MSACMT240A Apply 5S Procedures in a Manufacturing Environment
- MSACMS201A – Sustain Process Improvements
The Bright Print Group is committed to a culture of continuous improvement and outstanding service and product deliverables to our clients. The investing of significant time and resources in the conducting of this organization wide training, is further proof of our commitment to achieving best practice across all disciplines.
Our team would be pleased to help you with more information about the Bright Print Group's extensive range of printing services in Sydney ...
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The Great Back to Life Challenge |
And the Winner of the Great Back to Life Challenge is...
The Team from Healthy Kids!
The team at Healthy Kids sent this delightful entry showing all the people who contributed to the growing of their strawflowers.
They team will receive a $2000 plant voucher to bring even more colour and smiles into their world!
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Charity Greeting Cards
Bright Print Group supports a number of worthy charities. We also donate to charities through the Charity Greeting Card organisation. When our customers order Christmas cards overprinted with their company details, they can select from a range of cards offered by Charity Greeting Cards. In 2008, they donated $358,000 to charities on behalf of the businesses who support them.
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