Leicester College opens doors to print industry December 01, 2011 10:00 by Rob Williams

Businesses in the print and packing industry will able to learn how to reduce the cost of using printer ink and toner cartridges by visiting Leicester College.

The further education institution is opening its doors next week to showcase the training it offers for companies involved in print, packaging and graphic design.

"This event will give businesses the opportunity to view our first-class facilities, learn how to reduce production costs and enrol on our industry-specific training," said Oliver Whitbread, business delivery manager of the Creative Arts and Media Department.

"Training is conducted using our state-of-the-art in-house facilities which have been sponsored by Canon, Heidelberg and Duplo."

On offer at the college are a range of pre-press, press and print finishing courses, while it also delivers courses on lean manufacturing that are designed to help reduce wastage, make-readies and machine down time.

The Leicester College Print Department Open Evening takes place on Tuesday December 6th 2011.

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