Disciplines

Peeling: You can’t communicate pessimism

New year predictions: Gary Peeling, Precision ProCo Group

It’s safe to say that 2020 has been an eventful year for everyone, but when you throw a mid-pandemic mega merger into the mix then it’s probably been particularly so for the new group’s always...

Spencer: Work hard and be nice to people

New year predictions: Nicole Spencer, RMC Digital Print

It's been a big year for the managing director of the wide-format trade printer, also president of Fespa UK, who led an MBO at the Hull business that was completed during the pandemic.

Harvey: hoping to build up business and stay busy in 2021

New year predictions: Lee Harvey, Bluestar Print Finishers

Bluestar managing director Lee Harvey is justifiably proud of the way his business has adapted to the challenges of 2020, and points to wider awareness about the importance of mental health and...

Stefani: Do something and something will happen

New year predictions: Marian Stefani, IPIA

As an unapologetic advocate of print, the trade body’s CEO believes one of the few positives from the pandemic is that print is even more relevant than ever.

Steele: E-commerce will offer sustainable growth

New year predictions: Adrian Steele, Mercian Labels

The managing director of the Burntwood, Staffordshire-based label printer praises his team for their hard work and resillience under pressure during 2020 and he's just as positive about the company's...

Wiesloch-Walldorf: sale involves ‘old’ production and assembly halls and car parks

Heidelberg sells part of German HQ site

Heidelberg is selling off a chunk of its main Wiesloch-Walldorf site in Germany and will make around €50m (£45m) from its latest asset sale, with more space at the facility earmarked for future...

A selection of seasonal promos from Christmas 2020

Seasonal print hits the spot

Major brands and retailers have continued to use a wide range of print techniques to drive online and in-store sales this year, despite all the disruption and changes in shopping habits caused by the...

The Mercian team prior to the coronavirus pandemic

Mercian Labels rewards staff with £750 festive bonus

Mercian Labels has rewarded its staff with a £750 bonus this Christmas to thank them for their efforts during 2020, which has resulted in a record performance for the business.

At least one key learning from 2020

Jo Francis ponders the key learnings from 2020’s seismic and terrible events.

Fitch: helming Agfa's ambitious growth plans for inkjet in UK

Fitch steps up at Agfa

Agfa has promoted Paul Fitch to head up its inkjet business in the UK and Ireland.