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While Printweek Towers closes for the festive break from today (23 December), rest assured that as is tradition we will be publishing a range of new articles over much of the holiday period to keep...

Paul: "I've had a fantastic welcome"

Heaford brings in Tim Paul as sales director

Pre-press and proofing machine firm JM Heaford has brought on board Tim Paul as sales director, in a newly-created role.

Weiss: "I am delighted to be able to contribute my knowledge and experience in this exciting field"

Koenig & Bauer outlines management succession for Paper & Packaging

Koenig & Bauer CEO of Sheetfed Ralf Sammeck is set to retire next summer, and his successor Markus Weiss will begin with the press manufacturer in February.

Watson: The decision has proved beneficial for both manufacturing efficiency and employee morale

Four-day week adopted at Surface Print

Lancashire wallpaper print specialist Surface Print has moved workers to a four-day week following a successful six-month trial, cutting the business’ electricity and gas bills.

Dowse: "I have missed the buzz of being part of such a fantastic industry of people"

Compass appoints new finance specialist for print sector

Compass Business Finance has appointed Katie Dowse as a finance specialist for the print sector.

Nick Gill received the award for his contributions to supporting and preserving the endangered crafts of letterpress printing and type casting

Top heritage crafts award goes to York printer

The master printer at the York Centre for Print has won England Maker of the Year 2024 at the Heritage Crafts awards.

The Heidelberg facility at Wiesloch-Walldorf

Heidelberg to reduce headcount at biggest site

Heidelberg aims to save more than €100m (£83m) by reducing the size of the workforce at its biggest site in Germany by 11.25%, or 450 roles.

Richard Bell, Chris Turner, Ben Pigott, Kalvin Burt and Pauline Kay with Dimitri Kyprianou (front row, centre)

Go Inspire strengthens leadership team amid year of growth

Marketing specialist Go Inspire has made five strategic senior hires over the past few months to support its focus on growth and innovation.

Final entry deadline for Printweek Awards

The final entry deadline for the industry’s flagship awards scheme expires today, offering print hopefuls one more day to stake their claim on a highly coveted Printweek Prism.

Kilcoyne takes up new role at Webmart

Sarah Kilcoyne has joined Webmart in a move that will see her return to her northern roots.