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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.

Compass boosts team as it gears up for growth

Compass Business Finance has boosted its team with two promotions and a new hire.

Koenig & Bauer in radical revamp

Koenig & Bauer is simplifying its structure into two segments, will dramatically slim down its board, and has recruited Heidelberg’s packaging chief for a new senior role.

Lidbury: "I already feel part of the team"

John Lidbury joins Wallace Print as client services manager

Family-run large-format firm Wallace Print has hired industry veteran John Lidbury as a fresh layer of management, focusing on client services.