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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.