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FD disqualified over false invoices
The finance director of a pre-media business has received a lengthy ban after raising false invoices that totalled more than £325,000.

BPIF Training highlights Apprenticeship Champion Network
Marking the start of National Apprenticeship Week 2025, BPIF Training has revealed more information about its Apprenticeship Champion Network.

IFS boosts team with key hires
Intelligent Finishing Systems has added two key hires on the back of growing demand for complex, automated post-press systems.

Global print industry jobs to fall 20% in next five years
The global print industry will see its headcount shrink by 20% over the next five years, according to a report from the World Economic Forum (WEF) – but industry figures have said a decline in jobs...

Pollards and BCQ to consolidate
The Pollards Group is set to consolidate its operations under a single Pollards brand and rationalise production facilities across the group.

Canon's Barlow lauded as he steps back after four decades
Wayne Barlow has retired after a stellar 40-year career at Canon that spanned the formative period when digital printing devices first emerged and then subsequently became mainstream.

Greg Ralph returns to Solopress in key role
One of the original co-founders of Solopress has returned to the business as its new sales and customer success director.

OneVision appoints Franklin for UK and Ireland; reveals Hunkeler plans
Software manufacturer OneVision has taken on Paul Franklin as its new regional sales director for the UK/Ireland region and Scandinavia.

Printing Charity appoints three new Trustees
The Printing Charity has appointed three new Trustees who it said bring expertise and experience in finance, in-depth print industry knowledge, and welfare and safeguarding to the board.

Pureprint appoints tenders expert in new role
Pureprint Group has made another key hire with the appointment of Helen Graham as head of group bid team.