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Willink: a real privilege to have played a part in the development of James Cropper

Willink to retire after more than 30 years at James Cropper

Long-serving James Cropper executive Patrick Willink has announced his retirement.

Mike Bailey awarded an MBE in New Year Honours

Industry veteran and post-press innovator Mike Bailey has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours List.

Director barred after overstating turnover

The boss of a mail order business has received a lengthy ban for abuse of the Bounce Back Loan scheme.

Most-read of December topped by restructures and people moves

As 2024 wound down to a close, December was a month of change for several companies and our listicle for the month was dominated by corporate restructures, major M&A activity, and senior hires and...

Carter: suppliers must strive to become trusted advisors

New year predictions: Tim Carter, Ricoh UK

Tim Carter, commercial print director, Ricoh UK Graphic Communications, is anticipating further rationalisation and consolidation occurring throughout the industry as we move into 2025 and beyond.

Levit: seeing more commercial printers breaking into packaging

New year predictions: Haim Levit, HP Industrial Print

Haim Levit, SVP and division president of HP Industrial Print, says the manufacturer's vision for 2025 centres on pioneering new technologies that enhance productivity, sustainability, and...

New year predictions: Brendan Perring, IPIA

It's been another very busy year for Brendan Perring, general manager of the IPIA, which in August launched its new national print research and advocacy project, A New Narrative for Print, which...

Murakami: sustainable printing is here to stay

New year predictions: Tatsuo Murakami, Riso

Riso UK managing director Tatsuo Murakami says the ongoing push toward greater automation continues to streamline print production, while sustainable printing is another trend that will carry on in...

Deadman: Was focused on the niche during 2024

New year predictions: Zoe Deadman, KCS Print/Root Sustainable Labels

Zoe Deadman, managing director at Launceston-based KCS Print/Root Sustainable Labels is hoping to see economic stability and more support for SME businesses in 2025.

New year predictions: Neil Lovell, The Printing Charity

Unsurprisingly the charity’s CEO firmly believes people are the industry’s biggest asset, but like any valuable resource they need to be supported and cared as this is where he wants to help more.