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New year predictions: Gary Wallace, Wallace Print
Gary Wallace, managing director at Rochester large-format firm Wallace Print, is looking forward to a bustling 2025 after a tough few years for the industry.

New year predictions: Andy Kent, Fujifilm
Andy Kent, general manager, Fujifilm Graphic Communications, UK, says 2024 was a big year for both automation and embellishment, and this is sure to continue into next year and beyond.

New year predictions: Sharon Williams, Pia
Cwmbran-based Pia entered a new era in 2024, with the firm transitioning into employee ownership over the summer – a long-held ambition for managing director and former owner Sharon Williams.

New year predictions: Jason Seaber and Eric Keane, Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS)
Jason Seaber and Eric Keane, technical sales director and managing director at Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS), are expecting to see more investments in digital automation, particularly with AI,...

New year predictions: Michael Green, Moss UK
Michael Green, managing director of Moss UK – formerly known as MacroArt – has steered the wide-format firm to growth in 2024. He predicts 2025 will see automation continue to take top spot among...

New year predictions: Paul Philbrick, Close Brothers Asset Finance
Paul Philbrick, managing director of Close Brothers Asset Finance’s Print team, is ready to support print firms as they gear up for 2025 investment – with inkjet at the forefront.

New year predictions: Kelly O’Sullivan, Webmart
Kelly O’Sullivan, who was promoted to CEO of sustainable marketing agency Webmart this year, has understandably had a busy year so is hoping for a slightly calmer 2025.

New year predictions: Alison Branch, Park Communications
Park Communications managing director Alison Branch can look back on a big year for the business involving significant investment and the purchase of fellow London printer Geoff Neal Group, as well as...

New year predictions: Kevin O’Donnell, Xerox
Kevin O’Donnell, production marketing manager UK, Ireland and the Nordics at Xerox, says that while 2024 was a tough year for print, firms can help to futureproof themselves by harnessing...

New year predictions: Steve Baker, Bakers
Bakers managing director Steve Baker has overseen a mega year of investment at the Brentwood-based independent label and packaging manufacturer, a particular highlight being major kit deals with HP...