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60 seconds with Northwolds

Northwolds was started in 1978 by Norman Sykes and Pete Meggit. Norman retired a few years ago but his son Chris is still a director of the business, which was acquired by Gurdev Singh in August 2014...

Q&A: Sam Jackson Production operative, We Do Print, Commercial Foundations

Sam, who had been homeless, was the first young person to join the 12-week volunteer programme at the Cheltenham social enterprise. He was such a success he gained a full-time post and in October his...

New year predictions: Mike Phillips, The Delta Group

The Delta Group chief executive Mike Phillips says that while Brexit was a disappointment, it might actually represent an opportunity provided the industry doesn’t get complacent.

New year predictions: Parry Jones, The Specialist Works

Unsurprisingly, given that he’s managing director of print at full service media agency The Specialist Works, Parry Jones is a passionate advocate of print. And all he wants for Christmas is for the...

New year predictions: Ryan Hennessey, The AA

AA head of marketing services Ryan Hennessey knows that savvy printers can call the tune when it comes to variable digital colour, although he’ll also be hoping to rock the sector with a very special...

New year predictions: Charles Jarrold, the BPIF

BPIF chief executive Charles Jarrold says that while there may be some challenges in the year ahead, there will continue to be plenty of opportunities – and on a personal level, he hopes 2017 will be...

Q&A: Michael Collins Printer five-colour B1, Print 4 Nottingham

Michael is 62, and has spent 46 years in the industry. He recently reduced his hours to three days a week as part of a phased move towards retirement.

60 seconds with Woodmansterne

Woodmansterne started in 1953 and for 35 years was the leading publisher and manufacturer of colour slides in the world.

Q&A: Linzi Blackwell Senior graphic designer, Primeprint Newark

Linzi has been working as a graphic designer for Primeprint Newark for six years after graduating with a BA (Hons) in Printed Textiles from University College Falmouth.

60 seconds with Belmont Packaging

Belmont Packaging was founded in 1978. The firm set up an e-commerce division, Boxed-Up, five years ago, supplying a range of boxes to smaller merchants.