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Q&A: David Hennessy Operations manager, Newnorth Print
“40 years young” David has worked in print since leaving school with what he describes as a “dazzling” set of qualifications. An alumni of the London College of Printing and latterly Loughborough...

Staff perks can be mutually beneficial
While signs that the UK economy is beginning to demonstrate sustainable growth are clearly welcome, most printers are still too conscious of the need to control costs to welcome the idea of stumping...

Overmatter: Noddy's Nuggets
Christmas is less than three weeks away, which can mean only one thing. Yes, Slade’s Merry Xmas Everybody on repeat at your local shopping centre.

Inc Direct adds to CRM know-how with new role
Inc Direct has boosted its sales reach with the appointment of Roger Stevens in the newly created role of CRM director.

Felton becomes Fespa CEO
Fespa has revamped its senior leadership team with Neil Felton stepping up to become chief executive of the federation.

Will NIC reforms live up to the hype?
The government says 1.25m businesses and charities will see their National Insurance contributions (NICs) cut by up to £2,000 each when the new Employment Allowance is introduced next year. Business...

Interview: ‘Post recession, it’s all about expansion’
With more than 30 years in the printing industry under her belt, Fastsigns chief executive Catherine Monson is steeped in both print and the franchise model. She took over at Fastsigns five years ago,...

Overmatter: More Mo' mugs
A message pings into Overmatter’s inbox, and with it a rather eye-catching ensemble. For a minute we thought it was another variant on Katie Price’s catsuit. But no, it was of course mo- and...

Speak out, because it’s good to talk
As Bob Hoskins used to say in BT’s advertising campaign of the early 1990s: ‘It’s good to talk.’

Garnett departs from Garnetts
Garnett Dickinson has parted company with the managing director of its mailing business.