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Rising star: Mark Mwebe, press operator, Micropress
Mark started working in the printing industry three years ago. The 24-year-old’s drive and positive attitude helped him to carry off the prestigious Trainee of the Year Award at this year’s Printweek...

Q&A: Neil Martin, print post and paper procurement manager, Tesco
Neil is “a young at heart, sixty-something singleton” who started his print career in 1977. He enjoys eating out, going on the occasional holiday, and spending his time with his daughter.

Rising star: Josh Phizacklea Procurement assistant, James Cropper
Josh is 26 and has been working in the industry – in his case papermaking at Cumbrian manufacturer James Cropper – since 2014.

Tradeprint celebrates 25 years
Tradeprint is celebrating its 25th anniversary and has ambitious expansion plans in the works.

Cook leaves FFEI for new chapter
FFEI CEO Andy Cook has left the firm six months after selling the business to Xaar.

Director barred after fatality
The co-owner of a waste paper merchant where a fatal accident took place has been disqualified from being a director.

Moules leaves YM to seek new challenge
Rob Moules has left YM Group after nearly eight years at the business.

Delta appoints sustainability lead
Delta Group has made another senior hire with the appointment of a new sustainability director.

Slitter machine injury results in fine
A specialist manufacturer of wrapping and window films has been fined after an employee was injured when using a slitter machine.

New year predictions: Steve Smith, 25/8
It's been a big year for Steve Smith, co-founder and director at start-up 25/8 Marketing Group, which also made its first acquisition in December 2021.