Disciplines

January offers a taste of things to come in a momentous year

While coronavirus was still largely considered a problem in other countries back in January, in what was perhaps a sign of things to come the year started off with a glut of insolvencies and M&A...

Cash proves to be king in February’s headlines

The demise of Leicester print group Taylor Bloxham was the most read story in 2020 after the historic firm ran out of cash, while cash, albeit in terms of illicit payments, also took centre stage in...

McAuley: Look after your team and your team will look after your business

New year predictions: Martin McAuley, Kaizen Print

The managing director of the Belfast-based printer, which was acquired last month by a local publishing firm, emphasises the importance of a company's workforce in its success and ability to thrive –...

Strong: As the vaccine is rolled out confidence will grow

New year predictions: Tony Strong, Opus Trust Communications

Opus Trust CEO Tony Strong has had the opportunity to put a memorable piece of advice into action this year, and is now planning ahead for a busy time in 2021

Peeling: You can’t communicate pessimism

New year predictions: Gary Peeling, Precision ProCo Group

It’s safe to say that 2020 has been an eventful year for everyone, but when you throw a mid-pandemic mega merger into the mix then it’s probably been particularly so for the new group’s always...

Spencer: Work hard and be nice to people

New year predictions: Nicole Spencer, RMC Digital Print

It's been a big year for the managing director of the wide-format trade printer, also president of Fespa UK, who led an MBO at the Hull business that was completed during the pandemic.

Harvey: hoping to build up business and stay busy in 2021

New year predictions: Lee Harvey, Bluestar Print Finishers

Bluestar managing director Lee Harvey is justifiably proud of the way his business has adapted to the challenges of 2020, and points to wider awareness about the importance of mental health and...

Stefani: Do something and something will happen

New year predictions: Marian Stefani, IPIA

As an unapologetic advocate of print, the trade body’s CEO believes one of the few positives from the pandemic is that print is even more relevant than ever.

Steele: E-commerce will offer sustainable growth

New year predictions: Adrian Steele, Mercian Labels

The managing director of the Burntwood, Staffordshire-based label printer praises his team for their hard work and resillience under pressure during 2020 and he's just as positive about the company's...

Wiesloch-Walldorf: sale involves ‘old’ production and assembly halls and car parks

Heidelberg sells part of German HQ site

Heidelberg is selling off a chunk of its main Wiesloch-Walldorf site in Germany and will make around €50m (£45m) from its latest asset sale, with more space at the facility earmarked for future...