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Monthly round-up of the biggest stories in print

Sad news from the south coast led June’s ranking of most read stories, which also featured the industry’s election ‘printing error’ trope, the exit of an industry stalwart and details of one group’s...

Firm went into liquidation with a total deficiency of more than £150k

Nine year ban over Bounce Back Loan

The director of a signage and laser cutting company has been barred after overstating the firm’s turnover for a Bounce Back Loan.

(L-R) Phil Newton, Rob Newton and new managing director Melissa Shackleton

PSE appoints new managing director

Family-run business PSE Agency has appointed Melissa Shackleton in the new role of managing director, marking the team’s first executive shake-up since the company was formed 30 years ago.

(L-R) Mat Jephcott and Alex Pan have started in their new roles

Hollywood Monster strengthens senior team

Wide-format print specialist Hollywood Monster has made changes to its senior management to bring greater experience to the team.

(L-R) Garry Richmond; Susan Graham; Jack Campbell; Adam Dobbie; Gordon Sally; Jack Clark; Liam Thomson; Jim McKenzie

Scottish apprentice awards winners revealed

The winners of the ninth annual Scottish Print Apprentice of the Year awards have been revealed.

Em. de Jong expands UK team

Netherlands-headquartered print group Em. de Jong has expanded its UK sales team as the business continues to target expansion beyond its continental heartland.

(L-R) Mitsuo Takatsu and Frank Schenk

Mutoh Europe appoints new managing director

Frank Schenk will become managing director of Mutoh Europe and Mutoh Deutschland this summer, as its current managing director heads back to Japan.

Around 100 staff will strike under Unite's banner in late September

Envases Liverpool dispute resolved

Planned strike action by members of union Unite at industrial metal canister manufacturer Envases has been called off after fire and rehire threats were shelved.

Barbeary calls time on stellar career

Paragon client development director Nick Barbeary will retire at the end of this month after nearly 35 years in the industry.