People

Leigh Wilson bows out of industry after half century
Leigh Wilson, Intuprint technical sales manager and past MD of Midland Printers Supplies, will retire on 4 April after 52 years in the printing industry.

Smurfit Kappa ahead on green targets
Figures in Smurfit Kappa’s 17th Sustainable Development Report show the group has surpassed four of its key targets and made substantial progress in other areas.

Fespa UK names new president and vice president
Fespa UK has named Paul Noble as its new president and Nathan Swinson-Bullough as the new vice president of the national association.

Heidelberg outlines supervisory board changes
Heidelberg has said there will be changes on the shareholder side of its supervisory board in the coming financial year, 2024/2025.

Arlon Graphics demonstrates portfolio depth
Arlon Graphics (5-G108) has unveiled a new range of premium cast non-PVC substrates on its booth, where it is also hosting a series of competitions with exclusive prizes.

Hearnden takes on expanded remit at Walstead
Walstead Group has expanded Jon Hearnden’s remit as part of its revamped management structure.

Ward takes helm at Tharstern, cloud MIS to launch at Drupa
Lee Ward has been promoted to managing director at eProductivity Software’s Tharstern business, as well as becoming chief evangelist for its new cloud-based MIS, which is set to launch at Drupa...

Industry women celebrate IWD2024
International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024 is underway, with the theme #InspireInclusion encouraging people around the world to make society a place where women feel welcome and encouraged wherever they...

Bex Design & Print revamps sales under Justin Bennett
Bex Design & Print has set its sights on growth following the appointment of a new sales director, Justin Bennett, to the firm in October 2023.

2024 Printweek Awards winners revealed
The brightest stars in the galaxy of print were celebrated in style last night at the UK’s flagship awards scheme, where Solopress was crowned Printweek’s Company of the Year.