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Paula O’Brien joins Ricoh UK as sales director
Paula O’Brien has joined Ricoh UK as its director of sales, taking over sales duties from CEO Glenn Griggs.

InkTec Europe makes operations director promotion
InkTec Europe has promoted Michelle Thirlby to operations director, where she will manage the daily operations of the firm, including overseeing its finance and service teams.

Eight Group makes strategic hire, plans expansion
Eight Days a Week Print Solutions (EDWPS) and sister business Eight Plus have appointed a new strategic solutions director at the same time as implementing a group structure.

Industry veterans launch new venture
Four well-known industry names have teamed up on a new venture aimed at helping printers identify systems and products that deliver high ROI at a reasonable cost.

Sadly, shortest month sees no shortage of business failures
February’s listicle once again highlighted several struggling and closing print businesses, although there was still room for Walstead’s powerful new CEO Debbie Read, plus the tale of a major cannabis...

Robert McClements retires from BPIF after 25 years
Robert McClements has retired from the BPIF after 25 years of service.

Konica Minolta streamlines business units
Konica Minolta is streamlining its business units into three – a move that means Professional Print will be combined with its workplace operations in a huge new division.

The route to success
For any one of a myriad of reasons, certain people manage to rise above others. But what makes a great leader – someone who is successful in their chosen field, a person that is revered and admired,...

Gelato takes on CRO to accelerate growth
Gelato has appointed a new chief revenue officer as the global print-on-demand network targets growth.

Key Production Group establishes employee ownership trust
Bespoke physical music and packaging broker Key Production Group has set up an employee ownership trust.