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Pertwee: expecting more emphasis on sustainability and the environment in 2023

New year predictions: Charles Pertwee, Baddeley Brothers

Charles Pertwee is commercial director at Baddeley Brothers in London, one of the UK’s longest-established printing businesses. The firm still offers classic techniques such as die-stamping and...

Petty's advice for printers: do not race to the bottom!

New year predictions: Bridget Petty, JPS

Print management consultancy JPS used its team's experience and industry know-how to good effect during the upheavals of 2022. Managing director Bridget Petty aims to keep print at the forefront of...

Awcock: suppliers and printers should see themselves as partners

New year predictions: Chris Awcock, Quadient

Quadient's UK strategic accounts manager Chris Awcock stresses that in 2023, printers will need to find a niche and be the best at it, or ensure that all of their offerings are high quality - being a...

Pellant: word of the year is unprintable

New year predictions: Bettine Pellant, Picon

Picon CEO Bettine Pellant shares her perspective as CEO of the trade association that represents manufacturers and suppliers to our sector, and points to an upcoming event in May as a key opportunity...

Smogur: sees the inkjet opportunity in shorter run work

New year predictions: Simon Smogur, ESP Group

ESP Group CEO Simon Smogur, who recently headed up an MBO at the company, is anticipating opportunities from further industry consolidation in 2023.

Smith: prioritising health, harmonisation and happiness in 2023

New year predictions: Tim Smith, MetroMail

MetroMail managing director Tim Smith was new to the business in 2022, and with nine months of experience at the mailing house now under his belt he is in fine form to oversee the company's growth...

Benkovich: the entire industry needs to promote print

New year predictions: Nick Benkovich, eProductivity Software

Nick Benkovich, VP, global portfolio product management at eProductivity Software, says we are now seeing the next wave of digital, which is impacting everything in workflow.

Bianchet: Smart printers will recognise the need for more automation

New year predictions: Giuliano Bianchet, Kodak

Giuliano Bianchet, VP, regional sales, EAMER at Kodak, is expecting the trends and pressures for economical short runs, more personalisation, faster speed to market, and waste reduction to continue in...

Smith: proud to see LG Davis' apprentices blossoming

New year predictions: Liz Smith, LG Davis

LG Davis managing director Liz Smith has presided over a record-breaking year for the business in 2022, with growth at an all-time high - a trend she hopes will continue into next year.

Carter: inkjet will become more prominent in 2023

New year predictions: Tim Carter, Ricoh Graphic Communications

Tim Carter, commercial print director at Ricoh Graphic Communications, feels that for businesses to promote the effectiveness of print, they need to become more active across the complete supply...