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Greg Ralph returns to Solopress in key role
One of the original co-founders of Solopress has returned to the business as its new sales and customer success director.

OneVision appoints Franklin for UK and Ireland; reveals Hunkeler plans
Software manufacturer OneVision has taken on Paul Franklin as its new regional sales director for the UK/Ireland region and Scandinavia.

Printing Charity appoints three new Trustees
The Printing Charity has appointed three new Trustees who it said bring expertise and experience in finance, in-depth print industry knowledge, and welfare and safeguarding to the board.

Pureprint appoints tenders expert in new role
Pureprint Group has made another key hire with the appointment of Helen Graham as head of group bid team.

Web offset expert Alan White passes away
Alan White, who held a number of senior roles at well-known printers during the heyday of web offset and direct mail, has died aged 82.

Printweek Awards 2025 shortlist revealed
The finalists for the 2025 Printweek Awards have been confirmed, with 54 companies through the first judging stage and vying to win a coveted Printweek Prism.

Direct mail ‘uniquely effective’, says Ogilvy UK’s Sutherland
The vice chairman of advertising and marketing agency Ogilvy UK has hailed the power of direct mail in a popular LinkedIn post that has attracted well over 300 comments at the time of writing.

Saica UK and STEM Returners partner on return-to-work initiative
International packaging manufacturer Saica Group has partnered with return-to-work specialist STEM Returners to launch a new 12-week employment programme, as a part of its diversity action plan.

Metsä Board plans to close Tako mill and enhance Kyro mill
Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, is planning to close its Tako board mill while improving the efficiency of its Kyro board mill and has launched change negotiations at both mills and related...

Durst UK expands customer support with new strategic appointment
Durst UK has taken on Amira Bouchiba as its new UKI software and application specialist in a strategic move.