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Smith: opportunities and challenges are always in our lives and it’s how you respond that defines us

New year predictions: Steve Smith, 25/8

It's been a big year for Steve Smith, co-founder and director at start-up 25/8 Marketing Group, which also made its first acquisition in December 2021.

Donovan: 2021 has shown evidence of mail’s ‘sticking power’ in the home

New year predictions: Judith Donovan, Strategic Mailing Partnership

Chair of the Strategic Mailing Partnership Judith Donovan is pleased that young people are reacting well to mail and says printers should make the most of the opportunity of a willing new generation...

Sears: Credits the efforts of his workforce during the pandemic

New year predictions: Mark Sears, Heritage Envelopes

Heritage Envelopes CEO Mark Sears believes that there is a big post-Brexit opportunity for UK manufacturers and suppliers, with more customers looking to deal with local businesses.

Isaacs: Necessity has driven the digital transformation of businesses

New year predictions: Simon Isaacs, Ricoh UK

Ricoh UK national sales director Simon Isaacs says that to drive innovation, print businesses should focus on attracting younger and more diverse staff while retaining and upskilling their existing...

Le Gresley: Hopes that the labels sector will keep investing in its own future

New year predictions: Colin Le Gresley, Aztec Label

Aztec Label managing director Colin Le Gresley says that being sustainable must be a top focus for the labels industry and is now not only a key trend but an essential part of doing business.

Graham: I am confident that a positive future lies in store for the industry in Scotland

New year predictions: Susan Graham, FLB Group/Print Scotland

In her dual role as managing director of the diary and notebook specialist and newly appointed president of the Scottish trade body, she's clearly used to various perspectives, so it probably comes as...

Keane: Hoping that the industry bounce back will continue

New year predictions: Eric Keane, Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS)

Eric Keane, managing director at post-press equipment supplier Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS), believes that investment in digital kit and automation will be among the key trends in 2022.

Kent: print can deliver a great return on investment

New year predictions: Andy Kent, Fujifilm Graphic Systems

Fujifilm Graphic Systems division manager Andy Kent is hoping that 2022 will see the industry shout more about the power of print as a strong and sustainable form of communication.

Levit: Climate change and waste reduction is a global priority for everyone to address

New year predictions: Haim Levit, HP Indigo

Haim Levit, vice president and general manager at HP Indigo, says that in light of the recent supply chain crisis, supply chain resiliency should be seen not only as a nice to have, but a necessity.

McMurtrie: Seeing many commercial printers diversifying into labels and packaging

New year predictions: Keith McMurtrie, Tharstern

Tharstern CEO Keith McMurtrie hopes that businesses will become more data-led in 2022 and make use of the information that’s stored in the software they use.