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New year predictions: Brendan Perring, IPIA
It's been another very busy year for Brendan Perring, general manager of the IPIA, which in August launched its new national print research and advocacy project, A New Narrative for Print, which...

New year predictions: Tatsuo Murakami, Riso
Riso UK managing director Tatsuo Murakami says the ongoing push toward greater automation continues to streamline print production, while sustainable printing is another trend that will carry on in...

New year predictions: Zoe Deadman, KCS Print/Root Sustainable Labels
Zoe Deadman, managing director at Launceston-based KCS Print/Root Sustainable Labels is hoping to see economic stability and more support for SME businesses in 2025.

New year predictions: Neil Lovell, The Printing Charity
Unsurprisingly the charity’s CEO firmly believes people are the industry’s biggest asset, but like any valuable resource they need to be supported and cared as this is where he wants to help more.

New year predictions: Gary Wallace, Wallace Print
Gary Wallace, managing director at Rochester large-format firm Wallace Print, is looking forward to a bustling 2025 after a tough few years for the industry.

New year predictions: Andy Kent, Fujifilm
Andy Kent, general manager, Fujifilm Graphic Communications, UK, says 2024 was a big year for both automation and embellishment, and this is sure to continue into next year and beyond.

New year predictions: Sharon Williams, Pia
Cwmbran-based Pia entered a new era in 2024, with the firm transitioning into employee ownership over the summer – a long-held ambition for managing director and former owner Sharon Williams.

New year predictions: Jason Seaber and Eric Keane, Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS)
Jason Seaber and Eric Keane, technical sales director and managing director at Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS), are expecting to see more investments in digital automation, particularly with AI,...

New year predictions: Michael Green, Moss UK
Michael Green, managing director of Moss UK – formerly known as MacroArt – has steered the wide-format firm to growth in 2024. He predicts 2025 will see automation continue to take top spot among...

New year predictions: Paul Philbrick, Close Brothers Asset Finance
Paul Philbrick, managing director of Close Brothers Asset Finance’s Print team, is ready to support print firms as they gear up for 2025 investment – with inkjet at the forefront.