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Watson: no update as yet on whether he will be replaced as COO

James Cropper COO leaving business

James Cropper is parting company with its chief operating officer Dave Watson.

Narayan: craft skills built up over 40 years

New venture for Narayan with Bensons Bookbinding

Award-winning bookbinder Chris Narayan has set up his own business after being made redundant because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Beautiful minds, Brilliant results

Not everyone’s brain works the same way and those who diverge are too often maligned, but employing those who think differently can bring real benefits.

Commission accomplished

Every commercial operation needs good salespeople if they are to sell their products, but while pay can be easier to set for some employees, it has been notoriously difficult to create a commission...

Escaped snooker for career in print

Q&A: Anthony Harris, managing director, Mainstream Print

Former snooker pro Anthony has now spent 25 years in the industry. He describes his hobbies as “Snooker, walking and Aston Villa”. He’s married to Tracey, and they have two children, Thomas (21) and...

"No two days are the same"

Rising star: Emily Clarke, key account executive, Graphic Packaging International, Leeds

Emily is 26 and has just notched up her fourth year in print, having joined the industry by chance. This year she became the first person to achieve a BPIF Level 5 distinction in her chosen...

Doel: "The industry has changed so much, but the trade still has so much to offer"

FPS boss looks to flexible future

A specialist in freelance print workers believes that changes caused by the Covid-19 pandemic will result in more flexible working in future.

Kerridge, more than 30 years in packaging

Firstan looks to the future with Kerridge hire

Former Benson Box managing director Mark Kerridge has returned to the print and packaging sector with his first executive role since selling the packaging group for £100m six years ago.

Mercury has launched seven free guides to support client and non-client businesses

Mercury launches free lockdown bounce back guides

Recruitment specialist Mercury Search & Selection has launched a range of free post-Covid-19 resources to help print and packaging businesses bounce back from lockdown.

Apprenticeships: industry feedback underlined the need for this standard at every checkpoint

Green light for Level 2 apprenticeship standard

The print trailblazer consortium has gained approval to develop a Level 2 Print Standard apprenticeship after a lengthy four year process.