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After a short and (he says) less than glittering career in marketing, Chris got into print buying by accident and ended up doing it for 28 years.

I appreciate that the Yuletide break may seem a distant memory for many of you reading this, but as this is the first issue of 2016: happy new year from all of us at PrintWeek Towers.

With just 15 months to go before the Apprenticeship Levy comes into force, companies are advised to start planning their apprenticeship provision, if they have not done so already.

Former UK sales manager Martin Burton has re-joined The Envelope Works Group after a five-year absence.

Prinovis UK celebrated the launch of its year-long programme in support of the Vision for Literacy Business Pledge by holding a reading-themed Christmas party for its employees’ children.

Print and marketing company Rethink CMYK - Garnett Dickinson’s former digital operation GD Digital – is aiming for a 30% 12-month trade boost following a £500,000-plus investment.

Book manufacturer TJ International has restructured its operations and appointed two manufacturing and book professionals to its newly formed executive team.

Xaar has boosted its 3D printing know-how with the appointment of a new high-profile lead for its nascent business, and plans to set up a specialist “world-class” team for 3D.

Whistl has appointed home delivery specialist Christine Key as director of its Packets and Parcels arm to help grow the division and build its volume and client base.

GI Solutions Group has restructured its business and senior management to expand its data-driven communications services.