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'Ab Fab' printer retires after 42 years in print
An “absolutely fabulous” print expert has retired from the industry after 42 years, leaving colleagues sad to lose her to the golf course.

C&T Matrix strengthens technical team with new hire
Creasing matrix and profile rubbers manufacturer C&T Matrix has strengthened its commercial and technical team with the appointment of a new technical sales manager for the UK and Europe.

Pureprint Group in another big name hire
Pureprint Group has recruited another technology-focused big-hitter following the appointment of Anthony Thirlby as chief operating officer earlier this year.

Point Control staff help save colleague's life
Staff at trade finisher Point Control Print Finishing have been praised for their quick thinking after one of their colleagues collapsed while having a heart attack.
Will we see their like again?
Jo Francis lauds our longest-serving printers.

British Printing Society promotes letterpress at Essex show
Members of the Essex branch of the British Printing Society (BPS) have demonstrated the craft of letterpress printing to Essex Country Show visitors.

Huge estate sale of Felix Dennis's assets
The upcoming sale of the assets of the late publishing magnate Felix Dennis includes Eric Gill engravings, a collection of rare books and a Rolls-Royce Silver Spur.

Future printers could be robots
There’s good news and bad news for printing industry workers in a new study about the likelihood of robots taking over from humans in certain jobs.

Easyfairs' London event poised to be biggest yet
This week’s Packaging Innovations & Luxury Packaging London is set to be the largest yet with more than 170 exhibitors putting the final touches to their stands in advance of the show opening...

Hubergroup to celebrate 250th anniversary with special event
Printing ink manufacturer Hubergroup will hold a ceremony next month to celebrate its 250th anniversary in business.