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Q&A: Derek Knoll Chairman, Hastings Printing Co
Derek is 83 and has been in the trade since he was 14, a whopping 69 years – beat that! He still goes into the office twice a week and likes to keep up with advances within the trade.

Why investing in your staff’s skills really does add up
As the brilliant industrialist Henry Ford once said, “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80.” The quote has stood the test of time and arguably is more relevant today than ever.

Your clients are your best salespeople
It’s often said that the most effective salespeople in any business are its customers. A few well-placed words from a current client to a prospect can do more to win a deal than even the smoothest...

‘The reason you get into digital print is because you love it’
There aren’t many things that worry ProCo managing director Jon Bailey, after all he’s made a career out of embracing change.

Essentra to relocate Kimbolton op as well as Hull plant to Wales
Essentra’s Kimbolton print site is set to close as well as its Hull site, as all of the group’s print operations look likely to move to Newport, South Wales.

Paragon Group confirms Magnadata acquisition
Paragon Group has confirmed that it has acquired the trade and assets of Magnadata, for an undisclosed sum, saving more than 90 jobs.

Essentra set to move printing operation from Hull to Wales
Essentra is reportedly set to move its print operation to South Wales, in a move that will put up to 60 jobs at risk.
Allen Signs acquires Double Red printing division
Vehicle livery and signmaking specialist Allen Signs has acquired the printing division of photographic agency Double Red, for an undisclosed sum.

Norprint understood to have closed
PrintWeek understands that label printer Norprint has been placed into administration and parent company Magnadata has been bought by BemroseBooth Paragon.

Whistl poised for MBO
The main conditions of a management buyout (MBO) of Whistl have been provisionally agreed between its managers and owner PostNL, following an review of PostNL's UK activities