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New year predictions: Lee Harvey, Bluestar Print Finishers
Bluestar managing director Lee Harvey is justifiably proud of the way his business has adapted to the challenges of 2020, and points to wider awareness about the importance of mental health and...

Britain’s printing greats
Brits may not have been first off the mark in print, in comparison with some of our neighbours, but their contribution to the craft has nevertheless been great

Cooper takes wraps off new venture
Former Lettershop managing director Simon Cooper has teamed up with an ex-Kodak employee to form a new inkjet integration business.

Contact Originators continues expansion with new hires
Flexographic plate manufacturer Contact Originators has continued its year of recovery after suffering a serious fire in January by increasing its headcount.

New procurement firm aims to plug print buying gap
A new print procurement consortium has recruited a raft of industry experts and plans to roll out a new ‘no cost’ model to clients.

Digital printing expert leaves Heidelberg role
One of Heidelberg’s most senior female business leaders has left the group following the “painful changes” to its product range made earlier this year.

Former Capita exec takes over at Communisis
Communisis has recruited an industry outsider to take over from long-standing CEO Andy Blundell.

End of an era as Cooper prepares to exit TLG
Long-standing Lettershop director Simon Cooper will leave the business at the end of the year.

Bluetree promotes Young to new role
Bluetree Group has expanded its senior management team with the promotion of Mark Young to the new role of managing director of its print division.

Webmart bolsters management team
Webmart has strengthened its leadership team with the promotion of two of its staff into new management roles.