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Kaymar Print acquired by former apprentice

Mark Brindle has completed the acquisition of commercial printer Kaymar Print, the company that first hired him as an apprentice more than 30 years ago, and taken on the role of managing director.

Heidelberg hires new Scottish sales rep

Heidelberg UK has appointed Brian Chalmers as sales representative for Scotland following the departure of Derek Kenney.

Terms of engagement: learning to talk the talk

Watching Chris Atkins prepare for a sales meeting, you might wonder what he’s up to. Perhaps after jotting down some notes at his desk, Atkins will sometimes then get up and sit in the chair opposite.

Editor’s comment: Collaboration means everybody wins

The subject of sales negotiation tactics in an industry blighted by downward price pressure for what seems like a lifetime, is bound to pique the interest of both buyers and sellers of print. Albeit...

Overmatter: charity round-up

A shout-out and a hat-tip go to the legion of print folk who are out there doing good work for good causes.

Q&A: Jameson Smith, founder and director, Assembly Direct Mail

Jameson, 42, has been in the print business for 24 years. Since 2004 he has built Colchester-based Assembly Direct Mail up to provide a range of services including litho/digital printing and...

The UK will never be the same again, whatever the outcome

This Thursday, some 4m Scottish residents will head to the polling booths to answer a simple yes or no question: Should Scotland be an independent country?

PressOn strengthens project planning with new hire

Large-format digital printer PressOn has appointed Nick Lake as key project manager to help the firm to explore new business opportunities.

Memorial service planned for Kathy Woodward

A memorial service for the late BPIF chief executive Kathy Woodward will be held in London next month.

Vpress supports cancer awareness initiative

Web-to-print software developer Vpress is sponsoring the '100 Project' a photographic initiative developed by one of its staff that raises money for a number of cancer charities.