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Timsons to stop manufacturing litho presses and focus on digital

UK press manufacturer Timsons has laid off “between 30 and 40” of its staff after restructuring its business to concentrate on the manufacture of digital book presses.

Stanford Marsh Group Graphics targets consumables boost with new hire

Stanford Marsh Group Graphics (SMGG), the commercial graphics division of Stanford Marsh Group, has appointed Bob Stevenson as graphic consumable specialist.

Q&A: Clive Bramble Sales executive, The Colchester Print Group

Clive has been involved in the print and packaging game for 43 years, and has five more to go. During his time he has held 17 positions in nine different companies. This year he celebrated his 60th...

We must ensure Kathy’s legacy lives on

The passing of Kathy Woodward is a massive blow for the industry, not just in terms of her role as chief executive at the BPIF, but also in terms of the impact she had on so many individuals at a...

Kathy’s legacy lives on

The death of the BPIF chief executive left the industry bereft of one of its most persuasive and positive voices and much saddened by the loss.

Banks joins Xeikon to continue drive into commercial print

Former Presstek UK sales director Peter Banks has joined Xeikon to head up the digital press manufacturer’s UK commercial sales.

De La Rue finally finds new chief

De La Rue has ended its six-month search for a new chief executive and appointed a BAE Systems cyber security chief.

Andesign secures government grant of over £120,000 to help grow business

Wide-format printer Andesign plans to recruit new staff, move to bigger premises and invest in new machinery after securing a government grant of over £120,000.

Tullis Russell Markinch appoints new managing director

Tullis Russell has appointed Niall MacDonald as the new managing director of its premium paper and board business based in Markinch, Scotland.

Paragon supports growth plans with new hire

Print and document management specialist Paragon Group UK has appointed Simon Whitaker as its new UK sales manager to support its plans for continued growth and increasing market presence.