People

Q&A: Tim Black Joint managing director, Black & Callow
Tim has been in financial printing since 1987, including nearly 24 years at what’s now Black & Callow. He’s married to Julie, and they have two daughers.

Walker promoted at PCP
Magazine and catalogue specialist Precision Colour Printing has promoted Adam Walker to its main board.

New finance director steps in as MD departs at Bakergoodchild
Lorraine Burnell has stepped down as managing director of Bakergoodchild, with Frank Barr stepping in as finance director to fill a portion of her role.

Scottish print pioneer and J Thomson founder passes
Hamish Thomson, founder of J Thomson Colour Printers, has died aged 90.

BPIF's Jarrold made freeman of London
BPIF chief executive Charles Jarrold has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London for his contributions to print, after being nominated by the Stationers' Company.

Ink innovator and Cranfield Colours founder passes
George Craine, founder of ink house Cranfield Colours, has died at the age of 87.

How to thrive as a family-owned printing business
In a digital era of technological change, family-owned printers need to make a succession plan – fast.

Q&A: Dan Dean Consultant, B&B Press Rotherham
Dan is B&B’s former business development director and retired at the end of last year after a whopping 46 years in print, starting as an apprentice compositor. His hobbies include golf (10 handicap)...

Bell & Bain expands apprenticeship scheme with new recruits
Scottish book printer Bell & Bain has recruited two new apprentices and plans to take on four more in the next few weeks.

Robert Whiteside to leave Adare
Robert Whiteside, chairman of both Adare Secure Essential Communications (SEC) and Adare International, is stepping down from the group at the end of the month.