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60 seconds with Washington Direct Mail

Washington Direct Mail (WDM) started in 1983 and was originally created to handle print and merchandising for a car manufacturer’s dealerships. It then set up a mailing house arm and went on to add...

Overmatter: the running men

From tragedy, comes positivity. A team of four from Plastic Card Services are currently in training for the Wilmslow Half Marathon, running in aid of the Matthew Nicholls Trust.

Q&A Ian Kendall Chief executive, The Reflex Group

Ian has spent more than 30 years in print and packaging, having originally joined the industry via a chance connection. Together with Mike Turner he co-founded Reflex Labels (now The Reflex Group) in...

You too must help tackle #MeToo

In the weeks since the initial allegations of sexual harassment were levelled against Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey and even honourable Members of Parliament, a torrent of other allegations have...

Industry veteran Robin Bannister passes away

Print industry veteran Robin Bannister has passed away at the age of 71 after battling multiple sclerosis (MS) and, latterly, cancer of the oesophagus.

New role for Thirlby as Heidelberg refocuses

Anthony Thirlby has been promoted to a newly created role at Heidelberg, as the manufacturer looks to implement new business models and place a stronger focus on customer segments.

Laybourne steps down at Real Digital

David Laybourne has stepped down as managing director of Real Digital International as the business looks to continue to expand beyond its core markets.

Macfarlane appoints new director and updates truck fleet

Macfarlane Group has started the new year with the appointment of James Baird as a non-executive director and the investment in greener delivery vehicles.

MBO at TJ International

Book manufacturer TJ International has completed a management buyout led by Andy Watts.

Marpak mourns after MD passes away

Edward Wheeler, joint managing director of Leicester-based packaging firm Marpak, has died at the age of 53.