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Mercer: passionate about his business and his responsibilities to staff

Philtone co-founder mourned

Industry friends and colleagues are mourning Philtone Litho co-founder Phil Mercer, who died suddenly earlier this month.

Plenz: “ideally placed” to lead the commercialisation drive

Actega snaps up Plenz

Former Heidelberg executive Stephan Plenz has taken up a new role at Actega Metal Print.

Delga's Rochester facility

Delga Press celebrates 60th

Delga Press is celebrating its 60th anniversary – a year later than originally planned due to last year’s pandemic restrictions.

Freier: years of experience and fits in with Highcon’s culture and values

Highcon appoints new European boss

Highcon has appointed a former HP and Polar executive as its new general manager and vice president of sales in Europe.

Nixon has worked in the industry for more than 35 years

New global role for Nixon

Mark Nixon has been promoted to a new global role at digital embellishment specialist Scodix.

Horsten: vast experience makes him "a perfect fit" for Agfa

Horsten joins Agfa in décor role

Agfa has appointed wide-format inkjet veteran Mike Horsten as the new global business manager for its InterioJet décor printer.

Express & Star paid tribute to Alan Graham's many achievements

Tributes paid to Alan Graham

Claverley Group is mourning the loss of Alan Graham, a pioneer of colour newspaper printing and computerised editorial systems, and the man who originally set up Precision Colour Printing.

"The loudest and greatest shirts in the industry"

Q&A: John Ellis Managing director, The Mailshop 

John has just become the managing director of The Mailshop following a buy-in management buyout at the Nottinghamshire business. He started in print as an apprentice compositor at the age of 16 and...

"I’d make nap rooms available in every office"

Rising star: Jordan Lench Digital marketing apprentice, CCM Group

Jordan is 22 and began her industry career earlier this year, having joined Sutton-in-Ashfield-based CCM Group as an apprentice in March.

Bartlett among some of his cardboard wares at Fespa Digital

Industry associates mourn David Bartlett

Renowned designer and champion of paper and cardboard engineering David Bartlett has died, aged 81.