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Back was a controversial figure during his time at the helm

Royal Mail's ex-CEO wades into dispute

Former Royal Mail CEO Rico Back has criticised the current management’s handling of the industrial dispute with CWU workers.

The Standard 8 team with their new Kongsberg

Standard 8 invests in Kongsberg X24 Edge

Standard 8 has installed a Konsberg X24 cutting table to handle growing demand for acrylic work.

The event will be split into morning and afternoon sessions

New PACE event for print automation at Xerox

A number of companies have banded together to host a new event focused on automating print and minimising the industry’s carbon footprint.

Sylvamo will integrate the Nymölla site into its global paper business. Image: Stora Enso

Stora Enso completes Nymölla divestment

Stora Enso has completed the divestment of its Nymölla paper production site in Sweden, and all related assets, to Sylvamo.

The Valezus T1200 offers print speeds of 165ppm

Ciconi in UK first Riso install

Ciconi has become the first company in the UK to install the Riso Valezus T1200.

Varty: a natural enthusiasm for helping people

Tributes paid to industry stalwart Dave Varty

Industry colleagues and associates are mourning the loss of Ricoh’s Dave Varty, who has died aged 58 after spending all his working life in print.

WBC's range includes a wide range of products for the festive season

Review of 2022: December

Our annual round-up of all the big news stories from the past 12 months – December.

Ciz: Data accuracy makes everything plain sailing

New year predictions: Karl Ciz, Zaikio

Karl Ciz, partner manager at Zaikio, is cautious of rough waters ahead in 2023 but believes industry suppliers can help to steady the good ship print.

(L-R) Seaber and Keane: customer relationships have become stronger in 2022

New year predictions: Jason Seaber and Eric Keane, Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS)

Jason Seaber and Eric Keane, technical sales director and managing director at Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS), hail print's continued powerful position in the marketing mix but stress that a...

McAllister: "The future of print is in our hands"

New year predictions: Janette McAllister, McAllister Litho Glasgow

January 2023 marks a decade since McAllister Litho managing director Janette McAllister helmed the MBO that formed the eponymous business. For the coming year, she hopes everyone in the industry will...

Prinovis: reputation for customer focus, flexibility and delivering great quality products on time

Review of 2022: November

Our annual round-up of all the big news stories from the past 12 months – November.

Hanulec: soft signage demand is coming back

New year predictions: Ken Hanulec, EFI

EFI's VP of worldwide marketing Ken Hanulec is expecting some customers to redefine their market opportunities and drive new business in 2023 thanks to new levels of automation, speed, and efficiency.

Pertwee: expecting more emphasis on sustainability and the environment in 2023

New year predictions: Charles Pertwee, Baddeley Brothers

Charles Pertwee is commercial director at Baddeley Brothers in London, one of the UK’s longest-established printing businesses. The firm still offers classic techniques such as die-stamping and...

Petty's advice for printers: do not race to the bottom!

New year predictions: Bridget Petty, JPS

Print management consultancy JPS used its team's experience and industry know-how to good effect during the upheavals of 2022. Managing director Bridget Petty aims to keep print at the forefront of...

All of the nationals published special issues to honour the Queen’s passing

Review of 2022: September

Our annual round-up of all the big news stories from the past 12 months – September.