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New year predictions: Bruce Thomson, Bakergoodchild
Bakergoodchild managing director Bruce Thomson believes that despite the volatile economic picture, mail in particular could benefit in 2023 if clients go 'back to basics', although increasing...
New year predictions: Kevin O’Donnell, Xerox
Kevin O’Donnell, head of marketing – Graphic Communications and Production Systems, UK, Ireland and The Nordics at Xerox, is expecting to see the further use of automated and integrated workflows...
Review of 2022: January
Our annual round-up of all the big news stories from the past 12 months – January.
New year predictions: Neil Lovell, The Printing Charity
The charity CEO’s wish for Christmas is the industry finding some respite from uncertainty in 2023, although he fears he may have more chance winning the lottery!
New year predictions: Charles Jarrold, BPIF
Raising the profile of the sector and proving its dynamism and innovation to those in power is one of the Federation CEO’s goals for 2023.
New year predictions: Stuart Rising, Canon UK & Ireland
Stuart Rising, head of commercial print at Canon UK & Ireland, believes that numerous opportunities will be opened up in 2023 for many printers who prioritise versatility and personalisation, as well...
Sirane ups capacity with new Bobst
Flexible pouch manufacturer Sirane Group is set to install the first Bobst Vision CI flexo press in the UK.
CMC launches new website in rebrand
CMC Machinery has rebranded as CMC Packaging Automation.
Pip and Chip buys Mimaki to bolster bubbling bobbin business
Gloucester-based specialist print business Pip and Chip has installed a Mimaki JFX200-2513 EX 2.5x1.3m UV LED flatbed printer to keep up with demand.
Heart transplant no obstacle for former print engineer
A heart transplant - and four-week coma - has proved no barrier to a former print engineer’s studies as he retrains to be a journalist.
Picon appoints Greg Bird to its council
Kolbus UK managing director Greg Bird has been elected onto the Picon council, the body which determines the strategy and direction of the trade organisation.
DS Smith appoints new finance director
DS Smith has appointed a new group finance director and executive director to its board, with effect from incumbent Adrian Marsh’s retirement next summer.
Rocket Graphics secures trajectory with Vutek install
Rocket Graphics installed an EFI Vutek 5r+ roll-to-roll printer at the start of December to back up a record year for the firm.
Stora Enso seeks buyer for Chinese board production site
Stora Enso has announced its intention to sell its consumer board production site in Beihai, China.
MBO at OPG
A management buyout (MBO) deal has been successfully completed at fleet vehicle graphics specialist OPG.