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Michael Boulton has been with Whistl for six years

Whistl supports international growth with new MD appointment

Delivery management group Whistl has appointed Michael Boulton as managing director international.

"Collectively, we can all help create an inclusive world". Image: IWD

Women in print reflect on IWD2021

International Women’s Day is underway, with ‘choose to challenge’ selected as the campaign theme for 2021.

All of the firm's divisions were affected by the pandemic in some way

Trading picks up at James Cropper

James Cropper has signalled that its year-end results will be better than previous expectations, even though sales at its paper business were down by 20% in the second half.

The Lift ERP software will deliver efficiency and sustainability benefits

MacroArt in Lift ERP European first install

Wide-format printer MacroArt has become the first company in Europe to implement a new ERP platform from Lift Software.

MacMillan: praised for his "drive, ambition and relentless pursuit of growth"

Change at the top of HH Global

HH Global has revamped its main board and senior leadership team, with long-standing CEO Robert MacMillan becoming executive chairman and Steve Nunn moving into a non-exec role as part of the people...

Thirlby and Rae: duo plan to capitalise on their know-how and networks

Thirlby and Rae team up for new buy-and-build venture

Former Heidelberg executives Andy Rae and Anthony Thirlby have teamed up on a new buy-and-build venture – the duo have already made their first acquisition and have more buys in their sights.

Mercian Labels is based in Burntwood, Staffordshire

Mercian Labels acquires part of Computype Europe

Self-adhesive label manufacturer Mercian Labels has acquired a sector of business from barcode label specialist Computype Europe, which has restrategised to focus on its core product lines for the...

Sappi's price increases are valid for deliveries from 1 April 2021

Paper and ink manufacturers to increase prices

Two major paper and ink manufacturers have outlined details of price rises due to come into effect from next month.

Munro: retiring after "a great experience with significant achievements and change"

Munro ends long career at Antalis

Long-serving Antalis UK commercial director Bruce Munro is to retire, with Simon Fisher – also an established executive at the merchanting group – taking over his role.

The new Hunkeler line was running at full capacity throughout February

Integrity ramps up high-volume leaflet capacity with Hunkeler spend

Integrity Print has increased its high-volume leaflet production capacity after investing in a new Hunkeler automated finishing line.

L-R Andrew Denny, Graham Denny and Barry Denny

100 new owners for Denny Bros

Family-owned label specialist Denny Bros Group has become employee-owned as part of its strategy to “safeguard its independent future”.

ColorStream: "perfect solution" for new CPI-Wiley on-demand setup

CPI invests in Canon kit for new facility

CPI Group has opted for Canon kit for its new on-demand facility with partner Wiley, and is set to create up to 40 new jobs at the operation.

JICMail data for 2020 has shown an increase in mail effectiveness

JICMail Q4 data highlights rising commercial impact of DM

JICMail, the joint industry currency for ad mail, has released its data for Q4 2020, which highlights significant improvements to mail effectiveness throughout the customer journey.

Massey: foundations built by APS are "a great platform for expansion"

APS boosts exec team with Massey hire

Print management and outsourcing expert Tony Massey has joined APS Group in a new executive role.

New Scientist: massive brand reach

DMGT buys New Scientist

Daily Mail & General Trust (DMGT) has acquired New Scientist in a whopping £70m cash deal.