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Montgomery: "JPI’s historic publishing brands represent the best in journalism"

JPI Media acquired by National World

One-time Mirror Group chief executive David Montgomery’s takeover vehicle National World has acquired JPI Media in a deal worth £10.2m.

Trotec UK Live will take place later this month

Trotec to hold virtual laser exhibition

Trotec will hold its first virtual laser exhibition later this month.

Cross: The new business opportunities are there

New year predictions: Robert Cross, Micropress Printers

The Suffolk, family-run print business’s commercial director is excited about the future because he believes the post-Covid landscape will create opportunities that were perhaps never there before.

Peek: 2020 has allowed people to appreciate the power of physical print a lot more

New year predictions: Trent Peek, CCM Group

The group director of Nottinghamshire creative agency CCM has overseen one of 2020's big industry success stories – with the company tripling its headcount and moving to larger premises after pivoting...

TopShop was one of the many brands under the Arcadia umbrella

Traditional goodwill in short supply in December

The trials and tribulations of retailers at what should be their busiest time of year dominated December headlines, but so did the big ‘D’ which finally succumbed to the domino effect of exhibitor...

Stephenson: If you work hard, someone will always recognise it

New year predictions: Joanna Stephenson, PHD Marketing and Women in Packaging

PHD Marketing managing director and Women in Packaging co-founder Joanna Stephenson believes that digitisation and automation are key to the future success of the industry, but stresses that the...

Thieves steal the November top slot

A Facebook appeal for info after a vehicle wrapper was hit by a targeted theft was far and away the biggest story of the month, despite news of major investments, contract wins and product launches...

Printweek's top 10 stories alone generated more than 39,000 clicks

October’s biggest news dominated by insolvencies and M&A

The sad situation at Westdale dominated October's news, but our round-up of the most read stories from last month highlights that even in these troubled times there are still companies positioning...

Kelly: the market is anticipating a move to hybrid events for the future

New year predictions: Rob Kelly, Displayways

For Rob Kelly, CEO of the Displayways group of companies, the impact of Covid-19 became abundantly apparent in the first quarter of 2020 as exhibitions and events became the first casualties of the...

The word of the month in September… mega

Mega mergers continue and mega contracts land, but while the good news is welcomed the industry’s trade bodies issue a joint clarion call to government to support the sector to prevent its decimation.

Covid impact and good news grab the August headlines

Our round-up of the most read news from August, where investments and, unsurprisingly, the impact of Covid-19 were the hottest topics.

Joss: Covid-19 has been a catalyst for change at Tradeprint

New year predictions: Charlene Joss, Tradeprint 

Like many print bosses Tradeprint managing director Charlene Joss has been focused on stabilising her business during 2020, and she’s now in a position to look ahead to the longer-term with...

July duly delivers for Royal Mail and HH steps up after mega merger

The industry continues to reshape, Royal Mail heralds the Covid parcels boom, although it later discovers you can have too much of a good thing, HH Global swallows up a bigger rival and Argos consigns...

Chouhan: Work hard and smart – not just hard

New year predictions: Mitesh Chouhan, Central Mailing Services

Never afraid to speak his mind, the Birmingham mailing house boss believes firms that moved quickly to diversify will emerge the strongest in 2021 and beyond.

Masks become May’s must-have accessory

While the world changes rapidly and printers start pivoting to mask manufacturing, some things remain constant as Paragon continues with its ambitious growth strategy by buying struggling SPOT while...