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The cutbacks begin in June, as do the ‘Drupa’ launches
While vendors battle for attention for their planned Drupa launches, the cutbacks began across some of print’s biggest players as the end briefly loomed for the furlough scheme, but one departure in...
Help for heroes as print steps up in March
Unsurprisingly, just as the impact of Covid-19 was beginning to be felt in the UK, so was its effect on print and while some battened down the hatches, others, like Prime Group, stepped up to the...
Print on the box in April
One media channel embraced another as printers secured their 15-minutes of fame, while former Polestar execs, perhaps less willingly, find themselves in the Printweek spotlight again.
January offers a taste of things to come in a momentous year
While coronavirus was still largely considered a problem in other countries back in January, in what was perhaps a sign of things to come the year started off with a glut of insolvencies and M&A...
Cash proves to be king in February’s headlines
The demise of Leicester print group Taylor Bloxham was the most read story in 2020 after the historic firm ran out of cash, while cash, albeit in terms of illicit payments, also took centre stage in...
New year predictions: Martin McAuley, Kaizen Print
The managing director of the Belfast-based printer, which was acquired last month by a local publishing firm, emphasises the importance of a company's workforce in its success and ability to thrive –...
New year predictions: Tony Strong, Opus Trust Communications
Opus Trust CEO Tony Strong has had the opportunity to put a memorable piece of advice into action this year, and is now planning ahead for a busy time in 2021
New year predictions: Gary Peeling, Precision ProCo Group
It’s safe to say that 2020 has been an eventful year for everyone, but when you throw a mid-pandemic mega merger into the mix then it’s probably been particularly so for the new group’s always...
New year predictions: Nicole Spencer, RMC Digital Print
It's been a big year for the managing director of the wide-format trade printer, also president of Fespa UK, who led an MBO at the Hull business that was completed during the pandemic.
New year predictions: Lee Harvey, Bluestar Print Finishers
Bluestar managing director Lee Harvey is justifiably proud of the way his business has adapted to the challenges of 2020, and points to wider awareness about the importance of mental health and...
New year predictions: Marian Stefani, IPIA
As an unapologetic advocate of print, the trade body’s CEO believes one of the few positives from the pandemic is that print is even more relevant than ever.
New year predictions: Adrian Steele, Mercian Labels
The managing director of the Burntwood, Staffordshire-based label printer praises his team for their hard work and resillience under pressure during 2020 and he's just as positive about the company's...
Heidelberg sells part of German HQ site
Heidelberg is selling off a chunk of its main Wiesloch-Walldorf site in Germany and will make around €50m (£45m) from its latest asset sale, with more space at the facility earmarked for future...
Seasonal print hits the spot
Major brands and retailers have continued to use a wide range of print techniques to drive online and in-store sales this year, despite all the disruption and changes in shopping habits caused by the...
Mercian Labels rewards staff with £750 festive bonus
Mercian Labels has rewarded its staff with a £750 bonus this Christmas to thank them for their efforts during 2020, which has resulted in a record performance for the business.