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New year predictions: Simon Smith, CS Labels
What the managing director of the award-winning label and packaging specialist really wants for Christmas is a new crystal ball, well, that and a fairer view of plastic’s purpose.
Review of 2019: August
Our annual roundup of all the big stories around the UK printing industry.
Review of 2019: Arjowiggins – the great unravelling
At the end of 2018, Arjo owner Sequana had agreed to sell the Graphic and Creative papers arm to Dutch firm Fineska in a deal worth €125m, but the deal collapsed in early 2019 after the buyer got cold...
New year predictions: Mike Malpas, Hampton Printing
While this MD’s highlight of the past decade was buying the award-winning business, looking into the 2020s his next big challenge is getting his work/life balance sorted.
New year predictions: Charles Jarrold, BPIF
Standing still will be the biggest threat to printers in the next decade, according to the Feds CEO, but for those willing to take calculated risks, the future will be bright.
Review of 2019: July
Our annual roundup of all the big stories around the UK printing industry.
Review of 2019: Paragon – to €1bn turnover and beyond
This was a pivotal year for Paragon Group and its CEO Paddy Crean, with a series of deals that would propel sales beyond his €1bn turnover goal.
New year predictions: Stephen Docherty, Bell & Bain
Stephen Docherty stepped up from managing director to group chairman of book printer Bell & Bain in 2019 – a year that saw it acquire J Thomson Colour Printers and continue its mega kit investment...
New year predictions: Kevin Stanton, Fox Group
Fox Group managing director Kevin Stanton is sharing his predictions thanks to the best piece of advice he ever received. He sees opportunities in upselling and online print ordering, and hopes his...
Review of 2019: June
Our annual roundup of all the big stories around the UK printing industry.
Review of 2019: May
Our annual roundup of all the big stories around the UK printing industry.
New year predictions: Mike Roberts, PMG Print Management
PMG Print Management managing director Mike Roberts hails the industry's numerous technological advances during the 2010s but hopes it will promote itself more to the wider world in the new decade.
Review of 2019: April
Our annual roundup of all the big stories around the UK printing industry.
New year predictions: Teresa-Anne Dunleavy, Taylor Bloxham Group
Taylor Bloxham Group chief executive Teresa-Anne Dunleavy shares her highlights – including a memorable Calcutta Cup – and belief that listening to customers will prove the best way forward for the...
New year predictions: Paul Hulley, Clays
Clays chief executive Paul Hulley has a wish list item that would appeal to many, if not all, print bosses. He’s also hoping for more diversity in the industry and sees opportunity in demonstrating...