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John Harris to retire after 51 years in print
Stirland Paterson key accounts director John Harris will retire at the end of this month after more than 50 years in print.

Signwaves ups productivity with SwissQprint double
Signwaves has bolstered its printing firepower while reducing its environmental impact by upgrading to two new SwissQprint Nyala flatbed printers.

Keypoint Intelligence becomes Fespa thought leadership partner
Keypoint Intelligence has become Fespa’s thought leadership partner and will sponsor four key events through to July 2026.

AI and automation essential for workflow improvement, Gelato report finds
Local on-demand production platform Gelato has released the results of its 2025 State of Print Production Report, which highlights industry trends including the rising adoption of AI, the growing...

James Cropper appoints new MD at paper wing
James Cropper has appointed a highly-experienced print and packaging executive as the new boss of its Paper & Packaging business.

Software Circle acquires app developer
Software Circle has acquired another niche tech firm in a deal worth up to £7.5m.

Stained-glass window recreation pays tribute to late RAF pilot
Precision Proco has collaborated with Robert McClements, former collaborator with the BPIF’s Visual Media Conference, on a stained-glass window replica lightbox produced in memory of an RAF pilot...

New nationwide printing framework launched
A new nationwide Printing Products and Services Framework has been launched with a stated goal of supporting all UK public sector organisations in accessing high-quality, cost-effective print, without...

Kodak invests in innovation as print wing posts loss
Sales at Kodak’s print division fell and the unit made a loss last year, but the manufacturer is confident that printing plate tariffs and its growth agenda will lead to improved results in the...

Martin Lee RIP
Tributes have been paid to Martin Lee – a former managing director of Westerham Press and champion of great design and high quality print production – who has died aged 83.

Wishesjust4you calls for further industry backing as fundraise begins
Non-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) Wishesjust4you has thanked some of its early supporters and is now calling on the industry to help raise money for its cause, as well as further surplus art...

Friedheim hires Robert Jess; joins SPA
Friedheim has hired Robert Jess as its UK & Ireland sales specialist for packaging and finishing, and has joined the Sheet Plant Association (SPA).

TJ Books shortfall revealed
TJ Books ran out of cash following its disastrous pre-pack acquisition of the H Charlesworth & Co business, leaving an estimated shortfall of more than £5m before being rescued by Clays.

Gutenberg Bible page found in attic to fetch £20,000-£30,000 at auction
An “incredibly rare” page from one of the world's first books produced using movable metal type, the Gutenberg Bible, will go up for auction on 25 March after it was found in an attic.

CX Services celebrates success of first apprentice
Scottish mailing house CX Services is celebrating the imminent graduation of its first ever apprentice.