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Worked with good people 'from day one'

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.

Ford: "SwissQprint ticked all the boxes"
Pair of Nyalas installed

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.

Fespa's 2025 events in Berlin will be the first in the speciality print sector to be run under the certification
Will deliver in-depth intelligence

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.

Personalisation also driving customer preferences

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...

Extensive industry track record

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.

£3.5m deal

Software Circle acquires app developer

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

Precision Proco print job

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...

Some suppliers were awarded several lots
Aims to enhance efficiency

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...

The Prosper 7000 Turbo boasts speeds of up to 410m/min
Plate tariffs in US 'a big win'

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...

Was still working at 81

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.

More donations needed

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...

Jess joined Friedheim in early January
Hybrid sales role across packaging and finishing

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).

Trade creditors owed £3m

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.

First 'mass' produced book in Europe

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.

(L-R) Riley Macrae-Duffy, Greg Girard and Erin McGuinness
Apprenticeships supporting business growth

CX Services celebrates success of first apprentice

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