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12 months in print

Review of 2023: March

Our annual round-up of all the big news stories from the past 12 months – March.

Industry insights

New year predictions: Neil Lovell, The Printing Charity

The charity’s CEO is a passionate advocate of supporting employee wellbeing, not just because of the positive impact on worker’s mental health but also because of the positive impact on the sector’s...

Miles: believes suppliers must evolve to meet the changing needs of print companies
Supplier insights

New year predictions: Ryan Miles, Heidelberg UK

Heidelberg UK's managing director is expecting to see further market consolidation for the commercial segment but new investment in technology as print volume demand becomes less volatile.

Keen has sold thousands of her woman definition stickers. Image: adulthumanfemale
12 months in print

Review of 2023: February

Our annual round-up of all the big news stories from the past 12 months – February.

12 months in print

Review of 2023: January

Our annual round-up of all the big news stories from the past 12 months – January.

Industry insights

New year predictions: Charles Jarrold, BPIF

The Fed’s CEO is very much focused on the positives generated by the negatives.

Carter: AI presents a huge opportunity for the print industry
Supplier insights

New year predictions: Tim Carter, Ricoh Graphic Communications

Tim Carter, commercial print director at Ricoh Graphic Communications, is anticipating automation to continue to be a key focus area for the sector in 2024, and predicts that more print businesses...

Kent: print can deliver a great return on investment
Supplier insights

New year predictions: Andy Kent, Fujifilm UK

Fujifilm UK's general manager says there is a thirst for new technology in the still growing packaging market.

Customark will soon swell to £9m turnover through acquisition
18 jobs preserved

Customark buys Paramount Labels & Tags out of admin

Industrial label printer Customark has acquired Paramount Labels & Tags out of administration in a pre-pack deal that preserved 18 jobs.

PCS was established in 1993
Capping off a busy year

Precision Card Services celebrates 30th anniversary

Precision Card Services (PCS), which has celebrated its 30-year anniversary, has attributed its longevity to having a deep understanding of its customers’ needs and the market it operates in, as well...

(L-R) Pleßke and Kimmich's new roles are effective from 1 January 2024
No other board changes

Koenig & Bauer promotes Pleßke and Kimmich

The supervisory board of Koenig & Bauer has appointed Andreas Pleßke to the position of CEO and Stephen Kimmich as deputy CEO, both with effect from 1 January 2024.

The bottles have LEDs inset in their bases to shine through the liqueur
Christmas spirits

Wilkins lights up liqueurs for M&S

Nottingham’s Wilkins Group has lit up Marks and Spencer's Christmas booze selection again, this time with a bespoke wrapped print for a new range of festive liqueurs.

Hayley Johnson won the 3m long box of sweets
Printed by Envision Media and Grafit Display Hire

40kg charity chocolate box winner named

A mother of two young sons has won the ‘World’s Biggest Selection Box’ printed by Lancashire’s Envision Media and Grafit Display Hire.

Some suppliers were awarded several lots
UK Parliament tender open

Print and print management tenders up for grabs

A trio of varied new tenders seeking either printers or a print management service are currently live via the government’s Contracts Finder platform.

Heaton: "The technology will evolve very quickly in the new year"
Total headcount up to 72

Stannp.com eyes further growth after bumper 2023

Direct mail platform Stannp.com plans to scale up its US operations significantly in 2024 after doubling its US revenue to $10m (£7.9m).