As is traditional in the last issue of the year, we also look back at the past 12 months and assess the big themes and stories in our review and briefing pieces. M&A, business failures and a focus on sustainability were the big industry drivers in 2019.

We also have a bit of festive fun with our Christmas gift guide and a wayzgoose feature on print’s role in great fakeries and forgeries. On a more serious note we look at ways to win new business and developments in the paper industry, where consumer and brand pressure are driving huge innovation.

In our technology pages we assess the role of the original Steampunk developer, Charles Babbage, in the creation of early computer printers and highlight the success of British inspection system manufacturer Lake Image Systems.

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