Pellant: word of the year is unprintable

New year predictions: Bettine Pellant, Picon

Picon CEO Bettine Pellant shares her perspective as CEO of the trade association that represents manufacturers and suppliers to our sector, and points to an upcoming event in May as a key opportunity...

Adobe changes meant customers will need to buy Pantone Connect licences

Review of 2022: August

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

Smogur: sees the inkjet opportunity in shorter run work

New year predictions: Simon Smogur, ESP Group

ESP Group CEO Simon Smogur, who recently headed up an MBO at the company, is anticipating opportunities from further industry consolidation in 2023.

Smith: prioritising health, harmonisation and happiness in 2023

New year predictions: Tim Smith, MetroMail

MetroMail managing director Tim Smith was new to the business in 2022, and with nine months of experience at the mailing house now under his belt he is in fine form to oversee the company's growth...

Benkovich: the entire industry needs to promote print

New year predictions: Nick Benkovich, eProductivity Software

Nick Benkovich, VP, global portfolio product management at eProductivity Software, says we are now seeing the next wave of digital, which is impacting everything in workflow.

Bianchet: Smart printers will recognise the need for more automation

New year predictions: Giuliano Bianchet, Kodak

Giuliano Bianchet, VP, regional sales, EAMER at Kodak, is expecting the trends and pressures for economical short runs, more personalisation, faster speed to market, and waste reduction to continue in...

Brothers Julian (L) and Lincoln Barnwell with the ship's bell

Review of 2022: June

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

Hibbert: talent-spotted by the late Kathy Woodward in 1992

Review of 2022: July

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

Smith: proud to see LG Davis' apprentices blossoming

New year predictions: Liz Smith, LG Davis

LG Davis managing director Liz Smith has presided over a record-breaking year for the business in 2022, with growth at an all-time high - a trend she hopes will continue into next year.

Hartley: energy prices have to come down in 2023

New year predictions: Dominic Hartley, Lexon Group

Lexon Group managing director Dominic Hartley has seen high demand at the Welsh printer despite 2022's economic headwinds. In 2023, Hartley's hope is for a public that values the beauty of physical...

Carter: inkjet will become more prominent in 2023

New year predictions: Tim Carter, Ricoh Graphic Communications

Tim Carter, commercial print director at Ricoh Graphic Communications, feels that for businesses to promote the effectiveness of print, they need to become more active across the complete supply...

The AH Stockwell house was up for sale at £1.35m

Review of 2022: May

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