Pitshanger hails bespoke envelope opportunity for printers
Bespoke envelope specialist Pitshanger Envelopes has increased capacity to further broaden its product range and encourage more printers to seize the opportunity to produce custom products.
The ongoing issue with late payers
The matter of late payment of debt, especially to those in print, is akin to the nightmare of another Trump presidency that just refuses to go away.
Navigating choppy waters
Folio Print Finishing, Gemini Print and Severn Print. Just three of a number of print firms that have regrettably failed for one reason or another.
Credits where credit is due
Innovation is a risky business. Investors effectively gamble with investments they make but sensibly carry out due diligence to reduce the chances of loss.
Wright on: Wallace Print proves it’s fit for purpose
In a world of 24-hour turnarounds and same-day deliveries, delivering a job at speed is a familiar challenge to many printers.
China sets sights on global growth
Printing and finishing equipment manufactured in China has historically been met with caution by many UK and European printers.
World’s biggest print expo makes a welcome, if downsized, comeback
After years of preparation and hype, Drupa finally returned to Düsseldorf for 11 days from 28 May to 7 June – its first in-person exhibition since 2016 due to Covid disruptions in the interim.
How can we help smaller printing businesses up sales per employee?
Not so long ago, when it came to balancing the revenue of a well-run print business and its number of employees, the rule of thumb was that, broadly speaking, sales of £100,000 per employee was the...
60 seconds with HFC
HFC started its journey in 1981 in a small garage in Waterlooville, Hampshire.
Rising star: Gabby Solarek, account manager, Eight Group
Gabby is 26 and was Highly Commended in the Trainee category at this year’s Printweek Awards. She joined Eight Days over five years ago, starting in production.
Q&A: Nick Barbeary, director, client development, Paragon
Nick has worked in print for nearly 35 years.