Training fund launched for furloughed staff
The Data & Marketing Association (DMA) and charity the DM Trust have joined forces to launch a £200,000 free training initiative to support furloughed staff in the direct marketing industries,...
60 seconds with Apple Binding
Apple Binding was formed in 1994 by Kate and Jon Luke. As Kate explains: “We were always looking for a business opportunity. Jon was a commercial diver and I was a print rep. I needed to get a book...
Q&A: Vince Brearey Managing director operations, Offset Print & Packaging
Vince has spent 30 years in print after starting out as an assistant in a local trade printer before moving into cartons. He completed his apprenticeship 28 years ago. He’s married with a 14-year-old...
Rising Star: Connor Daniels Customer service representative, MBM Print SCS
Connor is 23 and found his way into the industry via his father, who heard there was a vacancy at East Kilbride-based MBM. He joined the firm in 2017 and has since benefited from The Printing...
Opinion: Why the Drupa show must go on
Drupa director Sabine Geldermann talks about the plans for the postponed industry show next year
Opportunity in the bag
Digitally-printed pouches offer label printers a way to diversify into packaging with minimal investment.
Forklifts: essential tool needs careful handling
Lift trucks of various kinds are necessary for the smooth running of printing firms of all sizes. Safe operation must be a top priority to prevent accidents.
Stay safe, stay strong
Running a business at any time is challenging – running a business during a global pandemic when the majority of your customers have been forced to close is, well, a nightmare no one could have...
Coronavirus survival guide, part one: Contracts
As Covid-19 continues to force the world into isolation, Printweek examines three key issues for management and finds advice on how to mitigate the impact of coronavirus. Part one is on removing risk...
Coronavirus survival guide part two: Employment matters
As Covid-19 continues to force the world into isolation, Printweek examines three key issues for management and finds advice on how to mitigate the impact of coronavirus. Part two is on employment...
Coronavirus survival guide part three: Insurance
As Covid-19 continues to force the world into isolation, Printweek examines three key issues for management and finds advice on how to mitigate the impact of coronavirus. Part three is on insurance.
New technology blossoms
Taking steps to future-proof the business meant going down the digital route for Kalas Packaging.