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Amira Bouchiba started at Durst UK this month. Image: Durst UK

Durst UK expands customer support with new strategic appointment

Durst UK has taken on Amira Bouchiba as its new UKI software and application specialist in a strategic move.

McGuiness: "Everyone has been extremely helpful in getting me up and running"

Videojet takes on David McGuiness in senior marketing role

Videojet Technologies has taken on David McGuiness, a marketing and sales specialist who has previously held roles in major industry technology companies including Kodak and PrintIQ.

Most-read of December topped by restructures and people moves

As 2024 wound down to a close, December was a month of change for several companies and our listicle for the month was dominated by corporate restructures, major M&A activity, and senior hires and...

Carter: suppliers must strive to become trusted advisors

New year predictions: Tim Carter, Ricoh UK

Tim Carter, commercial print director, Ricoh UK Graphic Communications, is anticipating further rationalisation and consolidation occurring throughout the industry as we move into 2025 and beyond.

Hillhouse: we have another significant new bookletmaker on its way from the PowerSquare family

New year predictions: Ray Hillhouse, Plockmatic

Ray Hillhouse, VP sales and marketing for the Plockmatic Group Offline Business Unit, enjoyed a successful Drupa and says some of the show's major trends – especially automation in finishing – will...

Levit: seeing more commercial printers breaking into packaging

New year predictions: Haim Levit, HP Industrial Print

Haim Levit, SVP and division president of HP Industrial Print, says the manufacturer's vision for 2025 centres on pioneering new technologies that enhance productivity, sustainability, and...

New year predictions: Brendan Perring, IPIA

It's been another very busy year for Brendan Perring, general manager of the IPIA, which in August launched its new national print research and advocacy project, A New Narrative for Print, which...

Murakami: sustainable printing is here to stay

New year predictions: Tatsuo Murakami, Riso

Riso UK managing director Tatsuo Murakami says the ongoing push toward greater automation continues to streamline print production, while sustainable printing is another trend that will carry on in...

Deadman: Was focused on the niche during 2024

New year predictions: Zoe Deadman, KCS Print/Root Sustainable Labels

Zoe Deadman, managing director at Launceston-based KCS Print/Root Sustainable Labels is hoping to see economic stability and more support for SME businesses in 2025.

Wallace: Most concerning aspects in the print market have now levelled out

New year predictions: Gary Wallace, Wallace Print

Gary Wallace, managing director at Rochester large-format firm Wallace Print, is looking forward to a bustling 2025 after a tough few years for the industry.

Kent: we expect automation and AI to play an even larger role

New year predictions: Andy Kent, Fujifilm

Andy Kent, general manager, Fujifilm Graphic Communications, UK, says 2024 was a big year for both automation and embellishment, and this is sure to continue into next year and beyond.

Williams: pleased that accessible formats are becoming less of an afterthought

New year predictions: Sharon Williams, Pia

Cwmbran-based Pia entered a new era in 2024, with the firm transitioning into employee ownership over the summer – a long-held ambition for managing director and former owner Sharon Williams.