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Stained-glass window recreation pays tribute to late RAF pilot

Precision Proco has collaborated with Robert McClements, former collaborator with the BPIF’s Visual Media Conference, on a stained-glass window replica lightbox produced in memory of an RAF pilot...

(L-R) Riley Macrae-Duffy, Greg Girard and Erin McGuinness

CX Services celebrates success of first apprentice

Scottish mailing house CX Services is celebrating the imminent graduation of its first ever apprentice.

The IPIA runs several popular events throughout the year

IPIA reveals new structure to support industry growth drive

The Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) has implemented a series of key strategic reforms, with which it aims to strengthen its delivery of membership support and print industry stimulus.

The Palo Alto, California-headquartered firm employed around 58,000 worldwide as of 2024

HP plans up to 2,000 job cuts to secure against macro threats; posts 2.4% growth

HP has said it plans to cut between 1,000-2,000 jobs this year as part of a structural savings programme that will save the business an additional $300m (£234m) for its Future Ready restructuring...

The changes are expected to be fully complete by May 2025

Pollards and BCQ to consolidate

The Pollards Group is set to consolidate its operations under a single Pollards brand and rationalise production facilities across the group.

(L-R) Elenor Hamshire, Lance Hill and Donny McCormick are the new Trustees

Printing Charity appoints three new Trustees

The Printing Charity has appointed three new Trustees who it said bring expertise and experience in finance, in-depth print industry knowledge, and welfare and safeguarding to the board.

The programme is open to a range of STEM professionals, including engineers and technical experts

Saica UK and STEM Returners partner on return-to-work initiative

International packaging manufacturer Saica Group has partnered with return-to-work specialist STEM Returners to launch a new 12-week employment programme, as a part of its diversity action plan.

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...