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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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.