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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...

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

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.

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...

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...