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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.

(L-R) Seaber and Keane: customer relationships have become stronger in 2022

New year predictions: Jason Seaber and Eric Keane, Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS)

Jason Seaber and Eric Keane, technical sales director and managing director at Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS), are expecting to see more investments in digital automation, particularly with AI,...

Green: People need to lose the fear around AI

New year predictions: Michael Green, Moss UK

Michael Green, managing director of Moss UK – formerly known as MacroArt – has steered the wide-format firm to growth in 2024. He predicts 2025 will see automation continue to take top spot among...

Philbrick: a lot of key players in the industry will be looking to launch their new B2 inkjet offerings in 2025

New year predictions: Paul Philbrick, Close Brothers Asset Finance

Paul Philbrick, managing director of Close Brothers Asset Finance’s Print team, is ready to support print firms as they gear up for 2025 investment – with inkjet at the forefront.

O’Sullivan: "Let’s share with the next generation the power of print"

New year predictions: Kelly O’Sullivan, Webmart

Kelly O’Sullivan, who was promoted to CEO of sustainable marketing agency Webmart this year, has understandably had a busy year so is hoping for a slightly calmer 2025.