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Industry veteran Robin Bannister passes away
Print industry veteran Robin Bannister has passed away at the age of 71 after battling multiple sclerosis (MS) and, latterly, cancer of the oesophagus.
New role for Thirlby as Heidelberg refocuses
Anthony Thirlby has been promoted to a newly created role at Heidelberg, as the manufacturer looks to implement new business models and place a stronger focus on customer segments.
Laybourne steps down at Real Digital
David Laybourne has stepped down as managing director of Real Digital International as the business looks to continue to expand beyond its core markets.
Macfarlane appoints new director and updates truck fleet
Macfarlane Group has started the new year with the appointment of James Baird as a non-executive director and the investment in greener delivery vehicles.
MBO at TJ International
Book manufacturer TJ International has completed a management buyout led by Andy Watts.
Marpak mourns after MD passes away
Edward Wheeler, joint managing director of Leicester-based packaging firm Marpak, has died at the age of 53.
New year predictions: Simon Moore, Eclipse
2017 has been a year of change for the Eclipse managing director, after he sold and merged his business with GI Solutions Group in February to create an £80m-plus business. However, he believes one...
New year predictions: Darren Coxon, Pensord, Cambrian Printers and BPIF
Pensord managing director Coxon must be one of the busiest men in print, not content with running one print business, this year he bought another, and then took on the presidency of the BPIF – it’s no...
New year predictions: Charles Jarrold, BPIF
The potentially impact of a poorly managed Brexit is one of the chief concerns for the Fed’s chief executive in 2018. And, coincidentally, one of the lessons he learned this year was to be careful...
New year predictions: Gary White, Northside Graphics/DigitalPrinting.co.uk
As managing director of a multi-award winning online print business, it’s safe to say that Gary White has a competitive streak. So, it’s no surprise that he thinks the biggest opportunity for print...
New year predictions: Barry Crich, Adare SEC
As COO at Adare SEC, Barry Crich has enjoyed a productive year of newfound independence for his company, and hopes to reflect on success before heading into the new year.
New year predictions: Lynn Beasley, Washington Direct Mail
Washington Direct Mail managing director Lynn Beasley thinks GDPR could represent both the biggest opportunity and threat to the print industry in 2018.