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BPIF accolade for John Roberts

Roberts Mart chairman John Roberts has been lauded with the BPIF’s Outstanding Contribution to the UK Printing Industry Award.

Thirlby joins Pureprint to accelerate growth

Anthony Thirlby has joined Pureprint Group as chief operating officer, a newly created role, as part of the £60m business’s growth strategy.

Printers urged to take action to plug skills gap

BPIF president Gerald White has urged all the federation’s 1,300 members to take on “at least one” new apprentice in order to plug the industry’s looming skills gap.

'Leaders of the future' graduate from BPIF scheme

The BPIF is celebrating the success of more than 120 printing industry professionals who are the first-ever graduates of its Level 5 Graduate Management Programme.

Tunisia shooting victim was retired printer

A retired printer and his wife were among those gunned down in Tunisia in the worst terrorist attack on Britons since 7/7.

Solopress marks milestone with 200th employee

Commercial printer Solopress has reached a growth milestone after taking on its 200th employee earlier this month.

Boss Print mourns Kilmurray

Boss Print is mourning the loss of co-owner Joe Kilmurray, who has died suddenly aged just 50.

De La Rue appoints new CFO

De La Rue has found a new chief financial officer to replace outgoing group finance director Colin Child.

Memorial service held for Bob Gavron

Family, friends and former colleagues have paid tribute to St Ives founder Bob Gavron at a memorial service to celebrate his life.

Agfa Graphics hires three graduate trainees

Agfa Graphics has recruited three graduate trainees to strengthen its sales teams in commercial print, inkjet and workflow.

ITG's Ward wins EY accolade

Inspired Thinking Group chief executive Simon Ward is up for EY’s nationwide Entrepreneur of the Year award after winning one of the regional heats.

Landmark appointment for Stationers' Company

The Stationers’ Company is to appoint its first female Master in a history that stretches back more than 600 years.