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New year predictions: Eric Keane, Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS)
The IFS managing director speaks openly about about the need for print businesses to embrace AI, but he's a little less candid about his secret plans to support customers in 2024.
New year predictions: Kevin O’Donnell, Xerox
Xerox's head of marketing – Graphic Communications and Production Systems, UK, Ireland and The Nordics believes collaboration is key for print businesses to thrive.
New year predictions: Duncan Smith, Canon UK & Ireland
Duncan Smith, country director, Production at Canon UK & Ireland is expecting to see more printers tap into the personalisation trend in 2024, both for retail and interior decor applications.
New year predictions: Ryan Miles, Heidelberg UK
Heidelberg UK's managing director is expecting to see further market consolidation for the commercial segment but new investment in technology as print volume demand becomes less volatile.
New year predictions: Tim Carter, Ricoh Graphic Communications
Tim Carter, commercial print director at Ricoh Graphic Communications, is anticipating automation to continue to be a key focus area for the sector in 2024, and predicts that more print businesses...
New year predictions: Andy Kent, Fujifilm UK
Fujifilm UK's general manager says there is a thirst for new technology in the still growing packaging market.
Koenig & Bauer promotes Pleßke and Kimmich
The supervisory board of Koenig & Bauer has appointed Andreas Pleßke to the position of CEO and Stephen Kimmich as deputy CEO, both with effect from 1 January 2024.
Former Heidelberg CEO Linzbach dies
Former Heidelberg CEO Dr Gerold Linzbach has passed away at the age of 67 after a long illness.
Resource director Choudry wins major marketing award
The sales and marketing director of Leeds-based full-service communications agency Resource has been named as a winner at the 2023 Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Global Marketing Excellence...
IPIA fundraising for former colleague Sharron Mahony
The IPIA has highlighted its fundraising appeal for former colleague Sharron Mahony, who medically retired from the trade association in July 2023 to focus on her health.
DS Smith CEO Miles Roberts to retire; profits fall at half-year
DS Smith’s Miles Roberts has informed the company of his intention to retire from the board and his role as CEO.
UPM businesses to start change negotiations on possible temporary layoffs
UPM Pulp, UPM Timber, UPM Communication Papers, and UPM Biofuels are set to start change negotiations on around 2,200 possible temporary layoffs.