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Keane: the trend is for more automation

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.

O’Donnell: print and digital are truly better together

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.

Smith: seen an increased demand for reduced total costs of ownership

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.

Miles: believes suppliers must evolve to meet the changing needs of print companies

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.

Carter: AI presents a huge opportunity for the print industry

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...

Kent: print can deliver a great return on investment

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.

(L-R) Pleßke and Kimmich's new roles are effective from 1 January 2024

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.

Choudry (centre) winning the Marketing Pioneer Award

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...

Sharron Mahony medically retired this summer

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.

Roberts: “We have started the financial year very strongly"

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.

The change negotiations cover around 90 employees at the UPM Biofuels Lappeenranta biorefinery. Image: Google Maps

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.