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Stanford Marsh Group Graphics (SMGG), the commercial graphics division of Stanford Marsh Group, has appointed Bob Stevenson as graphic consumable specialist.

Former Presstek UK sales director Peter Banks has joined Xeikon to head up the digital press manufacturer’s UK commercial sales.

De La Rue has ended its six-month search for a new chief executive and appointed a BAE Systems cyber security chief.

Wide-format printer Andesign plans to recruit new staff, move to bigger premises and invest in new machinery after securing a government grant of over £120,000.

Tullis Russell has appointed Niall MacDonald as the new managing director of its premium paper and board business based in Markinch, Scotland.

Print and document management specialist Paragon Group UK has appointed Simon Whitaker as its new UK sales manager to support its plans for continued growth and increasing market presence.

Industry loses one of its keenest advocates after BPIF chief executive Kathy Woodward passed away yesterday.

DG3 sales director Phil Cherry will retire at the end of the month after 45 years in the industry.

Former Communisis director Gurdev Singh is back in the industry after acquiring a Yorkshire-based printing business.

The Munken Polar grade from graphic fine paper manufacturer Arctic Paper UK has been used for Alive: In the Face of Death, a book by British photographer Rankin.

Direct mail and print management company Baker Goodchild has taken on two apprentices following the successful completion of their internships.

Phil Wilce will take over sole ownership of Formara Printers upon the retirement of business partner Freddie Kienzler.