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Moss returns to print with Callprint stake

Former Service Graphics and McKenzie Clark director Ben Moss has returned to print by taking a “significant” stake in Callprint Group.

DS Smith UK Packaging Division promotes Gareth Jenkins to MD

DS Smith has promoted Gareth Jenkins to the role of managing director of its UK Packaging Division.

Lecta to close Girona Torraspapel plant

European coated woodfree paper manufacturer Lecta is to close its Torraspapel mill in Sarrià de Ter, Girona, Spain.

Packaging firm prosecuted after worker loses part of finger

Europlast (Blackburn) has been fined £50,010 and ordered to pay prosecution costs of £23,102 after an employee had to have part of his finger amputated following an accident in June 2012.

Service Point begins rebuild with recruitment drive

Service Point UK has announced a major recruitment drive with up to 40 vacancies to be filled by the end of the year.

Dot Gradations ceases trading following handover

Repro firm Dot Gradations has ceased trading following a handover of its archives and order book to Tag Publishing.

Benson's Kerridge honoured with Entrepreneur award

Benson Group managing director Mark Kerridge has been awarded the EY Entrepreneur of the Year award in the manufacturing & engineering category for the Midlands Region.

GPT expands product line and sales team

GPT has extended its media product line and boosted its sales team as part of a growth drive based on increasing consumables sales.

Industry pays tribute to Felix Dennis

Printing industry suppliers and colleagues have paid tribute to publishing legend Felix Dennis, who has died aged 67.

Swan boss returns to print after a decade

Former Swan Packaging managing director Bill Stillman has returned to the industry full-time, joining forces with Milan-based takeaway packaging manufacturer Liner Italia as its UK sales and marketing...

I-Sub targets hardware sales boost with new hire

Wide-format print kit supplier I-Sub Digital has hired Sharon Redhead as its new business development manager.

Pureprint targets growth with BT&D sales hires

Pureprint is targeting growth in its colour book and corporate publishing print operation after setting up a new sales office in Frome, Somerset, manned by a senior team from collapsed book printer...